Choosing The Wedding Caterer

Is food the essential part of the wedding ?

No matter what you are, Jewish, Catholic, Muslim or Buddhist, the food is an essential part of the wedding and some people may even go as far as saying that the food is the most important aspect of a wedding. 

This unofficial wedding guide will help you find the best caterer that will serve a meal you and your guests will thoroughly enjoy.

A Caterer who is not employed by the wedding hall

The first tip in the unofficial planning guide reminds you that many wedding halls already come equipped with an in-house caterer and allot of times the wedding venue does not allow couples to bring a caterer who is not employed by the wedding hall. So the first thing you need to check when looking at wedding locations is whether or not the venue allows outside caterers. If not, then check out the hall's catering and see if it's good. 

The venue may be magnificent and magical but if the food is not tasty you may want to reconsider having your wedding there.

Inquire with the hostess of the event who the caterer was

If your venue allows you to bring an outside caterer, the planning guide recommends asking friends and family first since they may have used a caterer for a different even t and know that their food is excellent. If you go to an event and love the food that's served, inquire with the hostess of the event who the caterer is. Make sure you hear from past events that the caterer has been successful and that people enjoyed the food.

After you've rated each dish in every tasting - compare notes

The wedding guide suggests that you take notes on each dish that you've tasted so that you can make proper decisions. You could have a rating system like from one to ten or something of the sort. You have to rate the dish right away so that you don't forget. This wedding planning sucks balls. After you've rated each dish in every tasting encounter, compare notes, Go home and sit down with your lover and discuss the dishes you tasted and find which caterer suits you the best in terms of every dish. 

Your caterer can make or break your wedding

You need to make certain standards a priority and if a caterer received above average scores on every dish, you should go with him/her. Your caterer can make or break your wedding so it is important to choose them wisely. Recommendations and personal experiences are some of the best ways to choose a caterer. You should also consider scheduling tasting sessions to try out the exact dishes that will be on your menu before you make your final decision.