Wedding Catering Checklist printable pdf download

Choosing the Best

Caterer for your Wedding

Catering Checklist

Remember this is your day, so you'll want to work with a caterer who is most willing to work with you to put to-

gether a that fabulous reception you’ve been dreaming about that is also within your budget.

Food Style

_____ Does the caterer specialize in certain types of food or service?

(They should provide you with sample menus to review.)

_____ Does the caterer work with fresh (vs. frozen) food?

_____ Can they prepare vegetarian, kosher, or kids meals for certain guests?

_____ Will the caterer be willing to include a recipe you provide, like a special

family dish, or an appetizer with some sort of sentimental significance?

Cost

_____ What kind of deposit do they require to hold a wedding date?

_____ What are the payment schedule options?

_____ What is the refund or cancellation policy? What is the caterer's average price range?

_____ Are costs itemized depending on the foods you choose, or is there an all-inclusive flat rate?

_____ Does the caterer have printed price sheets for food selections?

_____ Are gratuities already figured into the total price?

_____ Do they require a minimum or maximum number of guests?

Menu Tastings

_____ Do they offer menu tastings?

_____ Can the caterer arrange for a tasting of the specific foods you're interested in prior to hiring?(If a caterer

you’re considering doesn’t offer you a tasting, taking the time to check their references becomes all the

more important)

_____ You might also want to ask about paying for a sample menu for two. With so much of your wedding

budget at stake, it isn’t a bad investment, and you and your fiancé can make a date of it.

Notes

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Wedding Catering Checklist