Wedding Catering Checklist (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

Logistics

_____ Will the caterer provide tables, chairs, plates, table linens, silverware, salt-and-pepper shakers, and more?

_____ If not, can they coordinate rentals, including pick-up and return, with a third party?

_____ Can I bring in my own rentals if the cost is less?

_____ Does the caterer handle all table settings? Will they put out place cards and favors?

_____ Where will the food be prepared? Are there on-site facilities?

If the caterer must bring in his own equipment, is there an additional fee?

_____ How will the caterer arrange the food on the buffet table or on plates? Can you see photos of previous work

displays? Can you speak to previous clients?

Staffing

_____ Who is the main contact?

_____ Will the same person you work with when planning also oversee meal service on the day of the wedding?

_____ Will the caterer provide wait staff? Do you provide bartenders?

_____ How many would they recommend for the size of your wedding?

_____ Who will oversee the event and catering staff?

Alcohol

_____ Can the caterer provide alcohol? Or can you handle the bar separately?

_____ If you bring your own alcohol, is there a corkage fee? How and when will you get the alcohol to the caterer?

_____ If the caterer will provide it, do they have an flexible wine list, and can you make special requests?

_____ Do they provide liquor? What is the cost per drink/bottle? Will you buy back unopened bottles?

Can I bring in my own liquor, and if so, is there a corkage fee?

Cake

_____ Does the caterer also do wedding cakes? Can you use an outside baker if you desire?

_____ Can you provide a wedding cake? Can you provide a groom’s cake?

_____ Is there a cake-cutting fee? Will they box the cake for guests to take home? Will they box the top tier of the

cake for freezing?

Final Details

_____ How much time do you need to set up and break down?

_____ Will the caterer provide food for the photographer, videographer, or musicians?

_____ When does the menu need to be finalized? When will you provide the final per-person cost?

_____ When will they require the final head count?

Notes

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