Searching For A Wedding Caterer Brentwood

By Melissa Clark


When you are planning your wedding day there are going to be many things to organize so that the day runs smoothly. As well as the ceremony you will need to invite your guests and provide some kind of refreshments for them. If you are planning a small celebration you may prepare the food your self but for a larger event it is better to hire professional caterers. When you are looking for a Wedding Caterer Brentwood there are many of them to choose from.

The first thing you will need to do is work out how many people are going to be attending your celebration and you need to calculate a budget. Some of the caterers will have fixed menus and will charge a fixed amount per head. The prices you pay are going to depend on how many people are eating and what type of food you plan to provide.

It is also worth taking some time to consider your guests requirements to make sure that there is a food option for all. Young children may have to be catered for and it is always advisable to have some vegetarian options on the menu. A number of your guests may be allergic to certain types of food and you need to be aware of this when you are in the planning stages.

Various menu options are offered by wedding caterers and some care is needed when you are choosing the menu. Any type of cuisine can be provided ranging from a self service cold buffet to a sit down banquet with all of the trimmings. Fully trained waiters and chefs will be working and bar tenders and wine waiters can also be hired to serve drinks to your guests.

There are a few different ways to locate a firm that can provide food for your event. Businesses in the catering industry will advertise in the phone book and you can find adverts for companies in newspapers and magazines. The internet is also a useful place to find a company and to do some research on the various services that are available.

When you have found a company you can arrange a meeting and a consultant will go through your plans and discuss your requirements. If you are unsure about what food to offer your guests the caterers will be happy to advise you. Catering companies will usually ask for a deposit before they organize the event and this will be deducted from the final bill.

One important thing to be considered is the equipment that may be required for the event. If you are planning to serve a cold buffet the companies can prepare this in advance. If a hot menu is to be provided they may need to bring in cooking equipment if you do not have facilities at the venue and they can also provide furniture, crockery and cutlery if necessary.

When the day is over the catering staff will clear tables and kitchens and remove their equipment. When you have settled the bill it is advisable to keep the receipt for payment as well as the contact number for the firm. If you are satisfied with the service and food that you paid for it can be useful to leave some feedback on the firm's web page.




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