How To Choose The Best Wedding Catering Southern California

By Kathleen Sanders


Everyone of us would like their wedding reception to be perfect. This is because it is an important event. You will definitely need a variety of suppliers for different things on your big day. The caterer is among the most important of them all. Food and drinks will take a big chunk of your budget and therefore getting the perfect catering for your guests should be top of your list. Here are some guidelines on finding the best wedding catering Southern California.

Start by talking to people who have used these services in the recent past to refer you. Your recently married acquaintances and friends will most likely know someone who offers good services. If you have already settled on a venue then you can ask them to give you referrals on their preferred caterers. This does not mean that you can not get your own choice if the ones referred do not meet your expectations.

You will find all kinds of caterers online. Search and contact them. Ask questions as you narrow down on a few. Read reviews on their services and avoid the ones that seem to have low rating. It will be good to compare prices and the variety of services offered.

You need to have a budget for food and drinks. If you are on a limited budget you need to explain this early in advance to your service provider. Only work with caterers who are willing to customize their services to fit your budget but still do a good job. Explain your expectations and let the caterer tell you if it can be done within your budget or not then adjust accordingly.

Most good caterers are fully booked in advance to even up to a year. You need to check on the availability of the person you intend to hire on the day of your ceremony. If they are overbooked please move on to avoid disappointments. You will have a better chance of hiring yourself a professional if you start your search early in advance. Your service provider should show up for meetings and tasting sessions.

An experienced service provider will most likely do a better job that the less experienced ones. This is because they have been in the business long enough to know what works and what does not.They also possess the equipment and the staff to give your guests a great experience. If you are able to find one who is not too busy or overbooked then go ahead and hire them. Ask to see photos of events they have served or even contacts of satisfied customers they have recently worked for just to be sure of the person you are hiring.

When collecting the quotation you need to get a clear breakdown of what you will be paying for. The menu and the portions should be clearly explained to you. Also ensure that you ask about drinks both alcoholic and non alcoholic. The linen and tableware should be part of the quotation but if it is not clearly indicated then you should ask for clarity. Get everything well indicated in the contract to avoid surprises.

Good quality food and great service is your ultimate goal. To achieve this you need to find the best person for the job. Caterers are everywhere but finding a good one can be overwhelming. Follow the above guidelines to find the perfect one for your big day.




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