| A wedding day - the most important day of a girl's life | | | | number of brides have recently written glowing letters |
| some might say. And after the dress and the venue | | | | of recommendation after their big days, then you can |
| and the honeymoon, well the food is pretty crucial too! | | | | be pretty sure a caterer is able to do the same for |
| Whilst there are a thousand ways to do the food at a | | | | you. |
| wedding - from fish and chip van to Indian buffet to sit | | | | The lovely thing about paying a proper wedding |
| down five course banquet - great food means happy | | | | caterer is that you can really relax on the big day, safe |
| guests, and an even more memorable day. So it's | | | | in the knowledge that a whole team with all the |
| important to get it absolutely right. | | | | relevant skills and experience will be responsible for |
| Paying a wedding caterer is the answer for many | | | | getting it right, so that you can concentrate on the |
| couples. And there are a huge number of companies | | | | vows, the speeches and first dance! |
| specializing in wedding catering in the UK - companies | | | | At the outset, it is very important to focus on the |
| who perhaps do corporate and private parties too, but | | | | menu - and you can talk to your potential wedding |
| who, overall, make wedding business their business. | | | | caterers about this very early on. Get them to suggest |
| Much of your decision making process about your | | | | ideas. Talk about what suits you as a couple, and get |
| wedding caterer should be dictated by the type of | | | | advice on what is right for the venue, the overall |
| wedding you want. Are you looking for an urban city | | | | occasion and for your guests. If the produce is |
| affair with a minimalist reception venue and a modern | | | | excellently sourced and excellently cooked, even |
| European menu? Or will it be a rustic day, with spring | | | | sausages and mash can be perfect for a wedding |
| flowers in ribbon tied jam jars, hay bales to sit on and | | | | meal. Ask your caterer about what is seasonal, and |
| a hog roast by the barn? Perhaps you are thinking | | | | what they think of as their signature wedding dishes. If |
| about a theme - do you have a seaside venue in mind, | | | | you want canapes before the meal, when people |
| then serve local fish and seafood. Or lots of Caribbean | | | | arrive and drink their first glass of icy champagne, then |
| family - how about a Caribbean style barbecue? | | | | ask to see a canape list - getting these right really |
| Wedding caterers can vary hugely in price and in | | | | makes an important first impression and is a great |
| product. Low key, casual and less formal weddings | | | | way of wowing your guests before they have even |
| may benefit from smaller, more relaxed catering | | | | sat down! |
| companies. But if budget is no issue, then the world is | | | | Don't forget your wedding cake - most wedding |
| your oyster and you can find companies who will | | | | caterers will look after that too - ask to see photos of |
| provide ice towers laden with the finest caviar and | | | | past cakes and you will soon get an idea for what you |
| luges pouring the most superb vodka. | | | | do or don't want. Traditional white tiered fruitcake? Or |
| Choosing your wedding caterer is therefore crucial. Do | | | | gorgeous fun and frivolous cupcakes with your initials |
| your research - ask for recommendations, speak to | | | | on? |
| other brides, or to the planning staff at your chosen | | | | Some of the larger wedding caterers such as "The |
| venue (venues often provide a list of professionals | | | | Admirable Crichton" and "rhubarb" will also look after |
| they prefer to work with). Ask your photographer, | | | | the decorative side of things for you. Lighting, linen, |
| florist and other wedding suppliers whether they can | | | | staff uniform, candles and table centerpieces can all |
| recommend a great caterer. Look for testimonials that | | | | fall under the remit of the wedding caterer, so make |
| might give you a steer on whether a wedding catering | | | | sure you get yours right! |
| company really knows what they are doing. If a | | | | |