Choosing a Caterer

1. Will you (the catering representative) be there the night of the wedding?

2. Can we see photographs of your previous work?

3. Can we visit one of your weddings during set-up?

4. Can we have a taste test of the foods on our menu?

5. Are you licensed?

6. Do you have a liquor license? If not, do you provide bar set-up and bartenders?

7. Are you familiar with our reception site?

8. Have you ever catered a wedding of this size (if your wedding is very large)?

9. Do you specialize in any particular type of cuisine or menu?

10. Where will you prepare the food?

11. How will your service personnel be dressed?

12. How often will the food be replenished?

13. How do you figure the charge for the labor?

14. How many servers will you need for my wedding?

15. How much do you charge for a cake table?

16. Do you have any minimum requirements?

17. Do you provide a written estimate and contract?

18. How much of a deposit do you require?

19. What is your cancellation policy?

20. What is your postponement policy?