It’s undeniable! One of the most important parts of a wedding to get right is the catering. Call us biased, but here’s why.
No-one likes to be left hungry, no matter where they are or what they’re doing. It’s worse than a wet weekend (or wedding). It puts an instant dampener on the fun and nobody wants that!
You don’t have to push the boat out and spend billions to get your wedding catering right either; just avoid the following most common wedding catering mistakes and you’ll be sorted….
1. Getting the portions wrong
If there’s not enough to go around, it can not only leave hungry tummies, but it’s a cause of annoyance, especially when certain people are taking more than their fair share. Worse still, if alcohol is involved, then you need to make sure stomachs are lined too, or it could spell disaster!
2. Not considering dietary requirements
There might be all the food in the world to go around, but if some of your guests have certain dietary needs, allergies, or food intolerances, then again, they may well be going hungry. Make sure you check beforehand, to see if any of your guests have to be careful what they eat.
3. Menu is too complicated or wrong for the style of wedding
We always say that your wedding food should beautifully compliment your wedding and that means choosing a menu which fits with the theme and style of the occasion. And, it may sound obvious, but people want to know what they are eating, too. So unless all your guests are fluent, perhaps avoid a complicated menu, or one in a foreign language, for example.
4. Not considering the timing or logistics
Wedding catering should be seamlessly planned into your big day enabling things to flow as best as they possibly can. No one likes to be rushed to eat and likewise, neither do they like to be left waiting around getting more and more hungry. Depending on the type of wedding you are having, plan your wedding catering to ensure it’s appropriate for the venue and people stay satisfied throughout the day (and night, if applicable).
5. Not trying before you buy
It’s so important that you try the wedding food before you make a decision on whether to go with one wedding caterer or another. Good reviews are vital, but they also have to be the right caterer for you and your guests. So make sure you have a food tasting session and ensure the caterer can satisfy your requirements, before you go ahead.
Plan a Stress-Free Wedding Catering Experience
Falling into these sorts of traps can be avoided if you choose a wedding caterer who not only knows what they are doing, but takes the time to work closely with you and understand your needs. They should put a plan in place with you to create a menu which is perfect for you, not just one which suits them. When talking through things with your wedding caterer, try to get your guest numbers finalised nice and early so you can plan properly, arrange tastings and factor in the flow of the event to ensure smooth food service is provided throughout.
Choosing the right caterer to bring your vision to life, offering flexibility and high quality service is not only something that you should want or need, it’s something you should expect. It’s key that you feel confident that your wedding caterer will make you proud and by following these steps and avoiding common catering mistakes, you’ll have every chance of ensuring it happens.
Get In Touch
At Thomas the Caterer, our experience in catering for hundreds of weddings in our time means we know exactly how to help couples avoid common pitfalls and create a flawless dining experience. Avoid making the biggest mistakes with your wedding catering and let us take all the stress away. Get in touch today to get the ball rolling – we look forward to hearing from you!