When organising a good wedding, like The A Team, we love it when a plan comes together. That means every element works the way it should to achieve one big, unforgettably marvellous, occasion that you’re never going to forget!
If you’re planning the ultimate wedding, part of the key to success is finding the perfect catering for your wedding venue and to do this, there are several things which you should always take into account.
Creating The Perfect Pairing
First off, ask yourself what is suited best to your venue. Now, it could be that the venue is one of the last things you decide on, but it’s unlikely. Chances are you’ve picked the venue for your wedding before anything else. As a result, you need to be certain that the plans which come after it, such as organising catering, entertainments, decorations etc. will all fit in nicely. So, consider the following:
1. Is it an indoor venue or outdoor venue?
This is an important factor in choosing the perfect catering for your wedding venue. After all, there’s a reason why the food we eat indoors is often very different from the BBQ-style affair that you’ll often find at outdoor events.
2. What does the venue already provide?
When finding the perfect catering for your wedding, it isn’t only about the type of food that you choose. You’ll also need to know more about the admin side, such as is mobile bar hire available (ask us if not), is there waiting staff on hand, as well as electricity and running water if you are outside in a tipi or tent, for example, and is there access to a working kitchen.
3. What style of food presentation suits your wedding catering?
There are just so many possibilities when it comes to the theme of your wedding food. Long gone are the days of having to settle for what tradition dictates or the menu that your venue or caterer churns out for every possible occasion.
Themes could include:
- Traditional sit-down meal
- Food trucks / Street food vendors
- Picnic
- Grazing tables
- Sharing platters
And once you’ve found the theme you like, that’s not where it ends either… The choice of food that you can have to fit your theme is absolutely, irrefutably endless!
What To Look For From Your Local Caterer
If you are looking to find the perfect catering for your wedding venue then don’t just consider the quality of the food that is on offer. Another thing which your wedding caterer should have in abundance is the flexibility to make your wedding as bespoke and perfectly tailored to your every wish as possible.
So, in addition to trying the food before you buy, ask lots of questions and do some checks of your local caterer by looking at the online reviews which have been left before you. These are often a good indicator.
Check Availability
Once you have found the perfect catering for your wedding venue, it is always a good idea to get your booking in as early as possible, because the best caterers often get booked up well in advance.
Get in touch today to check our availability for your event date. We look forward to hearing from you.