? Can you test taste proposed menu items?
? Does the price include tax? Tip? If not what is the additional percentage?
? What dishes/utensils will be used for the reception, plastic or china?
      Additional cost for either? Does bid include cake plates?
? Are linens provided and included in the price?
? How many staff/servers are needed for the wedding? How will they be 
      attired?
? How often will the buffet be refurbished?
? Will the caterer's staff cut and serve the cake? Is there an additional fee?
? What are the deposit and payment arrangements?
? What are the cancellation/postponement policies?
? What beverage arrangements have been made? Will liquor be served? 
      Does caterer have proper licensing? Will caterer serve? Cash or open 
      bar?
? Is the caterer familiar with the facility?
? Will caterer need access to a kitchen and how early?
? Who is responsible for table decorations including the buffet table if one is 
      used?
? Can box meals or a separate meal be provided for the other wedding 
      professionals?  (Photographer, DJ, security, etc.)? What is the 
      additional cost?
? Can the caterer prepare a going-away package with samples from the 
      menu?
? When is final head count is due?
? Get all answers to questions in writing or in contract.

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