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Questions For Your Caterer
• 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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