Essentials Questions to Ask Your
Wedding Caterer

When sourcing a wedding caterer, it can be difficult to know what to ask. Here's the essential questions you should ask your caterer before you sign any contracts.

Even if you think some of the questions may not be relevant, it's worthwhile asking all of them anyway. It will make sure you think about all areas of your catering, so you don't get any nasty surprises later.

- How long have you been in business?
- Have you got at least 3 references and telephone numbers of previous clients, so I can contact them?
- What do you specialise in?
- What are your qualifications? Health and hygiene certificates? Awards?
- Have you catered for XXX guests before?
- Have you pictures or examples of your work?
- Have you worked at the venue before?
- How many weddings are you catering for on the weekend of your wedding / on the day of your wedding?
- Do you have set menus?
- Are the menus flexible?
- What vegetarian or special dietary options do you provide?
- Can I sample the menus?
- Can you make recommendations on wine?
- Can you provide a bar as well?
- Do you provide crockery, cutlery and linen?
- Do you set up tables, clear away and wash up?
- Where will you do the washing up?
- Do you have any examples of how the tables will be set up?
- Can I specify exactly how the tables should be set up?
- Is there an additional charge for clearing away?
- Do you provide staff?
- What do the staff wear?
- How many guests per server do you provide?
- Are there any overtime costs?
- What is the cost and what exactly is included?
- What is the cost per person?
- Is VAT included?
- How will you store the food?
- Do you need an area to set up, prepare or store the food?
- Do you need any fridges?
- Do you need cooking facilities? If so, what?
- If you're providing cooking facilities, when will you clear these away?
- How much time do you need before the meal is served?
- What do you do with leftovers?
- What guarantees can you make?
- Do you have a contract?
- What is the deposit? Is it refundable?
- What are your payment terms?


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