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CATERING 101

You don’t want to procrastinate finding a wedding caterer, but you shouldn’t attempt to book one until you’ve come up with a rough guest count, booked a venue, set a date, and have decided on a general budget for food. Once you’ve checked those boxes, use this section, blissbridalmagazine.com, Google, and social media, to start your research!

A full-service wedding caterer does more than just serve tasty food. They don’t just cook; they also handle your plates, silverware, drinkware, provide the waitstaff (and often bartenders), serve the food on time, clean up the dining area and kitchen, pack up leftovers, and take away the garbage. When you’re calculating the price of traditional catering versus less traditional options, make sure you remember that a wedding caterer’s bill includes many things that you’ll have to pay for on your own if you go the DIY route.

A full-service wedding caterer does more than just serve tasty food. They don’t just cook; they also handle your plates, silverware, drinkware, provide the waitstaff (and often bartenders), serve the food on time, clean up the dining area and kitchen, pack up leftovers, and take away the garbage. When you’re calculating the price of traditional catering versus less traditional options, make sure you remember that a wedding caterer’s bill includes many things you’ll have to pay for on your own if you go the DIY route.

SEATED MEAL This is thought of as the most traditional wedding option, and it can also be the most expensive. While suited waiters bring a certain charm to your event, they also come with additional costs.

FAMILY-STYLE MEAL The family-style meal involves large platters of food served to each table and passed around, just like you would do at a holiday dinner. This is often cheaper than a meal served by waiters, but it can be more expensive than a buffet. You’ll still need a decent number of servers to make this happen, and you’ll need more food.

BUFFET MEAL This can be the most affordable service option for serving a full meal. You still need a buffet to be staffed—someone needs to tidy it up and refresh the food as it runs out—but your staff-to-guests ratio is much lower. With that said, your food costs could be higher (because nobody likes an empty-looking buffet), so talk to your wedding caterer to figure out what service option will ultimately be the most cost-effective. If your wedding is large, make sure you have a good plan for crowd control. You’ll generally need one buffet line minimum per one hundred people.

BRUNCH OR LUNCH Although morning weddings can be cost-effective in various ways, the lunch or brunch meal doesn’t always save you the fortune that is sometimes promised. Lunch lets you skip the fancy dinner with fewer people noticing, and it will definitely lower your alcohol bill. But the food alone won’t tend to save you enough to justify moving your wedding to earlier in the day.

HEAVY APPETIZERS/COCKTAIL HOUR Here, you skip the expensive main courses, skip the pricey servers, and go hog wild on what are essentially snacks. Just make sure you have enough food to really fill people up (particularly if you’re also going to booze them up) and let the mixing and mingling begin!

5 D TRAVELIN’ TAVERN

5 D TRAVELIN’ TAVERN

(361) 564-9504 | booking@5dtravelintavern.com

There is something special and unique about a bar on wheels, right? Especially one that travels to you! Whether you are getting married in the city and need a classy way to booze up your guests or hosting a casual backyard BBQ, 5D Travelin’ Tavern is at your service. With the rental of their full-service mobile cocktail bar, you are also accompanied by a fully licensed staff to take care of the heavy lifting so you can relax and enjoy the day. They will do what they do best, and that is popping bottles and mixing cocktails while doing it in style!

The stress of planning your event will be taken away, and all the supplies you need will be provided, plus professional bar staff. 5D Travelin’ Tavern will make sure your event is one that you and your guests won’t forget. Contact them today to help get your party started!

ROAD SIPS roadsips@gmail.com

Road Sips is a full-service mobile bar rental servicing the Greater Central Texas area. Their trailer is perfect for any party or event and features a 2-tap draft beer system, plus everything you’d need for your bar. Road Sips offers a great variety of packages for every occasion and can also work with you to customize a package to fit your event’s unique needs. The nice thing about this mobile bar is that the party will come to wherever you are. Let the good times roll!

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TCP CATERING info@tcpcatering.com

TCP Catering has been cooking up something satisfying since 1979, emphasizing good food, for great people, at affordable prices. Whether your event has thirty guests or over a thousand, they can create a suitable menu for your needs. Their food creates an enjoyable experience that ensures they make each event and mealtime a memorable moment. No matter how big or small the event, TCP does all they can to genuinely understand their client’s needs and wants. It’s their goal to exceed your expectations with exceptional service and exquisite food.

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CORK + CLINK info@corkandclink.com

Cork + Clink is a stunning, one of a kind mobile beverage truck. With wine, beer, prosecco, and more on tap, the pouring possibilities are endless. They look forward to delivering you a one of a kind experience that brings your vision to life! Available for any occasion!

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LET US DO THE COOKING

111 S. Main Street, Nolanville, TX, 76559 (254) 554-2665 | admin@letusdothecooking.com

At Let Us Do The Cooking, it is their goal to provide Central Texas with great home-cooked food at affordable prices with unparalleled customer service.

This has been their mission since its beginning. Started by Meredith Viguers in a converted garage in her home, Let Us Do The Cooking has truly been a labor of love. This love for the food and people they serve has allowed them to continue to grow each year they’ve been in business.

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TANGLEFOOT CATERING

jacob@trenopizzeria.com

Tanglefoot Restaurants, owners of Treno Pizzeria and Taproom, Bird Creek Burger Company, and First Street Roasters, offers a wide array of catering options for your wedding or event. We can create a custom menu across various cuisines to fit every occasion and make every bride happy on their special day.

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STICKY BONES BBQ

(254) 630-8647 | stickybonesbbq@gmail.com

At Sticky Bones BBQ, they pride their selves in bringing you the ultimate barbecue experience. All recipes are all homemade, passed down through generations and steeped with love and flavors that show their deep Southern Roots.

Sticky Bones BBQ blends art and science to prepare their needs to ensure every bite is moist and flavorful. They use only the freshest ingredients that are hand chopped and seasoned to perfection. Their attention to detail is quality and is evident in every event they cater regardless of size because “it’s Sticky Bones, we prepare our food as if you are family!”

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