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QUESTIONS FOR THE CATERER
QUESTIONS TO ASK THE CATERER
wAre you a full-time caterer? wHow much experience have you had with weddings? wHave you handled events of my type and size? wDo you specialize in a particular food or service style? wHow far in advance do we need to book? wCan you arrange a tasting of the dishes we’re interested in serving? wWill you provide wait staff? wWhat is the staff-to-guest ratio? wCan you provide a list of references? wWhat kind of kitchen facilities
will you require? wDo you work with fresh or frozen food? wHow many menu selections do you have? wWhat are the cost differences per person? wAre china, glassware and utensils included or are they an extra cost and how much? wDo you have a special menu for children? wIs food provided for the photographer, videographer, band or DJ? wWhat type of food items do you recommend for my budget and the number of guests? w If we choose a buffet style, is the service charge included or is it extra? wCan you accommodate special dietary requirements? wDo you provide alcohol and other beverages? w If so, do you have a flexible wine list? wIf you don’t provide beverages, when should we get them to you? Is there a corkage fee? wDo you have the correct glassware for the beverages being served? wHow much time is needed to set up? wWhat deposit is required? wIs there an overtime charge?
What about breakages? wWhen is the final payment due?
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