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Things to ask before signing caterer contract TONIGHT

neesiepie Posted: Jan 13, 2004 05:08 PM+

neesiepie MEMBER SINCE: 9/03 TOTAL POSTS : 3103 WEDDING DATE: Sep 16, 2005

Posted: Jan 13, 2004 05:08 PM

Things to ask before signing caterer contract TONIGHT

What should I ask? What are the 'what if's?' like...what if guests arrive early, what if the bride is late...what if the chef gets sick? I dont know what questions to ask. What should I get in writing BEFORE signing?

dolphin Posted: Jan 13, 2004 05:15 PM+

dolphin MEMBER SINCE: 7/03 TOTAL POSTS : 405 WEDDING DATE: Jul 17, 2004

Posted: Jan 13, 2004 05:15 PM

Re: Things to ask before signing caterer contract

here are some questions:
Cancelation policy (for both parties) we canceled because our place went chapter 11
how are the guests welcomed.....do they just linger in the lobby or are they welcomed in with champagne and truffles.
if two weddings are at your site.....how do you make this day special so I do not know another bride is there
where are the bathrooms are they just for my party
how early may I get here with my BP (may want to get there earlier to take pictures. my friends wedding we had to hang out in the limo)
when do i have to giv ethe final head count.
do i have to use your vendors?
can't think of more....maybe others can help

MrHostility Posted: Jan 13, 2004 05:22 PM+

MrHostility MEMBER SINCE: 1/04 TOTAL POSTS : 714 WEDDING DATE: Sep 05, 2010

Posted: Jan 13, 2004 05:22 PM

Re: Things to ask before signing caterer contract

Be sure your church is ok for that day, provided it's in a church.

Price for children under 12
Price for DJ, Photo, Video people

Try to get everything promised to you written out, if it is not explicitly in the contract.

Cancellation policy, brands of liquor(if you're so inclined)

NYCHICK Posted: Jan 13, 2004 06:42 PM+

NYCHICK MEMBER SINCE: 9/03 TOTAL POSTS : 4604 WEDDING DATE: Sep 05, 2004 WEDDING LOCATION: New York ..

Posted: Jan 13, 2004 06:42 PM

Re: Things to ask before signing caterer contract

The tasting!!!!!!!!

neesiepie Posted: Jan 14, 2004 08:48 AM+

neesiepie MEMBER SINCE: 9/03 TOTAL POSTS : 3103 WEDDING DATE: Sep 16, 2005

Posted: Jan 14, 2004 08:48 AM

Re: Things to ask before signing caterer contract

bump...cause I'm going to book tonight....

MrHostility Posted: Jan 14, 2004 05:03 PM+

MrHostility MEMBER SINCE: 1/04 TOTAL POSTS : 714 WEDDING DATE: Sep 05, 2010

Posted: Jan 14, 2004 05:03 PM

Re: Things to ask before signing caterer contract TONIGHT

http://www.usabride.com/wedplan/a_contracts.html

* Get your rental hours and the name of your room in writing.

* Remember: no question is too stupid to ask and has probably been asked many times before. It is the unasked questions that become the ones you wished you had asked.

All I can find or think of. But at least it's a bump.