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Does anyone have a list of questions for Caterer?

bellaandfella Posted:

Does anyone have a list of questions for Caterer?

I'm visiting the ceremony/reception venue this weekend and trying to coordinate to meet with the caterer as well. I have no idea what to ask besides the cost of food and what's included. Any help is much appreciated.

MrsDtoBe09 Posted:

Re: Does anyone have a list of questions for Caterer?

I had these questions saved in my notebook.

Questions to Ask Reception Halls:
1. Room Dimensions
2. Max # of people room holds
3. Tables – round, oval, square, rectangle, octagonal 4. # of persons per table
5. How many affairs at a time?
6. Wait staff per table?
7. Recommended Gratuity – above and beyond the included tax & tip
8. Valet Parking – included?
9. Vendor Dinner Price – ½ price of guests or set amount?
10. Do Vendors need insurance?
11. Bridal Suite – size, look

12. Bathrooms – how do they look? Where are they located (near reception room?)
13. Renovations Planned? – expected date of start/finish
14. Photo’s of facility in different seasons
15. Menu Options – packages, # of courses, additions, substitutions
16. Wedding Cake – included?
17. Flowers – included? For cocktail hour or reception?
18. Place Cards / Direction Cards – provided?
19. Installments/Payment Plans – do you send courtesy reminder?
20. Is there an affair before ours – time?

21. Type of Payments requires / schedule of payments - Cash, Credit Card, Check
22. Meeting the Maitre’d and Chef
23. Once we choose, discount or free dinner for us and parents
24. Any Tasting Events or Showcases before we book
25. Cake Cutting Service Charge?

26. Smoking room - available? Where is the outside compared to where reception is? You don’t want all your guests hanging outside all night if it’s far away
27. Recommendations / Advice from Event Planner
bellaandfella Posted:

Re: Does anyone have a list of questions for Caterer?

Thank you!! This is very helpful.

MrsDtoBe09 Posted:

Re: Does anyone have a list of questions for Caterer?

You can probably find even more if you do a search for questions.

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