{"id":70530,"date":"2020-07-10T21:17:28","date_gmt":"2020-07-11T01:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/?p=70530"},"modified":"2021-08-20T09:25:04","modified_gmt":"2021-08-20T13:25:04","slug":"9-must-ask-questions-for-your-potential-caterer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/9-must-ask-questions-for-your-potential-caterer","title":{"rendered":"9 Must-Ask Questions for Your Potential Caterer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Catering can make or break your wedding day and is something your guests will talk about when they remember your wedding day for years to come. The last thing you want is bad food, or worse, for your guests getting sick, so it is important to make sure you\u2019re hiring a catering company that knows what they are doing. Asking the right questions can do wonders when searching for your potential caterer regarding your special day!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Here are some questions you should be asking your potential <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/caterers\">caterer<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wedding-dress-preservation-tips\/#1_Are_your_staff_trained_properly\" >1. Are your staff trained properly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wedding-dress-preservation-tips\/#2_Have_you_catered_an_event_at_our_venue_before_or_will_you_perform_a_site_visit_before_the_event\" >2. Have you catered an event at our venue before, or, will you perform a site visit before the event?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wedding-dress-preservation-tips\/#3_Which_catering_styles_do_you_offer_and_what_would_you_recommend_for_our_venue_budget\" >3. Which catering styles do you offer, and what would you recommend for our venue\/ budget?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wedding-dress-preservation-tips\/#4_Are_menus_fixed_Or_can_we_choose_our_own\" >4. Are menus fixed? Or can we choose our own?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wedding-dress-preservation-tips\/#5_Can_you_accommodate_our_guests_with_dietary_restrictions_What_precautions_do_you_take_to_make_sure_they_are_safe\" >5. Can you accommodate our guests with dietary restrictions? What precautions do you take to make sure they are safe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wedding-dress-preservation-tips\/#6_Do_you_supply_flatware_glassware_and_dinnerware\" >6. Do you supply flatware, glassware, and dinnerware?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wedding-dress-preservation-tips\/#7_Can_guests_choose_their_entrees_on_the_day_or_do_we_need_to_provide_numbers_before\" >7. Can guests choose their entrees on the day, or do we need to provide numbers before?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wedding-dress-preservation-tips\/#8_Do_you_provide_bar_service\" >8. Do you provide bar service?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wedding-dress-preservation-tips\/#9_What_additional_fees_are_there\" >9. What additional fees are there?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Are_your_staff_trained_properly\"><\/span><strong>1. Are your staff trained properly?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Seems obvious but the last thing you want is for untrained servers to ruin your guests&#8217; experience by not paying attention to their dietary needs, not having water, or worse, rude staff.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Have_you_catered_an_event_at_our_venue_before_or_will_you_perform_a_site_visit_before_the_event\"><\/span><strong>2. Have you catered an event at our venue before, or, will you perform a site visit before the event?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Making sure that your potential caterer is aware of your venue is important so they can determine their timing and equipment needed on the day. For instance, if you are getting married in a barn, the caterers may need to bring a generator to keep food refrigerated or operate their equipment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Which_catering_styles_do_you_offer_and_what_would_you_recommend_for_our_venue_budget\"><\/span><strong>3. Which catering styles do you offer, and what would you recommend for our venue\/ budget?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a few different catering styles that will determine how many staff are needed and what you pay per person. Ask your caterer whether they recommend a plated dinner; a buffet-style set up; family-style; or passed hors d&#8217;oeuvres.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-images\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/man-and-woman-wearing-black-and-white-striped-aprons-2696064-1.jpg\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-size-image alignnone wp-image-70536 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5OTAgNjYwIiB3aWR0aD0iOTkwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY2MCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjAlMkYwNyUyRm1hbi1hbmQtd29tYW4td2VhcmluZy1ibGFjay1hbmQtd2hpdGUtc3RyaXBlZC1hcHJvbnMtMjY5NjA2NC0xLmpwZyIgZGF0YS13PSI5OTAiIGRhdGEtaD0iNjYwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"9 Must-Ask Questions for your Potential Caterer\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\"  \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Are_menus_fixed_Or_can_we_choose_our_own\"><\/span><strong>4. Are menus fixed? Or can we choose our own?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on the size of your event, caterers will often use their set menus as jumping-off points. However, if you are looking to build a menu from scratch or have the chef develop a custom menu, you may have to pay extra.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Can_you_accommodate_our_guests_with_dietary_restrictions_What_precautions_do_you_take_to_make_sure_they_are_safe\"><\/span><strong>5. Can you accommodate our guests with dietary restrictions? What precautions do you take to make sure they are safe?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Accommodating the dietary restrictions of your guests goes way beyond simply vegetarian\/vegan options. For guests with food intolerance, it can make the difference between dancing all night, or spending the night sick in pain or worse. Make sure that your caterer is not only able to provide gluten-, dairy-, nut-free options, but that they are well versed in cross-contamination and food safety.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Do_you_supply_flatware_glassware_and_dinnerware\"><\/span><strong>6. Do you supply flatware, glassware, and dinnerware?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rather than renting these items separately, ask if they are included in your per person price, or for an additional cost.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-images\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/visual-stories-micheile-HBv9rQ8Vtqo-unsplash.jpg\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-size-image alignnone wp-image-83850 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5OTAgNjYwIiB3aWR0aD0iOTkwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY2MCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjAlMkYwNyUyRnZpc3VhbC1zdG9yaWVzLW1pY2hlaWxlLUhCdjlyUThWdHFvLXVuc3BsYXNoLmpwZyIgZGF0YS13PSI5OTAiIGRhdGEtaD0iNjYwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"9 Must-Ask Questions for your Potential Caterer\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\"  \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"related-posts-title toc_show\">You May Also Be Interested In<\/h3><ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-choose-wedding-hairstylist\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MjUgNDI1IiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjYlMkYwNyUyRkhvdy10by1DaG9vc2UtYS1IYWlyc3R5bGlzdC1UaGF0LUZpdHMtWW91ci1XZWRkaW5nLVN0eWxlLTQyNXg0MjUuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS1oPSI0MjUiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"How to Choose a Hairstylist That Fits Your Wedding Style\" srcset=\" \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 768px) 642px, (min-width: 576px) 510px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-choose-wedding-hairstylist\">How to Choose a Hairstylist That Fits Your Wedding Style<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wedding-weather-backup-plan\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MjUgNDI1IiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjYlMkYwNyUyRkhvdy10by1IYW5kbGUtV2VkZGluZy1EYXktV2VhdGhlci00MjV4NDI1LmpwZyIgZGF0YS13PSI0MjUiIGRhdGEtaD0iNDI1IiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=\" data-spai=\"1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"How to Handle Wedding Day Weather\" srcset=\" \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 768px) 642px, (min-width: 576px) 510px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wedding-weather-backup-plan\">The Wedding Weather Backup Plan Every Couple Needs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wedding-dress-preservation-tips\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MjUgNDI1IiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjYlMkYwOCUyRldlZGRpbmctRHJlc3MtUHJlc2VydmF0aW9uLVRpcHMtVGlwcy1Ucmlja3MtNDI1eDQyNS5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iNDI1IiBkYXRhLWg9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Wedding Dress Preservation Tips Tips &amp; Tricks\" srcset=\" \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 768px) 642px, (min-width: 576px) 510px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wedding-dress-preservation-tips\">Wedding Dress Preservation Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Can_guests_choose_their_entrees_on_the_day_or_do_we_need_to_provide_numbers_before\"><\/span><strong>7. Can guests choose their entrees on the day, or do we need to provide numbers before?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on your venue and the caterer&#8217;s setup, they will need to know how much of each option is needed beforehand. Typically, if you want guests to be able to choose their entr\u00e9e on the day, it will cost you extra because the caterer will need to bring extra for each option.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Do_you_provide_bar_service\"><\/span><strong>8. Do you provide bar service?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"post-images\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/crew-szCvt1gP2d4-unsplash.jpg\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-size-image alignnone wp-image-83849 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5OTAgNjYwIiB3aWR0aD0iOTkwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY2MCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjAlMkYwNyUyRmNyZXctc3pDdnQxZ1AyZDQtdW5zcGxhc2guanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9Ijk5MCIgZGF0YS1oPSI2NjAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"9 Must-Ask Questions for your Potential Caterer\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\"  \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Does your caterer have a liquor license and Smart-Serve certified staff? Do they provide the wine, beer, and liquor? Rather than hiring a separate company for your bar service, it makes sense for the same company to handle the food and the booze!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_additional_fees_are_there\"><\/span><strong>9. What additional fees are there?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your potential caterer will likely present you with a per-person cost for food, but be sure to ask about their set up and take down fees; additional servers; additional time, and rental fees. Be sure to factor this in when budgeting for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/caterers\">caterer<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Catering can make or break your wedding day and is something your guests will talk about when they remember your wedding day for years to come. 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