LOOK FOR THESE 5 THINGS IN YOUR WEDDING CATERERS WITHOUT FAIL

A wedding is one of the most awaited and dreamy days of everyone’s lives, and if you want everything on your wedding day to be perfect, we understand you. Years from now, when you look back at the wedding pictures, you can take yourself mentally back to the day and relive every moment of it. But the one aspect of the wedding that cannot be relived is one of the most important ones- Food. Food served at your wedding can only be enjoyed at that moment which makes it all the more important to be perfect and flawless. After the wedding rituals (and pictures of the star couple), food is the main highlight of a wedding and rightfully so. It can make the day a lot more memorable and pleasant for everyone.

We all want to serve the best food and finest delicacies at weddings, and one way to simplify this is to hire the finest wedding catering services. There is no dearth of wedding caterers in big cities, which makes it even harder to select the best one for yourself. To make it easier for you to find the best wedding caterers in town, we have put together a list of 5 things that you much look out for in your wedding caterer.

Read to the end of the blog to find a list of questions you should ask your caterer once you find the best caterer.

1. PROFESSIONALISM GOES A LONG WAY

   This is one of the most underrated qualities of a catering company. Professionalism is one of the most critical aspects of your wedding caterer. Not only will it help you avoid bad service, but it also goes a long way toward establishing your relationship with them as professionals and equals.

   If they're not professional enough to handle your event without making mistakes or forgetting something important, then how can you trust them with anything else? The same goes for their customer service skills—if they aren't able to treat people well in person, how can anyone expect them to take good care of your guests when they come into contact with them?

2. CREATIVITY BREATHES LIFE INTO THE FOOD

   Your wedding caterers should be able to come up with creative ideas and innovative drinks and dishes for your wedding. Talk to them and make sure that they are able to work with you to create a menu that is special for your wedding. Brownie points if they can also suggest ways to make your wedding more memorable.

3. SMOOTH COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL EVENT

   Communication with all your service providers and vendors before and during the wedding will play a huge role in smooth planning. It is a crucial part of any wedding, but it's especially important for your caterer. If you're planning a large event and have lots of people coming in and out of the venue, you need to be able to communicate with your wedding caterers throughout the day so they can squeeze in some last-minute changes if required. Your wedding caterers need to know what's going on behind the scenes so they can keep things moving smoothly. For example, if there's some sort of delay at one point during your ceremony or reception, your caterers should be able to make changes in serving the freshly prepared food to the guests while it is still hot. Having clear communication will help prevent any mishaps from happening again later on in the evening!

4. FLEXIBILITY WITH THE MENU ENSURES THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

   When you're planning a wedding, many things can require your last-minute attention. But one thing that shouldn't? Having your guests get what they want from the food! This is why the wedding caterer should be flexible with menu options and serving times. Your guests deserve excellent service at every moment of this special day—and if something goes wrong with the food, it can ruin everyone's mood (no matter how much effort went into making sure everything was perfect).

   It is also important to look out for any dietary restrictions or allergies. If someone has an allergy or dietary restriction that prevents them from eating certain foods (like dairy), make sure your wedding caterers know this ahead of time so they can ask what options might work best for them.

5. CATERERS SHOULD BE FAMILIAR WITH THE VENUE

   Familiarity with the venue will help your caterers understand the place better so that they can make sure your wedding runs smoothly. For example, if you have live food counters at your event, then it is essential to set up those counters in a place where the guests can easily watch their food being prepared and eat it comfortably. They should also be willing to take suggestions from you about improvements that could be made if there were any in need of improvement at the time of service. This way, when it is time for planning out details like setting up dinner service or finding someone who can handle setting up tables for cocktail hour before dinner begins!

IF YOUR WEDDING CATERERS ARE PROFESSIONAL, CREATIVE COMMUNICATORS WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH YOUR VENUE AND FLEXIBLE, YOU'RE IN GREAT SHAPE!

Just like any other service provider (like photographers or florists), certain standards should be met regardless of whether or not someone has had experience in this field before. In order to get the most out of your wedding caterers, you need to make sure they are professional, creative communicators who are familiar with your venue and flexible with their menu.

AS PROMISED, HERE ARE SOME QUESTIONS THAT PROFESSIONALS RECOMMEND ASKING POTENTIAL VENDORS:

• How long have they worked in this industry? If it's less than five years, there might be some learning curve involved; if it's more than ten years, then there is probably some stability as well.
• Have they catered for weddings before? It is a fact that catering for weddings and other events like corporate functions and sundowner events are different. Make sure that your wedding caterer has experience catering for wedding functions for an added benefit.
• What type of food do they have expertise in? Depending on which part of the country you are from, your menu choice may differ. Make sure that your wedding catering service can provide you with everything from authentic Indian food to PAN Asian dishes.

TRUST THE FINEST WEDDING CATERERS IN MUMBAI FOR YOUR BIG DAY

Remember that the best way to find a good wedding caterer is to do your own research by asking around and listening to what others have to say. Soul Chef is one of the finest and most trusted catering services in town. We have catered for all kinds of events, from grand weddings to elaborate award functions. We have breathed life into countless wedding events by serving the finest delicacies from around the world and can make your special day brighter as well. Get in touch with our team today to find out how we can help you.