Caterer, Baker and Beverages

• What type of cuisine would you like? Traditional, modern, fusion? 

• What's your guest count and budget?

• Do you need to cater for specific requirements, e.g. nut-free, no onions, kids meals.

• Have they worked at this venue, or your type of wedding before? 

• Do they offer a taste testing session? Can you bring other people to get more opinions?

• Do you have to work off their menu, or can you work together to create something.

• What kind of set up do you want, family style, buffet, etc.?

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• What kind of cake do you want? 3 -tier traditional, 5-tier, cupcakes, display cake only?

• Would you like other desserts? If so, consider whether these would be from your baker, or your caterer.

• How customized of a cake do you want? Be it flavours, design, etc.

• Does the baker meet your budget?

• Do they offer a tasting? 

• Do you plan to serve alcohol, or only soft drinks - or will it be different at various events?

• Can you bring your own, or do you have to use a bar service from your venue or another vendor? 

• How would the venue, caterer or bar charge for drinks?

• If alcoholic drinks will be served, do you plan to provide this (all inclusive or pay per drink), or will guests be paying?

• If deciding between an all inclusive bar and pay per drink, consider how the venue charges (ie: do they charge per person attending) and how much your guests may drink. 

• Would you want to offer / include spirits, or just wine and beer?

• Would you like speciality / custom cocktails or mocktails offered?

• Does what you want to do fit in line with your budget?