One of the most important things to remember when planning your wedding is the catering company that you intend to use. This is because the cuisine that is served will be remembered by most guest who attend the reception. Caterers can have full order books for up to a year in advance, so it is wise to book the one you want as early as possible. A simple time line for finding a caterer is to start looking for one at 10 months before the wedding. Make sure that you have your caterer booked by 8 months, and you have the menu sorted by at least 6 months before the date.

A good caterer does more than one might think. They are trained in the selection of food and preparation, reception staging, table waiting and the cleaning up afterwards. Some catering companies will offer to decorate for you, supply the bar staff and possibly provide the cake. Others may only prepare and serve the food and then clean up.

If, like me you are searching for private catering in Brighton, keep in mind these things:

• Find a privatecaterering company with a good reputation whose food you can sample before signing a contract.
• Make appointments and interview many different caterers to find the right one for you. Some catering companies will provide you with phone numbers of previous clients who can be used as a reference.
• Many reception sites have their own catering services, so when you’re looking for a hall, decide if it has what you want in both catering and atmosphere.
• Check to see that the cater will cover for the following: electricity, lighting, tents, tables, linens, chairs etc, and not just the meal.

Often the cost of beverages is forgotten when a caterer is being considered. This can really send the price rocketing depending on what you want to serve for drinks:

If you wish to know more about wedding catering that can offer their assistance please contact Redanywhere on 0845 223 4472.

Finding a Caterer for any event is an extremely important decision. Corporate, or private, large or small, choosing the right Caterer is imperative. There are many catering companies in the market so you need to do your homework and choose carefully in order to guarantee the success of your event. This guide should take you step-by-step towards choosing the correct caterer with a useful checklist.

Preparation

I live in the Brighton area and thought it important to seek the services of a Brighton catering company. Before seeking private catering you need to think about your catering needs and gather together information that a Caterer will need to know:

• What is the time and date of the event?
• Is there a budget that you have in the back of your mind?
• Where is your event being held? (Or do you require a venue?)
• Is there a kitchen at the venue?
• How many people will be on the guest list?
• Do any of your guest have special needs with their diets?
• Is the event going to be themed?
• Do you desire a particular style of cuisine?
• Do you require decorations, flowers, table settings?

Once you have been able to answer all of these questions, you will know which services you are going to need. A great Caterer will offer a complete service to save your running around organizing things separately. If everything is organised by one company it will help it to go off smoothly and reduce your workload.

What to look for

First and foremost, does the Caterer offer a range of menu options including the particular cuisine you are after? A quality catering company should have a detailed list for customers on their websites. If this doesn’t work, you can always request from the company that they send the information in a fax or email.

If you wish to know more about a catering company that can offer their assistance please contact Redanywhere on 0845 223 4472.