A great caterer needs to meet a lot of requirements: They should provide top-notch customer service, meet your budget needs, and of course, prepare excellent food. Who you choose to cater your wedding will have a significant impact on the success of your big day, so it’s vital that you hire the right team. As you meet with potential caterers, ask them the questions below to help you choose.

3 Questions to Ask a Potential Wedding Caterer

1. Are You Licensed & Insured?

All caterers should be professionally licensed. This tells you that they carry liability insurance and have passed minimum health department standards. If you will be serving alcohol at the event, ask them whether they have a liquor license and liquor liability insurance. 

2. May I Schedule a Tasting?

Looking up online reviews and hearing personal testimonials from other people is helpful in deciding whether you will like the company, but it’s good to decide for yourself. Event catering companies should be willing to provide a tasting before you commit to them. This helps in more than one way: You can decide whether you like their food and select your favorites for the event menu.  It is also a great time to share your thoughts for your day so that they know your total vision.

3. What Is Included in Your Service?

Other than food and beverages, you should know what the caterer will provide. It’s typical for them to set up and take down the food.  There may be wait staff, buffet servers, or attendants at food stations. Ask if they will provide everything that your guests need to eat, such as silverware, plates, napkins and on-table seasonings or sauces. 

Remember that when you interview a caterer, there’s no such thing as too many questions. This is the time you should ensure that what they offer meets your needs, so ask the questions above as well as any others you have. The right caterer will be happy to answer them and provide insight on how to make your special day run smoothly!

The team at Hammann’s Catering, Butcher Shop & Deli has provided top-notch wedding catering services for more than 25 years. They have a variety of options on their menu, whether you want hors d’oeuvres or buffets. They are based in Fairfield, OH, and serve weddings throughout the Tri-State area. Contact them at (513) 858-3237 to set up an appointment.