Choosing a Small Wedding Caterer: A Guide

 The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a wrench in many soon-to-be-married couples’ plans. The virus can easily spread through droplets produced by coughing, sneezing, and even talking. The more people present and the smaller the space is, the greater the risk of contracting the virus. Weddings epitomize density, so large weddings pose a significant health risk.



Large weddings are out, and small weddings are in. By limiting the number of people at the wedding, the occasion is considerably safer. This change in size slightly alters the process of choosing a caterer. Here’s how to do it for a small wedding.

The Budget

With a smaller wedding, you may have a larger budget to spend on other things, such as food. However, asking caterers about their prices with just “a larger budget” in your mind is a waste of time. You should nail down exactly how much you’re willing to spend on the wedding. With the budget in hand, you can contact a caterer, and they’ll let you know if your finances and their services are compatible.

Wedding Date and Venue

Caterers need to know where and when your wedding will occur before they can commit to catering for it. Additionally, they’ll need to make space in their schedule too. Some venues also have restrictions on some kinds of drinks and foods you can bring (and some may even cater themselves). Make sure to understand your wedding package and pick your venue and date before contacting caterers.



Type of Food

Smaller weddings typically don’t have expansive buffets, but you should still think about the kind of food you want at the wedding. With the food preferences in mind, you should find caterers that provide that food. This will narrow down your choices and make it easier to find the right caterer.

Reviews

To further screen caterers and narrow down your options, read some of their reviews. Check to see how other peoples’ experiences were with the caterer. You’ll also get a feel for their experience from the reviews too.

Tasting

After performing all of the above steps, you’ll have narrowed down your choices as much as possible. The only thing left to do now is tastes the food and see which one you prefer. Scheduling a tasting will also give you a feel for how the food will taste at the actual wedding.

If you’re looking for a catering service in the Tampa Bay Area, get in touch with Pappy’s Devil Crabs. They provide stuffed potatoes, island-style drinks, and some of the best deviled crabs in Tampa, FL.

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