3 Tips To Avoid Wedding Catering Mistakes

Are you looking for wedding caterers in Johannesburg? Choosing caterers is as important as is it overwhelming. There are plenty of catering companies in the country, but only a few stand head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to wedding catering. Catering is a vital part of every wedding and will be key to making your dream (and delicious) wedding come true. However, make the wrong decision and ‘Aunt Sally’ will never let you forget that the baked chicken breast gave her food poisoning. A well-catered wedding sets a joyous and festive tone for the whole event, whereas bad food and poor service is never forgotten.  here are plenty of simple mistakes couples make when planning their ceremony and catering that we can learn to avoid. We have compiled a list of catering errors and mistakes to avoid. Silvasale Catering will ensure to give you the best service and most amazing food to make your day memorable for all the right reasons.

 

Pay Attention To The T’s and C’s

When planning a wedding at a venue, many couples tend to forget that there are terms and conditions to adhere to. This is particularly important when it comes to catering. Venues often want to discourage the use of external caterers because they may have an internal catering company. To entice you to use internal catering, catering and the venue is usually combined in a package to save clients a couple of rands.  However, as catering isn’t their core business they don’t have the time, passion or energy to put into your big day, which can leave you with average food, cheap ingredients and unexperienced service staff. If you choose not to use in-house catering, beware that there may be a levy and corkage fee on both food and drinks sourced externally.   providing the service. Before signing on the dotted line and paying your first deposit to a venue, find out the regulations of the venue and how it may affect your wedding day. Be wary of accidentally taking on extra hidden costs.  These hidden charges could include: serving staff, changes for dietary needs, glass breakage, and much more. Talking to your caterer will help clear up all of the charges which will put you at ease. Nobody likes to get a hefty bill when it could have been avoided.

 

Match The Food To The Season

An experienced caterer will help you match your food and drinks to the season in a way that will excite you and your guests and provide a meal worth remembering. Light meals that also hydrate are perfect for summer while warm and nourishing meals are excellent for winter. For example, in winter, you will want to serve a warm and hearty meal with paired drinks that would be suitable for the time of year. whether you will have the wedding indoors or outdoors. If it’s outdoors, it is a good idea to stay away from dishes that require electricity to heat or can melt in the sun.  Don’t forget that indoor coolers such as air conditioners decrease the quality of food and leaves it stale and dry. t’s also essential to find the correct balance between creating an impression with your food and making it memorable. Serving food that is unique and not eaten every day by your guests will be a winner. Stay away from generic food including vegetables and chicken, rice and pasta. Instead, think outside the box and serve food that is more exciting or more of a novelty, such as seafood, locally sourced game or a gourmet sweets bar. 

 

Where There’s Food, There’s Hope

Wedding days often start early in the morning and go all night, for the wedding party and guests. Offering a two or three-course meal is often just not enough to keep guests satisfied and energised.  You don’t want the only thing people to remember about your wedding is how hungry they were. Providing light snacks after the ceremony will keep your guests feeling satisfied and content. A perfect time to do this is while you and your family are having photos as it keeps the guests from getting restless (make sure you get some snacks sent to you too!). uring speeches, delicate canapes on each table will also serve to stave off hunger.  As much as your wedding day is about you, one way to show how you value your friends and family is by really treating them well. 

A wedding is an opportunity for loved ones to come together and celebrate the arrival of a new family member. If you do not want the hassle of looking for a stunning venue and catering company that is second-to-none, then  Silvasale. You will not go wrong trusting their caterers to make your special day one to remember. 

For more information about their superb services, contact Silvasale today or visit their website.