Boston Catering Tips from WeddingSolutions.com

Wedding Solutions.com has the largest selection of top wedding caterers in Boston. You can find detailed information on many Boston wedding caterers, including years of experience, samples of their work, packages and rates. Selecting a Boston wedding caterers is a very important aspect of your wedding.

Selecting a Boston Wedding Caterer?

If your reception is going to be in a facility that does not provide food, you will need to hire Boston Wedding caterer. Your Boston wedding caterer will be responsible for preparing, cooking, decorating and serving the food for your wedding.

Your Boston Wedding caterer can also be responsible for beverages and for cleaning up after the event. Before signing a contract, make sure you understand all the services your Boston wedding caterer will provide. Your contract with your Boston wedding caterer should state the amount and type of food and beverages that will be served, the way in which they will be served, the number of servers who will be available, the cost per item or person.

When hiring your Boston wedding caterer, check to see if the location for your reception provides refrigeration and cooking equipment. If not, make sure your Boston wedding caterer is fully self supported with portable refrigeration and heating equipment. A competent Boston wedding caterer will prepare much of the food in his/her own kitchen and should provide an adequate staff of cooks, servers, and bartenders. Ask your Boston wedding caterer for references and look at photos from previous parties so you know how the food will be presented; or better yet, visit an event they are catering.

Questions to Ask • How many years has your Boston wedding caterer been in business?
• What percentage of your Boston wedding caterer's business is dedicated to wedding receptions?
• Does your Boston wedding caterer have liability insurance?
• Is your Boston wedding caterer licensed to serve alcohol?
• When does your Boston wedding caterer require the final head-count?
• What is the ratio of servers to guests for your Boston wedding caterer?
• How much gratuity does your Boston wedding caterer expect?
• What is the cake-cutting fee of your Boston wedding caterer?
• What is the bartending fee for your Boston wedding caterer?
• What is the fee to clean up after the reception for your Boston wedding caterer?
• What is the payment/cancellation policy for your Boston wedding caterer?

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