Indian weddings are known for certain fundamental characteristics; the lavishness, decor, bride’s dress and jewellery, and of course, the variety and quality of food items. In the context of the latter, it is a matter of utter shame if the food does not live up to the glorious wedding affair. Yet most of the times, we end up committing a few blunders that ruin the occasion. So to ensure that it never happens at your wedding, here are a few common catering mistakes that should be avoided.
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It is of utmost importance that you do not take up the charge of catering upon yourself. Due to your inexperience in handling a grand occasion, you might falter at many instances. So, let the catering agency do their job. At least you will have the satisfaction that your guests are getting served as and when required.
Give the caterers proper instructions in lieu of the type of the wedding. For example, if it is a Bengali wedding, be sure to let the caterers know which specific regional dishes you want in starters, main course and desserts. And, do not forget to check out their dishes at least once.
Sometimes in haste, we book the ones we consider best in the business, but tend to overlook the credentials of the agency. Be extremely cautious of who you are hiring and seek out references. It is vital that you cross check the catering service you are employing.
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Irrelevant to the type of wedding you have, you should book a hall that can accommodate your entire guest list. The hall needs to have proper facilities if you are planning to have an indoors live cooking counter for the guests. Without the right hall (in terms of size and facilities), you will not be able to attend to your guests properly.
Often we see that the menu is long and never-ending. And, the quality of the dishes may suffer in such cases. So, keep the menu short, but make sure the food is amazing.
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It is advisable not to experiment with your menu too much. Stick to the regular favourites with a few additional options. But, do not keep anything as exotic as octopus in the menu.
You need to ask your catering group to be responsible about the amount of food. A bad management of food may lead to its shortage. It is always good to have a little surplus of everything.
Be careful with the waiter to guest ratio. Sometimes, the catering agencies do not generally keep adequate staff. In such scenarios, it will be difficult to cater to all the guests in a timely fashion. So, be sure to brief them about the number of waiters you require.
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Sometimes there is a surplus of guests at weddings. Such situations become very tight if you are not properly stocked up with extra food, drinks and other refreshments. An experienced catering agency carries adequate supplies for any emergencies.
It is good to keep variety in your menu without introducing anything absolutely new. Give your guests the taste of your culture and its types. So, prepare a menu that satiates everyone’s taste buds!
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So, the next time there is a wedding in your family, we sincerely hope you will keep these in mind and never make these catering mistakes.
