Wedding Planning Wedding Catering and Menu Planning

Question 1

What is a 'per-plate cost' in wedding catering?

Accepted Answer

The price charged per guest for a meal at the reception

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The cost of renting dinnerware for the reception

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A flat fee for the entire catering service

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The cost of a single appetizer served during cocktail hour

Question 2

What is the difference between 'buffet service' and 'plated service' at a wedding reception?

Accepted Answer

Buffet allows guests to serve themselves from stations, while plated service delivers individual meals to seated guests

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Buffet service is always more expensive than plated service

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Plated service is only available at outdoor venues

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Buffet service requires guests to stand throughout the meal

Question 3

Why is it important to collect dietary restriction information from wedding guests?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the caterer can accommodate allergies, religious requirements, and food preferences

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To determine the final seating chart

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To calculate the number of tables needed

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To satisfy venue health code requirements

Question 4

What is a 'cocktail hour' in the context of a wedding reception?

Accepted Answer

A social period between the ceremony and reception where guests enjoy drinks and light appetizers

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A formal sit-down dinner served before the ceremony

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The hour designated for the wedding party to take photos

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An optional bar service upgrade offered by the venue

Question 5

What is 'family style' service at a wedding dinner?

Accepted Answer

Large platters of food placed on guest tables for everyone to share

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A children's menu served to guests under 12

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A pre-plated meal delivered to each family unit seated together

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A catering service run by the couple's family members

Question 6

What is a 'food and beverage minimum' at a wedding venue?

Accepted Answer

A required minimum dollar amount the couple must spend on food and drinks at the venue

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The smallest portion size allowed by the caterer

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The minimum number of guests required to book the venue

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The lowest per-plate cost available for a wedding package