| Wedding Solutions.com has the largest selection of top wedding caterers in Chicago. You can find detailed information on many Chicago wedding caterers, including years of experience, samples of their work, packages and rates. Selecting a Chicago wedding caterers is a very important aspect of your wedding.
Selecting a Chicago Wedding Caterer?
If your reception is going to be in a facility that does not provide food, you will need to hire Chicago Wedding caterer. Your Chicago wedding caterer will be responsible for preparing, cooking, decorating and serving the food for your wedding.
Your Chicago 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 Chicago wedding caterer will provide. Your contract with your Chicago 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 Chicago wedding caterer, check to see if the location for your reception provides refrigeration and cooking equipment. If not, make sure your Chicago wedding caterer is fully self supported with portable refrigeration and heating equipment. A competent Chicago 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 Chicago 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 Chicago wedding caterer been in business?
• What percentage of your Chicago wedding caterer's business is dedicated to wedding receptions?
• Does your Chicago wedding caterer have liability insurance?
• Is your Chicago wedding caterer licensed to serve alcohol?
• When does your Chicago wedding caterer require the final head-count?
• What is the ratio of servers to guests for your Chicago wedding caterer?
• How much gratuity does your Chicago wedding caterer expect?
• What is the cake-cutting fee of your Chicago wedding caterer?
• What is the bartending fee for your Chicago wedding caterer?
• What is the fee to clean up after the reception for your Chicago wedding caterer?
• What is the payment/cancellation policy for your Chicago wedding caterer?
|
