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