Caterers Expert Advice
Expert Advice allows couples to ask for expert opinion, advice or helpful tips on any aspect of wedding planning, and get quick answers from wedding professionals on Easy Weddings. Questions may include recommendations on the best flowers for an autumn wedding, a selection of classic wedding songs, grazing menu ideas, or the latest trends in wedding dresses.
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Your Questions
73 questions / 576 answers
How much alcohol to buy??
Hi! We have a standard beer and wine package for our wedding but we are also including spirits that we need to provide. How many bottles should I get for a 100-person wedding? And what spirits should I get? Thanks!
Updated : 29/11/2023
2 answersDo we need to cater meals for our wedding suppliers?
Hi there. Wondering if we're supposed to cater meals for our wedding suppliers, and which suppliers are typically included? Need to factor into our budget.
Updated : 3/04/2023
12 answersWhich is better value - a bar tab or drinks package at our wedding?
We're inviting about 80 people to our wedding. Trying to decide between a bar tab and drinks package. When is it best to have each?
Updated : 27/03/2023
8 answersLate-night snack ideas for our wedding
Hi! We love the idea of the midnight snack at our reception for the late partygoers. What are some unique/fun ideas that our guests will love?
Updated : 20/03/2023
6 answersDo you charge more for catering on a New Year's Eve wedding?
Would we be looking at surcharges or a different price list for catering if our wedding was on nye?
Updated : 7/03/2023
9 answersDoes our caterer need to be in the same location as the venue?
How far will caterers travel for a wedding? What are the extra travel costs, if any?
Updated : 3/02/2023
4 answersBest vegan menu ideas for our wedding
Hello, we have a few guests with vegan dietary requirements coming to our wedding. What are some plant based menu ideas that are a hit? Canapes, main and dessert please. Thank you!
Updated : 5/12/2022
4 answersIs shared/feasting style catering dead?
I've been seeing more and more single-serve food ideas for weddings — does this mean shared/feasting style is on the way out? Or was that just a response during covid? Does single-serve catering cost more? Thanks.
Updated : 28/11/2022
6 answersSignature cocktail ideas to serve our guests during cocktail hour
We love the idea of serving a signature cocktail to our guests as they arrive at our reception. Have you got some interesting ideas as well as the crowd favourites?
Updated : 17/10/2022
7 answers