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58 real weddings planning guide 2016 catering checklist □ What is the minimum and maximum number of guests that the caterer can accommodate? □ Can the caterer schedule a tasting of the menu items you're interested in serving at your wedding? Is there a fee for this? □ Can the caterer handle special requests, such as preparing a traditional family recipe, or vegetarian, vegan, kosher, gluten-free or children's meals? □ Will they prepare the food on-site? □ Are there extra costs to bring in equipment that is not provided at the site? □ Does the caterer prepare all of its own food, or is anything outsourced? □ Can they create your wedding cake? □ Is the caterer licensed to serve alcohol? □ Does the caterer charge for beverage service? □ Can they show you examples of how the food will be presented (buffet or plated)? □ Can they supply tables, chairs, linens, plates, glassware and silverware? If so, is there an additional cost? □ Will your main contact at the caterer also be overseeing service at your wedding? □ Do costs include delivery, taxes and gratuities? □ Does the caterer provide their own wait staff and bar staff? □ Does the caterer have other events scheduled the same day as your wedding? □ Can the caterer provide at least two references for a similar-size event to yours? □ What does the caterer require as a deposit and when is it needed? □ Is there a refund or cancellation policy? CATERING CHECKLIST NOTES