The wedding feast has
served many a purpose - it is a social gathering of families
and friends, with the newly weds as witness to the event,
as also a gourmet affair to cherish and remember. The history
of wedding feasts in India can be traced back through the
din and conversation to the public feasts for Brahmins or
'samardhanas'. Today, it is an affair not only more elaborate
but also one that requires careful and meticulous planning.
Helping you select a suitable
caterer
A suitable caterer for the wedding and pre-wedding ceremonies.(Sometimes,
your choice of caterer may be linked to the venue you choose
as all hotels and banquet halls provide their own catering
facilities.)
Drawing up the
menu plan
Incorporating elements from your traditional cuisine as
well as in keeping with the theme you have chosen.
Checking the menu
and equipment
We ensure a taste of the caterer's culinary skills before
finalising on any menu. His dinnerware, silverware, serving
dishes, glassware, cutlery and linen are
also checked to ensure cleanliness.
Negotiating the
rates
This is a tricky part as rates vary according to the number
of guests and the chosen cuisine.
Taking care of
the seating arrangements
Seating arrangements including name cards for sit down dinners
and table arrangements.
Ensuring the proper
placement
Proper placement of stalls, signages, decor in case of buffet
dinners.
Arranging for special
requests
Request such as a cake for the reception, confetti to shower
and even coordinated music; or going the traditional way
and arranging a 'chaatwala',
a 'paanwala' or even a 'supariwala'.
Arranging for homecooked
meals
Home cooked meals for the family members and inhouse guests
- something which tends to be overlooked while wedding preparations
are in full swing.
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