'The Caterer" II

Rob and Maggie decided to visit two caterers.  Debbie, (Rob's Mom), and I were able to go with them to the first meeting.  I was a quiet observer. Debbie had been the lead person for many catered charity events, so she was able to ask questions I had not even thought of.  Maggie and Rob were well versed as well. After the first meeting, I was off to sub, so Debbie and the bridal couple went to the second meeting.  I think the second caterer was favored, but he had a bit of an attitude.  It's important for the food to be very tasty, but you also have to have a good working relationship with your caterer.  If you don't have a wedding planner, he/she will be your point person for the reception.  They will give direction as to when you should have your father/best man make the champagne toast, when to cut the cake, when to dance the first dance.

Afer some thought, Maggie and Rob decided to have a "tasting" with the first caterer.  She is a very lovely, nurturing person.  The second caterer, he with the "Attitude," said there would be a hefty fee per person for the tasting, but if we chose him, the cost would be applied as a credit to our bill.  I don't know much about catering big parties, but this rubbed me the wrong way.  Heidi, the caterer we finally chose, did not employ this policy.

Maggie and Rob brought home some food for us to try- with Heidi's blessing - and it was DELICIOUS!  We will have quite a menu, with the required hot/cold d' oeuvres, dinner, (with several menu options), and open bar, etc.  We have not decided on a dessert to accompany the cake, but a certain 'father of the bride' feels it's a must…  As an interesting note, there are one or two pictures on this page of the reception site...