| Utah has one of the fastest growing wedding | | | | the caterer will be. Often they will list contact |
| industries in the entire country; the high number | | | | information, pricing, and pictures of their past |
| of couples married each year in the Beehive state | | | | events. |
| has given rise to countless wedding vendors | | | | Schedule Interviews |
| including photographers, caterers, reception | | | | Once you have gathered references and made |
| venues, florists, and so on. | | | | note of prospective caterers, contact each one |
| While all aspects of your wedding day are | | | | and set up an interview time. Be aware of |
| important, perhaps there is one that can truly | | | | caterers who lack enthusiasm or are in the |
| make the experience for all your guests one to | | | | slightest way hesitant to work with you. |
| remember: the food. | | | | Interviews should be conducted in person, not |
| Too often engaged couples give too little thought | | | | over the phone. This will give you an idea of how |
| to the food that will be served at their impending | | | | they interact with others professionally and if |
| wedding reception. If there is one thing wedding | | | | they are personable (remember, you will be |
| guests recall long after a wedding (besides the | | | | dealing with this person or company for an |
| bride and groom), it is the food served. Delicious | | | | extensive amount of time). You should also look |
| food has a way of remaining in the mind of | | | | over their portfolio of past events and of course, |
| guests long after the event is over. | | | | sample the food. If you are not impressed with |
| One of the most difficult and often frustrating | | | | the food, move on! |
| parts of making sure your wedding food is | | | | Costs |
| delicious, is actually selecting the right caterer for | | | | During the interview, ask about costs. Many |
| the job. Not to worry, we have narrowed down | | | | companies charge on a per person basis, so you |
| the steps that need to be taken in order to find | | | | should have an idea of how many guests you will |
| the perfect caterer. | | | | have so you can get an estimate. Inquire about |
| References | | | | any additional costs that you may want, such as |
| Gather references from friends and families who | | | | cake cutting, bar tending, etc. |
| have used a local catering company in the past. | | | | Menu Options |
| These are typically the most valuable references | | | | You want the menu to be as unique as you are; |
| you will find because they will be honest and | | | | if the caterer does not offer something you |
| candid and will give you a really good perspective | | | | want, ask if they would be willing to do it. Many |
| of which caterers you should pursue. If you | | | | caterers will customize menus for their clients. If |
| attended an event in the past where you found | | | | you do this, make sure you get a breakdown of |
| the food to be heavenly, ask those who put on | | | | the costs. |
| the event the name of the caterer they used. | | | | Sign Your Name! |
| Online Websites | | | | Found the perfect Salt Lake City caterer? Great! |
| Another great way to track down potential | | | | Once all your questions have been answered and |
| caterers is to simply browse online. Since the | | | | everything has been negotiated, go over the |
| internet has become so common in the past few | | | | contract in detail. Once you are satisfied with |
| years, most companies (especially vendors of | | | | everything, sign the dotted line and start planning |
| some sort) have a website. The more | | | | your wedding fare! |
| professional the website, chances are the better | | | | |