The Price on a Head

Ok, people.

Let's take a minute to talk about wedding food.

If you're getting married, you have to feed people. Food is one of the best parts of any party, and it can make or break your wedding night by being super memorable for being great or terrible.

And I'm super proud to be working for an amazing local catering company that is family owned and operated, and one that values providing high quality food and service.

(Not just a shameless self-plug, but also the truth.)

But I'm always surprised when I help couples plan their dream menu and then I get this reaction when I send them the price:
 

Girl, I been there. It freaking sucks paying for a wedding. I feel ya. But let's break this down...


Let's say you go to Mickey D's and you get your Mac on.

You right. That burger IS super delicious. And the best part? You paid around nine bucks for that meal. Mmmm. THOSE FRIES THO.

So now you're planning a wedding, and you have 150 guests.

You want really nice food, served by a caterer who will set everything up, cook everything and make it delicious, serve your guests all night, tear everything down and clean everything up. Oh, you also want them to provide plates, silverware, glasses, linens, and staff.

You're going to tell me you want to plan a food budget of $10 per person?


If you expect McDonalds quality, you can plan for $10/person.

I'm not saying it can't be done. I know it can. There are plenty of caterers that can offer you $10 a head. But it will be low quality, on plastic plates, with plastic forks, and no service.


I understand that everyone has a budget, and if food isn't a priority for you, then you can definitely make it work for that much.

But don't walk into a consultation with a champagne taste on a beer budget.

If you're dreaming of a beef and chicken buffet with the works, expect that it's going to come in at over $10 a head.
 


You also need to be careful of people selling that price point. You need to consider that you might end up renting flatware, plates, glasses, linens, and other supplies you might need that are included in higher estimates and quotes.

There are ways to cut down on costs, and most caterers will definitely work with you to aim for your budget.

Just remember to be prepared for that price tag that is attached to your Big Day Dreams, and that goes for all your vendors.

When you're looking for a caterer, you need to look for someone who can not only provide good food, but someone you know will be able to pull of your event with style, class, and quality.

Speaking of which, that's the name of our game.

You can find out more about Bradford Catered Events by checking out www.bradfordevents.com

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