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How
to choose Indian caterers for your wedding
An
important element of planning an Asian wedding is
to find the right Indian
caterers who can do justice to the food served
on your important day. .
There
are a diverse number of Indian
caterers in the UK and finding the right kind
for Asian Caterer for your wedding can initially seem
daunting..
Do
your homework, and you will be able to find an Indian
caterer
that can accommodate your tastes and budget. Doing
a bit of ground work may seem time consuming but it
will help you make an informed choice.
Listed
below are some points that can help you find ideal
Indian
caterers in the UK.
As
the first step, be sure of the type of cuisine you
have in mind, be it Halal, Punjabi, Hujarati, South
Indian? Or would you rather experiment in fusion and
have a mix of both Western and Indian or bring other
cuisines like Lebanese or Chinese into the mix.
Think
about your wedding's atmosphere and style before you
contact the Indian
caterers.
Aside from the food, decide upon the presentation
and service, for example, if you are opting for a
certain theme, you may wish for a presentation and
service that goes well with the theme. Defining your
catering needs will make it easier for you to choose
Indian
caterers for your dream day.
You
can also consult your parents about dietary preferences
in the family. This is because dietary preferences
and religious restrictions vary from culture to culture
and so the menu should include something for all guests.
Log
on to Your Dream Shaadi's Asian Wedding Directory
and look up 'Indian
caterers' and you will come across a range
of industry leading companies specialising in Asian
catering services.
To
do comparative shopping, it is advisable to create
a checklist with columns such as cuisine specialization,
sample menus, price, experience, references etc.,
so that you can make an informed decision.
While
most Indian
caterers are up to the task of providing a
mix of different types of cuisines of the Indian subcontinent,
you may wish to try out Indian
caterers who specialize in a specific type,
say Halal, Gujarati, Punjabi, South Indian, North
Indian etc.
Do
make sure that the Indian
caterers you select have the right experience
and are willing to give you an obligation free food
trial so you can sample the cuisine. Given the fact
that your wedding is the most momentous day of your
life, you really cannot leave anything to chance.
You
can also contact the Asian caterers through phone
or email and clarify any doubts you have. Genuine
caterers will not hesitate to provide you answers
or give you references of clients they have served.
Based on their response, you can shortlist the Indian
caterers that seem to fit in with your needs
Once
you have shortlisted the Indian
caterers, you can arrange a personal interview
to ensure that the company can fulfil your requirements.
During the interview, you can ask questions such as:
Will the food will be prepared on site or reheated?
Will the Indian
caterer provide other services such as linen,
cutlery etc.? Will there be a menu on each table?
You can also clarify if the Indian
caterer would be providing waiter services,
buffet service, karahi stands etc.
Before
making a final decision, it would be a good idea to
look at the pictures or videos of the food presentations
that the Indian
caterers have made for their clients in the
past.
Finally,
before signing the dotted line, make sure you have
everything in writing and that there are no hidden
charges hidden in the contract terms.
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