Sep 22 2008
Cater You Own Wedding?
Are you the best chef you know? Does this make it hard to justify hiring a caterer? If you have the skills and confidence to take on the task of catering your own wedding you may not be completely crazy to try.
A few things to remember if you are taking on this task is that quality is king and it’s easier to achieve that high quality with a smaller guest list. Catering for 60 people is going to be a hell of a lot easier than trying to take on 200. If you keep these two things in mind your job will not be quite so tricky.
You also have to think about all the supplies you need. While catering an event yourself will greatly save on food costs you will also have to examine rental costs for all the serving gear you will need. You will also have to assess your preparation area. Most home kitchens are not well suited for cooking a three course meal for 60. You may, however, seek a venue that will allow you access to not only their kitchen but also their supplies.
Here are a few ideas for what to serve:
- Veggie and Fruit Platters
- Chips and Dip
- Various Meats, Breads and Cheeses
- Pasta Buffet
- Barbecue
- Baked Ham
- Turkey
- Dinner Rolls
- Potato Salad
- Rice Pilaf
- Green Salad
All of these options are fairly inexpensive, versatile, and easy to prepare. If you have the skills, if you have the space, give it a try, cater your own wedding.
