The food served at your wedding may be the last thing on your mind; After all, you are more concerned about other important things like your wedding dress, your jewelry, etc. But one must not forget that the selected wedding menu is certainly very important for the visitors. Actually; it can be considered one of the most critical aspects of the entire arrangement.

Balance

In Indian weddings, it is important to not only get the taste right; It is also important to consider the level of service and the time lapse between meals. When you get this balance right; you can be sure that your wedding menu will be remembered for years to come!

Venue

The choice of your Indian wedding caterer depends on the venue. Most banquet halls arrange catering services along with the site’s decorations. But if you choose to bring your own catering business; make sure you check with venue management. Some places may also charge you extra for using their kitchen facilities, so be sure to get these things cleared at the beginning.

Costs for wedding catering

A written offer must be obtained prior to introduction services of your wedding caterers. This quote will include additional costs, if any, as the prices of serving ware and table setup and cleanup. In addition, you are required to place a deposit to book wedding catering company and it is imperative to note their policy on cancellations.

Most Indian wedding caterers select a “per head ‘price offers, so you need to complete your wedding guest numbers in advance.

Service

Traditional Indian weddings have table-seated meals with servers provided by the venue management or catering company. In South Indian weddings, served guests on plantain leaves, while in most modern Indian weddings (which Guajarati and Punjabi) you tend to see buffet meals. Prices can all vary depending on the type of service you choose.

Menu

Indian wedding menus vary widely based on regional preferences. For vegetarians, there are a variety of options, including appetizers consisting of pakoras and samosas, fried poppadums, and (in western weddings) Aloo wadi, Surali wadi etc. In the main course, one can have vegetable curries, paneer sauces, dal tadka dry vegetables such as fried potatoes and mixed vegetables, etc. served with fried Indian bread called nudged pooris or popular Indian flat bread called Naans. In the non-vegetarian items: chicken, lamb and Goan fish curries and ghosht etc are the popular items. Both vegetarian and non vegetarian fares include rice varieties as biryanis, Pilafs etc. spices and accompaniments including salads, pickles (achaars), mint chutney is also seen in the spreads.

Make the most of your wedding catering experience

It is important that you work closely with your wedding caterers to give your guests a true ‘culinary experience “they deserve. It is a good idea to shortlist several wedding catering companies before finalizing one. Word-of-mouth referrals and testimonials also go a long way in ensuring that served the best food during various ceremonies, rituals and the Indian wedding.