Get clear on what you need, what you want to spend and what each quote actually covers.
YOUR FIGURES / YOUR PLAN
What does your budget mean per guest?
A simple planning calculation, not a market-price estimate or a supplier quote.
Allow for everything you need: food, applicable taxes, travel, staff, equipment and hire. Ask each caterer what their total includes.
SEND A USEFUL BRIEF
The details caterers need.
Event date, area and general venue type
Guest count and the number of meals or service breaks
Food style, serving times and total catering budget
Staffing, setup, hire and clearing you want included
General dietary requirements for the supplier to assess
Keep names, contact details, exact private addresses and named health information out of the shared brief. Confirm sensitive details directly with the chosen supplier.
