Food planning questions to ask your caterer

Before you confirm a caterer, ask how they count guests and what they charge if more or fewer people come.

• Can we taste the menu first?
• How many people serve, and how are the batches managed?
• What is included: water, banana leaves, serving staff and cleaning?
• Does your team work with this hall's kitchen?
• How are dishes kept safe and fresh for later batches?

Confirm your final count a few days before, and keep the menu and price in writing.