You want every aspect of your wedding to go perfectly, and the wedding catering is no exception. After all, you’ve poured time and energy into the wedding venue, decorations, invitations, and more, so it’s wise to be just as vigilant about the catering for your special day.

Jordan Hill Farm is an exquisite, intimate countryside venue located in the lush green hills around Richmond, KY, with extensive experience in wedding catering both on and off-site and an in-house catering staff, led by Chef Tim. Below, they suggest questions you should always ask before settling on a provider for your wedding catering.

3 Key Questions To Ask About Wedding Catering

How Many Weddings Have You Catered? Have You Catered Previously At My Venue?

Wedding catering is a particular art, and it pays to seek a caterer with wedding experience. And because different venues may pose different logistical challenges, it can also be wise to inquire about your caterer’s experience at a particular wedding venue. Many boutique wedding venues have in-house catering operations, which can often provide a perfectly streamlined catering experience.

Do You Have A Cuisine Specialty? What Menu Would You Suggest?

It’s important to make sure the catering isn’t only done professionally, but that it’s done in a style that expresses your personality and pleases your guests. Most caterers will be happy to suggest a proposed menu based on their culinary expertise. You may also want to inquire about particular dishes or ingredients that are important to you, or about any dietary restrictions you or your guests may have.

What Is Your Payment Policy?

It’s also important to nail down the details regarding payment and logistics. Find out if your caterer requires a deposit, and how much time they might require for setup and breakdown to make sure they can work within your time frame at your chosen venue. Ask about overtime fees so you’ll know what to expect if your festivities run longer than expected.

Examining the answers to these questions will help give you a sense of what each prospective caterer can offer. But as with most aspects of wedding planning, wedding catering comes down to the satisfaction of the bride and groom. Use these questions as an opportunity to view some of your caterer’s portfolio and determine whether they can provide you with the magical experience you deserve.

For a truly magical, intimate event, plan your wedding at Jordan Hill Farm in the beautiful Kentucky hills. Visit their website to find out more about the wedding venue and catering options, or call (859) 623-0807 to talk about an estimate for your special day. You can also find them on Facebook.