You're getting married - Congratulations! Now all you need to do is plan the day. Planning any event is difficult but a deciding on a catering company can be 'make or break' when it comes to your wedding day. There are so many things to consider like how many guests, what kind of food, where will the reception be, do we need a marquee, a hotel, a village hall, not to mention Aunt Molly who is allergic to wheat, Monica who's on an Atkins diet and Uncle Eric who's is a celiac (whatever that is!). Should we have fish, beef, canapés and Champagne on arrival? You want a BBQ but don't want your guests to get Hoi Sin sauce all over their finery! What if, where do we start and how much is it going to cost?

If you can't answer those questions yourself then you need professional help. A good catering company will have experience in designing or tailoring a menu specifically for you, your guests and your purse. Some might start by looking at the time of year that you're getting married and then discuss what produce is in season; others may ask for a theme and then create a menu specifically around this. The best event catering companies will simply listen to what you say, encourage you to be imaginative and then come up with a few ideas to suit. When these ideas are voiced, you will begin to understand your priorities and from there lay the foundations for a very special day.

Wedding caterers needn't cost the earth but they are an essential part of the wedding celebrations. A good caterer will turn up, plate up the food, serve the food and wine and clear up afterwards- a great catering company will do all of this with flair, passion and with a smile on their face from the moment they meet you until the last dish is washed and packed up.