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re: Can Anyone Recommend a Wedding Reception Caterer in BR
Posted on 12/3/14 at 12:36 pm to LSUweights
Posted on 12/3/14 at 12:36 pm to LSUweights
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Posted on 12/3/14 at 12:40 pm to LSUweights
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Most places I've seen have their tip included in their price
They do, but it is widely considered right to tip vendors on your own. It is up to you, but if you are convincing a catering company to lower their price for you, I'd really suggest adequately tipping them.
$600 is not worth the equipment costs, food costs, and payment to employees for most, I'd assume.
I agree with Gris on looking into a food truck. I know MM is pretty strict, so it might not fly, but it sounds like a decent idea. It's quirky, which nowadays is the best way to pull off a low budget wedding. The movie sets pay for the food trucks to come out often, so I know it is something the trucks have experience with. And MM might be more lenient on the insurance if it is outdoors and not at risk for ruining antique pieces of furniture/the home.
Remember, the reception is a thank you to your guests. Chances are, you'll rack up pretty well with gifts from each person. That's not even counting if your bride has had showers, parties, etc. where gifts were given.
While I certainly don't think there's ANYTHING wrong with a simple, low-budget wedding... y'all rented out a decent venue in BR for 4 hours on a presumably a Friday/Saturday night that doesn't allow anything beyond real catering companies.
I agree with Gris on a large dinner item with salad and bread. It actually looks more put together, in my opinion, than having jambalaya and meatballs and veggies all sharing a plate. And I think you could get a catering company to jump on board with delivering a big pot of pasta or jambalaya before you could get them to agree to a little variety for a lower cost.
This post was edited on 12/3/14 at 12:42 pm
Posted on 12/3/14 at 12:43 pm to LouisianaLady
Also, I don't know how casual the affair is, but maybe check into Bulldog.
They are large enough of a business to have the proper licensing, and they are casual bar food.
They are large enough of a business to have the proper licensing, and they are casual bar food.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 12:47 pm to LordSnow
And, there ya go. Look at Jambo's menu. Might be able to make that work for you, plus he's good.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 12:48 pm to LSUweights
There is no way that you should be trying to have a wedding reception with no budget to speak of so you really should rethink this.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 12:49 pm to LouisianaLady
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They do, but it is widely considered right to tip vendors on your own. It is up to you, but if you are convincing a catering company to lower their price for you, I'd really suggest adequately tipping them. $600 is not worth the equipment costs, food costs, and payment to employees for most, I'd assume. I agree with Gris on looking into a food truck. I know MM is pretty strict, so it might not fly, but it sounds like a decent idea. It's quirky, which nowadays is the best way to pull off a low budget wedding. The movie sets pay for the food trucks to come out often, so I know it is something the trucks have experience with. And MM might be more lenient on the insurance if it is outdoors and not at risk for ruining antique pieces of furniture/the home. Remember, the reception is a thank you to your guests. Chances are, you'll rack up pretty well with gifts from each person. That's not even counting if your bride has had showers, parties, etc. where gifts were given. While I certainly don't think there's ANYTHING wrong with a simple, low-budget wedding... y'all rented out a decent venue in BR for 4 hours on a presumably a Friday/Saturday night that doesn't allow anything beyond real catering companies. I agree with Gris on a large dinner item with salad and bread. It actually looks more put together, in my opinion, than having jambalaya and meatballs and veggies all sharing a plate. And I think you could get a catering company to jump on board with delivering a big pot of pasta or jambalaya before you could get them to agree to a little variety for a lower cost.
Thank You,
I will probably end up caving and get a "Real" Caterer since I got the photographer, DJ, Invitations, Flowers, JOP, and now possibly the cake... all at a combined price of under $2000
Posted on 12/3/14 at 12:54 pm to LordSnow
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Jambo did mine @ Magnolia Mound and the food was excellent. Now MM had some issues, but what venue doesnt....
Thank You,
Just contacted him
Posted on 12/3/14 at 12:54 pm to LSUweights
Give Jambo a call. He's for real. Whatever you do, rethink that menu you suggested.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 12:56 pm to Gris Gris
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Give Jambo a call. He's for real. Whatever you do, rethink that menu you suggested.
I have emailed him
Can't call from the office without the boss hearing.
I left out my "suggesting food items" in the email.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 12:58 pm to LSUweights
We did Jambalaya, Boudin Balls and some other stuff.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 12:58 pm to LSUweights
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I left out my "suggesting food items" in the email.
Let us know what happens and what you decide to serve. Other folks ask this same question from time to time. It will be helpful to someone else.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 1:03 pm to Gris Gris
That $1,000,000 policy sucks. Ill check with a catering friend of mine for some ideas. IDT he has that type of policy to do the job.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 1:07 pm to LSUweights
I'm sorry you are stuck with this, but you need to borrow some money or something and do this thing a little better. No alcohol receptions are crap to begin with and now it looks like you might be serving bread with butter and chips and dips based on the budget/situation.
Good luck to you.
Good luck to you.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 1:33 pm to notiger1997
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you need to borrow some money or something and do this thing a little better
The best part is that I can afford it.
I have plenty saved and make enough to pay for a real nice wedding, but I was raised to be grounded, frugal, and save what I have for tough times.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 1:34 pm to CHEDBALLZ
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That $1,000,000 policy sucks. Ill check with a catering friend of mine for some ideas. IDT he has that type of policy to do the job.
Yes and Thank You
Posted on 12/3/14 at 1:34 pm to notiger1997
Thanks for going first notiger1997. Nobody wants to go to a no-booze wedding and be served jambalaya and meatballs. At least provide them with some Carson's Uppity Chicken and/or some Costco Pizza. If you choose to go cheap on food, a keg of Bud Light and some white wine are necessities.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 1:36 pm to Trout Bandit
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Nobody wants to go to a no-booze wedding
The exact words said to me from the JOP who is marrying us
Posted on 12/3/14 at 1:38 pm to Gris Gris
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Let us know what happens and what you decide to serve. Other folks ask this same question from time to time. It will be helpful to someone else.
Will do.
Thanks,
Posted on 12/3/14 at 1:41 pm to LSUweights
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he exact words said to me from the JOP who is marrying us
Sadly, it's the truth except for those other folks who don't drink. I sort of feel short changed in a way since the reception is in large part a "thank you" to your guests. If your guests aren't drinkers, that's fine, but if some are, some wine, at least, would be nice.
Even morning weddings at least have mimosas and bloody marys.
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