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re: Can Anyone Recommend a Wedding Reception Caterer in BR
Posted on 12/3/14 at 10:47 am to heypaul
Posted on 12/3/14 at 10:47 am to heypaul
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just do a crawfish boil, and couple kegs of beer. problem solved.
That means I am self-catering. Which means I have to have a $1 Million insurance policy for liability for damages
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Posted on 12/3/14 at 10:48 am to LSUweights
Yikes. You probably should have had a caterer picked out before booking the venue, because now you're stuck with a venue and it will be almost impossible to find someone to cater for as low as you're willing to pay.. at least someone with a $1mil insurance policy like the venue wants.
A lot of the "plantations" and older homes in BR have the same requirements. Some don't even let you move something as small as a chair out of the way. It is precisely why I would be hesitant to marry in BR.
I just hired Jason's Deli to do simple sandwiches for a meeting, and it was near the same per person as you're looking to spend.
And that's just catering that you go pick up or get delivered in takeout packages.. that's not factoring in that the type of catering you'll want at your wedding will require setup and breakdown (i.e. staff members).
Plus, vendor tipping.
A lot of the "plantations" and older homes in BR have the same requirements. Some don't even let you move something as small as a chair out of the way. It is precisely why I would be hesitant to marry in BR.
I just hired Jason's Deli to do simple sandwiches for a meeting, and it was near the same per person as you're looking to spend.
And that's just catering that you go pick up or get delivered in takeout packages.. that's not factoring in that the type of catering you'll want at your wedding will require setup and breakdown (i.e. staff members).
Plus, vendor tipping.
This post was edited on 12/3/14 at 10:50 am
Posted on 12/3/14 at 10:55 am to LSUweights
Chef KD
Posted on 12/3/14 at 11:09 am to kingbob
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Chef KD
Thanks,
Just emailed him
Posted on 12/3/14 at 11:29 am to Layabout
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I'm not sure how they handle liquor but at that price point you may want to just get a few cases of wine and some plastic glasses and have them set it up as self-service.
Check BREC's regulations regarding liquor at Magnolia Mound carefully. They changed them recently, but I think they're still pretty strict on who can serve and possibly what can be served.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 11:36 am to Dorothy
This may disappoint some attending, but neither the future wife, myself, or our parents drink. My brother is the only one.
So this will be a non-alcoholic event
So this will be a non-alcoholic event
Posted on 12/3/14 at 11:37 am to Dorothy
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Check BREC's regulations regarding liquor at Magnolia Mound carefully. They changed them recently, but I think they're still pretty strict on who can serve and possibly what can be served.
This.
Like I said in another post, a LOT of venues have strict rules about food and drink. It is a big liability, and when you factor in antiques/plantations, it becomes an even bigger one.
People tend to think they can book a place and bring in their own food and a few cases of liquor, but more often than not, it isn't allowed.
From what I'm seen, your cheapest option beyond having it at someone's house or a clubhouse is booking a venue that covers everything for you already so you don't have to hire outside caterers.
This post was edited on 12/3/14 at 11:39 am
Posted on 12/3/14 at 11:53 am to LSUweights
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So this will be a non-alcoholic event
The bad news is people may eat more since they aren't drinking. The good news is they won't stay as long. I went to a reception recently with no alcohol at which the bride, groom and most of the family were not drinkers. We stayed longer than most folks and it was cleared out substantially when we left. I think it was us and family when we left and the band was still playing. It was a pretty large reception with mountains of food. What was interesting is that not all that many folks ate. We didn't because we were going out for drinks and dinner as soon as we felt it was okay to leave.
What time of day is your wedding? Night?
Posted on 12/3/14 at 11:55 am to Gris Gris
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What time of day is your wedding? Night?
5pm to 9pm
Posted on 12/3/14 at 12:00 pm to LSUweights
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5pm to 9pm
I don't see how you get around not serving something that amounts to a meal during that time period even if it's gumbo or jambalaya, salad and bread. Or maybe some sort of pasta dish.
Does your budget include the tip?
This post was edited on 12/3/14 at 12:02 pm
Posted on 12/3/14 at 12:03 pm to Gris Gris
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Does your budget include the tip?
I hope not
I hope vendor tips are a separate part of his budget.. Because I don't think you can do more than finger sandwiches for even LESS than $14/person. OP: Is there a coordinator at the venue that can sit down and talk with you and your bride? You're going to have a hard time finding someone with the proper credentials that they require who will be okay with not doing "real" catering (i.e. someone who will just make a big pot or two of something). Maybe she has some experience with it.
A friend of mine got married there, and I know she doesn't have much money.. I am unsure what they did for food.
This post was edited on 12/3/14 at 12:09 pm
Posted on 12/3/14 at 12:05 pm to LSUweights
Don't post much here but you should check to see what exactly is considered "catering". Could you order food and have 3 friends bring it over and then self serve? They might not allow this but as others have said in this thread at that price range it will be almost impossible to find a caterer with an insurance policy to meet your needs. A big order from Tony's and a Costco trip could be really awesome!
I've been both sides (recently planned a wedding and have helped caterer small off-site events), congrats and good luck?
I've been both sides (recently planned a wedding and have helped caterer small off-site events), congrats and good luck?
This post was edited on 12/3/14 at 12:11 pm
Posted on 12/3/14 at 12:18 pm to LouisianaLady
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I hope not I hope vendor tips are a separate part of his budget.. Because I don't think you can do more than finger sandwiches for even LESS than $14/person.
I agree. For some caterers, it won't be worth it to cater that small even if a menu can be agreed upon for the price. The insurance requirement additionally puts a black cloud over it.
Wonder what "breakfast for supper" would run. Sort of a different idea. A food truck? Have no idea what the cost of that would be, but you can limit what you want available. Could be fun if the wedding isn't too formal or even if it is. It's different.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 12:18 pm to LouisianaLady
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Is there a coordinator at the venue that can sit down and talk with you and your bride?
Yes. I haven't talked to her yet about it. Going to have to put that on my list.
I did a random search and found a caterer at $18/person. I just contacted them to see if they can work with me and cut down some things on their $18/person menu.
Basically just looking for something like a rice dish (etouffee or jambalaya), veggie trey, sandwich trey, and maybe the traditional meatballs.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 12:20 pm to Gris Gris
Yep, a cool food truck might be a really fun idea.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 12:21 pm to NOLALGD
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Could you order food and have 3 friends bring it over and then self serve?
One of their approved caterers on their wedding list is an order and pick up place. They said they don't do weddings.
Going to call back and see if this is a possibility since they are approved.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 12:27 pm to LSUweights
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Basically just looking for something like a rice dish (etouffee or jambalaya), veggie trey, sandwich trey, and maybe the traditional meatballs.
No offense, but that's not a menu that goes together since it's so limited. Veggie trays are just fillers. If you're going to offer a main course, then do a meal and be done with it. Salad and bread and it's over. Cake/cupcakes for dessert. You're trying to mix a meal with cocktail foods and there's not enough choices for that to work, in my opinion.
I haven't seen meatballs at a wedding in years, probably because the caterers don't handmake them. They buy the ones from Sam's or wherever.
I would seriously look into a food truck if the truck has the proper insurance. Could be an issue, but maybe there's an exception for how much a food truck would have to have.
Did I miss where you said whether your budget includes the vendor tip?
Posted on 12/3/14 at 12:31 pm to Gris Gris
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Did I miss where you said whether your budget includes the vendor tip?
Forgot to mention that..
No, I hadn't included tip
Most places I've seen have their tip included in their price
Posted on 12/3/14 at 12:33 pm to LSUweights
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One of their approved caterers on their wedding list is an order and pick up place. They said they don't do weddings.
Going to call back and see if this is a possibility since they are approved.
Seems like if you have to pick it up yourself anyway, you could just lie and say it's a meeting
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