Wedding Catering: Buffet or Service

Wedding Catering: Buffet Or Service

Another conundrum for soon-to-be married couples is the dilemma
of having servers versus having a buffet for the reception. Both
have their advantages and disadvantages, so let’s look at both
sides before you make your decision.

At the buffet table

The first and most obvious upshot of having a buffet style
dinner at the wedding is the opportunity for all of the guests
to choose what they want to eat. This way everyone is happy and
they can have as much or as little as they want. There can be
multiple things for various dietary restrictions as well as a
multitude of side dishes for the vegetarian that hates getting
pasta at every wedding.

But the downside of the buffet table is that things that are
popular will run out. If you do not plan ahead for shortages,
then you may have guests that didn’t get what they really
wanted to eat. In terms of movement, the buffet table can be
tricky. The bride may have troubles moving up there and might
be afraid to spill anything on her dress, as other may be as
well. Trying to find ways to serve items without having a large
opportunity for spillage will help to avoid any dry cleaning
bills.

The service is excellent

Having servers for the reception is a classy and easy way to
keep everyone happy during the reception. Not only will no one
have to move until the dance, but the servers can also attend
to any problems without the couple even knowing about them.
Drinks can also be served, which is wonderful for everyone—no
more needing to get up and down during dinner.

On the other hand, this excellent service does come with a
price tag. It will be costlier to have staff waiting on the
guests, especially with more guests. You will also take the
chance of the staff being nice to the head table and not to the
rest of the guests. The best advice is to interview each staff
member as well before the reception.

Both buffets and service are great options for reception
dinners. If you’re looking for something a little more casual,
then the buffet will be great, but for the more formal
occasion, service is best. You may want to stop and consider
your guests at this point. If they’re older and don’t move
around well, service is a great way to keep them comfortable.

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