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Step 1
One great way to find a caterer is to go to wedding festivals. Not only will you find people dedicated to their profession, you will also be able to see how the person reacts in a crowd with a lot going on.
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Step 2
Talk to friends who are already married and find out who they used as a caterer.
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Step 3
Ask other professionals you are using who they would recommend. Experienced wedding professionals will recommend people who are easy to work with and deliver quality products rather than those who will give them a portion of the fee.
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Step 4
When you go to interview a caterer, ask him or her how long he or she has been in business, how he or she decides how much food to serve and whether or not he or she provides the necessary plates and silverware. Also find out if he or she will clean up after himself or herself, if the caterer can accommodate individual dietary needs, how much he or she charges as a deposit and a cancellation policy.
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Step 5
Be sure to check references. Someone whom the caterer thought was pleased may not have been and can give you valuable information.
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Step 6
Be sure everything the caterer agrees to is in the contract.
