Planning Your Budget for Catering

Planning Your Budget

There are many steps involved when planning a function or wedding.  Many suppliers will come together to ensure your event is a success.  

One of the first steps will be to determine a budget for your function.  While it is quite common to overspend on your budget, you definitely don’t want to take out a mortgage to cover the expenses.  

Working with a budget will help you with initial enquiries within your set price range.  Once suppliers provide a quote these can all be put together to give you a realistic expenses guide.  This way you can remove items or cut back where required.

At weddings it is important to begin with your main suppliers to ensure a date can be set.  Once you have decided a venue, catering company, a photographer, celebrant and entertainment you can really begin to plan the smaller more personal details.

Food and alcohol may be the biggest expenses at a wedding.  There are many great caterers in Australia that provide beautiful fresh quality food made to order.  Every budget is different however Finger Food and Buffet can be provided from $35+ per person.  

If you are planning to provide your own beverages this will keep costs down and allow a greater selection for the budget.  Hiring a bar staff to serve can be a cost effective option. 

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