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True, weddings are about love, but let?s be real, they?re also very much about food! From the hor devours, appetizers and dinner to the cake and other desserts, so much of your wedding planning revolves around what people are eating and how. So, let?s get right to the big question, buffet or plated" It?s probably the first thing that your caterer will ask you and your answer will dictate the direction of your wedding from that point on. Will you need buffet tables" How many" You want a plated dinner" How many courses" The list goes on and on. So what?s the right answer" The real question is, what is the right answer for you" Let?s figure it out together. Here?s what you need to consider? Budget
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As with everything for your wedding, you?ll need to set a budget for catering. Generally speaking the cost per plate for a buffet dinner is less than a plated meal, but pricing varies from company to company. Most caterers also have different tiers for their services that include different cuts of meat, specialty ingredients like truffle, and dishes with varying levels of complexity. While you are ostensibly paying for more food with a buffet (because the caterer needs to allow for multiple servings for each guest) the real cost difference comes with the amount of staff that is needed to serve a plated dinner.
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While both buffets and plated dinne...