Guests may forget the decorations, but they never forget the food. Wedding catering is the single most remembered element of any celebration — and getting it right needs a plan. Here's the checklist our catering team at Dyaloni Foods uses.
1. Lock the Numbers First (3-4 Months Before)
Everything depends on an accurate guest count. Confirm invitations, expected attendance and separate counts for different functions — haldi, sangeet, wedding and reception often need different scales.
2. Set a Per-Plate Budget
Instead of one big number, think per plate. It makes comparisons between caterers meaningful and prevents mid-planning surprises.
3. Design a Balanced Menu
- 2-3 welcome drinks (one seasonal)
- 4-6 starters — mix of live counters and passed snacks
- Main course with regional favourites plus one 'wow' dish
- Dessert spread with at least one live station
4. Ask for a Tasting Session
Never finalise a caterer without tasting the actual menu. Check taste, portion sizes and presentation. A professional caterer will welcome this.
5. Confirm Service Details
Staff-to-guest ratio, uniform standards, buffet vs plated service, crockery quality and cleanup responsibility — get all of it in writing.
6. Plan for Dietary Needs
Jain, vegan, diabetic-friendly and kids' options should be planned, labelled and communicated to serving staff.
7. Build a Timeline With Your Caterer
Coordinate serving times with the ceremony schedule so food is fresh exactly when guests are ready to eat.
Planning a wedding? Dyaloni Foods offers professional wedding catering with quality-tested ingredients and experienced service teams. Send us your enquiry on WhatsApp and we'll prepare a customised plan.