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Questions to Ask Your Wedding Caterer Before Booking

Updated: Sep 19



Planning a wedding takes a lot of work, and Ferah is here to help you navigate selecting a caterer with some helpful tips! There are many details to keep track of along the way and we know you have many vendors to explore. We’ve prepared this list of questions to help you gauge which caterer is the best fit for you!

 

  1. Do you have any photos or videos of your past work? Do you have a website I can browse?

    1. Ferah offers a menu gallery where you can browse images of our delicious cuisine from real events across the DFW metroplex.


  2. Do you specialize in any specific cuisines?

    1. Ferah is proud to offer a variety of international, fusion cuisines, and American classics. Explore our menus!


  3. Do you have a liquor license and are you fully insured?

    1. Ferah is proud to offer both catering AND bar services with TABC-certified bartenders and a liquor license. We are also fully insured which is required by many wedding venues across DFW. Our clients appreciate the ease of one vendor managing both food and beverage services. Explore our bar services.


  4. How do you accommodate allergies/sensitivities or special requests?

    1. Ferah offers a variety of options that are gluten-free friendly, vegetarian etc. which are noted in our menus. We can also accommodate allergies and sensitivities with the understanding that our catering kitchen is not a dedicated allergen-free facility. We recommend asking guests if they have allergies during your RSVP collection process and then providing us with that information in advance.


  5. What is covered in your cost? Will we need to rent plates, silverware, or linens elsewhere? ­­

    1. Requesting a formal estimate is the best way to review all fees included in your catering service. If you have a specific price point in mind, that is also helpful so caterers can determine if their offerings fit your needs. Ferah offers porcelain plates, silverware, glassware and linen napkin rentals. Request a catering estimate from Ferah.


  6. Is the food created onsite or offsite? Will we need to make special arrangements with our venue for storage or prep?

    1. Most professional caterers, like Ferah, will cook or prepare the meal at their commercial kitchen. Many venues have a prep kitchen where caterers can plate food and store items out of sight from guests. Ferah’s catering concierge will work directly with your venue to coordinate these logistics.


  7. Do you set up and clean up or do we need to hire additional staff?

    1. Caterers who provide a team for catering set up, serving, bussing, and clean up is a huge benefit. Ferah’s full-service catering packages include these services for a seamless experience.


  8. Can you tell me about your service staff and their experience?

    1. It’s important to get a feel for the caterer’s experience and level of professionalism. Ferah’s leadership team has two decades of experience in hotel food and beverage operations allowing us to not only provide delicious meals, but understand event logistics to professionally execute weddings and events of all types.


  9. Who will be my point of contact on the day of? Does the caterer provide an onsite manager to oversee your wedding’s food and beverage service?

    1. Ferah's clients will always have leadership present at their wedding to ensure things run smoothly.

 

 


Ferah Catering & Events is proud to be locally-owned by the Ozcan and Berlin families.


Do Your Research!

Here are some additional considerations to keep in mind before making your final decision.


Social Media: Looking at a caterer’s socials or website gallery can help you gauge if the work they are producing consistently aligns with the vision you have for your event. Check us out at @ferahcatering on instagram to see footage from real events around Dallas- Fort Worth!

Reviews: Typical platforms to explore reviews are Google, Zola, The Knot, and Wedding Wire depending on the type of event you are planning.

Pricing: Does the caterer offer pricing or packages online? Price transparency is a core value of Ferah. We understand planning a wedding or event is an investment and so we want to provide pricing information at your fingertips so you can make an informed decision.

Trust your Gut: If you like what you see and experience professional interactions with a potential caterer, trust your gut every time. It’s usually right!


Are you Looking for a Caterer in the DFW Area? Then you’re in the right place!

 

If you are looking for a caterer, then congrats, you must be planning a party! Ferah Catering & Events is a chef-owned company with restaurant locations in Garland, Southlake, and Wylie, TX which allows us to serve the larger DFW metroplex. Our owners, Burak Ozcan and Jeremy Berlin, are truly passionate about delicious cuisine, and exceptional hospitality.


Our team’s extensive culinary background allows us to cater to a variety of fusion and international cuisines. In addition, our team’s qualifications in intimate and large-scale event logistics and execution afford us the ability to cater specifically to our clients’ vision with fully customizable menus.


Our goal is to take the stress out of your food and beverage service with one vendor managing both. We are a one-stop shop for all your catering needs!


Now that we’ve told you why Ferah Catering & Events is one of the top catering picks in the DFW metroplex, we’d love to show you. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or book a custom tasting with us to explore all the ways we can bring your culinary vision to life. We look forward to serving you!



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