If you are going to provide a meal for your professionals here are a few things to consider
Firstly…Everyone likes to eat, no one wants to be hungry while working hard. Your pros do not need a full meal, but providing a dish at cocktail hour or sandwiches is much appreciated. Some caterers do not allow pro’s to bring in an outside meal which will force all of your pro’s to be very very hungry. Most pro’s are in the building 2 hours prior to your event and up to 2 hours after. Not including travel it is at least a 10 hour day.
If you are providing a main course meal speak to your caterer about when the pros will be fed. We were at a wedding recently and the Bride and Groom provided meals. The caterer fed all of the guests and then started sending out meals for the band. What’s wrong with that?
When the guests were done eating the pro’s were not even fed yet! Talk about a waste of time! Feed your pros first! This way they can be front and center when your guests are done.
And lastly not for nothing.. Plenty of clients have paid for band meals that were NOT fed to the band, but the client paid for them and never knew. Always let your pros know they will be eating!
If you have any questions email me anytime….Happy to help your plans go smooth and remember the magic..is in the details!
April
