Already Booked Your Wedding Venue? Questions to Ask About St. Louis Catering by The Christy
Already booked your wedding venue and searching for St. Louis wedding catering? Your next step is finding a caterer whose menu, service, and proposal fit your location and guest list. Catering by The Christy offers off-site catering for celebrations outside its own event venues, allowing couples to explore its food and service options at another approved location.
Before requesting an estimate, gather your wedding date, venue address, anticipated attendance, and reception schedule. Then use these questions to compare your options.
1. Can The Christy Cater at Our Chosen Venue?
Start by confirming that your venue permits outside catering and whether the caterer must meet specific approval requirements.
Share the venue’s catering guidelines with The Christy. Ask who will confirm delivery access, food preparation facilities, setup times, and cleanup responsibilities. Agreeing on these details early helps the venue and catering team plan together.
The Christy’s wedding catering do’s and don’ts offers additional guidance on choosing a caterer and communicating your needs.
2. Which Menu Fits Our Budget and Reception?
Discuss your preferred food, reception style, and spending priorities. Ask which menu and service options work well at your chosen property.
Include dietary requirements in the conversation, and ask how special meals will be identified and served. If you are considering appetizers, desserts, or beverage service, request those items in the proposal rather than assuming they are included.
Before making your selections, review The Christy’s tips for a successful wedding tasting. Bring questions about presentation, portions, and how your chosen dishes will be served.
3. What Staffing and Equipment Are Included?
A food price alone does not describe the complete catering service.
Ask whether your proposal includes:
- Staff for setup, food service, clearing tables, and cleanup.
- Serving equipment and any equipment required by the location.
- Dinnerware, silverware, glassware, and linens.
- Delivery, collection, and any separately priced services.
The Christy’s off-site offerings allow couples to discuss menu selections and additional amenities. Confirm the items needed for your particular venue so you can compare complete estimates.
4. How Should We Count Guest and Vendor Meals?
Provide an estimated count of adults, children, and vendors who need meals. Clarify whether the couple is included in that total.
Ask when the final guaranteed count is due, how children’s and vendor meals are priced, and what happens if attendance changes. Keep dietary requests organized alongside the meal count so the team can plan accurately.
5. How Will Catering Fit Our Wedding Timeline?
Share the planned ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, speeches, and dancing times.
Discuss when the catering team can arrive, when food service begins, how long service lasts, and when cleanup must finish. For a larger reception, ask how guests will be served without creating unnecessary delays.
6. What Is the Complete Estimated Cost?
Request a written proposal identifying food, staffing, equipment, delivery, applicable taxes, service charges, and optional additions.
For more help comparing services, read The Christy’s guide to wedding catering, packages, pricing, and guest experience. Keep off-site catering costs separate from packages that include one of The Christy’s own reception spaces.
Request Your St. Louis Wedding Catering Proposal
- Send your date, venue address, and estimated guest count.
- Share your menu preferences, service needs, and budget.
- Request availability and an itemized proposal, then discuss tasting options and next steps.
Contact The Christy to discuss off-site wedding catering for your booked venue.
