Multi-cuisine menu planning, per-plate budget, aur catering vendors se sahi deal negotiate karne ke tips.
Wedding catering ek aise cheez hai jo guests hamesha yaad rakhte hain — accha aur bura dono. 100 guests ke liye menu planning mein kya consider karna chahiye, is guide mein detail mein cover karein.
Budget Reality Check
India mein catering costs per plate ₹600 se ₹2500 tak hoti hain depending on cuisine, service style, aur city. 100 guests ke liye realistic budget ₹80,000 – ₹2,50,000 ke beech consider karo. Yeh sirf food cost hai — setup, staff, aur crockery extra ho sakti hai.
- Budget (₹600-800/plate): Limited menu, buffet style, plastic crockery
- Mid-range (₹800-1400/plate): Multi-cuisine, live counters, steel crockery
- Premium (₹1400-2500/plate): Gourmet menu, silver crockery, elaborate live stations
Menu Planning — Key Considerations
Pehle guest list analyze karo — age groups, dietary preferences, regional backgrounds. Family mein vegetarians kitne hain? Koi food allergies? North Indian vs South Indian guests ka ratio? Yeh sabko satisfy karna challenge hai.
Pro Tip: Safe rule: Always 20-25% extra food plan karo. Guests hamesha zyada khate hain weddings mein. Under-catering ek ऐसी mistake hai jo guests remember rakhte hain.
Ideal Menu Structure (100 Guests)
- Welcome drinks: 2-3 options (nimbu paani, coconut water, mocktail)
- Starters: 4-5 items (2 veg, 2 non-veg, 1 special)
- Main course: 3-4 dals/sabzis, 1 paneer dish, 2 non-veg
- Bread: 2 types (naan, paratha), rice
- Live counter: 1-2 (chaat, pasta, or custom)
- Dessert: 3-4 items + wedding special sweet
- Paan counter: Optional but very popular
Catering Vendor Negotiate Karne Ke Tips
- Off-season booking par 15-20% discount milti hai (June-August)
- "Package deal" maango — catering + decor together often cheaper
- Tasting session zaruri hai before booking
- References specifically for similar-sized events maango
- Contract mein "quantity guarantee" mention karein
- Final head count 48 hours pehle confirm karne ka clause rakho
Common Catering Mistakes
- Live counters ke liye dedicated staff nahi — long queues
- Dinner timing sahi nahi — hungry guests cranky guests
- Kids ke liye alag menu plan nahi karna
- Dietary restrictions (jain food, no onion-garlic) overlook karna
- Weather-appropriate food nahi — heavy food in summer
"Wedding mein khana sirf food nahi — hospitality ka reflection hai. Guest ka pet bhara to dil bhi khush." — Rohan Sharma
Rohan Sharma
Head of Vendor Relations, Wedding On Wheels
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