Charming celebrant…check. Venue of your dreams…check. Let’s cross our fingers for the weather and in the mean time make sure that your catering is exactly what you always wanted.
At Your Private Chef, food is our passion and we know that the type of couples who hand select their caterer are just as passionate as we are. Our food is created with love and served to you and your guests with the same care we would take in our own home.
For us, it’s all about creating unforgettable food experiences, where every last detail is taken care of so you and your love can concentrate on each other and share the memories with your guests.
So you can be really sure of what to expect on your wedding day, we suggest scheduling a tasting session with your caterer where you will taste a sample menu for the ultimate “look, smell, taste and ask” experience.
Here you should get a chance to talk directly with the head chef who will guide you through the dining style and menu and discover what it takes to match the perfect wine with your chosen menu.
Recommended wines will be paired with dishes you have chosen and you will have the chance to sample the menu so you are confident about the taste and quality of the food that will be presented to you and your guests on your big day. This helps to ensure every aspect is flawless.
At the menu tasting, your caterer should also talk through logistics with you as well as the other aspects that create a successfully organised bespoke wedding.
We really enjoy this as it helps us take ownership of the smooth running of your big day; from after-ceremony drinks and nibbles to the logistics of moving guests between locations, styling and equipment set up, bar set up and beverage menu and the overall schedule of the night.
While it is the food that will be remembered long after the party’s over, it is the smooth management of staff, equipment and the logistics or getting everything where it needs to be that will ensure you are both relaxed all night long.
At your tasting session, you and your caterer should discuss Plan B – boring things like weather, power and water supply (yes, we’ve done plenty of weddings where the only amenity is a gorgeous view!) You should also talk equipment and seating and the vibe you want to create and of course, you’ll need to finalise your budget too, so everyone is on the same page.
After lots of eating, drinking, talking and a few laughs in between, the menu tasting session sets a great framework for the overall plan for your wedding day – and lets your caterer accurately present your end scenario to perfection!
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Ms Chinoiserie Says: As food is such a memorable part of wedding celebrations, it’s so important for everyone to be happy; a menu tasting session is a definite must!
About Your Private Chef: When every last detail needs to be utterly perfect you can completely rely on us to provide an unforgettable gourmet food experience with exceptional service. We deliver unforgettable wedding catering – Melbourne style – fusing fresh flavours with the best ingredients to suit all budgets.
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