A good caterer asks about allergies, guest numbers, venue facilities, timings, hire and staffing before giving an itemised quote. Typical UK ranges are £15–£35 per head for lunch, £40–£90 for a three-course dinner and £75–£180 per head for staffed wedding catering. Menu, location, hire, alcohol and service style all move the total.
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Lunch SEK 250–450/cover, 3-course dinner SEK 450–850, wedding dinner incl. service SEK 800–1,600. Service staff SEK 400–650/hr.
Four to eight weeks before a wedding, milestone birthday or conference, and one to two weeks before office lunch catering. For Saturdays between May and September, and for the run-up to Christmas parties in November and December, enquire three to six months ahead — good caterers in London and the South East fill those dates first.
For a seated dinner, plan on 180–220 g of main per adult, 80–120 g for a starter and 100–150 g for dessert. For a buffet, add 15–25% since guests help themselves unevenly. The caterer should work this out from your numbers — if they don't, that's a warning sign.
Usually preparation, delivery within a set radius and basic crockery if specified. Normally charged separately: waiting staff, hire of glassware, crockery, cutlery and linen, travel outside the local area, end-of-event cleaning and waste removal. Always ask for it itemised.
In England and Wales, selling alcohol needs a premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice from the council, with a personal licence holder responsible. Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own systems. Confirm in writing who holds the licence and that the caterer's insurance covers alcohol service.
Typical terms: over 30 days ahead, a full refund less a 10% booking fee. 14–30 days, 25–50% of the order. Under 14 days, 75–100%. Final numbers are usually locked 7 days ahead and invoiced in full from then on.
UK food businesses must give information on the 14 regulated allergens, and Natasha's Law requires full ingredient labelling on food prepacked for direct sale. Ask for allergen information in writing and check that serving staff can answer questions on the day. The Food Standards Agency publishes current guidance.
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