Whether to BYOB or Not to BYOB for your Wedding?

The Table Catering does offer couples the option to bring their own alcohol to their social gathering

It may sound like a great idea to save on marked up drink prices for your upcoming large social event, but what may not always be considered is why the drinks are marked up and what you are saving by hiring a caterer to handle the bar

If you want to BYOB, consider the following in advance of the big day (I recommend making the decision one to two months in advance. This is one of many decisions to make during the planning process):

• Who will haul the drinks to my venue ahead of time?

• Will my venue allow deliveries such as decor or drinks to be received ahead of time? What is the cost for that? Is that adequate dry and or cold storage? 

• Does my venue have an ice machine?

• Or does my family member volunteer have access to ice? And coolers? 

• Will my volunteer team miss the ceremony and or part of the celebration as a result of helping with drinks and does that work for me and them?

• How many bottles and cups will be purchased?

• who is paying for it? Do I need to reimburse them?

• What do I do with the leftovers beverages and who is responsible for this?

• Do I have access to a cart for before and after hauling?

• What drinks do I want to offer, beer wine and a specialty cocktail?

• Do I need to discuss any drink details with the bartender ahead of time? 

• When a caterer is able to provide a bar package, this comes with

• The caterer hauling your drinks

• Providing ice

• Access to carts

• Handling any leftovers

• Knowledge about how much to prepare and provide

• Peace of mind

• Less dependence on your family and volunteer network

Schedule a Consultation with Nicole or send us a quick email to inquiry about what bar package may be right for your event!