You may finally start planning for the wedding reception as you work your way through the seemingly endless wedding checklist. To provide your guests with the ideal food, you have chosen (or at least narrowed down) your list of caterers. The guests will be eager to dance and celebrate with the happy newlyweds once they have eaten a good meal. Making the option between a buffet and a formal sit-down dinner can seem like just another difficult wedding decision. We’re here to assist with this straightforward guide as a result.
There are certain factors you need to consider before making a choice out of the two.
- Cost
We advise going with a buffet service if money is tight. Because it takes more planning, coordination, and attention to detail to ensure that the right food is served at the right place setting, plated dinners are typically more expensive. Instead of placing food trays in a buffet line, the caterer prepares your plate by hand.
- Variety
If you’re friends with picky-eaters or don’t want to worry about dietary restrictions, then buffet-style is the perfect solution. A buffet allows guests more food options and to create their own meal based on what they like. That way, everyone is happy! You can even get creative with your buffet with a carving station or seafood bar.
- Comfortability
For elder visitors, sit-down dinners are a fantastic alternative. People with limited mobility will feel more at ease sitting down and receiving food that way. They won’t be forced to endure the exhaustion of getting up and standing in a lengthy line. Your guests will be more ready to party longer if they feel more at ease.
- Assigned Seating
The seating arrangements are more variable for a supper buffet. Open sitting is an option, as well as designated tables and seats. A served sit-down dinner, however, calls for designated seats so the waiters will know which course to bring to each guest. Nobody who ordered the Banku should receive Fufu, right?
- Space
Your decision will also be aided by the venue’s size. Since the food is kept warm in the kitchen, a sit-down dinner requires less room. This gives your guests more space to move around, dance, and mingle. However, if you prefer a buffet-style, you need ensure that your venue provides space for both the food tables and walking.
- Time
Do you prefer that everyone eats at the same time or only when they are hungry? If you’re on a schedule, a sit-down supper is an excellent choice because it guarantees that everyone gets served at the same time. In contrast, lengthy buffet lines may cause diners to begin their meals at various times and prolong the time it takes for everyone to complete. If you want to serve a buffet, one method to get around this is to set up various buffet stations so that no one has to wait in the same place.