Thursday, December 16, 2010

Back to Basics in Wedding Catering

In Filipino wedding traditions, whether they are simple get-together´s or grand events, such as weddings, food is a must. Before, when important events like a wedding would be held, the family of the bride or the groom took time to prepare for the reception. They were the ones who dressed up the venue and made it beautiful and presentable. The hosts brought out their best utensils and linens to be used by their guests. And finally, they called on the famed local chef to help them cook the dishes that would be served during the reception. All this done in old Philippine wedding planning fashion.

Nowadays, the grueling task of personally attending to the these matters are now in the hands of catering service providers. These companies provide the utensils and other necessary equipment for the event. They also provide decorations to the venue based on the theme chosen by the couple. But their most important task is to prepare sumptuous dishes for the newlyweds and their guest.  Read more ...