Wedding party organization - new trends

Sergey, what are the new trends in organizing a wedding banquet now?

- Wedding banquet refers to the so-called traditional feasts. And yet, increasingly, our guests are choosing snacks and meals. People move away from heavy salads and grilled meat, preferring salads based on arugula, seafood and fruits.

- Which kitchen is now preferred when ordering banquets for a wedding?

- Mixed. Yet the main cuisine is European. In my memory, there were no weddings where Japanese cuisine or, for example, eastern cuisine would prevail on the table. If the wedding is held outdoors, then often order Caucasian cuisine.

- What is the budget usually put the newlyweds when ordering a wedding banquet?

- There is no clear number. We organize both budget and expensive weddings. It all depends on the wishes and capabilities of the customer. The average cost now is 2500 rubles per person.

- Sergey, do you think it is necessary to conclude an agreement when ordering wedding services?

- Yes, and yes again! This will always protect you from unscrupulous performers. If you are faced with the fact that the company or an individual avoids entering into a contract in every way, then it is worth considering whether you need to trust them with the organization of your most memorable day in your life.

 - How do you recommend making a wedding banquet menu?

- Do not try to fill the table with plenty of snacks and hot dishes. Now is not the 90s, when people were traveling for holidays with the aim to eat to the heap of delicacies. Choose 4-5 cold appetizers, two kinds of hot, light salads. Be sure to desserts.

However, these are only recommendations. I remember the wedding, at which the presence on the table of the “Olivier” salad was a prerequisite. Shrimp with Thai sauce, sea bass, rebuy, carpaccio of tuna, fuagra and Olivier.

- How much alcohol and other drinks do you need for a banquet?

- First about soft drinks. There should be a lot of them. At least 1 liter per person. Especially if the wedding is held in the summer. Alcohol should be calculated based on the preferences of the guests. Champagne buy a little, a glass per person, because it is an appertiv. Wines about 300 grams person. In winter, more red, in the summer of white, always chilled. Spirits at the rate of 200 grams per person.

 - Do you organize banquets only in certain places or can you even come out of the city?

- Weddings can be held in various places. Sometimes the most unexpected. The most popular places are homesteads, motor ships and cottages. You can use your suburban areas, if space permits and parks. But we must remember that any park always has a master. Even if it says “No one’s park, take who you want”, check it out and find out who is in charge. Agree, if during the holiday representatives of the administration approach you and demand that you leave the territory under your jurisdiction.

- And the last question. Newlyweds often ask. How many staff is needed to organize a wedding banquet, say 50 people?

- The staff does not need to save. It is worth knowing that the service of 10 guests need to invite one waiter. So for 50 people need 5 waiters. A manager is needed - a person who will coordinate the work of the attendants.

- Sergey, thank you for your time and your answers. We wish you prosperity and more customers.