Wedding Day Catering Timeline: What Happens Behind the Scenes

Guests see a finished buffet. Behind it is hours of preparation, and knowing the flow helps hosts plan.

Morning and afternoon

Vegetables are cut, gravies are started and sweets are prepared. The setup team arrives at the venue and builds counters and decor.

Before guests arrive

Counters are decorated, chafing dishes are filled and staff are briefed. Live counters are tested.

During the event

Supervisors watch the lines, refills are cooked in batches and plates are cleared. Hosts only need to tell us when the guests are about to arrive.

After dinner

The team clears and cleans the area. Talk to us about the schedule for your venue.