“…Starting a braised dish hours ahead of the reception allows the chef more flexibility right before service to focus on a short-cooking, fickle
item such as fish or scallops.”
Deciding What to Serve
A wedding may be the first party a bride and groom has ever had to plan. Go into a catering facility with an idea of what you’re looking for and pepper the chef with questions. You know what you like to eat and what you think will please the crowd, even if it means straying from adventurous choices. One line of thinking is to go with what your immediate family likes to eat. After all, it is your special day - be adventurous.
Stress your concerns and when in doubt ask for a resume or past experiences. If you’re hosting an outdoor reception and bringing in a restaurant chef, make sure they’re equipped to serve a large crowd outside.
It could be one of the best meals you’ve ever had — you’re with everyone you want to be with to enjoy a meal together.
You can visit Chef Lynnie and even book him for your family dinner or event at http://cheflynnie.com.