Ask the Celebration Advisor: I am about to have a wedding in Philadelphia, PA where my fiancé's parents live. My parents are from India and I was wondering if caterers can prepare authentic foods from my country. -Maureen
The Celebration Advisor: Caterers specialize in meeting the specific wishes of their customers. Finding a wedding caterer from Philadelphia wont be a chore and you will discover that most will make special dishes on request.
On first meeting with a caterer, you all will discuss a menu plan and other special services that one may provide. In your case, I would bring in some recipes for dishes synonymous with India and simply ask the caterer if he is able to prepare them. If there are any other specific procedures to prepare the food, as sometimes governed by religion, then disclosing this information would be in your best interest. Philadelphia caterers are perfectly qualified to take any and all requests and see through that each one is addressed.
Once a menu is decided upon, a chef will prepare a list of ingredients to buy freshly from the market. If there is a kitchen at the site of the wedding reception then you may choose to have wedding caterers prepare the food on location or have it delivered before guests arrive. Please note that some catering services will only prepare food in their own kitchens as to ensure the cleanliness of your food.
Nothing would be better than for your parents to be welcomed to the reception by the familiar smells of their favorite foods prepared by creative Philadelphia caterers. If there was any hesitance before, maybe with a touch of home at your wedding, your parents can feel comfortable to finally give your hand away in marriage.
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