In the current austerity climate each day we learn about another activity that can be done for less without compromising the experience. Weddings are no different; it may be the biggest day of your life but it no longer has to be the most expensive.
The catering bill is usually the biggest chunk out of the budget and is therefore an easy target for shaving costs if you put your mind to it. Many people plan in advance and opt for self-catering, with a trusted team of loyal friends and family members pitching in. Also, professional caterers will be happy to provide as much or as little of the food as you wish, meaning a hybrid event is equally possible.
So that’s the menu sorted, either in house (literally) or bought in, but what about the tableware?
If you think disposable catering supplies are out of the question because it feels cheap, looks cheap and is too cheap to handle the delicious hot gourmet fayre you want to serve, think again. Seriously!
From tablecloths to cutlery and everything in between there is something to cut the mustard. Not only that, some of the ranges on offer will fool your guests into thinking you’ve opted for exquisite bone china.
The variety of colours and materials is a fresh break from the standard limited and staid patterns on traditional catering crockery and tablecloth. And there’s no need to worry about breakages or cleaning costs either.
The main thing to remember is that the cutlery should be strong enough to handle the food you plan on serving. Sometimes the budget range will absolutely not suffice!
Worried about the environmental costs? No need – most disposable tableware is fully recyclable and you can even opt for biodegradable. Compare that to the real costs of traditional laundry and washing up – the bits you don’t get to see but are paying for.
One thing you can guarantee with disposables is that everybody will admire your independence of spirit, perhaps seven setting a new trend.
You can see our full range of disposable catering supplies at www.justcateringsupplies.co.uk
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