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 After the ceremony, probably the most important elements in any
Sarasota reception are the food, caterers and site for your
reception. The caterer and the servers can
really make or break your reception. You want to make sure the
food is of high quality and hot food is served hot and cold food
is served cold. If you can work from 9 to 5 and still come home
and serve a hot meal, you certainly expect no less of someone who
serves food for a living. Think about the weddings and special
events you have been to when deciding on what food to serve. Don't
try to serve every type of appetizer you have ever tried. Limiting
your menu is a hard decision, but as long as you have enough of a
variety, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
 Here's a money saving tip. If you're watching your budget, don't be
embarrassed about providing some hot dogs and burgers for the
kids. If you know they won't enjoy the more special food you're
planning on serving, better to avoid trouble and save some money
by brown bagging some food for children. Just don't ask your
caterer, unless they're providing the burgers and dogs, to serve
any food you brought in.
The
setting for your Sarasota wedding will be remembered by you and your guests
and in the video or photographs of your reception. The location is
important not only for the facilities they offer, but also for the
location. You can even hold your wedding on the beach.
Siesta Key Public Beach has many shelters available for
picnics and parties. Call the Sarasota County Parks and Recreation
department at 941-316-1172 to reserve a shelter or inquire about
setting up a large tent on the beach to hold an event. Maybe include
some travel size sunscreen as wedding favors?
Before you choose a caterer or a reception hall, make a point to actually see how they perform. If you're
renting a facility with a kitchen, make sure you go to an event to
see how good a job they do. Don't take someone's word for it. It's
your wedding.
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Reception Sites
Sarasota
Classic Car Museum
5500 N. Tamiami Tr.
941-355-6228
Stardust Event Center is a 24,000 sq.ft. clearspan
facility with built-in entertainment lighting and surround sound,
accommodating up to 1,260 people. All caterers and design services
are welcome.
The Chelsea Center
Gulfgate Area Sarasota
941-927-7689
Michael's Ballroom
Midtown Plaza
941-366-0007
Mattison's Steakhouse & Wine Cellar
525 Bay Isle Rd, (Longboat Key)
941-387-2700
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N. Tamiami Trail
941-955-7676 |
Restaurants Offering Catering
Marie's Italian Kitchen
5767 Beneva Rd S, Sarasota, FL 34233
941-923-1000
Broken Egg Restaurant & Catering
210 Avenida Madera (Siesta Key)
941-346-2750
Alday's BBQ Express
2245 Ringling Blvd.
941-362-0903
Alpine Steakhouse &
Karl Ehmens Meats
4520 Tamiami Tr. S
941-921-3798
Barnacle Bill's Seafood
5050 N Tamiami Tr. Sarasota, FL 34234
941-355-7700 941-365-680
Bella Cucina Italian Buffet
3811 Kenny Dr.
941-379-8158
Buffalo Bill's Catering Services Inc (Venice)
Service available in your area.
941-954-8807
China Palace Express
1780 N. Honore Ave.
941-377-0064
Crab & Fin
420 St Armands Circle
941-388-3964
Cuoco Matto Restaurant
1603 N Tamiami Trail
941-365-0000
Daiquiri Deck Siesta Key
5250 Ocean Blvd
941-349-8697
J Ryan's On The Grill
8389 Tamiami Tr.
941-923-3200 |
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Caterers
All Event Catering
321 Interstate Court
941-341-0557
Destination Catering by Bermuda Bay Cafe
4428 Bee Ridge Rd.
941-966-5011
Kay's Catering
531 Central Ave.
941-365-2776
Morton's Gourmet Market
1924 Osprey Ave S
941-955-9856
Poki Joe's Catering
6614 Superior Ave.
941-922-5915
Starship Dining
Normally located in St. Pete the The 180-foot, $7 million super
yacht can dock at Marina Jack in Downtown Sarasota for charters
and weddings.
A Tasteful Affair Inc
Sarasota, FL
941-330-8373 |
