Define the part of the wedding
A family lunch before the ceremony, a small gathering at home and a full reception have different requirements. Explain which meal you are planning and who will eat it. Z can then confirm whether the request fits her availability and capacity. The gallery’s larger spreads show food she has prepared, not a published wedding package or guest limit.
Check the venue before choosing the menu
Ask the venue about outside food, receiving arrangements, preparation facilities and any documents it requires. Share those requirements with Z before agreeing to an order. Do not book a food arrangement on the assumption that the venue accepts every outside supplier or that the kitchen provides venue services.
Separate the food from event service
Ask who collects or receives the food, who sets it out and who manages serving. Confirm whether any delivery, equipment, utensils or on-site help is offered. Those details need their own answer and price if available. A tray order alone should not be interpreted as a staffed reception service.
Build a menu around confirmed dishes
Use the gallery to identify foods you want to discuss, then give Z a realistic count for each meal or the whole shared table. Explain any dietary requirements before the final menu. Ask about the deadline for changes, the order total and payment timing without assuming a deposit or cancellation policy that has not been provided.
Keep a written agreement you can hand over
Record the final food list, quantities, date, venue details, timing and receiving contact. Include the confirmed services and payment arrangement. If another family member is coordinating on the day, give them that same information. The inquiry form is a starting point for this conversation; submitting or previewing it does not confirm a booking.
