{"id":289001,"date":"2023-12-15T13:56:03","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T02:56:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/?post_type=au-pro-education&p=289001"},"modified":"2024-11-22T13:56:28","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T02:56:28","slug":"wedding-catering-what-couples-love","status":"publish","type":"au-pro-education","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/pro-education\/wedding-catering-what-couples-love\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding Catering: What Couples Love (and Don’t Love)"},"content":{"rendered":"
What’s a celebration without some delicious eats, right? Right on the heels of venue hunting comes the quest for top-notch wedding catering<\/strong>.<\/p>\n When it comes to wedding catering, we surveyed 4,200 couples to learn what satisfies, and what leaves them hungry for more. Here\u2019s a peek…<\/p>\n Given the tough economic climate, the wedding industry is not exempt from the current cost of living impacts, the 2024 Australian Wedding Industry Report<\/em><\/a> <\/i>found. As a result, catering is one of the categories feeling the pinch.<\/p>\n The average cost of wedding catering in Australia for 2024 is $5,416<\/strong>, holding steady from last year\u2019s $5,429. Seems like couples have found their sweet spot in pricing, allowing for more wiggle room in other wedding must-haves.<\/p>\n Let’s start with what couples adore about their wedding caterers:<\/p>\n Here are a few areas that caterers could work on improving, according to our couples:<\/p>\n Here’s what’s in for catering in 2024:<\/p>\n Meeting demands of emerging food and beverage trends while adding a sprinkle of timeless charm is the recipe for culinary success.<\/p>\n Catering is at the early stage of the Wedding Buying Cycle. <\/strong>The chart below shares where couples typically begin their planning journey,\u00a0 with the cycle generally spread across 12-16 months. Establishing great relationships with businesses in categories near yours on the Wedding Buying Cycle, like venues<\/a>, planners and celebrants<\/a>, will help you get recommendations.<\/p>\n Cheers to the caterers who make wedding dreams taste as good as they look!<\/p>\n Download the 2024 Wedding Industry Report<\/span><\/a><\/p>\nThe average cost of wedding catering in Australia<\/h2>\n
Where Caterers Shine<\/h2>\n
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Room for Improvement<\/h2>\n
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4 Catering Trends to Watch<\/h2>\n
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Pro Tips for Wedding Caterers<\/h2>\n
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