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Wedding Wine and Drinks Calculator
provided by John and Yvonne at
Premier Catering
Quality & Simplicity… Food you can believe in.
Without a doubt, the food and drink you select will be one of your biggest wedding expenses.
One of the hardest things to estimate is how much your guests are going to drink, which is a really important question if you’re the one who is going to be paying for it! Premier Catering have many years of event catering experience, and here’s what we recommend:
Don’t feel you have to provide top shelf, mixed drinks or spirits for your guests.
Unfortunately, guests tend to take advantage of a full bar, and the bill adds up frighteningly quickly. Beer, wine and soft drinks are sufficient. You may choose to offer a cash bar for those who prefer something more, or go half and half - stipulate an amount on how much you want to serve before asking guests to buy their own drinks.
If you plan to only have a cash bar, you MUST let guests know to bring their wallets!
Give your guests options: Make sure you have plenty of soft drink, juice, or punch available, as well as water on the tables.
Depending on the age of your guests, a tea and coffee service may be just as welcome as an open bar!
It’s seldom cheaper [and never easier!] to do it yourself – remember that you will be responsible for getting it set it up and packed down, as well as providing bar staff and a full range of glassware, trays and jugs. You’ll also need to make sure you have all the essential supplies, such as ice, water, soft drinks including diet soda, juice, straws, and some way of keeping all those cold drinks cold.
You can figure 4-5 glasses per bottle of bubbly so, for one drink per person, with 120 guests, you will need at least 25 bottles of champagne. Of course, there is no rule that says the toast has to be done with champagne, or even sparkling wine – guests may simply toast with whatever they happen to be drinking at the time!
Based on Premier Catering’s experience of catering weddings and events in Nelson, here’s a ballpark figure for how much we think you should allow for in your budget:
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Guests making their own selections from:
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3 mid-range wines, 3 beers,
soft drinks and orange juice
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4 premium wines, plus bubbly for toasts,
3 premium beers, a cider, a pilsener,
soft drinks and orange juice
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average cost per guest
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First hour
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$16.00
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$24.50
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1 ½ hours
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$19.25
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$27.75
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2 hours
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$21.25
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$31.00
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2 ½ hours
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$24.00
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$33.25
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3 hours
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$26.75
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$36.00
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4 hours
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$30.00
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$43.50
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5 hours
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$33.50
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$46.75
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Premier Catering: Experience. Quality. Simplicity.
Premier Catering specialises in off-site catering. We love a challenge, and are confident in our ability to provide
generous servings of high quality food to your guests, from the end of the Abel Tasman to your own backyard – wherever your wedding is located.
But you don’t have to go that far - Our Tahunanui Nelson function centre is the ideal location for a wedding or reception. We take pride in tailoring your special event to meet your needs whilst ensuring the highest quality assurance standards guaranteed.
We’ve handled enough weddings to know what works and what doesn’t, and can save you time, money, and hassle, while providing a catering solution that suits your tastes and budget. It’s no problem to meet any special dietary requirements that you or your guests may have, including vegetarian and gluten free.
We're perfect for any occasion - wedding receptions, birthday parties, anniversaries, family reunions, and other social events. Our hall is the ideal venue for large or small gatherings. We have a beautiful outdoor area, and are located right beside the beach, so you can take advantage of Nelson’s gorgeous summer weather. If required, our hall provides an excellent wet weather alternative venue. We have plenty of parking and can offer catering options tailored to suit your needs.
We can help you plan the scheduling for your day, organise all staff and hireage, including chair covers and room decor, and suggest food and wine matches. We are fully licensed to supply alcohol. Whether you just want a simple celebratory meal, or a full formal set-up, at our place or at yours, we have the experience, and the equipment to ensure your celebrations are a huge success.
Please call us to discuss your ideas and requirements.
Contact John & Yvonne
Cafe Premier
3 Elms Street, Stoke
Phone (03) 541 0707
email info@nelsonfunctions.co.nz
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