Top Picks at a Glance Built around your venue — no cookie-cutter banquet hall menu Local, seasonal sourcing — you should be able to name the farm Real vegetarian and vegan options — not steamed vegetables and brown rice Bar package that fits your headcount — Premium Open Bar, Beer & Wine, or Custom Bar Honest scaling — self-service for a small party, full-service for the big day A vendor network behind the kitchen — staffing, rentals, and referrals […]

  What You’ll Need Before you pick up the phone and call a caterer, get these pieces together. It’ll save you two or three rounds of back-and-forth. A firm guest count — even a range like 30-40 helps a caterer quote you accurately Backyard measurements — square footage, gate width, and whether a grill or smoker can actually fit and vent safely A budget range per head — Brooklyn backyard BBQs typically run $45-$95 per guest depending on bar service […]