Booking timeline
When to book your wedding caterer.
There's no single right answer, but most couples in Northeast Ohio reach out six to twelve months before their wedding. Here's a calm look at why — and what each stage actually looks like with us.
Booking timeline
When to book your wedding caterer.
Most couples reach out six to twelve months before their date — earlier for spring and fall weekends in Northeast Ohio. Here's a calm view of what each stage looks like with us.
12–9 months out
Start the conversation
Reach out once you have a date or a short list of venues. We'll talk through your day, share availability, and answer early questions — no pressure to commit.
9–6 months out
Shape the menu
We design a draft menu around your guests, your venue, and the food you love. You'll see clear, itemized pricing before anything is locked in.
6–3 months out
Tasting and refinement
Come in for a tasting. Adjust dishes, finalize service style, and confirm the timeline together.
3–1 months out
Final details
Final guest count, dietary needs, and day-of logistics — handled calmly, in writing, and well before the week of your wedding.
Day of
Quiet, attentive service
We arrive, set up, serve, and tidy. You get to be present at your own wedding.
A few honest notes
Fall weekends fill first. September and October dates in Hudson, Aurora, and the surrounding area often book nine to twelve months ahead. If you have your heart set on a specific Saturday, earlier is easier.
Winter is more flexible. December through February has more openings and more flexibility on date and venue — a calm option for couples who want a less rushed planning process.
Late inquiries are welcome. If your date is closer than twelve months, please still reach out. We may have availability, and if we don't, we're happy to point you toward someone we trust.
When you're ready
Wherever you are in planning, you're welcome to reach out.
A few details about your day is all we need to start. We'll come back with a clear next step — never a hard sell.