Catering for Backyard BBQ Wedding

I totally think you can serve the type of food you want to on that budget! Don't forget sides and an option for vegetarians. Think: picnic-style food.

Contact some caterers and see what their prices are for the food you want. It may be possible for you!

I definitely think you can make it happen

I would get it catered. For 100 people that is a LOT of hamburgers and hot dogs. You would need a big set up, lots of chafing dishes, a system to keep the hot foods hot and the cold items cold, etc etc. Not to mention staff since you don't want your family working the whole event. I would check out local BBQ places...you would be surprised at the deals you can get!

Thanks ladies. @annakay15, wow I didn't even think of vegetarians. Any thoughts on vegetarian dishes that would compliment the picnic/bbq theme? hmmmm... now my wheels are spinning.

Maybe grilled peppers?

Oh yes @annakay511 and some grilled squash and zuch! Great idea.

I agree, start asking around for prices.

I would definitely get a caterer! You don't want your friends and family working all day. For veg, you could also do pasta salads, mac and cheese, and black bean burgers.

Go blue!

You could do vegetarian baked beans, grilled portobello mushrooms (instead of burgers), vegetable kabobs, cole slaw etc.

Thanks again! I've contacted some local caterers and hopefully they can work within my budget. I just recently went to a reception only event and they served ONLY hor d'oeuvres and it was so much food we were stuffed. Wondering if that's an option too without our budget. I would do very heavy hor d'oeuvres to make sure everyone had enough food.

We had our engagement party catered for 600 dollars and that was for 50 people. You can definitely get it catered within your budget and it will be so much less work for you to do and have to worry about. Love the theme!

Super stoked! Booked a caterer! He has a huge spread for my $1000 budget for 100 guests! Thanks ladies for your help!

What did you end up getting for food?

Good deal! I was going to suggest a caterer renting a grill and setting up in the yard. Been to a few parties like that. Fun times!

I'm glad you found a caterer! For the vegetarians, I'd grill Portobello mushrooms and use them instead of burger patties. They are delicious and filling and this way they don't have to eat carrot sticks and zucchini for dinner.