Food and beverages

I'm sure you can find a vendor that has what you want. Just keep looking! Our venue allows outside catering. Some places are strict and only allow their catering. Other places give you the option. Search for a venue space to rent, and find a caterer that you like separately!

Most venues make you hire a licensed caterer. Some require their in house caterer, some let you use a caterer on their preferred list, and some let you choose any caterer as long as they are licensed. Is there a specific restaurant or caterer you’re wanting? If so maybe ask what venues they’ve worked with in the past.

Some places are like this, especially if they are connected to or affiliated with a restaurant.

Some places have what they call "preferred vendors" which are caterers/DJs/florists/photographer that they work with often and have a professional relationship with that they would prefer you use, and that you might get a discount with using for that particular venue.

And some places have just the rental space and allow you to use whatever vendors you'd like. It just depends on the circumstances of the venue itself.

There's places that will have mandatory catering, or preferred vendors because often times it means they know each other and are likely lisenced and insured to work with one another. There are venue that are all open to everyone but oftentimes they do require wedding insurance. Be sure to ask open venues about what their insurance requirements are if any

You can also try to do it backwards. Find a caterer you love and ask them what are some spaces they recommend you look at for venues. I did this and it worked out great.

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