In Malaysia, finding a wedding caterer for any kind of cuisine is not difficult. But what you want is someone whose spread can relate to your tastebuds, and schedule can accommodate your wedding.

Weddings held in hotel ballrooms usually utilize the hotel's kitchen, but you can still select what kind of food you want on your menu.

If you are clueless as to how you're going to find a wedding caterer, here's how you can score a fantastic menu for your wedding:

Looking For a Caterer

1. Ask recently married friends for referrals and recommendations

2. Hotels, country clubs, and large special-event facilities will probably have in-house caterers. If not, they will certainly have preferred-caterers lists.

3. Ask your favorite restaurant to cater the affair. If they don't do weddings, confident establishments will point you towards a trustworthy joint that does.

4. The photographers, florists, videographers, and bridal salon owners you're speaking with will likely keep a list of reputable caterers they've heard of through the industry grapevine or know personally.

5. Check out ChiqWeddings list of caterers (It isn't ready yet but check back for more updates)

Making Appointments

1. When you call to make appointments, try to schedule tastings as part of the interviews.

2. Before you leave, don't just take a business card -- ask each caterer to draw up a rough outline including the cost per person; menu options; exactly what the fee includes (alcohol, rentals, tips, etc.); service and presentation style; and less-expensive alternatives.

3. Check references. Find out: a) Number of guests they had, the venue, and menu items b) Was the meal tasty, well presented, and served hot? c) How was the service and table-clearing? and d) Were there any surprises on the final menu or final bill?

Source: TK