Hamagsheya

Absolutely. A tasting lets you evaluate food quality, presentation, portion sizes, and service style. Most reputable caterers offer a complimentary tasting for confirmed bookings or a paid tasting that’s credited to the final bill.

Standard packages include soft drinks, wine, and beer. Premium packages add cocktails, premium spirits, and champagne. Open bar is common at Israeli weddings. Negotiate the drink package separately if needed.

Teens enjoy interactive food stations (burger bars, make-your-own wraps, candy buffets) combined with a sit-down main course. Keep the menu fun and accessible while ensuring enough options for adult guests.

Brit Milah celebrations are typically morning events with dairy or parve menus: pastries, salads, quiches, fresh juices, and cakes. A caterer experienced in brunch events will handle the timing and flow seamlessly.

Choose a buffet over plated service, limit the cocktail hour, opt for seasonal ingredients, reduce the number of courses, negotiate a lower open-bar tier, and confirm your guest count accurately to avoid paying for no-shows.