What are some VERY CHEAP ways to get catering or food at my reception?

Question

any ideas, especially in LA, are appreciated..

Answer 1

Well, this is catering also it might not me reception appropriate , but there are people in the LA area (I live in LA) That will go to your house, or where your gonna have it. I don't know the what there called, but I call them Taco guy. So basically I guy brings a some beef and chicken with is own portable grill, and you just tell him what kind of taco you want and he'll make you it... He might run 100-300...

Also Tacos Don Chente do catering, but they will be more expensive. They have locations all over LA, and they serve mexican food. Here is there website http://www.tacosdonchente.com/menu/ Also if you choose Tacos Don Chente for your reception, please choose the one in Norwalk (my friend owns it)

Answer 2

I don't know if you have already booked a hall or set your date, but you should consider having your wedding on an "off" day like Friday or Sunday.  When my fiance and I were looking at venues/catering we got quotes that would either wave hall booking fees (at least $1500) if we booked on a Friday or Sunday or took 40-50% off catering fees for either day.

Hope that helps!

Answer 3

A pot luck, assign everyone in your/his family a dish to bring. Or a BBQ, or a pig roast. I don't live in LA, but I'm pretty sure professional catering will cost you a pretty penny. Or just have pizza :)

Answer 4

Only do what you can afford. Having an afternoon wedding/luncheon or just a Friday night cake and champagne reception are ways of cutting costs.  No need to have the traditional full meal.  If you must, maybe you can go on craigslist and go in search of an independent caterer that is just a good home chef .  That way you can keep it cheap, but still have an elegant affair.

Answer 5

At a BBq place that has party packs to go.

Answer 6

Well ask family if they can help. Not for catering but maybe buffet style? Cook your own food and have it there.

Answer 7

Cook the food yourselves.  Ask friends and family if they would be willing to help.  You will save a tun of money this way.  

Answer 8

Too broke or too cheap for a decent reception means you should not get married