Event Planning Resources

We understand planning that perfect private event, Vancouver wedding or special occasion can sometimes be a daunting task.

If you are brave enough to take on the planning yourself and not hire the professional services of an event planner, or wedding planning service, (which we highly recommend), we offer some helpful links and general resources in all the details pertaining to organizing an event.

We highly recommend booking an event venue prior to asking for a catering quote, or at least come forward with a general idea of which venue you are looking to book for your event. Many venues have different requirements for outside catering, so it is best that we quote accurately from the start.

Venues
Finding the perfect venue is not an easy task. Our master list has some great ideas, but it’s always recommended to call and contact the venue you are interested in to have a tour of the facility. An event planner can help locate the perfect venue for your special event!

Wedding and Event Planners
We strongly believe that event planners help bring all the details of you special occasion together. They are an integral part of organizing any function, large or small. Many event planning services in Vancouver offer a tiered range of service. It can be as simple as a Day of coordinator, or as integral as a 6-month out planner. We have been privileged enough to work with some great planners in this city, and look forward to it each and every time.

Wedding Planning Books and Time-line Suggestions

We have compiled an example timeline template, as well as a blank template.

Photographers
Capturing the beauty that is your special day can be a big decision! As most photographers are booked a year in advanced, we recommend booking this part of your day very promptly.

Wedding Cakes

  • Cadeaux Bakery – Slavita (604-763-5581)

Special Event Licensing and Alcohol

You may need a special occasion license to serve liquor if your event is at a venue that is non-registered. Below are some links to help you out with this process.

Savoury Chef Instructions – How To Obtain a Special Occasion License

Alcohol Amounts – Recommendation

How much alcohol do I need for my wedding?

An alternate source has a great ‘calculator’ style for coming up with numbers of alcohol for your event.

Make-up Artists

Seating Chart Creator

This easy application is great for doing your seating charts for your event.

Tent Rentals

We have worked with the following tent companies. All of which offer different types of services that are associated with the tents you wish to rent. For outdoor events, please make sure you remember that the Caterer must also have their own tent rented, which can usually be accomplished in a (20ftx20ft) or preferred (30ft x20ft) size tent.

Floral

Outdoor / Portable Washrooms

Tuxedo Rentals / Custom Suits

Decoration and Props

Stationery

Fans & Generators

When hosting outdoor events, you need power! As a rule of thumb, the caterers tent should never share a generator with the same one that will be powering lights, or music for the main dining tent. In the past a 3000w generator has worked perfectly for the catering tent needs.

Furniture

Production Services

Production services bring light sounds, and extra ordinary magic to your events. We have worked with the following.

Tables Chairs and Linen – Rental Companies

Wedding Officiants

phone: (604) 357-7118
fax: (604) 357-7166
city: Vancouver, BC
@: info@savourychef.com
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