Wedding Planning Checklist for Food & Catering

Planning a wedding in Peshawar is an exciting but monumental task. While venue decorations, lighting, and stage setups are important, any Peshawari will tell you that the true success of a wedding is measured by one thing: The Food.

Running out of food or serving cold, flavorless meals is every host's worst nightmare. To help you navigate this, Wahab Catering Services has put together the ultimate Wedding Food & Catering Checklist.

1. Finalize the Guest Count (Realistically)

Before you talk to any caterer, you need a solid estimate of your guest list. In Pakistani weddings, it's very common for the actual guest count to exceed the invited count. Always calculate food for an extra 10-15% of guests.

• If you invite 300 people, plan food for 330-350 people.
• It is always better to have leftover food (which can be distributed to the needy) than to have empty plates.

2. Choose the Service Style

How do you want the food served?

• Traditional Daig Service (Floor Seating): The most authentic Peshawari style, where large platters (Taraamis) are served to groups of 4-6 people sitting together. It's cost-effective and culturally rich.
• Buffet Style: A modern approach where chafing dishes are lined up. This requires more variety in the menu and professional catering staff to manage the stations.

3. Select the Menu

A balanced menu ensures everyone leaves happy. A standard, highly successful wedding menu in Peshawar includes:

• One Rice Dish: Kabuli Pulao or Biryani.
• One Curry: Mutton Korma, Chicken Karahi, or Shahi Beef Korma.
• One BBQ Item (Optional): Chicken Tikka Boti or Seekh Kebabs.
• One Sweet Dish: Mutanjan, Zarda, or Traditional Kheer.
• Sides: Fresh Naan, Raita, and Salad.

4. Book Your Caterer 2-3 Months in Advance

During the peak wedding season (October to March), top caterers like Wahab Catering get fully booked very quickly. Do not leave the food booking for the last week!