Food is one of the most memorable parts of any wedding, but how do you create a menu that’s personal, crowd-pleasing, and actually works within your budget? In this episode of The We Do Collective, I’m joined by Carly Katz Hackman, Partner & Chief Sales Officer at Pinch Food Design, to break down everything you need to know about wedding catering.

We’re covering:

🍽 How to choose the right caterer and what to ask before booking

🥂 Building the perfect wedding menu—balancing creativity, culture, and guest experience

💰 Budgeting tips & where to splurge vs. save

🚨 Biggest catering mistakes couples make (and how to avoid them!)

🍸 Bar curation—from signature cocktails to the essentials

🎂 Hot takes on wedding food trends (Do people even eat wedding cake?)

If you’re planning a wedding and want to make sure your guests leave full, happy, and talking about the food for years to come, this episode is for you.

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