Matt says: I believe the key to getting the food right is simplicity, so look for a caterer who doesn't over complicate things. You can have exceptional food on a budget by keeping things simple and without compromising on style or taste. If you use high quality produce you can let the flavour shine through and present the food in an innovative way.  The current trend is still for more informal dining, rather than a formal sit-down meal, which is where street food and sharing platters have done exceptionally well. Not only cost effective they're a great way to feed a crowd and help guests relax and mingle. Whatever you choose, to avoid over-spending, let your caterer know your budget right from the start so you can work together to create what's right for your wedding and your pocket. Look for versatile, money-saving options too. For example, we've recently added to our offering with a mobile bar as well as our food truck which allows us to reduce some of the hire costs when booked together, saving some of the big-day budget.