Hauchi Kay CateringCorporate · Party · Wedding · Events · Private Chef ·Nairobi, Kenya A practical wedding reception food-service timeline
From welcome refreshments to the main meal, a simple service timeline helps the celebration flow naturally.
The best reception meal feels like part of the celebration. A useful timeline gives the catering team enough space to prepare while keeping guests comfortable between the ceremony, photographs and speeches.
Welcome the guests
Light refreshments can bridge the time between arrival and the main meal. This is also the moment to make water and any special-diet options easy to find.
Protect the main-meal window
Agree on a realistic start time with the venue and planner. If speeches or photographs run late, a communication point between the programme lead and catering lead helps everyone adjust together.
Finish with a considered handover
Plan how dessert, tea or evening snacks will be served and when the dining area can be reset. Small decisions made in advance keep the day feeling relaxed.
See the formats and menus available through our wedding catering service.