We're having a barn wedding on a budget for 120 people, and we're offering a dinner buffet of informal food: fried chicken, potatoes, salads, fruit, rolls, maybe some apps like stuffed mushrooms. We'll have a beer + wine bar for 4 hours.
SO, the debate is whether to pay $1500 extra for a full-service caterer or just get food delivered, use cheap supplies (prob plastic plates, utensils), and set-up/clean-up ourselves. Fiance insists our family/friends will help prep and clean, and he's OK with plastic plates, etc. I'd rather pay someone do do the dirty work, and also get nicer plates, glasses, etc ...
Caterer or budet? Will people care if we have disposable plates (especially if the food is casual)? Any tips on further cutting buffet costs?