S1 E12 - Catering 101: Food, Booze & Bali Wedding Bites

From food stalls to five-course dinners — we’re diving into all things Bali wedding catering. We break down villa vs. hotel restrictions, what catering really costs, how to save on drinks, dining styles (buffet vs. shared vs. cocktail), and the dessert debate: cake or no cake? Plus, our fave extras, managing dietary needs, and the truth about duty-free. If food is a priority — listen to this first

From cocktail nibbles to full-blown feasts, we’re dishing up everything you need to know about wedding catering in Bali. If food and drinks are a priority (and let’s be real, they should be), this episode is your go-to guide before locking in a venue or caterer.

We’re serving up all the juicy details on:

• 🍴 Where outside catering is allowed (and where it’s a hard no)
  

• 🏨 Hotel + restaurant catering restrictions — what’s included vs what’s controlled
  

• 💸 Realistic pricing — from budget bites to bougie bites
  

• 🍹 Hotel drinks packages and how to get better bang for your buck
  

• 🏡 Villa vs hotel weddings — especially if food is a huge focus or you're inviting 100+ guests
  

• 🍽️ Dining styles: cocktail, shared family style, buffet or set menu — what’s trending and what works best for Bali
  

• 🧁 Cakes: classic, overrated, or just one part of a bigger dessert moment?
  

• 😍 Cake alternatives: donut walls, champagne towers, shot walls — we’ve seen it all
  

• 🍧 Our fave food extras — think gelato carts, taco trucks and late-night McDonald’s
  

• ❓ Is cocktail style really cheaper than a sit-down dinner? (Spoiler: not always…)
  

• 🌱 Managing dietary needs the easy way
  

• 🍾 Our exclusive bar team — why they’re our go-to and a little BB secret
  

• ✅ What to ask when comparing catering companies
  

• 🛃 Duty-free alcohol — can you bring it in? Is it legal? What happens if you get caught?
  

Whether you're in your tasting era or haven't even thought about the menu yet — this one’s for you. Grab a snack and let’s dig in.