Wedding Catering FAQs
Do you offer wood-fired pizza catering for weddings in Florida?
Yes. Brick & Ember Florida provides professional wood-fired brick oven pizza catering for weddings across Central and North Florida, including barn, estate, garden, and waterfront venues.
What areas do you serve for wedding catering?
We serve weddings and private events throughout Central and North Florida, including Ocala, Gainesville, Orlando, Tampa, New Smyrna Beach, and surrounding areas.
Do you bring your own mobile pizza oven to the venue?
Yes. We arrive with our fully self-contained mobile wood-fired oven and cooking equipment and prepare all pizzas fresh on site.
Can you cater weddings at indoor venues or venues with restrictions?
In most cases, yes. We regularly work with both indoor and outdoor wedding venues and coordinate setup with venue staff to meet space, safety, and access requirements.
How many guests can you cater at a wedding?
We can accommodate both small and large weddings. Typical events range from intimate receptions to large weddings with 150+ guests, depending on the service package and event timeline.
How fast is your service during a wedding reception?
Our mobile ovens allow us to cook and serve pizzas continuously, keeping lines moving quickly and ensuring guests receive fresh, hot pizzas throughout service.
Do you only serve pizza at weddings?
No. While wood-fired pizza is our specialty, we also offer additional menu options such as appetizers, salads, and other add-ons depending on your wedding package.
Do you offer full-service wedding catering or drop-off only?
We specialize in staffed, on-site catering with our mobile oven. Our team handles setup, cooking, service, and breakdown.
Can you cater outdoor weddings and backyard weddings?
Yes. We frequently cater outdoor weddings, backyard receptions, farm venues, and private estates throughout Florida.
How much does wood-fired pizza catering for a wedding cost?
Wedding catering pricing depends on guest count, menu selection, service time, location, and staffing needs. We provide custom quotes for each wedding.
Is there a minimum guest count for wedding catering?
Minimum charge of 50 guests is required. Please request a quote for exact details. You can also check our calculator tool for pricing.
Do you provide plates, napkins, and serving supplies?
Yes. We provide classy professional disposable serviceware unless otherwise arranged in your custom package.
Do you provide tables, chairs, or wedding décor?
Our buffett tables are fully decorated in a classy way but rental items such as tables, chairs, and décor are handled by your venue or rental provider.
Do you work with wedding planners and venues?
Yes. We regularly coordinate directly with wedding planners, venue coordinators, and event teams to ensure smooth setup and service.
Can you cater rehearsal dinners or welcome parties?
Yes. We cater rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, and pre-wedding events in addition to wedding receptions.
How far in advance should we book our wedding catering?
We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for peak wedding seasons. Popular dates often fill months in advance.
Is a deposit required to reserve our wedding date?
Yes. A signed agreement and deposit are required to officially reserve your wedding date.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions or special requests?
Yes. We can accommodate common dietary needs such as vegetarian options and other special requests when discussed during planning.
What do you need from our venue to operate your mobile oven?
We need adequate space for our trailer or mobile oven, safe access for our vehicle, and any venue-specific approvals required for mobile food service.
Do you carry insurance for wedding venues?
Yes. Brick & Ember Florida carries the appropriate business and event insurance and can provide proof of insurance when required by your venue.
Have you catered at real wedding venues in Florida?
Yes. We have catered and are booked at multiple wedding venues throughout Florida. You can view a list of venues we serve on our website.
How do we check availability for our wedding date?
You can submit your wedding details through our inquiry form and our team will confirm availability and provide a custom quote.