1. Event facts
- Wedding date.
- Venue postcode or area.
- Estimated guest count.
- Rough food service time.
- Indoor, outdoor or mixed venue setup if known.
Wedding planning checklist
Nigerian Wedding Food Checklist
Use this checklist before you ask for a Nigerian wedding catering quote. It helps you collect the details a caterer needs without forcing you to know the final menu, final guest count or final setup plan too early.
Last updated: May 21, 2026
Fast checklist before you enquire
- Know your wedding date, venue area, estimated guest count and rough service time.
- Choose your priority dishes before asking for a quote: jollof rice, egusi, suya, pounded yam and puff puff are common planning anchors.
- Decide whether you are asking for food only, food plus setup, or food plus setup and staff support.
- List dietary and allergen notes early. Do not wait until the final week to raise them.
Checklist
The details to collect before sending your catering enquiry
The better your brief, the easier it is for Miliki Spot to confirm whether the date, food, setup and staff needs can work for your event.
2. Food priorities
- Rice dishes you want to include.
- Soup and swallow options.
- Grilled or peppered dishes.
- Sides, snacks and pastries.
- Dishes that are essential for family or cultural reasons.
3. Service needs
- Food only.
- Food plus setup.
- Food plus setup and staff support.
- Buffet, trays or another serving style to discuss.
- Any venue requirements the caterer must know.
Menu shortlist
A practical starter shortlist for Nigerian wedding food
This is not a fixed package. Use it to prepare your enquiry and then confirm availability and pricing by email.
| Category | Dishes to consider | Why it helps the menu |
|---|---|---|
| Rice | Jollof rice, special rice or fried rice. | Gives guests a familiar base and works well for mixed groups. |
| Soup and swallow | Egusi, efo riro, okra, pounded yam, amala or eba. | Adds a traditional centre for guests expecting Nigerian wedding food. |
| Specials | Suya, asun, ayamase or pepper soup. | Adds aroma, spice, texture and sharing options. |
| Sides and pastries | Plantain, moi moi, akara and puff puff. | Helps guests customise their plate and gives lighter options. |
Timing
When to raise different questions
- First enquiry: date, venue area, estimated guest count, service needs and priority dishes.
- After availability is confirmed: discuss menu shape, setup, staff support, minimums, deposit and practical requirements by email.
- Before final confirmation: check dietary notes, venue access, service timing, final guest estimate and any family-priority dishes.
- Before the event: confirm final agreed details in writing so the catering team is working from the same plan as the family.
Useful next pages
Pages to open before sending your enquiry
Related guides
Keep learning
What to Serve at a Nigerian Wedding
Use this if you are still deciding what kind of food belongs on the menu.
How to Plan Nigerian Catering for 100 Guests
Use this if your current guest estimate is around 100 people.
Nigerian Wedding Buffet Menu Ideas
Use this if you want buffet-style menu inspiration before sending your brief.
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