Where can I find a wedding facility that would allow me to choose my own outside caterer?

Every wedding venue I've been to, they want me to use their own exclusive caterer. I cannot because of cultural reasons and it is frustrating. I did find one venue that would allow me to use any caterer of my choice, but the rental fee is much pricier and they charge an extra fee for using an outside caterer. Any websites I can look that will screen out by state?Where can I find a wedding facility that would allow me to choose my own outside caterer?
The main reason venues require their own caterer used is for insurance reasons, it is considerably more risky for them to use and outside caterer, have something go wrong, then the venue gets all the blame from the victim, not the outside catering company. Have you talked with their catering companies to see if their catering staff can meet your guidelines or are able to work with a head chef that is from a culturally approved caterer?
It depends on where you look. For me, I had to go out of my state of VA to NC to find a venue and even there they want me to use their caterer. However, the plate price per person is a whole lot cheaper than Va. I was hearing anything from 4,000 to 8,000 for a venue with the food, minus the drinks and i thought that was a little crazy. Most places, especially if you are looking at hotels, resorts, and inns, are going to want you to have their caterer. I don't really know why but it's something that I may have to live with. Did you bring up the issues about the cultural differences? Maybe they will be willing to go by what you need as opposed to a set menu because at the end of the day, it is your wedding and since they are forcing a cook down your throat they can at least adhere to your guidelines. That is going to be hard, but there is nowhere, specifically, to look. Only you know your area and you will just have to get in the phone book and start calling people. If you are having the wedding in a church and then having the reception elsewhere you could choose to have the reception at someones house maybe, if you know someone with a big enough home or yard, then you can get whatever caterer you would like. That seems to be the only recourse in this situation and I was planning to do just that until I found my location. It will be hard but don't give up. Good luck and best wishes!Where can I find a wedding facility that would allow me to choose my own outside caterer?
If you are getting married in a church then have your reception in the church hall and it would allow you to have an outside cater and your guest do not need to travel to get to your wedding reception.
Depends on where you live actually, but some suggestions, for instance where I am located Volunteer Fire companies rent there communitie gathering areas for wedding receptions same as most churches there meeting halls are great for this, hope it helps.
theknot.com may have info that can help you find a place. Most halls will let you bring your own caterer - vfw, elks, church hall, etc.