China: China dinner plate (at buffet), glass salad plate (pre-set), required flatware (at guest seat). Guest places are pre-set with 2 forks, knife and folded linen napkin.
Disposables: Plastic cocktail plates (appetizers, cookies, cake), beverage napkins, cake fork, decorated paper coffee cups.
Guest Table Linen: Lap Length Tablecloths (square or rectangle) – white, ivory or black. Linen Napkins – folded, choice of color.
Appetizers: Display with tiers, overlay, votive candles.
Salad: Pre-Set or Separate Course – two dressings at guest tables.
Rolls & Butter: Lined basket at each guest table. Salt & Pepper shakers at each guest table.
Buffet service: Staffed (guests are served).
Cake service: We cut & plate your cake and serve it to your guests at their seats.
Coffee service: Station with regular, decaf, hot water & assorted teas, creamers & sweeteners.
Head table service: Plated meal, ice water & coffee service, toasting glasses, appetizer plate.
Service Table Linen: Floor length linen or skirting for Head table, gift table, cake table, cookie table, entry table (escort cards), buffet tables, appetizer table, coffee table.
Early setup: Generally the day before the event (Friday) if possible. Staff arrives about 2 hours before the cocktail hour. Hot food prepared off-site and arrives shortly before dinner.
6 Hour Reception: Cocktail hour to closing.
Closing: At least one staff member remains on site for final cleanup & linen retrieval. Buffet leftovers packaged for client in foil pans.
Same as above except real china is replaced with plastic “china-like” disposables. Includes sturdy plastic flatware. Requires less staff. Good option for barn or outdoor weddings where rental china creates space or rinsing issues.
Water Goblet & Ice Water Service …$1.50 per guest, with water pitcher on each guest table. Not available with plastic china.
Cookie Traying…Starting at $100.00 per event. Includes trays & doilies. Cookies must be on site when catering staff arrives on the day of the event. Repackaging of leftover cookies at the end of the evening is the client’s responsibility.
Full China service – bread plate, cake plate, Irish coffee mugs and real bar glassware are available, requires additional staff – call for details.
Floor Length Guest Table Linen … $1.00 per person (white, black or ivory) – replaces standard lap length tablecloths. Colored tablecloths starting at $20.00 each for rounds and $26.00 each for rectangles – plus delivery fee.
Sit Down (Plated) Meal Service – is available in certain situations. Menu items may be restricted and client is responsible for identifying each guest’s meal selection and seat location. Requires additional staff – call for details & pricing.
Cocktail Reception or Station Style Service – a unique event that your guests will remember. May consist of appetizers & lighter fare, or action stations where the food is prepared to order. This type of event promotes more guest interaction and food items are usually served on cocktail plates. We’ll be happy to gather your ideas and create a menu that everyone will enjoy.
Self-Service Buffet – guests use both sides of buffet and serve themselves. Catering staff replenishes buffet items and assists guests as needed. Salads are pre-bowled and dressed on buffet. Requires fewer staff than our standard buffet service and pricing is reduced accordingly (varies by event and circumstances).