However, some people like to work from menus we have already done. So, to help you in your selection, we have prepared a collection of menus that have proven successful in prior events. If you don't see a particular cuisine or style of menu you might like, please ask us. Our chefs have very diverse culinary backgrounds and would be happy to prepare selections that suit you personally.

Catering on a Budget

If you've never had an event catered before, it would help to become acquainted with a few catering concepts that will help you to determine how to best decide what will work for you. The most elegant and formal catering service is what we call "plated service", which means we prepare the food, and serve your guests at table side. This is the most staff intensive catering service, because in addition to preparing and delivering the food, we serve it, bus the tables and clean all the dishes. Think of it as having your own private restaurant at your disposal. The advantage to you, is all the work is done for you. You are free to enjoy your event, and everything is taken care of without you having to worry about any of the details while you are enjoying your event.

If you are having a large event, and don't mind your guests having to get up and serve themselves, then a "buffet service" is a less expensive way to get the food to the table. Food is prepared and arranged on a buffet table where your guests can help themselves to what they like. Depending on the type of food and quantity, you may prefer to have our staff serve on the buffet line. This helps to ensure that service trays are refilled promptly, and the buffet tables are kept looking attractive for the duration of service.

There are many options with a buffet service depending on the amount of staff you would like, vs. the amount of responsibility you wish to take on for ensuring the necessary food service details are attended to, such as replenishment, removal of empty service items and cleanup.

An economical form of buffet service is called a "droppoff service". This is where we prepare the food, deliver it to your event, and "drop off" the service items at an appointed time. With a drop off service, you are responsible for serving the food, cleaning up, and returning any service items after the event. Sometimes this is appropriate for a business meeting where you can't always know in advance exactly what time your group may be ready to eat.

An even more economical food service is what we call a "take and go" or "take out deli tray". This type of service is a food prep only. You are responsible for picking up the food, delivering it and serving it yourself. For certain types of events, this is very economical and appropriate.

If you already have an idea of the type of service, menu and event details defined, please use our handy event planning form to help our staff define your needs and service requirements quickly and efficiently. Together we can make your event a complete success!