Planning Tools & FAQ's

Q: Are you currently catering events and what are your COVID-19 policies for your current and future clients?

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A: Yes, we are open and catering beautiful celebrations! We are being super supportive of our clients due to the ever changing circumstances. We are following CDC and State Guidelines (regulations change - please contact us for updates) 

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Q: If I host an event in 2023 will your catering team wear PPE at my event?

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A: As of now, our team is not wearing masks at events.

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Q: Are you a full service caterer?

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A: Yes!! We assist each client from start to finish, customizing a menu proposal to include the food, catering and bar staffing, rental order management (at no extra cost!), placing your alcohol order with Gordon's Fine Wine for consumption bars and assist in guiding clients with selections and quantities, creating floor plans, detailed timeline creation, on site walk through at your venue, and we also offer an optional day-of coordinator package! We take the stress out of wedding planning!

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Q: Do you offer a day-of wedding planner?

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A: Yes!! The co-owner / Event Director's background is in wedding and event planning and has realized that offering this in house package is a huge value to our clients and peace of mind that everything will be set-up, broken down and that your day will flow seamlessly! Click click here to learn more about this package! We highly recommend each client hire a wedding planner or day-of coordinator regardless if you take advantage of our in house service. We love planners and can happily suggest a list of fabulous full service planners!

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Q: I see on your website the menus start at $150pp for buffet dinners - what does this include?

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A: This is an average price of the total catering invoice to help you estimate for budgeting (not just the food!). All menu proposals are customized to exactly what you need, therefore this estimate can go up or down based on your your event details, guest count and event location. This estimate is a la carte - not packages and includes: food, catering and bar staffing, table setting, estimated rentals, admin fee, taxes and suggested gratuity. Transparent pricing - no surprises!

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Q: Do you have any minimums:

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A: Yes, we do have minimums for full service events: (includes food only) 

• Typically our guest count minimum is 50 guests (we have some flexibility if you are able to meet the food minimum with a lower guest count)

• Friday / Sunday Evenings May - December: $5,000 food minimum

• Saturday Evenings May - December: $6,000 food minimum

• Holiday Weekends: $7,000 food minimum

• Weekdays: $3,000 food minimum

• January - April we have a little more flexibility during our off season

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Q: What is your average menu cost per person?

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A: This is tough question we get since we customize each and every menu based on our clients needs! Some venues offer kitchen equipment where as others require us to rent ovens, tables and chairs. To give the best "average" we usually start at the following pricing for events during our peak season and have more flexibility during the off season - based on 100 guests including EVERYTHING on your catering invoice (smaller guest counts can be accommodated however pricing would reflect a 10% - 20% increase - these averages can go up or down based on your specific needs):

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• Buffet dinner w/ cocktail hour:  Starting at $150pp.

• Plated dinner w/ cocktail hour: Starting at $180pp.

• Cocktail Stations w/ cocktail hour: Starting at $200pp.

• Cocktail Party: Combination of hand passed appetizers and table hors d'oeuvres - Starting at $100pp.

• Family Style w/ cocktail hour: Starting at $200pp.

• Gourmet Box Lunches / Dinners: Starting at $75pp.

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Q: When should I book my caterer?

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A: We suggest booking your caterer as the next step after securing your venue and event date. For weddings we are booking 6 months - 2 years out and for corporate events we typically book 1 - 6 months in advance. 

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Q: Do you offer tastings?

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A: Yes!! We offer a private tasting that includes your EXACT menu items on your custom menu proposal! This is a very personalized experience where you join us in our Natick, MA tasting room. Contact us for more info!

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Q: How do we secure our date?

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A: Due to multiple inquiries for the same date, we can not hold dates until:

• Option #1: You confirm your tasting OR

• Option #2: Sign a catering agreement and complete a non-refundable booking fee. 

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Q: When is our final guest count due?

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A: Your final guest count is due 2 weeks prior to your event. We ask that you separate your count into: # adults / # kids / # vendors. Please also include info on any allergies, dietary restrictions or special meals, the guest's name and table number where they are sitting.

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Q: Can you accommodate allergies, dietary restrictions, kids meals and special requests?

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A: Yes!! We like to plan ahead and account for any special meals in your menu proposal but know sometimes we will not find out until you receive your r.s.v.p's back. We offer gluten free, dairy free, nut free, kids meals and we can order special kosher meals that will be charged accordingly on your invoice.

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Q: Can you cater events at venues that do not have a kitchen onsite?

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A: Yes!! We are very familiar with working at venues, private homes, fields, warehouses, etc., that do not provide cooking equipment. This is something we always ask during our initial consultation call to learn more about you and your venue / event set-up and timing so that we estimate the correct rentals, staffing and provide a realistic budget for your event costs.

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Q: Do you offer discounts for military / non-profit / fundraising events?

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A: Yes, giving back to the community is very important to our owners. Please contact us for more info.

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Please know pricing / guidelines can change at any time, please contact us for a custom proposal with our up to date policies. We look forward to celebrating with you!