FAQ
Q. Can I make up my own menu or make changes in your menus?
A. Absolutely! We love to help you create a special menu just for your party! All of the menus on this website are completely customizable, you are welcome to make any additions or changes you prefer.
Q. Can you provide for vegetarian and special dietary needs?
A. Yes, we have wide variety of vegetarian, vegan and other special needs menu items. When you come in to plan your event, we will discuss your dietary needs and suggest a menu that will be suitable for you and your guests. Please tell us if we need to consider food allergies.
Q. How far in advance should I reserve my date?
A. Wedding receptions typically book 4-12 months in advance. Corporate events usually have a shorter lead time. If we're available, we can provide corporate lunches with a 48 hour notice. We suggest reserving your date as soon as it is confirmed. Summer weekends and all dates in December fill very quickly.
Q. Do you have children's prices?
A. Yes. Children 5 to 10 years old are 50% of the adult price. Children 4 and under are free, but are counted for seating.
Q. Can you provide rental items for my event?
A. Yes. Not only can we arrange for the rental of the usual party items such as specialty linens or specialty china we can also arrange for other items such as DJ’s or bands, entertainers or specialty décor items. Just let us know when planning your event and we can include them in the quote.
Q. Do you provide wine or liquor?
A.Yes, we offer a full bar and multiple bar options to fit any budget or party.
Q. Do you provide bartenders and servers?
A. Yes. Our bartenders and servers are trained, professional, and just plain nice! As a general rule, you need to allow one bartender per 75 guests for beer and wine bars and one bartender per 50 guests for full bar service.
Q. Do you charge extra to cut the wedding cake?
A. Yes, we offer a cake cutting option at $1.00 per person. We handle cutting the correct portions, the passing, and clean up for all cake cuttings.
Q. Do you setup and cleanup?
A. If you are renting tables and chairs from us, set up is included. We will set, dress, and stage all rental items included in your quote. If you or a third party are providing any of those, there is an additional fee for setup.
Q. How many servers will be needed at my event?
A. As a general rule, we provide one server for every 25 people at a buffet. We provide one server for every twenty people at a sit down dinner. However, the server ratio depends on how formal or complicated the event is and may be reduced or increased, depending on these factors. A lavish six-course, sit-down dinner may require one server per 10-12 guests or a very simple buffet many only require 1 server for 35 people. Using your event details, we will recommend the minimum number of servers required based on our experience.
Q. Besides the cost of food, what charges can I expect for a catered event?
A. When we provide your personalized proposal, we list of all of our estimated charges in order to provide you with a complete proposal. In addition to the package per person price, we include the following in each proposal: rental upgrades or additions (that we obtain on your behalf), sales tax and gratuity.
Q. What is your "Drop Off" service?
A. We bring a buffet to you, set it up and return later to pick up non-disposable serving items. There are no servers. A delivery & pick-up fee is charged. This option works best for informal corporate events and informal parties of less than 30 people. Delivery/pickup charges without staff begin at $75 for the Okaloosa area. Outside the Okaloosa or after office hours, there will be an additional 18% catering fee.