What's included in catering services?
We coordinate menus, beverages, rentals, staff, and will also work with your other (outside) vendors to ensure a seamless event. For drop off events, we make sure you have all the pieces in place so there are no surprises.
How do I get an estimate of catering costs?
After an initial consultation, we create an individualized proposal that outlines each service, with individual cost calculations of each area of service, as well as an overall cost analysis. In this way, all of your costs our itemized clearly and concisely, with no hidden fees. Upon your review, we will work with you to refine the proposal, adjusting elements as necessary to meet your vision and budget.
Do I need to use your menus, or can I create my own?
We love working with people to craft personalized menus... whether it's an elegant "impress the guests" event, or simply the inclusion of a family favorite recipe on the buffet table. Our chefs will lend their culinary expertise to your planning process to ensure your menu is balanced, and adequately addresses the range of guests you have invited. Feel free to start the process by clicking here!
How do you create the look and décor for my buffet?
One of our services includes the décor and floral design of your buffet table. We'll work with your theme, color scheme and occasion. We provide a customized table display to reflect that theme, which includes flowing cloths and textiles, flowers, candles, and appropriate decorative items. We maintain a wide variety of serving pieces, including beautiful large white or silver platters, unique pieces of recycled glass, natural stone, bamboo, and colored ceramic. All required display platters, warmers, and serving utensils needed for your specific menu are always included the menu cost.
What sort of beverage service do you provide?
Non-Alcoholic: We offer three beverage service selections. The first selection you make (from any of the three shown below) is $3.00 per person flat rate, and includes complimentary coffee service (regular or decaf, cream and sugar); additional selections are $1.50 per person. Click here to see our non-alcoholic beverage options.
Alcoholic: Our beer and wine package is $3.75 per person, per hour, with a two-hour minimum. Wines are hand-selected by our Chef from Northwest and/or European wineries to complement your menu. This includes 1 non alcoholic package, ice, tubs and coffee service.
Coffee Service: Coffee Service is complimentary when one (or more) beverage service is purchased; if desired separately, it is offered for $1.50 per person. All coffee service includes regular or decaf, creamer, sugars, and stir sticks.
Can you also provide our wedding cake?
Our Chefs make exquisite individual desserts. For custom pastries and wedding cakes, we are happy to provide a pastry chef recommendation for you.
What if the bride and groom get too busy to eat during the reception?
One of the unique signatures of FOODZ Catering is a gift we present at the end of the evening to brides and grooms. This special “Wedding Box” features items from your menu along a celebratory beverage to enjoy on your first special night
together.
What about children?
Children 3 - 10 are 50 % of the regular menu cost. We can also provide you with a special menu.
What's the best way to determine what I need to rent?
We assist you with rentals based on what is available at your venue, your menu, and the budget for your event.
Who coordinates the rentals?
We coordinate rental service at no additional cost to you. This includes reservation, confirmation, coordinating delivery and pick-up, and onsite review upon staff arrival. Setup is also provided, although additional staff time is needed when setting up chairs and tables. Our preferred rental company is Pedersen’s Rentals. You are welcome to view their items at www.pedersens.com.
What will my rentals cost?
When your proposal is created, we will provide a detailed list for you that breaks down the costs of each item.
How do I pay for rentals?
Rental charges are included in your contract with FOODZ Catering. You are required to pay these charges upon receipt of final invoice, immediately following your event.
What does the per-person menu price include?
The per-person price includes only the menu item described (with its serving pieces). It does not include beverages, rental items, service staff, taxes, or gratuity. All of those items will be itemized clearly in our proposal.
Do you charge for corkage?
For events off-site we do not charge a corkage fee. You are welcome to bring your own beverages or purchase one of our economical, worry free, convenient beverage packages. We charge $ 3.75 per person per hour for 2 varietals of white wine, 2 varietals of red wine, a champagne toast, 2 varieties of beer, and 1 non alcoholic beverage packages.
Do you charge for cake cutting?
No, we do not charge for cake cutting.
Is there a minimum cost for your services?
Yes, we require a $500 minimum in menu costs in low season or $ 750.00 in high season (June – September and December). For groups under 50 guests, there is also a 10% surcharge on your menu costs.
Does your contract price include gratuity?
Your cost analysis will reflect an 18% service charge on your menu and beverage service. This cost includes gratuity for your staff. No cash is needed the day of your event.
Does your contract price include tax?
Washington State requires us to charge a 9.5% tax on your order; this is illustrated in your cost analysis.
Do you deliver outside of the Seattle area?
Yes. Staff is paid for travel time to and from the event site.
Do you provide a drop off service?
Yes for 50 or fewer guests we can provide this service. We provide beautiful platters, floral and décor for your drop off menu. This fee is $50.000, for pickup we charge $50 for uncleaned platters, $25 for cleaned platters, or no charge if you return everything cleaned to us the following business day.
Do you offer any discounts?
We offer guest size discounts on our menus as follows:
- 10% for events with 250 and over guests
Non-profit organizations receive an additional 5% discount off our menu.
What does your contract for services require?
We require a signed contract to hold your event date. A 50% deposit on the estimated event total is due at the time of signing. Your balance is to be paid upon receipt of your final invoice sent with a week following your event.
Do you have a list of references I can contact?
Yes. Give us a call, or send us an email, and we will provide you with our most recent references. Please specify wedding/personal or corporate client references.
