BUDGET / EXPECTATION
 
When indicating your budget for your event it is important to consider the following:
  • The Food - Quality of food/cuisine is never compromised when considering your budget. Obviously the type of food to be served (ex. chicken vs. steak) can vary in price but never quality. When it comes to your cost considerations for food, the biggest factors is how the food is to be served and the quantity of food to be prepared.
  • Servers - If you would like your food to be served/passed, you will require staff to accommodate you. Staffing can range anywhere from $10.00/hour to $25.00/hour.
  • Equipment - This includes everything from tables and chairs to utensils. Depending on the size of your event and the number of people attending, this price can range from 5-25% of the total cost of your event. When larger equipment is needed, such as tents, this cost may be much more.
  • Extras - This includes decorations, centerpieces, flowers, security, valet etc. The cost for these will vary from caterer to caterer but must be considered when thinking of your budget.
Budget/Expectation Options
  • $ - 1 Star*
    Servers - No; Service - Delivery/Pickup; Plates, Silverware, etc. - You provide
    Expect to pickup or have disposable trays of food delivered. Setup and serving of food is up to you.
     
  • $$ - 2 Star**
    Servers - No; Service - Delivery/Setup; Plates, Silverware, etc. - Paper/Plastic
    Expect food to be delivered and setup by caterer. Serving of food is up to you.
     
  • $$$ - 3 Star***
    Servers - Yes; Service - Buffet, Server/Carver; Plates, Silverware, etc. - Glasses, plates, silverware
    Expect buffet stations. Carver and/or server to help with serving of food.
  • $$$$ - 4 Star****
    Servers - Yes; Service - Full Service; Plates, Silverware, etc. - China, table cloths
    Expect sit down event. Full service staff, clean up crew, many bells and whistles.
  • $$$$$ - 5 Star*****
    Servers - Yes; Service - Full Service; Plates, Silverware, etc. - China, silver flatware, seat covers
    Expect top of the line event with all the bells and whistles. Caterer will provide all service, supplies, food etc. required.
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