Food For Thought Catering can provide complete event management for your event please ask us how we can help make your event a great one.

Things to consider when planning an event

Timing of meals:

Breakfast- 30-60 minutes

Lunch- 30-60 minutes

Dinner only- 60-90 minutes

Dinner reception- 90-120 minutes

Cocktail reception 1-3 hours

Quantities of food

Dinner meals are based on 5-8 oz serving of protein with allowances made style of dish, culture and diet.

Cocktail Party Planning

Afternoon- 6-12 pieces

Pre dinner- 4-8 pieces

Stand up dinner- 12 pieces or more

Other charges to consider:

Service staff- $22 per hour

Chef staff- $30 per hour

Minimum four hour charge per staff

Chef Service is included in fine dining service

Rentals

We can supply from our inventory or arrange with our partner supplier for rental of everything from dishes to linen to tenting (for outdoor events). Please enquire for exact pricing, however here is a summary for your purposes.

Plates- $6.00 dozen

Cutlery- $5.00 dozen

Wine glasses- $6.00 dozen

Linen napkins- $.50 per

Linen table clothes- $8.00 per

Six foot banquet tables- $10.00 per

Chairs- $5.00 per

All menu prices include the use of dishes and cutlery, white tablecloths, white or colored linen napkins, head table skirting, if required, and service of our professional staff that will ensure that your function runs smoothly. Included staff time is based on a four hour shift. Additional hours, if required, will be charged out at current rates. We would be pleased to make arrangements for wine glass rental, flowers etc.
 

Prices do NOT include GST or gratuities. Rental delivery charge of $75.00 not included.

As a general guideline gratuities would be 15% of food and service. We will require a deposit of $500.00($100.00 non refundable)...cash, cheque, Visa, Amex or MasterCard at time of booking. The balance is due on the day of the function unless other arrangements have been made in advance. We require a guaranteed number of guests at least one week in advance of the function. Charges will be for guaranteed number or actual number whichever is greater.
 

We now have an arrangement with a local designer who can assist you with any special themes or decorating for your event. Costs for these services are not included in the buffet prices. Please let us know if this is of interest to you and we can make arrangements to have them contact you.