Question 1

Do you cook onsite ?

Accepted Answer

We are an off-premise catering company specializing in executing large events with little or no kitchen. Generally, most food is prepared in our professional kitchen

Question 2

How do you keep the food hot?

Accepted Answer

We have large holding ovens that keep the food hot without jeopardizing the integrity of the dishes.

Question 3

When does the catering team arrive at the event ?

Accepted Answer

We arrive 2 hours prior to food service. Our team members will gather information regarding your needs and make decisions accordingly.

Question 4

When does your team leave the event?

Accepted Answer

We leave when the dining portion of your special event is complete. A portion of our team will stay back if hired for cake service.

Question 5

What does your team do when they get to the event location?

Accepted Answer

We are a full service catering company. We set the dining room with china / cutlery, water glasses. Includes water service, serving food, clearing tables, & other server responsibilities

Question 6

We have a few guests that are vegetarian / vegan / dietary restrictions ?

Accepted Answer

Our team leader will inquire about their needs and create special plates to accommodate your guests with allergies or dietary restrictions.

Question 7

Do you provide waitstaff ?

Accepted Answer

Yes we provide trained servers

Question 8

What does your staff wear ?

Accepted Answer

Our servers wear gray Oxford shirts with Chowhound logo , black slacks and kitchen safe black shoes.

Question 9

How do you determine how many waitstaff to bring?

Accepted Answer

The rule of thumb is 1 server per 20 guests for plated service and 1 server for every 35 guests for buffet.

Question 10

Do you provide china ?

Accepted Answer

We do have china available to rent . You do not have to use our China to secure our catering services, We do charge a service fee if using another vendor's china. The service fee is 20 % of the other companies rental order excluding bar glasses. The 20 % covers unloading rentals, setting dining room, clearing all plates , rinsing and securing china at event location.

Question 11

Do you provide Linen ?

Accepted Answer

We do have linen available to rent . We provide linen set up on the day of your event. If you would like to set your linen earlier before you can make arrangements to pick it up at Chowhound Gourmet.

Question 12

Do you offer dessert?

Accepted Answer

We do not, but we can refer you to some amazing vendors.

Question 13

Can you cut and serve our cake ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we would be happy to assist with your cake for a flat fee of $ 75.00 for any event under 100 guests and $ 150.00 for any party over 100 guests.

Question 14

How do we book Chowhound Gourmet ?

Accepted Answer

To secure our services for the date of your event we require a $ 250.00 deposit which goes towards your bottom line.

Question 15

When should we book ?

Accepted Answer

We schedule events on a first come first serve basis. We recommend booking sooner than later.

Question 16

When is our next payment due ?

Accepted Answer

After booking half of the total payment is due 30 days prior to your special event. The the final amount is due 7 days prior to your event.

Question 17

When is our final guest count due ?

Accepted Answer

Your food choices and guest count are due 8 days prior to your event.

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