Deposits

A nominal deposit of cash, check or money order is required to reserve a date for your event. This deposit will be deducted from your invoice when you pay your final balance. The initial deposit is non-refundable after 14 days of receipt. A further 20% deposit is required with your signed contract, which includes your tentative menu selections.

Count

The anticipated number of guests expected at your function will be discussed and considered during the initial pricing quote and contract. We will require a guaranteed count 10 to 14 days prior to the function as well as a deposit to equal 50% of the total balance. You can add but not subtract the number of guests from your count. However, we add an additional fee for counts under 10% of the contractual count and pricing. Menu choices are confirmed with side selections complete. Minor changes may be made and finalized at least two weeks prior to the event.

Payment

Final payments are to be made prior to the event. However, you may make your last payment on the day of your event by credit card. Our staff is not allowed to accept payment the day of the event. You may call earlier to get your final balance. All wedding customers will have an appointment prior to the wedding date to finalize last minute details. At this time wedding payments balances are paid in full.

Wedding Payments*

All wedding customers will have an appointment prior to their wedding date. At this time you will be responsible for the final payment of your wedding bill. Final payments are never made at the event.

* All prices on menus are subject to 7.35% Connecticut Sales Tax and 20% Service Charge

Pick up or Delivery*

Pick up your buffet, displays, desserts, picnics, appetizers, etc. For the prices listed plus 7.35% CT State Sales Tax and save the service charge. Price includes paper plates, napkins, forks and knives. Delivery available for an additional charge.

* If you are tax exempt please send us a copy of your tax-exempt certificate. We cannot grant exemption without this certificate.

Service

Two service staff members are required for buffet and cocktail events per 50 guests at $25.00 per hour

Staffing, Taxes, Service & Gratuity

All prices on menus are subject to 7.35% Connecticut Sales Tax. Two Staff members are required for buffet and cocktail parties from 25-50, with an additional staff member per 25 guests. The staff charges are from $25.00 to $45.00 per hour for a lead staff or chef. Served dinners require more staff and are calculated at the time of contract. Our staff time is calculated from an hour before we arrive to set up the event until an hour after we leave the event. Events out of Middlesex County will also include travel time, and back and forth. We charge a 20 to 25% service fee which includes gratuity.

Please visit our Contact Page for catering your Large or Small events. We specialize in historical and themed events! Or pick up at our Essex location for large parties!