Catering Tips

Food Service Guidelines

We know catering is no small feat, and we’re so grateful for the amazing teams who turn wedding meals into unforgettable moments. To help everything run smoothly (and sustainably), here are a few friendly guidelines to keep in mind:

Did you know? Your per person catering costs are highly influenced by service style (buffet, plated, food truck), cuisine (pasta vs. lobster), and inclusions like staffing, drinks, setup and clean up. So that $10 per head meal you found online will be much higher when you factor in your plates, silverware, rentals, service and bussing staff. Set your budget to keep in mind all the pieces that you need to provide awesome food service for your guests.

• Full Service Catering will provide, enough staff to handle setup, service, bussing, and cleanup. Sometimes even your plates and silverware, etc. 

• DIY/drop off catering: We don't recommend DIY catering for more than 25 guests. But if you do have over 25 guests (max of 50), we ask that you add our in-house catering team to work with you. They will help set up your food, keep it to temperature, serve, refresh, bus and clean up. We can also provide serving equipment and utensils on request. Ask about our catering rentals and hourly staff rates or contact The Wait Staff Team.

• Equipment: We provide a catering prep room and buffet tables ready for all catering, portable kitchens, food trucks, and BBQ catering. We can also provide serving equipment and utensils for a small fee.

• Cleanup: Your catering/service team is responsible for boxing up leftovers and storing them safely in the fridge before heading out! Or, ask about hiring our in-house catering team, or The Wait Staff Team for more complex catering needs and larger groups.

• Trash: We provide garbage and recycle service for most of your trash.

• Packaging and disposables: Please limit one-time use plates, utensils and disposable containers when you can. A $250 fee may be assessed for excess garbage disposal.

Thank you for following these guidelines. It helps us maintain a clean, eco-friendly space for all guests and future events.