The following information is being
provided to assist you in evaluating the potential costs for a fully staffed catering event. It is important to note that Bakers’ Best focuses on providing our customers with exceptional quality in both the
food that we serve and the level of service our staff provides. Bakers’ Best prepares and serves all food on-site for catering events to ensure the highest quality.The detail below is directional, and will vary based on the type of event, menu and other requirements.food minimumsA minimum dollar amount for foodmust be met in order to reserve a date with staffjanuary, february, march, august and november $750 weekdays $1,000 weekendsapril, may, june, july, september, october and december $1,000 weekdays $1,500 weekendsweekend rates go into effect at 2:00 PM on fridaystaffingBakers’ Best maintains very high service standards to ensure that you and your guests thoroughly enjoy the
event. Staffing needs will be assessed based on the type of event and menu being served. We do require specific levels of staffing to ensure a quality experience. Staff time estimates and staff amounts are at the discretion of Bakers’ Best Staffing costs are estimated until final billing after the eventBilling is portal to portalfunction manager $40.00 per hour chef $40.00 per hourbartender $30.00 per hour servers $30.00 per hourA minimum of four (4) hours is charged per staff personA function manager is mandatory on all eventsA bartender is required on any event with liquor liabilityEvents on holidays or holiday weekends are subject to time and a halfAdditional travel time may be incurredrentalsBakers’ Best will also work with you to rent the necessary items for your event. In addition to the following items, Bakers’ Best also rents tables,
chairs, amusement equipment and other event staples.china, glassware, flatware and linen napkins approximately $10.00 to $12.00 per persontable linen only approximately $15.00 to $25.00 per tableRental costs are estimated until a final guest count is determined and depend on style selectionbeveragesBakers’ Best will work with you individually to choose your beverages. Beverage costs are
estimated until after the event and based on brand selection and actual consumption.soda, juice and sparkling water bar $4.00 per personbeer, wine and soda bar $10.00 per personfull bar $15.00 per personliquor liability $1.50 per personLiquor liability is mandatory on all events where Bakers’ Best staff is handling alcoholLiquor liability and a bartender are strongly recommended for any event over 30 guestsbasic payment policies and gratuitiesA $1,000 deposit and signed date reservation agreement are required to reserve a dateA 50% deposit is required when the Contract is signedThe estimated balance is due, payable in full, five (5) days prior to the eventStaff gratuities are at the discretion of the client and are not added into the total event cost without approval from the
client An 18% suggested gratuity will appear on the proposalsample menu pricingcocktail parties$18 to $25 per guest for passed hors d'oeuvres only$25 to $35 per guest for passed and stationary hors d'oeuvres(adding dessert and coffee can add $5 to $10 per guest)buffet dinners$35-45 per guest for dinner only$45-65 per guest for dinner and hors d'oeuvresplated dinners$40 to $80 per guest for dinner and hors d'oeuvres(staffing requirements are significantly higher for a plated meal)
