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description of catering services and charges
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 minimums
A minimum dollar amount for food must be met in order to reserve a date with staff
january, february, march, august and november $750 weekdays $1,000 weekends
april, may, june, july, september, october and december $1,000 weekdays $1,500 weekends
weekend rates go into effect at 2:00 PM on friday
 
staffing
Bakers’ 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 event
Billing is portal to portal
function manager $40.00 per hour 
chef $40.00 per hour
bartender $30.00 per hour
servers $30.00 per hour  
A minimum of four (4) hours is charged per staff person
A function manager is mandatory on all events
A bartender is required on any event with liquor liability
Events on holidays or holiday weekends are subject to time and a half
Additional travel time may be incurred
 
rentals
Bakers’ 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 person
table linen only approximately $15.00 to $25.00 per table
Rental costs are estimated until a final guest count is determined and depend on style selection
 
beverages
Bakers’ 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 person
beer, wine and soda bar $10.00 per person
full bar $15.00 per person
liquor liability $1.50 per person
Liquor liability is mandatory on all events where Bakers’ Best staff is handling alcohol
Liquor liability and a bartender are strongly recommended for any event over 30 guests
 
basic payment policies and gratuities
A $1,000 deposit and signed date reservation agreement are required to reserve a date
A 50% deposit is required when the Contract is signed
The estimated balance is due, payable in full, five (5) days prior to the event
Staff 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 proposal
 
sample menu pricing
 
cocktail 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'oeuvres
 
plated dinners
$40 to $80 per guest for dinner and hors d'oeuvres
(staffing requirements are significantly higher for a plated meal)
 

 

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