Catered Events

Event Minimums

Weekend events must meet a $1,200.00 minimum of food sales. Weekday events have a $350 minimum of food sales.

Menu Pricing

The menu price quoted is based on the estimated guest count. If the guaranteed guest count is significantly less than the estimated guest count, we may have to reprice the menu as fixed costs must be amortized over the fewer attending number of guests.

A Tasteful Affair reserves the right to substitute ingredients and/or raise prices (with your input and approval) in the event that food prices rise substantially between the time of the signing of the contract and the date of the event.

Inclusive In Menu Pricing

All of our events include crisp white linens for the buffet, decor based off of your event's colors, an elegant floral arrangement, and any chafing dishes and/or platters if applicable.

Tastings

A Tasteful Affair charges a small, $45 per person fee for tastings. This covers the cost of food, time spent shopping, and kitchen labor. The fee is refunded as credit on your final invoice.

Guest Count Guarantee

A final guest count is required 7 business days prior to the event. If the final head count is not provided 7 days in advance, the original count will be considered the guarantee.

Guest Count Increases

If the guest count increases after the guaranteed guest count is received, we will be happy to try to accommodate you. A Tasteful Affair, however reserves the right to make substitutions in menus for those guests in excess of the final guaranteed guest count.

Pricing for Children and Vendors

Meals for children between 5 and 10 years of age and event vendors such as DJs and Photographers are provided for half price. There is no charge for children 4 and under.

Service Staff

ATA offers professionally trained team members for your event. All staffing requires a five hour minimum. Full service events with more than 100 guests require an Event Mananger. Sit down meals require five Servers and three Event Staff per 100 guests. For every two Bartenders, one Barback will be added.

Event Manager: $35 per hour
On-Site Chef: $45 per hour
Bartender: $25-30 per hour
Barback: $25 per hour
Event Staff: $25 per hour
Kitchen Staff: $25 per hour

Deposits

A deposit and a signed Catering Contract is required to reserve a catering date. The deposit will be applied to your final invoice.

Payments

A Tasteful Affair accepts cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Full payment for your catered event must be received at least seven (7) days prior to the event. Unpaid balances are subject to penalties, interest, or both.

Cancellations

Cancellation notice should be given in writing. Refunds will be determined by the date of cancellation compared to the function date. The client is responsible for all out-of-pocket expenses (e.g.: purchased food, non-refundable rental expenses, purchased decorations) sustained by A Tasteful Affair. In addition, A Tasteful Affair has the right to retain 50% of the deposit if you cancel the event 60 - 90 days prior to the event date, or 100% of the deposit if you cancel the event 59 days or less prior to the event date.

Leftover Food

The client may keep any and all leftover food if A Tasteful Affair agrees that it is still safe to consume. A Tasteful Affair reserves the right to remove and dispose of all leftover food and beverages not consumed by the end of an event. If leftover food is taken by you or event guests, it then becomes your or the guest's responsibility for proper refrigeration and handling. A Tasteful Affair waives any liability of any leftover food taken by you or your guests.

Gratuity

Gratuities for staff are not included but are graciously accepted for a job well done.

Drop Offs

Deliveries

A Tasteful Affair delivers to the majority of the Bay Area. There is a delivery charge for addresses outside of the Tri-Valley area.

Ordering

Please allow 24 - 48 hour notice on all drop-off deliveries when possible.

Clean Up

The pick up of equipment is typically scheduled for the end of that business day. Please ensure that all of our items are available for pick up at this time. All leftover food will be removed unless the items that the client wishes to keep are stored and/or refrigerated before our driver arrives.

Cancellations

Drop off order cancellations are subject to a 25% fee within 24 hours and a 100% fee on the day of the event.

Notice

Last minute emergency orders may be accepted, subject to availability. Prices are subject to change.

Payments

A Tasteful Affair accepts cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Payment is required upon delivery. For corporate clients, payment is required upon delivery unless credit has been established.