Catered Events |
Event Minimums
Weekend events must meet a $1,500.00 minimum of food sales. All other days must meet a 25 guest minimum. |
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.
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18% Service Charge
This charge offsets labor and administration costs such as administrative tasks, working with rental companies, dishwashing, packing and loading for your event, site visits, shopping for food, travel time to and from your event, etc. The service charge is not a gratuity for servers and is subject to state and local tax laws. |
Gratuity
Gratuities for staff are not included but are graciously accepted for a
job well done. |
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. Increase in guest
count will be accommodated whenever possible. |
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. |
Leftover Food
The client may keep any and all leftover food if ATA agrees that it is still safe to consume. |
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: $30 / hour
Event Staff / Server: $25 / hour
Bartender: $30 / hour
Barback: $25 / hour
Chef: $40 / hour |
Cancellations
Cancellation notice should be given in writing. Refunds will be
determined by the date of cancellation in relation to the function
date. A one month notice is required for cancellation of an event
with no charge to the client. Less than a one month cancellation
notice will result in a 50% fee of the total estimated cost. |
Deposits
A deposit of 50% is required to confirm an event and is required at
contract execution. Balance is due on the day of the event. Unpaid
balances are subject to penalties, interest, or both. |
Payments
A Tasteful Affair accepts cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, and
American Express. Payment is due in full on the day of the
event. |
Drop Offs |
Delivery
A Tasteful Affair delivers to the majority of the Bay Area. There is a $40 delivery charge for drop off orders. For deliveries outside of the Tri-Valley area and/or after business hours,
an 18% service charge will be added to your bill. |
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 orders 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 and
American Express. Payment is required upon delivery. For Corporate
clients, payment is required upon delivery unless credit has been
established. |
