Beverages

We are fully licensed and insured (we carry a 2 million dollar liability package) to offer full liquor options and have a variety of packages to work with any budget!

Determining the type of beverages you would like to serve is the next step in the budgeting process. The most common options include a full bar, beer and wine only, specialty craft cocktail bars, or non-alcoholic selections. You may also consider coffee or tea service, depending on the style of your event. Including alcoholic beverages on your menu will naturally increase this portion of your budget.

Service Style and Staff

We have built our reputation by providing attentive service to each of our clients and their guests. Each event is executed by a team of event professionals. Our chefs will prepare your menu in our commercial kitchen. The operations staff will manage all logistics, deliver and set-up your event. The event chef(s) and service team (and bartenders, when applicable) will offer attentive service to your guests during the event as well as clean up after. Naturally, the larger the event and the more complex your menu is, the more staff it requires. We will work with you to find the appropriate staff-to-guest ratio to ensure you will receive outstanding service.

Rental Equipment

At Elite Events Catering, we offer many service items including china, flatware, glassware, chafing dishes, service platters, utensils and more. We will work with you to find any specialty rental items through our many vendor partners. In addition to basic service ware, we can assist you with coordinating the proper selection of tables and chair options. We can also offer a vast variety of linens options for your event at competitive rental pricing. Coordinating these items for you can save you hours of planning and set-up, so you can relax and enjoy your Special Event.

Length of Event

Your set up and service times of your event will also have a direct impact on your budget. For example, Wedding receptions are typically 4-5 hours in length, so choosing to celebrate later into the night will add to your hourly service costs and petentially extend your food and beverage service. Most events require 1 hours of set up and 1 hour of breakdown.

PRICING & Gratuties

Pricing: Since each event is unique (time, location, complexity, number of guests, etc.) we are unable to accurately quote pricing on our website. After a quick phone conversation to hear about your specific needs, we will submit an up-to-date quote which will include complete itemized pricing for your event, including menu, staff and rentals. There will be no hidden fees or miscellaneous service charges!
Gratuity: We do not include gratuity on our invoice. For excellent service, gratuities are greatly appreciated by your event staff, however they are completely at your discretion. An average of $100 per service member is customary for impeccable service.

Venues

Elite Events Catering is well-equipped to cater at any location, however rental fees may apply depending on the type of set-up you desire. The kitchen facilities at the many different venues available in the area may limit the food selections or service styles we can offer, or require the set-up of a mobile kitchen space, so we will be sure to work with you to take all options into consideration.