Delivered Buffets in Disposable Pans
A CHRG Catering service staff member will deliver to the event location at a specified time. $500 food and beverage minimum is required Monday-Friday, $1,000 minimum required Saturday, and $2,500 minimum required Sunday. The fee for this service is $30, and $20 gas surcharge. Buffet kit including disposable chaffing dishes, wire baskets, and burners can be provided for a flat fee of $20.
Full Service Events
CHRG Catering staff will arrive at your event at the designated time (typically 1.5 hours prior to start time). Our staff will execute setup as discussed, as well as all food and beverage service items. CHRG staff will remain on site for the entire event to bus tables and replenish food and beverages.
The Event Captain is our coordinating leader from our staff. Your planning coordinator and your Event Captain will discuss all details that have been planned for your event and execute the setup, beverages, and food service the day of. This is the main contact from our staff for your event and will correspond with you or your coordinator on the day of to ensure that we execute as promised.
Plated Meal Service
CHRG Catering service staff will arrive at the location 2 hours prior to start time. Our staff will execute setup as discussed and will be on site for the entire event to take food and beverage orders, serve food and drinks to guests, bus tables, and perform other services required by the client. The number of staff members needed to work a plated meal will be determined after an initial consultation of event, but on average, 1 staff member per 16 guests.
Staffing Charges & Gratuities
Staffing charges will be calculated based on the actual time worked, including loading, setup, breakdown, and the duration of the event. Service and staffing needs vary based on each event. Please allow extra time for setup and breakdown for custom or extensive menus or complex venues. CHRG Catering will evaluate the service needs for your event and provide an accurate estimate of labor costs in each proposal. As CHRG Staff is compensated hourly, gratuities are not necessary, but if you feel we did an excellent job, gratuities are greatly appreciated.
Rentals
CHRG Catering can arrange any rentals needed. Rental prices are estimated and subject to change. Service charge or delivery fees apply for all rentals. For specific designs or setups, it is recommended for client to visit Rental Showroom.
Off Premise Fees
Large-scale special events are subject to a 10% Off Premise Fee. This fee covers expenses accrued during the planning of large-scale, specialized events: additional hours needed to plan the details of your event, menu tasting, menu development, and travel time. Certain venues also charge the Caterer a 10% food and beverage charge: this will be billed to the client as an additional Off Premise Fee.