Frequently Asked QuestionS
Pricing & Minimums
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Yes. You’ll find starting rates and minimums listed on our pricing page. Because each event is bespoke, final pricing will depend on your selections and event details.
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Our minimum ensures we can reserve the time, prep, fresh ingredients, and the resources required to produce an event with the same level of care whether it’s for 10 guests or 100. It covers the operational side of your event — like ingredient sourcing, custom menu planning, travel, and setup — so we can deliver a high-quality experience every time.
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No. Event day staffing is billed separately based on your event size, staffing needs, and service hours. We separate labor so you only pay for the team your event requires, while the minimum spend applies to your food, beverage ingredients, and all the behind the scenes labor required to make your event special.
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If your per-person pricing doesn’t meet the event minimum, you’re welcome to apply the remaining balance to extras like additional menu items, specialty rentals, upgraded tablescapes, or take-home servings. We’ll help you make the most of it.
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Per-person pricing covers the direct cost of food or drinks for each guest. The minimum ensures we can cover the fixed costs of prepping, packing, traveling, and executing a private event, which remain fairly consistent regardless of guest count. It keeps our services sustainable and our quality high for every client we serve.
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We believe in paying our team fairly for their skill, time, and dedication — gratuity is never required or automatically added to your invoice. However, if you feel moved to show appreciation for the team’s work, gratuities are always welcome and will be evenly shared among all staff working your event. We operate as a team, and any extra recognition is distributed fairly to honor everyone’s contribution.
Booking, Deposits & Rescheduling
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Because every event we take on is bespoke, your 25% deposit secures your date and allows us to begin designing your menu, scheduling our team, and sourcing specialty ingredients. That deposit is non-refundable, but it’s applied toward your final event balance.
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Life happens, we get it! We offer one complimentary date transfer per event with advance notice:
For full-service catering, private tastings, and large events, we kindly ask for at least 60 days' notice.
For drop-offs, cocktail classes, and self-serve bar packages, we ask for 30 days' notice.
If you need to reschedule inside those timeframes, your deposit may be forfeited as a courtesy to our team and other clients waiting to book.
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Cancellations at any time result in the loss of your deposit. If your final balance has already been paid (usually 14 days before your event), we’re unable to issue refunds due to the nature of the custom work already in motion.
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Each event we create is fully custom, from your menu to your cocktails to your rentals. Once you’re on our calendar, we turn away other inquiries for that date and immediately begin preparing. These policies help us fairly compensate our team and maintain the level of care we promise to every client.
Staffing & Labor
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Labor is billed separately based on event length and staffing needs:
Events up to 5 hours: $200–$250 per staff member
Events up to 8 hours: $350–$400 per staff member
Additional hours for setup, breakdown, and prep outside of event time are accounted for in our pricing tiers.