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​There are many components in the cost of a wedding reception and prices vary greatly.​

The following cost information is provided as a general guide of some of the common services needed for a catered wedding reception.​ We hope this is helpful!

Food Cost: ​

Based on a Buffet Style Menu the cost “per head” can average from $25.00 per person (low range) and up per person, depending on menu selection. Sit down, fully plated and served events begin at 75.00 and go up.

Outdoors events require assessment as to location /setup and difficulty and would have their own cost point.

Staff:​

The following costs are a baseline average with a 5 hour minimum  shift including setup, service and cleanup time 

Chef/Carver $55.00/hr         ​Per Buffet Server or waitstaff $40.00/hr    ​  Per Pantry\Kitchen staff $30.00/hr Per busboy/Dishwasher $ 23.00/hr ​

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Event Coordinator

$265.00 AND UP Depending on services requested for the event and time frame required to properly take care of the requested services​

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An additional charge of $55.00\hr per staff is charged over goes over the agreed upon cos up to midnight.​

An additional charge of 75.00 per hour per staff member is charged after midnight.​

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It is recommended that an average of one wait staff per 25 guests for a buffet event with regular plates and table clearing be secured. Please note that this would not include pantry/Kitchen.

If paper/plastic ware is used and limited table clearing is requested then it is recommended that one wait staff per 50 guests be secured. ​

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Sit down affairs would require more staff and this number would be determined by services requested​

This may or may not include “special guest” table service .As an example: Special attention for the Head Table at a wedding reception.​  Special requests must be discussed with the caterer to ensure this is secured.

 

 

 

Service Charge: 18% on Total​

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Tax: determined by location of reception

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Colorado Law requires tax be charged on the total bill.

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Rental Costs: For table settings using plates,flatware,glassware can average between $25.00 and up per person. This does not include tents, dance floors, audio equipment or other special requests.​

Linen Costs: average 25.00 per linen depending on quality and size. ​

Paper /Plastic Products: will average between $5.50 per person if using simple paper/plastic ware. We offer more upscale items. Please inquire

Payment: a 50% deposit is required to confirm all arrangements and is subject to certain terms and becomes non-refundable 4 weeks before event. Full payment balance due 2 weeks before event.

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