Questions to Ask a Caterer
Planning a wedding, corporate event, or private celebration comes with a lot of moving parts. These are the questions we hear most often from clients across Metro Detroit. If you don’t see your question here, we’re always happy to talk through the details of your event.
General Event Catering FAQs
Yes. We serve Metro Detroit and surrounding communities, including Troy, Birmingham, Rochester, Shelby Township, Royal Oak, Ferndale, and downtown Detroit venues.
Yes. Off-premise events are our specialty. We bring everything needed to execute your menu professionally, including mobile equipment, staging, and an experienced team. A full kitchen is never required, and we coordinate closely with your venue to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Arrival times vary by event, but we typically arrive 2 hours before guest arrival to ensure everything is flawless and ready to go.
Staffing is customized to your guest count and service style. We build every event with the right team to ensure smooth, attentive, professional service.
Our team handles setup, guest service, clearing, replenishing stations, cake service, cleanup, and breakdown of all food service areas. We’re there to make sure you and your guests are taken care of from start to finish.
Each server walks, on average, 20,000 steps per event. That's almost 8 miles!
Kristina leads the vision, menus, and standards for every event. Your food is prepared by our talented culinary team using the same recipes, quality, and care that define our brand.
This happens more often than people think. Guest counts and timelines usually settle as the event approaches, and we work with clients to update quantities, staffing, and service details along the way. As long as we have clear communication before final numbers are locked in, adjustments are usually easy to accommodate.
From your side, the essentials are straightforward: a clear guest count, venue information, the event timeline, and any dietary considerations or special requests.
Once those are established, our team takes care of the rest. That includes menu preparation, equipment, staffing, food presentation, coordination with the venue, and cleanup afterward. The goal is simple: you host the event and enjoy your guests while we manage everything happening behind the scenes.
Every event is custom priced based on your guest count, menu, service style, and staffing needs, we build a detailed proposal tailored to your priorities. A booking deposit is required to secure your date, with the remaining balance due closer to your event; your proposal will clearly outline all payment milestones and our cancellation policy so there are no surprises.
We love bringing a vision to life, whether that’s clean and modern, romantic and candlelit, or a branded corporate experience. We handle the event details beyond the menu, including linens, china, glassware, flatware, tables, and chairs, to create a polished and cohesive guest experience.
One of the biggest missteps is underestimating how much timing, staffing, and layout impact the guest experience—not just the menu itself. We help prevent that by walking you through a realistic timeline, recommending the right service style, team size, and assisting with floor plans and flow.
Wedding Catering FAQs
Will you cut and serve my wedding cake?
Absolutely. Our team is happy to cut, plate, and serve your cake or desserts so you can relax and enjoy the moment. No additional fee.
Can we taste the food before booking?
How do tastings work, and what exactly am I evaluating?
A tasting lets you experience the menu before the event and confirm that everything feels right. You will sample selected dishes, discuss presentation and service details, and refine the menu if needed. While flavor is important, it is also helpful to consider how the dishes work together as a full menu—balance, portion size, and how the food fits the overall style of the event.
How many servers will be at my wedding?
Staffing is customized to your guest count and service style. We build every event with the right team to ensure smooth, attentive, professional service.
Corporate Event Details & FAQs
Do you offer corporate catering for meetings and conferences?
Yes—absolutely. We specialize in corporate catering for meetings, conferences, and professional events of all sizes.
Can you provide breakfast and lunch service for full-day events?
Absolutely. We can fully support full-day programming with breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks—executed seamlessly and on time.
Do you accommodate recurring or weekly corporate catering?
Yes. We’re built for consistency. Weekly and recurring catering is available, with easy coordination and optional rotating menus.
Menu, Service, and Staffing FAQs
Do you offer accommodations for dietary needs?
Yes. We proudly offer vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, pork-free, and other specialty options. Thoughtful menus for every guest are part of what we do best.
Can your team serve alcohol at my event?
Yes. Our professional bartenders can serve client-provided alcohol. We also assist with bar planning, quantities, and signature drink service.
Still have questions about your event?
We’re happy to walk through menus, staffing, logistics, and timelines to ensure everything runs seamlessly. Whether you’re planning a corporate meeting, conference, wedding, or private celebration, our team is here to make the process straightforward and professional from start to finish.