FAQs

+ What types of service styles do you offer?

Buffet style is the most common, and that is how our three menu packages are priced. Family Style service will be priced based on the size of your wedding. Head Table services are an extra option.

+ What type of meal service do you offer for the Head Table and key family tables?

We offer Family Style service for special tables, at an additional charge. Family Style is like a family dinner with serving dishes of food, to share among the table members. This includes staff to set out the serving dishes, and top them up as needed.

+ How many wedding guests can you accommodate?

250 is our maximum.

+ Is it possible to taste some of the dishes before we make a decision?

We are happy to offer tasting at $50 per person. You can choose 2 mains, 2 sides and 2 salads. Please note, we are unable to offer tastings of Roast Beef or Beef Wellington because these can not be made as single servings. Contact us to make arrangements.

+ Can you accommodate special diets? (gluten-free, dairy-free, allergen-free)

Yes, we are happy to work with you on specific diets. However, to be truly gluten or allergen-free, you must have none of these products in your kitchen; as a full service caterer, we do use these products. While we cannot guarantee zero cross-contamination, we make all reasonable efforts. We are happy to provide a variety of no-gluten-or-allergen-added options, which we find accommodates most people’s needs.

+ What is included in your pricing?

Delivery (within Saskatoon); set-up and maintenance of the buffet; linens for the buffet table; disposable plates, napkins and cutlery; and clearing away of the buffet.

+ How much time do you need to set up?

Typically, we arrive an hour before dinner service to load in and set up the buffet.

+ Do you need any space on-site for food preparation?

We don’t cook on site, so a kitchen space isn’t necessary. However, we do need a designated area away from guests and close to the buffet table, to assemble salads and hold additional food. Access to a refrigerator for desserts and/or midnight lunch is appreciated.

+ Are your disposables environmentally friendly?

Yes! Everything is biodegradable; the plates and cutlery are compostable.

+ Do you offer china and flatware rentals?

Sorry, we do not offer rentals off-site (The Avenue Room).

+ What about clearing the guest dishes?

We are happy to provide staff to clear guest dishes at an additional charge. We suggest 1 staff person per 50 guest and charge for each staff person we provide. This would include scraping and packing the dishes back into rental crates. If these dishes come from Fresh Dish Catering, we will take them with us at the end of the evening.

+ What happens to the extra food?

You are welcome to any of the leftovers. We just ask that you provide your own containers. If you do not want the leftovers, we donate them to the SWITCH program (you can find out more about them on our Community page).

+ Do you provide bartenders?

Yes, for an additional fee we can offer bartenders with the required Serve It Right certification for basic bar service - highballs, wine and beer. If you are looking for something more splashy, we are happy to make a referral.

+ Do you offer catering outside of Saskatoon?

Absolutely; we’ve done many weddings at small acreages around Saskatoon, and in places like Prince Albert National Park. With experience, we’ve found that certain items do not travel long distances quite as well. We can discuss menu options. Also, there is a charge for delivery based on distance and staffing requirements.

+ Can we tentatively reserve a date with you while we are considering our options?

Yes. We will give you First Right of Refusal if we receive another request for that date. Once the contract is signed, it is yours.

+ Do you require a deposit?

Yes, we require 25% deposit, based on your estimated guest count.

+ Is there a contract?

Yes. After we have discussed the details, we will email you a contract to be signed on-line.

+ When do we have to provide you with final guest counts and menu selection?

30 days before your big day :)

+ What about a gratuity or additional service charges?

Some caterers may charge a mandatory gratuity, but we strive to earn ours - and we are grateful when you recognize our efforts.

+ What is the largest group you can accommodate?

We offer plated, sit-down meals in your home for groups up to 25.

+ Is full dinner table service included in the price?

Full dinner table service, for groups from a minimum of 8 to 15, is available at no extra charge. For groups of 16 to 25, we charge an extra $150 for the extra staffing needs.

+ Do you need my kitchen, and for how long?

Normally we arrive about 90 minutes before your guests are to be served, and we would need full access to your kitchen. We finish the menu on-site.

+ How does this work - china, pots and pans, clean-up, etc?

The prices include us providing everything - pots, serving utensils, china, cutlery. When we leave, we take everything with us and wash the surfaces of your kitchen, leaving it as clean as we can. If you prefer to use your own plates and/or cutlery, we are happy to serve on those. However, we can’t risk washing them.

+ Do you include wine pairing?

We can offer suggestions for wine pairing at no extra cost for your chosen menu. We cannot provide wine because we are not licensed.

+ What if there is leftover food?

We are happy to leave it with you. Please provide us with containers.