"fine food, drink, and conversation"
When thinking of Socials, one usually conjures up images of Rockefellers, Hollywood
elitists, and other non-monetarily challenged folks swilling Martini's, and downing
expensive mouthfuls of imported caviar. Sure this is true, but it's not for
everyone's
budget, or even taste!
A Social type of party can be anything you want it to be! In most cases a selection of
hors d'oeuvres is the main attraction. An assortment of about 8 or 9 hors d'oeuvres, and 2
or 3 kinds of desserts is usually adequate for about 50 people. Normally a bar is set up,
either with a bartender mixing drinks on request, or self-service, depending mostly on the
formality of the event, and, or, budget restraints. They can mark any event such as
birthdays, bar-mitzvahs, and anniversaries. They can take place indoors, outdoors, or both,
and they generally last about 4 hours
This is one of my favorite events to cater as I can come to your house to consult with
you personally, and custom design an event based on your own personal tastes! Parties of
this kind are a great way to showcase some of those nice crystal serving trays, and other
dish's, bowls, etc. you don't ordinarily find a use for. Use your home to your advantage,
show off a little! Sit back, relax, socialize with your friends, and let me take care of
all of the work!
What do you
get? and how much?
Prices differ dramatically, as you could probably imagine, for this and most other
catering service's. This is based primarily on the type of food ordered, the level of
service required, and extra peripherals you may need.
Here's a general guideline:
Basic preparation of food, delivery, and set up at customers location. $15-$20 per person
(primarily dependent on type of food ordered, and length of party).
Servicing of party, and clean up. $23 hr. for the first person, and $18 hr. for each
additional person. One person can generally handle up to 25 guests, two for 50 guests,
etc.
Bartender-$22 hr.
Here's some examples of other expenses that can be incurred depending upon your individual
needs, budgetary requirements, etc.
D.J.-$25-$50 hr. approximately
Specialty serving dish's. (silver serving trays, champagne fountains, crystal stemware,
etc.)
Outdoor tents, dance floors, tables, chairs, linens, etc.
Flowers and other decorations
Following is an extensive list of hors d'oeuvres that you can select for your party. If
you'd like, send me a possible party scenario that you'd envision, and I will send you
back a quote within 48 hrs.
Include:
Number of guests
Your selection of Hors d'oeuvres and desserts from my list.
Length of party
Any extras you can think of.