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A Food Station is primarily made up of a specific food offering, such as a Taco Station or a Pasta Station or a Pizza Station. A Food Stations can also be created around a theme or type of food such as our Latin Heat Station or our Taste of Asia Station. Whereas a Buffet Table (whether lunch or dinner) is a more “complete” meal that would include some entrees, sides, starches, and salads. However, you can mix and match any of our offerings to meet your needs. You can select a food station and enhance it with other entrees or sides.
Absolutely. No two events are a like. All of our offerings are meant to be guides to help you in your planning. You can pick and choose what works best for you. We are also more than happy to provide menu recommendations and/or to brainstorm together until we get it just right!

We take food allergies very seriously. Having children with Celiac Disease and a severe peanut allergy, we certainly understand allergies. All of our menu items are clearly labeled using the following key:

GF – Gluten Free
GFO - Gluten Free Options Available
DF – Dairy Free
DFO - Dairy Free Options Available
NF – Nut Free
NFO – Nut Free Options Available
V - Vegetarian
VO – Vegetarian Options Available

We are located in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, but we are happy to go anywhere. There are no travel fees associated for events within 20 miles from Mt. Laurel. For events that are within 120 miles, we do charge a travel fee depending on the size of the event. For events beyond 120 miles, please contact us for a custom quote.
We will provide you with an itemized proposal that will include a “per person” cost for your event. The proposal will show you a very detailed breakdown of each cost associated with your event, so that you can make informed decisions. Staffing fees, when applicable, will be shown on the proposal. We charge a 20% service fee on all events as well as applicable sales tax (depending on the state where the event takes place).
If you cancel 90 days or more before the date of your event, your deposit is refundable minus a $500 cancellation fee. If you cancel between 31 and 89 days before the date of your event, your deposit is refundable minus 20% of the total amount of the event. If you cancel within 30 days of your event, the cancellation fee will be 50% of the total amount of the event (which will be covered by the deposit). Cancellations within 7 days of the event are non-refundable.
In order to book your event, a 50% deposit is required. You can pay your deposit online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Bank Transfer, Wire, ACH, or Check. The final payment is due 7 days before the event. Events must be paid in full before the event.

Gratuity is 100% at your discretion. It is never expected and always greatly appreciated by our staff. You are welcome to tip our staff at your event if you so wish. You may also present gratuities to your Event Captain during your event with instructions on how you’d like the gratuity distributed to the staff. You will also have an opportunity to include gratuity online with your final payment, if you so wish.

The final guest count and final payment are both due 7 calendar days before your event.

Yes. Once you sign the contract, there will be a guaranteed minimum number of guests. This means, you cannot decrease the number of guests. You can; however, increase the number of guests up to 7 days before your event.

Yes. While we specialize in full-service catering, we may be able to prepare food that can be dropped off at your location using disposable trays.

Yes; however, depending on the length of the travel and the prep space available on site, some of our food offerings may not be possible without a kitchen. In order to maintain food at the proper temperature for safety, some items need to be cooked on site and served within a specific time.

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