Bespoke Cuisine Weddings

As a boutique caterer, Bespoke provides upscale cuisine and exceptional attention to detail. Past clients and their guests consistently comment that ours is the best wedding food they've ever eaten. This is because, unlike many larger caterers, we take a chef-focused and customized approach not only to designing the menu, but also to the food preparation.

The menus here on our website are just sampling of your food options. We often create customized dishes -- from flawlessly presented buffets to plated meals that give you the best of our culinary artistry -- to provide the taste, style and elegance that fits your vision for your special day.

This Wedding Catering Information sheet can be printed out as a basic reference.

Please contact us to set up an appointment to meet in person or talk on the phone so we can create a personalized proposal for you.

Proposal Information

The information we require to create a proposal includes:

•  location

•  start time & end time

•  rental needs - tables, chairs, linens, glassware (types - wine, champagne, martini), china, flatware

•  type of service – passed appetizers plus buffet, buffet only, seated

•  type of bar service – full, partial, beer/wine only (client provides all beverages except coffee)

•  coffee service and/or tea service

•  desserts desired in addition to wedding cake

•  coat check items required (racks, hangers, tags)

•  gift table(s) needed

•  any specific food items you're interested in (you can view some menu items here to get a flavor of our food)

• any food allergies or dislikes

• any other details that affect the menu or service

Job of the Caterer
Bespoke Cuisine takes responsibility for three main things at every formal event: food, service, and rentals. Coordination of these three items are critical for the "food portion" of the event to come off successfully. We can give you referrals to other vendors and consultants. And in addition to the actual reception, we can provide catering for showers, bacherlor/bachelorette parties, the rehearsal dinner and the post-wedding brunch.

Bar Service
Consider the duration the bar will be open the whole time or limited hours. Also, do you want wine with dinner or just at the bar? A champagne toast? Refer to our Bar Service information for additional details on what Bespoke Cuisine provides.

Tastings
We are happy to provide representative samples of a limited menu you are considering. Note that the purpose of our tastings is to give you a feel for whether you like our food, and not to let you try a wide variety of foods. There is a $25 fee for a tasting for two which is fully credited to your final bill. Additional guests are $10 per person. Tasting appointments are scheduled with at least one week's notice and are held at Bespoke Cuisine.

Rentals
Rentals (linen, china, flatware, glassware, equipment, chairs/tables, etc.) are coordinated through Bespoke Cuisine and are charged at cost +20% handling fee. Color/style selections are made by the client. If an event planner handles the rentals, Bespoke Cuisine must review the quantities of plates, flatware, and glassware, as well as equipment being ordered, and a rental coordination fee will be charged.

Referrals

We can easily make referrals to wedding/event planners, florists, liquor distributors, bakeries, and photographers. See our Partners list for our recommendations.

Licenses
Proof of business license and liquor liability insurance (liquor license not required for venues we cater at) can be provided upon request.

Gratuities
A staff gratuity (% of the pre-tax food cost) will be added to the final invoice. This is generally 20%.

On-site Services

• set up/placement of tables/chairs, including table settings - we will also be happy to put out place cards and favors as requested (set up time varies)
• food preparation/plating and service (type of service and attire to be agreed upon)
• complimentary cake cutting and packaging of top tier
• cleanup/tear down (usually charged at 1 hour)

Guest Count
Final guest count is due 5 business days before event. Bespoke Cuisine plans for about a slight overage. Note that officiants, photographers, videographers, florists, musicians, and children should be part of your guest count.

Deposits, Contracts & Cancellations
A $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required to hold the date. This will be fully credited to your final bill. Additional deposit, payment and cancellation policies are outlined in the Catering Agreement and Event Confirmation.