Off Site Catering Policies

Menu Selections

Classic Catering will prepare and provide any items listed in our hall banquet menu for off-site catering events. Within one week in advance of your function, menu selections and all details of the event must be established with one of our sales representatives. A firm guarantee of attendance must be confirmed within 7 days of the event, if it varies from the original attendance given to our sales representative. The number of guests may increase (within reason) up to 72 hours before the function. Due to fluctuating food prices, Classic Catering cannot guarantee final menu prices until 30 days prior to the event date.

Disposables

The price of all entrees include disposable eating utensils, disposable plates and napkins. If you wish additional disposables for items we have not provided, there will be a small additional charge. We deliver all hot food items in chaffing dishes. Any rental equipment will be picked up the next day by our staff at no additional charge. The client is responsible for lost, damaged or broken rental equipment or equipment furnished by Classic Catering.

China and Linens

We can accommodate all china, linen, flatware and stemware needs. The price of these items fluctuates depending on the number of items needed and variety of styles. Please ask our sales representative for a quote on your specific needs. Any lost, damaged or broken items will be charged to the client.

Delivery

Classic Catering has a minimum order of $300.00 to deliver foods and other related items. There will be a nominal delivery charge dependant on distance from our location. Within 5 miles of our location will be delivered at no charge. Please ask our sales representative for a quote for locations beyond 5 miles.

Serving Staff

Classic Catering can offer you wait staff, bartenders, and chefs to serve our customers for entertainment convenience. The rate for theses individuals is as follows:

Wait staff $15 per hour

Bartenders $15 per hour

Chefs $25 per hour

All rates are based on the time spent at your location until they return to Classic Catering. A mileage charge may be added to any event more than 10 miles from our location. Any serviced party will be charged 17% on all food and beverages provided. When service staff is hired for your event, we require that Classic Catering provide all foods and or beverages.

Leftovers

All food and beverages belong to the client as it has been purchased and prepared specifically for the event; all unused items are not returnable. If Classic Catering staffs the event, our staff will package leftovers that are still within the parameters set forth by the Milwaukee County Health Department. The client will be required to sign a disclaimer waiving Classic Catering of all responsibility of the quality or condition of leftovers once it has left our care, furthermore waiving Classic Catering of any liability of food after it has left our care.

Deposits and Cancellations

A 25% deposit is required to reserve a catering date. This deposit will be applied to the final bill. In the event of cancellation, this amount will be forfeited.

Final Payment

Full payment is due 7 days prior to your event. Direct billing arrangements can be made with corporate clients with management approval. Tax-exempt status must be established prior to the event.

For any questions regarding our off-site policies or other related questions, please feel free to contact us at 414-764-2222.