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General Info

Lother's Catering is equiped to handle up to 25,000 people a day: conventions, seminars, out of state travel for any reason, such as relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina. If we can't do it, we'll find you someone who can.

We provide catering for all occasions. From Formal Banquets to Cookouts, Corporate Functions, Company Picnics, Weddings, to Boxed Lunches & Pig Roasts.

We ask that all caterings over 100 people be paid one week in advance (not applicable to corporate or social organizations.)

• Color coordinated decorations to match your theme.
• Substitutions can be made on all menus or created to meet your needs.
• Beautiful buffet decorations including  table skirts and buffet linen.
• Buffet Tables will be cleared and all left-overs packaged by our staff for your convenience.
• Carry-out and Drop-off caterings and party trays.
• Many pictures and references available.
• Professional, Uniformed Staff.
• Fully insured.

Full Service Charges
Buffet Attendants - $85.00 each  We reserve the right to determine the correct number of attendants to do the job. Usually 2-3. China events require a larger crew

Gratuity:
A charge is not added to your bill.  We leave it entirely to the host's discretion. Gratuity is graciously accepted.
Required for china buffets

Delivery:
A delivery fee will be determined by location, day and time (usually $35.00 for local events)

Equipment Return Policy
In the event equipment is left behind for the client's convenience (Hot Boxes, Coffee Urn, Chafers, Linens, Etc), it is the responsibility of the client to return the items to Lother's Catering unless a pre-arranged fee of $35.00 pickup charge has been paid.

Set-up
Set-up free for orders over 100 people when staff is ordered. Under 100 people is $85.00. This includes, buffet linens, skirts, and equipment for your event. At least one attendant is required for for setup.

Catering Services:
Catering services are those provided by our professional, uniformed staff who stay on location.  This charge is $85.00 per attendant on Monday through Saturday and $100.00 per attendant on Sundays and Holidays.  This charge is based on a minimum four hour period from the time they arrive at Lothers until the time they leave from Lothers.  Any time over four hours is considered overtime and is priced $15.00 per hour, per server.  We appreciate the right to advise you on the correct number of Attendants

Deposit & Payment:
A non-refundable deposit of $300.00 is required to secure date.  This will be subtracted from your final bill which is due One Week In Advance.  Number of guests should be recorded by this time.  This will not only guarantee a date but also the price.  a deposit is not applicable for corporate events.

Additional Buffet Lines:
Buffets consist of one buffet set-up with 1 or 2 lines.  Additional lines require additional buffet set-ups, larger staff, double the equipment and linens.  For these reasons a charge or $100.00 is required for each additional buffet set-up.

Disposable Up-Grade:
All menus are served on heavy duty disposable plates with heavy-weight disposable knives and forks.  However, please feel free to up-grade to Pretigious Masterpiece dinnerware ($1.00 per person) or china ($2.50 per person plus gratuity). China requires additional staff - $85.00 per staff member. Linen Napkins are $0.60 each. Gratuity is required for china buffets.

Additional Services:
Linens for Guest's tables - $6.50; Custom Ice Carvings - $325.00 & up;  Buffet Tables - $12.00
Check out our rentals for more items & pricing

Rentals - Wine Fountains, Popcorn Machine, Sno-Cone Machine, Table Skirting, Chaffers, Linens and glassware

Lother's Catering:
Reserves the right to change prices without notice.  However price is guaranteed at the time of deposit for 6 months.

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