ALL PRICES ON OUR SITE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
We require Final Payment for all staffed events be paid 2 weeks in advance.
Does not apply to corporate
or social organizations.
Full Service Charges
A service fee will be added to all staffed events based on day, time, location, level of service requested, logistical challenges, use of portable kitchens, and use of Disposable or
China dinnerware.
We reserve the right to determine the correct number of attendants to do the job. China events require a larger crew.
Standard fee for disposable dinnerware, buffet style for weddings, begins at $895.
Gratuity:
A charge is not added to your bill. We leave this entirely to the host’s discretion. Gratuity is graciously accepted & is suggested to be handled the night of your event directly to your attendants.
Gratuity will be added to your bill for Plated
China Events.
Venue Surcharge: % %- $$
Some Venues charge a Catering Service Charge. Usually 15% - 20% on food and beverage amounts. Check with your venue to see if this applies to you. This charge will be added to your invoice when there is a .Catering Service Charge.
Also, Additional labor and/or overtime, or clean up charges may be applicable depending upon the requirements of each facility.
Delivery.
A delivery fee for drop offs will be determined by location, day and time. Usually $95.00 for local.
Staffed Events $125 and up depending on location.
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 $45.00 pickup charge has been paid.
Drop off - No Staffing
When delivering an order when staff is NOT ordered, Lother's will set the food on your buffet using disposable pans and trays. No equipment is included . Lother's Catering provides heavy-duty disposable plates, napkins, dinnerware & serving utensils. For delivery or pick-up, the food is packaged bulk and sent in throwaway foil containers
. We will arrive approximately 15 - 45 minutes prior to your scheduled serve time for a delivery with the food fresh, hot and ready to serve. We will assist you with set up, and although we do not provide chafing dishes for deliveries, we do have wire racks and fuel for sale, $15 per set. A delivery fee will be determined by location, day and time (usually $95.00 for local events)
Drop off & Set Up - No Staffing
If requested Lother's can provide the necessary equipment and linens for the buffet table which the client provides. A fee will be determined by equipment needed, location, day & time of delivery. Usually $250 for local orders. Includes delivery !
Client is then responsible to clean & return all equipment to Lother’s OR
prearrange and pay pick up fee of $45 making your total up front price $295.
Catering Services:
Catering services are those provided by our professional, uniformed staff who stay on location. This charge is based on a minimum four hour period from the time they arrive at Lother’s until the time they leave from Lother’s. Any time over four hours is considered overtime and is priced $25.00 per hour , per server.
The buffet attendant will set up, attend, break down the buffet line & pack your leftover food for you to take home. Generally, a buffet line would be left open for 20 minutes after the last person goes through the line the first time. If extended serving times are required, additional charges will apply.
We appreciate the right to advise you on the correct number of Attendants.
Deposit & Payment:
A non-refundable deposit of $500.00 is required to secure date. This will be subtracted from your final bill which is due 2 Weeks
In Advance. Number of guests and final menu should be recorded by this time. This will not only guarantee a date but also the price up to 8 months from time of deposit.
A deposit is not applicable for corporate events.
Additional Buffet Lines:
Buffets consist of one buffet set up with Linen & Equipment to run one or two lines.
A charge or $250.00 is required for each additional buffet set-up to run up to 4 lines.
An additional service fee will also apply for larger staffing.
Disposable Dinnerware Up-Grade on a Buffet.
All menus are served on heavy duty disposable plates with heavy-weight disposable knives and forks. However, please feel free to up-grade to...
Clear Prestigious Dinnerware - $1.00 per person
China like Disposable Dinnerware - $1.50 per person, or...
China buffet style $10 per person plus gratuity
China up-grade includes dinner plate, salad plate, 1 fork & 1 knife, all additional staffing
fees, Linen Napkin, and pre-set & filled Water Glasses.
Napkins can be ready for you to pick up at our location a few days prior to your event. Client is responsible to fold and pre-set napkins on the guests tables. China and silverware will be on the buffet. Client is welcome to pick up silverware and pre-set as well.
Some common Additional Rentals:
Linens for Guest's Tables - $15.00, Can be picked up at our location a few days prior
Linen Napkins - $.95
Pre-set and filled Water Glasses. $1.75 @ plus additional staffing depending on guest count.
Buffet Tables - $15.00 if needed
Pre-set Salads with Buffet - $3.50 per person plus additional staffing depending on guest count.
Pre-set Roll Baskets with butter - $15 each
LED Lighted Portable Bar - $200.00