The Flying Onion offers a full Catering Service including menu design,
food preparation, rentals and serve staff. I do not work off of plate lists
or preset menus. I try very hard to create, with the customer, a menu that
fits the event. These events can be formal or informal, and can include
buffets, sit-down dinners, wine pairings, brunches, grillings,
demonstration meals, cocktail receptions, etc.
Unlike more traditional catering services I seldom prepare food
off-site, although this is possible should it be necessary. I usually
arrive two to three hours ahead of guest arrival, with the appropriate
amount of kitchen help and prepare everything in your kitchen. This means
all your food will be prepared and served without reheating.
The pricing of catered events can vary widely depending on the quantity
of food and the complexity of the menu. There is really no way to provide a
meaningful range without some knowledge of the number of guests and the
types of food to be served. A price range can be quickly determined with an
initial conversation. It should be noted that there is never a chef's fee.
All costs of food and kitchen labor are included in the quoted price. The
only additional expenses are those of serve staff and rentals.
Serve staff is billed out at $20/hour with a five hour minimum. Five
hours is usually sufficient. Rentals are typically arranged thru Event
Source and the cost is passed on the client without any markup. Beverages
are also passed on at cost if The Flying Onion is providing them.
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