I wanted to give an update to the event. It was held last Tuesday and was a great success! *whew!*
This is the menu I finally decided on:
Ceviche de Pulpo / Octupus Ceviche
served with Tortilla Crisps
Aged Tequila and...
I would say definately go for it, I was a personal chef for three years and loved it.
The issue I would have is that you need to make it clear to them that you are discounting your services WAY down for them, and only them.
I have...
Good points Even Stephen, I am thinking about expanding the menu.
I am the party planner for this, so I am not doing the cooking. I have chefs that are aces at making these dishes, so I am not worried about that.
Anyway, this is...
OK, I think I have worked out the menu. I have decided to go with traditional Mexican with flavors from all over the country.
So, far:
Appetizer Plate - Trio of Mini Appetizers
Ceviche - Assorted Seafood 'cooked' in lime juice
Mini...
I have been asked to do a couple events for a political fundraiser in July. One is a reception and one is a dinner - same day! The reception will cost $250, and the dinner will be $1,000 a plate. Yikes!
I obviously won't get most of...
When I worked service for a catering company we would sometimes bring in whole trays already done up and wrapped direct from the kitchen crew.
At one party, I was unwraping a mediterranean platter to set on the buffet and realized that...
I mark them up 15%. Since I don't have to pick up the rentals, it's not too much trouble for me, and I do like having the control over the order.
The company I use delivers the day of the party and picks up the day after, at the...
