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Client:
Event: Change of Command Social to be held at client's home for approximately 70 guests. Party to start around 6:30-7 p.m. Food service to last 2.5- 3 hrs. Hors D'oeuvre style set-up with mini desserts as well.
Desired Menu:
Miniature Crab Cakes (Va. style) w/ tartar and key-lime mustard sauces
Bambini (miniature cheese & pepperoni filled calzones) w/ marinara sauce for dipping
Cheese Tortellini w/ Pesto Dipping Sauce (I may round this into a platter w/ Mediterranean olives, artichoke hearts, ham wheels and other…)
Cocktail Franks (pigs in a blanket!) w/ mustard
Spanakopita
Lumpia
Vegetable Tray w/ Fresh Dill Dip
Fruit Display
Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs
Cheese Fondue
Chocolate Glazed Cream Puffs
Assorted Mini Cheesecakes
Key Lime Tartlets
All items served in nice silver or polished stainless steel chafing dishes as well as assorted glass, silver and ceramic platters. All serving utensils provided. Nice, white disposable plates, cocktail napkins and party toothpicks provided. We will probably arrive about 2 hrs. before start time to begin set-up. We will also supply a large coffee urn for regular coffee (+ coffee!). Client to provide all other beverages, ice, cups, etc. You will need hot cups for coffee as well as cream, sugar, etc.
Subtotal: $16.50 X 70 |
$1155.00 |
State/Local tax of 10.5% |
$121.28 |
Labor (on-site |
$225.00 |
Total: |
$1501.28 |
Gratuity is appreciated if service has been satisfactory!
This contract states that I, Leon M. Eggers, representing Custom Cuisine Catering promise in good faith that on receipt of monetary deposit by you in the amount of $300 that your date will be reserved for your above named event. The balance can be paid on 11/18 or any time beforehand if you prefer. If for any reason I cannot execute the above job due to illness, death, etc. the entire amount of any deposits will be returned to you. If for any reason beyond our mutual control (flood, fire, or any other natural or man made catastrophe occurs) we will mutually agree on a course of action and go from there (in other words we agree on a date and/or venue change or whatever else the situation dictates). If we need to make any changes to this contract that is Ok! There are always a few (at least!) things that have to be tweaked...
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Deposit of $ __________ received on _______________
Client:
Event: Hors D'oeuvre Reception to be held @ Norfolk
Botanical Gardens (Rose Hall) for approximately 250 people. Food and beverage service to start at approximately 6:30 p.m. and last for approximately 2.5-3 hrs.
Suggested Menu: (based on 250 guests)
Sweet/Tangy Meatballs
Vegetable Tray (s) w/ Fresh Dill Dip
Meat & Cheese Tray (s)
Hot Crab Dip w/ Crackers & Bread Rounds
Ham Wheels
Lumpia (choose either vegetarian, chicken or beef)
Stuffed Mushrooms (vegetarian style)
Fruit Tray
Polynesian Style Chicken Drummettes
Bacon Wrapped Scallops in a Dijon-Cream sauce
Gouda Cheese Spread w/ Pumpernickel Triangles
Beverage Service- Water, Iced Tea (sweet & unsweetened), assorted 2 litre bottles of soda and coffee (regular & decaf).
All items served in nice chafing dishes as well as assorted ceramic, glass and silver platters. Price includes clear plastic cups, 7 in. white laminated disposable plates, paper cocktail napkins and frilled party toothpicks.
Subtotal 250 X $15 |
$3750.00 |
State/Local Tax of 10.5% |
$ 393.75 |
Labor (on-site; 5 of us total) |
$ 740.00 |
Rentals |
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Total |
$4883.75 |
Thank You for choosing Custom Cuisine!
Leon M. Eggers, Proprietor 757-340-6401
Client: Vicki
Event: Holiday Cocktail Party for approximately 55 guests to take place at clients home. Food and Bar service to start @ 7 p.m. and last till approximately 10-10:30 p.m.
Desired Menu: (approximately 19-22 pieces per person including desserts)
Mexican Layered Dip w/ Chips
Crab Dip w/ Crackers & Bread Rounds
Bambini w/ Marinara Sauce
Cocktail Franks w/ Mustard for dipping
Spanakopita
Lumpia (vegetarian style w/ Duck Sauce for dipping)
Vegetable Tray w/ Fresh Dill Dip
Fruit Display
Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs
Tangy Meatballs
Dessert Tray (s) Assorted Cookies, Brownies, Lemon Squares, Mini Cheesecakes
All above served in/on nice silver or polished stainless steel chafing dishes as well as silver/ceramic/cut glass platters. Client to provide some platters as well. I will also supply all serving utensils as well as frilled party toothpicks. Client to provide plates and napkins as well as all bar materials (I can provide a list if you need!) We would probably arrive around 5 p.m. to begin set-up.
Total for food: 55 X $15.75 |
$866.25 |
State/Local tax of 10.5% |
$ 90.96 |
Labor (on-site, 2 of us total |
$220.00 |
Total: |
$1177.21 |
I do not put a gratuity/service charge in here because I don't believe in getting paid for service I have not provided yet! If service is satisfactory then gratuity is appreciated.
Client:
Event: 50th Birthday party to be held at clients home. Party to start at 5 p.m. Food to be out till approximately 9 p.m. and chocolate fountain to be out till approximately 9:30 p.m.
Desired Menu:
Scallops wrapped in Bacon in a Dijon Cream Sauce (approx 110)
Shrimp Newberg w/ Toast Points (approx 105 servings)
Bacon-Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms ( approx 90)
Meatballs (No Onion!) (approx 115)
Filet Mignon Kabobs (6 lb. filet + green pepper/onion/mushroom (approx 68)
Polynesian Chicken Kabobs (6 lb./ approx 68 ea.)
Buffalo Wings/ Medium Heat (approx 100)
Mediterranean Platter (Cubed cheeses including marinated mozzarella, summer sausage,
artichoke hearts, pepperoncini, olives, red pepper strips)
Greek Style Pasta Salad (about 45 ½ Cup servings)
Chocolate Fountain (w/ strawberries, bananas, pineapple, maraschino cherries,
Marshmallows, cream puffs and mini cheesecakes.
We will provide all chafing dishes, serving platters/utensils and sterno. Client to provide decorative plates, napkins and forks. Client will also provide all beverages service. We will probably arrive around 4 p.m. to begin set-up and will leave around 10-10:15 p.m.
Subtotal: 45 X $18.50 |
$ 832.50 |
State/Local Tax of 10.5% |
$ 87.41 |
Labor On-Site (2 of us/6 hrs. ea.) |
$ 270.00 |
Tablecloths |
$ 21.50 |
Total |
$1211.41 |
Note: I do not build a gratuity in to the bill as most caterers do. I personally do not believe in getting paid for something I haven't earned yet! Gratuity is at your discretion…..
Thank You for considering Custom Cuisine!
Leon M. Eggers, Proprietor 757-340-6401
Client:
Event: Baby Shower for 45 people to be held @ Clients Home.
Desired Menu:
Baby Carriage Shaped Watermelon Fruit Basket
Cheese Platter (nice Artisinal cheeses!) w/ Crackers/Bread Rounds
Vegetarian Lumpia w/ Duck Sauce
Shrimp Vinaigrette
Scallops wrapped in Bacon w/ a Pineapple-Ginger Glaze
Sweet/Tangy Meatballs
Fried Rice
Hawaiian Style Cole Slaw
Polynesian Chicken Wings
Vegetable Tray w/ Fresh Dill Dip
Ham Biscuits
Chicken Salad Croissants
Mixed Green Salad
All items served in/on nice chafing dishes and assorted platters that both client and I will provide. Client to provide plates, napkins and utensils. I will provide serving utensils as well as frilled party toothpicks for food.
Subtotal: 45 X $17.50 |
$ 787.50 |
State/Local Tax of 10.5% |
$ 82.69 |
Labor (On-Site; 2 of us, approx 5 hrs.) |
$ 225.00 |
Total |
$1095.19 |
Gratuity is optional, but appreciated; I don't build it into the price because I don't believe in getting paid for something I haven't earned yet!
Client: Melissia London
Event: Cocktail Party t for 38 guests. Food service to start around 9:30 p.m. I will arrive around 7:45-8:00 to set-up.
Desired Menu:
Bacon wrapped scallops in Dijon-Cream sauce (80)
Brie Baked w/ Almonds
Crab stuffed mushrooms (80)
Filet mignon tips in a Madeira-wine sauce 2.4 lb
Spinach Dip/Bread Round
Sweet-sour meatballs (95)
Roasted Vegetable Platter
Cheese Spread (gouda)/ rye triangles
Mini Shrimp Sandwich's (50)
Assorted Mini Cheesecakes
Client has all serving dishes, utensils, napkins, plates, chafing dishes and sterno.
Subtotal: 38 X $ 17.50 |
$665.00 |
State/Local Tax of 10.5% |
$ 69.83 |
Labor/On-site (based on 4 hrs. total) |
$100.00 |
Total: |
$834.83 |
Thank You for using Custom Cuisine!
Leon M. Eggers, Proprietor 757-340-6401
Client:
Event: Cocktail/Hors'Doeuvre Social for 60 guests to be held at clients home in Chesapeake, Va. Service from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Suggested Menu:
Crab Dip w/ Crackers & Bread Rounds
Sweet/Tangy Meatballs
Vegetable Tray/Dip
Polynesian Style Chicken Drummettes
Pastry Wrapped Cocktail Franks w/ Mustard for Dipping
Fruit Tray
Lumpia (pork) w/ Duck Sauce
Mediterranean Platter (Greek Olives, Summer Sausage, Artichoke Hearts, Marinated
Mozzarella/Portabello Mushrooms, Pepperoncini and Shrimp
Vinaigrette)
All items served in/on nice polished stainless steel chafing dishes and/or assorted ceramic, silver or cut glass platters. Plates, cake plates/forks, serving utensils and frilled party toothpicks provided. Client to provide napkins. Two attendants will service party and probably arrive around 5 p.m. to begin set-up and be finished and cleaned up by 10:30 p.m. or earlier.
Subtotal 60 X $13.95 |
$ 837.00 |
Labor On-Site: |
$ 185.00 |
Total |
$1022.00 |
Thank you for using Custom Cuisine!
Leon M. Eggers, Proprietor 757-340-6401
Client:
Event: Cocktail Party for 35 guests to take place @ client's home. Start time is 5 p.m.
Suggested Menu:
Sweet/Tangy Meatballs
Crab Dip w/ Crackers & Bread Rounds
Polynesian Chicken Wings
Pastry Wrapped Cocktail Franks/Mustard
Vegetable Tray w/ Ranch Dressing
Cheese-Olive Puffs
Miniature Quiches
Cheese Fondue w/ Bread For Dipping
Chocolate Fountain w/ Assorted Dippers
All items served in/on nice chafing dishes and assorted silver, ceramic and cut glass platters. All nice disposable plates, napkins, frilled party toothpicks and serving utensils provided.
Subtotal: 35 X $13.50 |
$472.50 |
State/Local Tax of 10.5% |
$ 49.61 |
Labor (on-site, based on 5 hrs.) |
$125.00 |
Total |
$647.11 |
Thank You for considering Custom Cuisine!
Client:
Event: Cocktail/Hors'Doeuvre Social for 60 guests to be held at clients home. Service from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Suggested Menu:
Crab Dip w/ Crackers & Bread Rounds
Sweet/Tangy Meatballs
Vegetable Tray/Dip
Polynesian Style Chicken Drummettes
Pastry Wrapped Cocktail Franks w/ Mustard for Dipping
Fruit Tray
Lumpia (pork) w/ Duck Sauce
Mediterranean Platter (Greek Olives, Summer Sausage, Artichoke Hearts, Marinated
Mozzarella/Portabello Mushrooms, Pepperoncini and Shrimp
Vinaigrette)
All items served in/on nice polished stainless steel chafing dishes and/or assorted ceramic, silver or cut glass platters. Plates, cake plates/forks, serving utensils and frilled party toothpicks provided. Client to provide napkins. Two attendants will service party and probably arrive around 5 p.m. to begin set-up and be finished and cleaned up by 10:30 p.m. or earlier.
Subtotal: 60 X $13.95 |
$ 837.00 |
Labor On-Site: |
$ 210.00 |
Total: |
$1047.00 |
Thank you for using Custom Cuisine!
Leon M. Eggers, Proprietor 757-340-6401
Client:
Event: Cocktail/Social Party for 40 guests to take place between 7-9 p.m.
Desired Menu:
Roasted Vegetable Tray w/ Dipping Sauce
Bambini (Mini Calzones) w/ Marinara Dipping Sauce
Hot Crab Dip w/ Crackers & Bread Rounds
Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs
Crostini w/ Red Pepper & Feta Cheese
Cherry (or Grape) Tomato's w/ Mozzarella & Sun-Dried Tomato
Spanikopita
Gouda/Beer Cheese Spread w/ Rye Triangles
Shrimp Cocktail/Sauce (client to provide shrimp for me to prep +
they will provide cocktail sauce)
Chocolate Fountain w/ Assorted Dippers (Strawberries (if available), Bananas, Marshmallows, Maraschino Cherries, Mini Cheesecakes, Cream Puffs)
Coffee Service (regular only)
Above served in/on nice platters, chafing dishes, etc. I will provide all plates, napkins and frilled party toothpicks. I should arrive around 5 p.m. to start set-up
Subtotal: 40 X $14.80 |
$592.00 |
State/Local Tax of 10.5% |
$ 62.16 |
Labor On-Site (1 Total) |
$110.00 |
Wine Glass Rentals (50 ea.) |
$ 25.00 |
Total |
$789.16 |
Please remit payment to:
Custom Cuisine
666 Masefield Circle
Va. Beach, Va. 23452
757-340-6401
Thanks for your business!
Client:
Event: Surprise Graduation Party to take place at clients home @ 3173 Glastonbury Drive, Va. Beach, Va. Est. start time is 7 p.m. Menu is heavy hors'doeuvres.
Desired Menu:
Tangy Meatballs
Vegetable Tray/Dip (No Dill!)
Bacon-Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms
Hot Crab Dip w/ Crackers & Bread Rounds
Fruit Tray
Cheese Fondue w/ Bread for Dipping
Scallops wrapped in Bacon in a Dijon-Cream Sauce
Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs
Chocolate Fountain w/ Assorted Dippers
All items served in/on nice chafing dishes and/or silver, ceramic or cut glass platters. All serving utensils provided.
Subtotal: 30 X $17.75 |
$532.50 |
Chocolate & Dippers for Fountain |
$ 27.00 |
State/Local Tax of 10.5% |
$ 55.91 |
Labor (on-site; based on 4.5 hrs.) |
$ 110.00 |
Total |
$725.41 |