Wedding Receptions

Unlike most caterers cake cutting and if needed pouring of a toast is included.

I no longer procure rentals but I recommend Affordable Tent’s & Rentals in Va. Beach. The one thing I do rent out is real silverware if needed @ .45/set (Fork/Knife)

Set up of room is by client. We can assist with breakdown if needed.

I can supply bartending for beer/wine service if needed. There are plenty of bartending services out there now that do an amazing job. If needed I can supply recommendations.

We clear all tables as thoroughly as possible after dinner/cake service as well as pack up and label leftovers for client. We are usually finished just after that.

I do not include gratuity as I don’t believe in receiving it before services are rendered. It should be at client’s discretion!

We travel as far as the Easten Shore, Williamsburg, Smithfield, Ahoskie and Corolla, NC. There is a slight additional charge for extra gas/drive-time.

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Past Examples

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Wedding Example 1

Custom Cuisine

Contract

Client:

Event: Wedding reception for 85 guests to be held on 9-14-24 at Assembly 400 Granby St. Norfolk, Va.

Desired Menu:

Hors’Doeuvres (includes nice disposable plates/napkins and frilled party toothpicks)

• Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs
• Ham Biscuits
• Fruit & Cheese Tray

Dinner:

• Mixed Green Salad
• Prime Rib Au Jus w/ Horseradish Sauce
• Honey/Lemon/Rosemary Chicken
• Mashed Potatoes
• Steamed Vegetable Medley
• Dinner Rolls/Butter

Subtotal: 85 X $25 = $2125.00

State/Local Tax of 11.5%: $244.38

Labor On Site (3 of us): $440.00

Total: $2809.38

Deposit of $200 received on 5-19-24

New Balance: $2609.38

Gratuity is appreciated if you like our service!

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 $200 that your date of 9/14/24 will be reserved for your above named event. The balance must be paid 9-10 days prior to event. Monthly or other installment payments can be made as well. 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, hurricane 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). Please note that due to availability and volatility in food prices the price could change somewhat, though probably not drastically by the time of your event.

Client Signature __________________________________

My Signature __________________________________

Wedding Example 2

Custom Cuisine

Contract

Client:

Event: Wedding reception for 88 guests to take place on 9/22/24 at Harley’s Haven Venue @ 15395 Bowling Green Rd. Windsor Va.

Hors D’Oeuvres (to start about 4 p.m.) includes plates/napkins/frilled party toothpicks

• Fruit/Cheese/Meat Tray
• Spinach-Artichoke Dip w/ Bread Rounds
• Cheese Tortellini w/ Pesto Dipping Sauce

Dinner (to start about 5 p.m.)

• Chicken in a Creamy Wine Sauce
• Prime Rib Au Jus w/ Horseradish Sauce
• Mashed Potatoes
• Bourbon Style Sweet Potatoes
• Herbed Green Beans
• Artisan Breads/Dinner Rolls
• Mixed Green Salad

Dessert (disposable plates/napkins provided)

• Lemon Squares
• Key Lime Tartlets
• Mini Cheesecakes

All chafing stands, platters and serving utensils provided by us. We will also supply real silverware for dinner service. Client to provide dinner plates, napkins, cups for beverages.

Subtotal: 88 X $26 = $2288.00

State/Local Tax of 11.5%: $263.12

Silverware: $40.00

Labor On-Site (3 of us base on 6.5 hrs. ea.): $435.50

Xtra fuel/drive time: $52.00

Total: $3078.62

Gratuity is appreciated if you like our service!

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 $200 that your date of 9/22/24 will be reserved for your above named event. The balance must be paid 9-10 days prior to event. Monthly or other installment payments can be made as well. 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, hurricane 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). Please note that due to availability and volatility in food prices the price could change somewhat, though probably not drastically by the time of your event.

Client Signature __________________________________

My Signature __________________________________

Wedding Example 3

Custom Cuisine

Contract

Client:

Event: Wedding reception for 64 guests to take place at the Aviation Museum in Va. Beach on 10-12-24

Hors D’Oeuvres (includes nice disposable plates, napkins and frilled party toothpicks) To start @ 7 p.m.

• Charcuterie Board
• Fruit Tray
• Sweet & Tangy Meatballs

Dinner: To start approximately 8 p.m. Client to provide plates/napkins/silverware.

• Chicken Parmesan/Spaghetti
• Lasagna
• Garlic Knots
• Caesar Salad

We supply all chafing stands, necessary platters/bowls and serving utensils.

Subtotal: 64 X $18.50 = $1184.00

State/Local Tax of 11.5%: $136.16

Labor On Site (2 of us @ 5.5 hrs. ea.): $160.00

Bartender (5.5 hrs., till 11 p.m.): $110.00

Total: $1590.16

Deposit of $200 received on 12/9/23

New Balance: $1336.64

Gratuity is appreciated if you like our service!

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 $200 that your date of 10/12/24 will be reserved for your above named event. The balance must be paid 9-10 days prior to event. Monthly or other installment payments can be made as well. 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, hurricane 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). Please note that due to availability and volatility in food prices the price could change somewhat, though probably not drastically by the time of your event.

Client Signature __________________________________

My Signature __________________________________

Wedding Example 4

Custom Cuisine

Contract

Client:

Event: Wedding Reception for 100 guests to take place on 9-23-23 @ Mann’s Farm on Bunch Walnuts Rd. Chesapeake, Va.

Desired Menu: (plates, etc. TBD, either client or us to provide) to start 5:30 or so…

• Ham Biscuits
• Potato and Macaroni Salads
• Pickle Tray
• Veggie Tray w/ Fresh Dill Dip
• Sweet & Tangy Meatballs
• Pork Barbecue/Rolls
• Marinated, Grilled Chicken
• Cole Slaw
• Baked Beans
• Pasta Salad

All serving utensils, platters and chafing stands included.

Subtotal: 100 X $18 = $1800.00

State/Local Tax of 11.5%: $207.00

Labor On-Site: (est. 4 of us @ 6 hrs. ea.) $516.00

Total: $2523.00

Gratuity is appreciated if you like our service!

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 of 9/23/23 will be reserved for your above named event. The balance must be paid 9-10 days prior to event. Monthly or other installment payments can be made as well. 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, hurricane 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). Please note that due to availability and volatility in food prices the price could change somewhat, though probably not drastically by the time of your event.

Client Signature __________________________________

My Signature ___________________________________

Wedding Example 5

Custom Cuisine

Contract

Client:

Event: Wedding reception for 126 guests to take place on 12-2-23 at Mimosa Barn in Cape Charles, Va. 20031 Oakland Farm Rd.

Hors D’Oeuvres: (includes nice disposable plates, napkins and frilled party toothpicks)

• Fruit & Cheese Tray
• Sweet & Tangy Meatballs
• Spinach Artichoke Dip w/ Chips and Bread Rounds

Dinner: (client to provide plates/napkins/silverware)

• Pork Barbecue/Rolls
• Marinated Boneless Chicken Breasts
• Macaroni & Cheese
• Herbed Green Beans
• Potato Salad
• Pickle Tray
• Garden Salad

Subtotal: 126 X $18.50 = $2331.00

State/Local Tax of 11.5%: $268.07

On Site Labor: (4 of us based on 6 hrs.) $498.00

Toll/Gas/Drive Time (2 vehicles): $135.00

Total: $3232.07

Custom Cuisine

Leon M. Eggers, Proprietor 757-340-6401

666 Masefield Circle Va. Beach, Va. 23452 www.leonscustomcuisine.com

Gratuity is appreciated if you like our service!

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 of 12/2/23 will be reserved for your above named event. The balance must be paid 9-10 days prior to event. Monthly or other installment payments can be made as well. 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, hurricane 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). Please note that due to availability and volatility in food prices the price could change somewhat, though probably not drastically by the time of your event.

Client Signature:__________________________________

My Signature: ___________________________________

Wedding Example 6

Custom Cuisine

Contract

Client:

Event: Wedding reception for 90 guests to take place on 10/26/24 at Event LLC 9912 Hosier St. Newport News, Va.

Hors D’Oeuvres: (includes nice disposable cocktail plates, napkins and frilled party toothpicks)

• Shrimp Cocktail
• Charcuterie Board

Dinner: (includes nice disposable plates, napkins and silverware)

• Swedish Meatballs/Buttered Egg Noodles
• Chicken Marsala
• Lasagna Roll-Ups (Vegetarian)
• Lemon Scented Rice Pilaf
• Greek Style Pasta Salad
• Mixed Green Salad (mandarin oranges, feta cheese, chopped walnuts, orange poppyseed vinaigrette)

Sweet Tea, Unsweet Tea, Coffee (includes lemons, cups)

All Chafing Stands, Platters/Bowls and Serving Utensils Provided

Subtotal: 90 X $22 = $1980.00

State/Local Tax of 11.5%: $227.70

Labor On-Site: (3 of us, based on 6.5 hrs. ea.) $435.50

Xtra drive time/gas: $40.00

Total: $2643.20

Gratuity is appreciated if you like our service!

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 $1000 that your date of 10/29/22 will be reserved for your above named event. The balance must be paid 10 days prior to event. Monthly or other installment payments can be made as well. 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, hurricane 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). Please note that due to volatility in food prices the price could change somewhat, though probably not drastically, by the time of your event.

Client Signature __________________________________

My Signature ___________________________________

Wedding Example 7

Custom Cuisine

Invoice

Client:

Event: Wedding reception for approximately 60 guests to take place on 7-13-24 at the Limitless Events Venue in Chesapeake, Va.

Hors Doeuvre’s: (includes nice disposable cocktail plates, napkins and frilled party toothpicks) To start @ 5:15

• Fruit/Cheese/Meat Tray
• Sweet & Tangy Meatballs

Dinner: (includes plates, napkins, real silverware) To start 6:25 Cake cutting 7:15

• Lasagna w/ Meat Sauce
• Chicken Parmesan/Spaghetti
• Stuffed Shells (Meatless)
• Garlic Knots
• Herbed Green Beans
• Caesar Salad

All chafing stands, platters and serving utensils supplied by us

Beverages: (we will supply clear disposable beverage cups, also cups for bar drinks)

• Water
• Sweet Tea/Lemons
• Unsweet Tea/Lemons

Subtotal: 60 X $18.50 = $1110.00

State/Local Tax of 11.5%: $127.65

Labor On-Site: (2 of us at 5.5 hrs. ea.) $270.00

Bartender (5.5 hrs.): $110.00

Silverware: $24.00

Dinner plates/napkins: $28.00

Total: $1669.65

Wedding Example 8

Custom Cuisine

Proposal

Client:

Event: Wedding reception for approximately 115 guests to take place on 6-27-25 at The Venue Denali @ 1145 Princess Anne Rd. Va. Beach, Va.

Suggested Menu

Hors D’Oeuvres: (includes nice disposable plates, cocktail napkins and Frilled party toothpicks)

• Fruit & Cheese Tray
• Swedish Meatballs

Dinner: (Buffet Style)

• Honey/Lemon/Rosemary Chicken
• Teriyaki Salmon
• Mashed Potatoes
• Steamed Vegetable Medley
• Dinner Rolls/Butter
• Garden Salad

We supply all platters, chafing stands and serving utensils. Client to provide plates, napkins and silverware for dinner.

Subtotal: 115 X $18.50 = $2127.50

State/Local Tax of 11.5%: $244.66

Labor On-Site: (4 of us @ 6 hrs. ea.) $462.00

Total: $2834.16