CHEF’S CHOICE MENU
Menu selected by chef and announced to client by 5 days prior
*please inform your sales coordinator of any food allergies*
Three (3) food stations
(1.5 hours food service time)
STATION SETUPS: menu signs for each item, salt, pepper, linens in your choice of color, and light decor
SERVICEWARE: black or white disposable cocktail plates, fork and knife and white paper cocktail napkins
STAFFING: catering supervisor, culinary staff and server staff included
$29 per person + 19% service charge + 6.5% sales tax
This menu is designed for over 25 guests – if you have less than 25 guests,
please request a custom price our all-inclusive pricing guarantee includes all service staff
Each additional ½ hour
White china cocktail plates, stainless fork and knife at each station including additional staff
Any size table including setup and breakdown (additional delivery fee will apply)
White resin folding chairs including setup and breakdown (additional delivery fee will apply)
Polyester floor length linens in your choice of over 50 different colors
Our chef chooses 3 selections
You choose 2 selections from A and 1 selection from B menu
Regular and decaf coffee, creamer and sweeteners with disposables (up to 150 guests, $1pp++ more for over 150 guests
Hot water with assorted teas, flavored creamers, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, sugar swizzle sticks, honey and lemons (up to 150 guests, $1pp++ more for over 150 guests)
Decanters of lemonade, iced tea, one fruit infused water and one plain water served with plastic tumblers, sweeteners, cocktail napkins and linen for the beverage table
Includes: certified bartender(s), ice, coke, sprite, diet coke, sparkling water, bottled water,
ginger ale, orange juice, cranberry juice, pineapple juice, grapefruit juice, tonic water, club soda,
sour mix, lemons, limes,
and all equipment, plastic tumblers, snack mix, bar décor and cocktail napkins.
(any alcohol provided by client)
Red and White wine varietals, Bud Light, Corona, and Yuengling bottled beers Served unlimited for up to 3 hours
Red and White wine varietals, Bud Light, Corona, and Yuengling bottled beers
Absolut vodka, Bacardi rum, Seagram’s whiskey, Beefeater’s gin, Jose Cuervo Tequila, and Jim Beam
bourbon, Served unlimited
for up to 3 hours
Everything in bar/beverage setups and full liquor open bar. Includes complimentary sodas, sparkling
water, and bottled water (up to 100 guests, $2pp++ more for over 100 guests).
Guests pay for their drinks at $7
for mixed and $5 for beer or wine
Wine, rock, pilsner, martini, champagne flute (price for each type)
Designated server to offer drinks from the bar to guests at their tables
GREEN INITIATIVE
We strive to be responsible to our environment by having energy conservation, recycling/composting of disposables and using only all natural or organic foods in our menu preparations
TASTINGS
To keep our costs competitive, we offer group style tastings every other month. By attending four tastings in a row, you will taste all the items on our inclusive buffet menus.
THE FLOW
Once you realize you want to book us, send in your deposit and we will send you a confirmation of services. A planning meeting will be scheduled 1-2 months prior to your event. In between booking and the planning meeting, you will be able to attend our group tastings and of course discuss anything with our sales staff. All final changes are due by 10 days prior.
SERVICE TIMES
Our corporate/social packages include 3 hours service, 5 hours overall (1 hour setup, 3 hours event, 1 hour breakdown) extra time is allowed – ask for pricing
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
We have a state of Florida issued liquor license, carry $1M in liquor liability insurance and our bar staff are TIPS certified. All alcoholic beverages provided by client are to be delivered to the event site and do not need chilled. Upon arrival, our bar staff will prepare your items in plenty of time for service, ensuring well chilled items. Client’s alcohol is boxed up and returned to client at end of event. If we provide the alcohol, it is our property and goes with us at the end of the event.
PERSONAL ITEMS
Due to liability and space issues, we cannot accept personal items at our facility prior to your event. However, we are very glad to help you with placing some of your ready-to-go personal items at the event.
LEFTOVER POLICY
We guarantee to-go boxes for any shortages in your guest count. No other guarantees are made with leftovers, however if after your vendors and our staff are fed, we will gladly box up any other leftovers for you to take.
GUEST COUNTS
We have a 25-person minimum guest count at our listed pricing. Of course we can cater for less guests – ask for a custom price.
BOOKING INFO
We take a 10% deposit to secure your date for catering services. Once we receive your deposit, you will receive a confirmation of services.
PAYMENT INFO
We accept personal check, cash or credit card for deposits only. Final payment is due within 5 days prior to the event and after your final invoice is presented. We accept only cash, credit card or certified check for final payment – no personal checks. We do not accept pre-payments. Credit card payments will incur a 3.5% convenience fee.
CANCELLATION
No monies are refunded should a cancellation occur; however we can work with you on rescheduling another date.
DISCLAIMER
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
John Michael Catering and Weddings provides Orlando catering for weddings, corporate, and social events.
