From weddings to corporate functions to social parties, our team here at John Michael Events has catered it all! With over 5,000 events under our belt, we are readily equipped to provide exceptional Orlando catering and planning assistance for your next event. After working with this many clients, we have come to see which questions they have most often. Since it is our top priority to serve you and make the event planning process as easy and streamlined as possible, we are sharing our top 5 FAQ in this post to aid you in your event preparations.
Whether you’re considering working with us or are a current client, our answers to these questions will guide you in the next step of planning. We’ll inform you about what’s included in our packages and pricing, what you may need to consider outside of our services and ultimately, what makes our John Michael Events team a stand-out in the Orlando catering industry.
Without further ado, here are the top 5 FAQ about John Michael Events!
About John Michael Events:
John Michael Events is a top Orlando catering company, serving all types of clients and events. We are a full-service caterer, which means that we take care of everything for you, from start to finish. This includes event planning support, menu selection guidance, and white-glove service on the day-of, starting with setup and concluding with clean-up.
We pride ourselves on our ability to serve our clients well in their specific needs. When you work with our Catering Managers, we’ll provide you with our preferred venue and vendors list to help steer you towards your dream team. We’ll also assist with your budget planning and event design. When it comes to the food, we have carefully crafted our menus and catering packages to encompass a range of needs. However, if you prefer a different cuisine or need to cater to a variety of dietary restrictions, we’re here for you in this way as well!
No matter how you envision your event, we have the knowledge and specialized experience to bring it to life!
FAQ #1: What is included in your wedding packages and are they customizable?
Speaking of our catering packages, one of the first questions we receive from newly engaged couples is “What exactly is included in your packages and are they customizable?” The short answer is, everything you need to pull off an amazing celebration and yes, you can customize them to best fit your wedding!
We call our all-inclusive wedding packages our John Michael Events’ “Diamond” packages and they range from 1 Carat to 4 Carat to 7 Carat with the amount of vendors gradually increasing.
Our 1 Carat package is designed for 35 guests and includes:
- Event Coordinator
- Floral
- Photographer
- Minister
- Cake
- Ceremony Music
- Champagne Toast
Our 4 Carat package is designed for up to 100 guests and includes:
- Event Coordinator
- Floral
- Photographer
- Minister
- Cake
- Ceremony Music
- Reception DJ
- Champagne Toast
- Full Service Food & Beverage – Including 3 passed hors d’ouevres and full dinner buffet
Our 7 Carat package is designed for up to 100 guests and includes:
- Event Coordinator
- Floral
- Photographer
- Minister
- Cake
- Ceremony Music
- Reception DJ
- Champagne Toast
- Full Service Food & Beverage – Including 3 passed hors d’ouevres and full dinner buffet
- Videographer
- Photo Booth
Any of these packages can be customized to fit your guest count, food and beverage preferences, and vendor needs. For more information on our John Michael Events’ wedding packages, hit the button below:
All-Inclusive Wedding Packages
Photography: Sterling Photography
FAQ #2: What event enhancements can I add onto my package?
John Michael Events offers a plethora of event enhancements to take your celebration to the next level! From brunch food & beverage options to our sweets and snacks menu to corporate boxed lunches and more, we’ve thought of everything to accommodate any and every event.
All of our packages include a Catering Manager to lead our catering staff on the day-of, but you can also add a dedicated day-of event coordinator to manage all the other event logistics.
Lastly, we offer a variety of event rentals to uplevel your event even further. Select from upgraded tables, chairs, and linens, wedding signage, specialty lighting, photo booth options, and other miscellaneous décor items.
FAQ #3: Do you offer tastings?
Here at John Michael Events, we’re proud to host “A Taste of John Michael,” our bi-quarterly showcase where prospective and current clients are invited to sample our cuisine. This is a great way to try a wide variety of our menu options while also getting the opportunity to meet our team and some of our preferred vendor partners. We designed this group tasting event to be all-inclusive, so you can get a sense for not only the quality of the food and beverage you’ll receive at your event, but also the high level of guest service you’ll consistently receive throughout the process as well.
This is a popular event, so we ask that you RSVP in advance and limit your party to up to 4 guests. For our booked clients, attending this special event is complimentary (up to 4 guests)! For our soon-to-be clients, it is $20 per person to attend (up to 4 guests). When you officially book, this payment is applied towards your contract.
To RSVP to our next tasting event, hit the button below. We can’t wait to see you there!
Attend “A Taste of John Michael”
FAQ #4: Which venues do you work at?
Our sister company is a botanical garden wedding venue in Orlando called Celebration Gardens. This beautifully manicured property offers breathtaking event spaces, versatile enough for any event or guest count. We are the in-house caterer for this venue, but we also frequently work at numerous other Orlando venues, like Tavares Pavilion on the Lake, Lake Mary Events Center, and Leu Gardens to name a few.
While we have crafted a list of our preferred venues where we have extensive experience, we’re also flexible and experienced enough to work just about anywhere! Our John Michael Events team has all the proper licensing and insurance that venues typically require, and we can easily and quickly determine the catering logistics at any venue.
Photography: Sterling Photography
FAQ #5: How do I book with John Michael Events?
The first step in the booking process is to contact our Catering Managers here: Contact John Michael Events.
After you’ve conversed with our team and determined your needs, your deposit can be paid via cash, check or card payment. This deposit is non-refundable and goes towards your final balance that will be paid 10 business days before the event. This is also the time when your final guest count will be due to us and the deadline for when you can make any menu changes.
After you submit the deposit and sign the contract, your date is officially secured! Your dedicated Catering Manager will then set up a planning meeting with you about 6-8 weeks prior to the event. This is the time when we’ll help you select your food and beverage menu, tablescape, and confirm all the day-of details.
Then, the magic begins on the day of!
Ready to kick off the process and have your event catering taken care of? Connect with us below!
Book Top Orlando Caterer, John Michael Events:
John Michael Events is an experienced Orlando wedding and event caterer, specializing in serving all types of events, from weddings to social events to corporate events. We offer all-inclusive wedding packages that not only include event catering, but also the additional vendors you’ll need to throw the wedding of your dreams! Twice a quarter, we are proud to host “A Taste of John Michael,” a one-of-a-kind group tasting experience, where clients are invited to sample a variety of our delicacies.
Ready to book one of our event catering packages with optional embellishments? Contact our team by hitting the button below. We would love to chat with you!
