Catering Terms & Service Styles

 

​Drop-Off

Freshly prepared food is delivered in aluminum tins and disposable containers to your home, office, or event venue. This option includes delivery only and does not include setup or service items, food warmers or attendants.
Delivery fees additional. Minimums apply.

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Full-Service Catering

​This service includes delivery, professional setup, and on-site service. Food is presented using any of the following: heated chafing dishes, heat lamps, chilled platters and bowls, stainless steel serving utensils, high end disposable plates, plastic cutlery, paper napkins, appropriate props, printed menu cards, and themed décor are included.

For safety and quality control, a server is required whenever heated chafing dishes or heat lamps are used. Our service staff maintains food presentation throughout the event and handles cleanup and breakdown at its conclusion.

• One (1) server is included in the setup fee

• Additional servers are recommended for events over 25 guests

• Staffing rate: $150 per server, per event

Set Up Fee Additional. Minimums apply. 

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Elegant Full-Service Catering

​Our most elevated service offering, featuring a fully artistic presentation. This includes florals, upscale chafing dishes with fuel, heat lamps, china, stainless steel cutlery, linen napkins, glassware, printed menu cards, and professional attendants.

Ideal for weddings, milestone celebrations, and luxury corporate events.
Setup fee, staffing, minimums, and china upgrades apply.

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Annie’s Signature Event Charcuterie

A food ensemble like no other, this signature experience is a stunning display of hot and cold offerings designed as a true showstopper. Presentations may incorporate florals, plants, fire, water elements, and unique props based on the event theme.

Food offerings may be served in petite cups, on small plates, skewers, spoons, and other creative vessels—encouraging guests to mingle, explore, and enjoy.

Included with this service:

• Upgraded disposable plates and cutlery

• Coordinated napkins

• Printed menu cards

• Serving utensils and service essentials

Pricing begins at $50 per guest, based on menu selections, plus sales tax and applicable setup fees.

Minimums apply.

 

Butler-Passed Hors d’ Oeuvres

Create an unforgettable first impression as our professional service team welcomes your guests with elegant trays of beautifully presented, bite-sized hors d’oeuvres. These easy-to-enjoy selections set the tone for the event and encourage mingling while making guests feel immediately at ease.

• $150 per attendant for up to three (3) hours

• Recommended staffing: one (1) attendant per twenty (25) guests 

 

Heavy Hors d’Oeuvres

“Heavy hors d’oeuvres” is a commonly used—and often misunderstood—term. This service style features individually crafted bites, displayed on decorated stations and passed by attendants on elegant trays.

This is not an unlimited service. Hors d’oeuvres are prepared in set quantities. We typically recommend 2–3 pieces per selection, per guest, with 5–8 different selections to satisfy a variety of palates.

For example, a guest count of 25 at the minimum recommendation would total approximately 250 individual pieces. Platters are measured differently and based on per-guest servings.

Because each hors d’oeuvre is handcrafted and time-intensive, this service style often carries a higher investment than clients initially expect—but delivers an elevated and memorable experience.

 

Buffet Service

Recommended for larger gatherings, buffet service may be designed as a one-sided or two-sided setup depending on guest count and service timing. Buffet presentations are upscale and include professional setup and service.

Our chefs and service staff assist guests throughout service to ensure a smooth and enjoyable dining experience.

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Family-Style Service

Designed for intimate gatherings, family-style service features chefs announcing each course while platters are passed for guests to serve themselves. This style is best suited for groups of 25 guests or fewer.​

Chef Fees apply. 

 

Live Chef Stations

Live chef stations add an interactive and entertaining element to your event, encouraging guest engagement and conversation.

Additional carving station setup  and chef fee applies. 

 

Pricing Disclaimer

Pricing may vary based on guest count, menu selections, staffing requirements, and event details. 

Minimums apply to all full service events. 

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