Catering, $2500 for 100 people?

smallsmp8

Hi Ladies,   I am getting married next May and our reception will be at 12pm. I want to do a sandwich buffet and passed hors doeurvres.  I have gotten three proposals but need some more tips for other companies. So far this is what I have:Greenspoint: Sandwich buffet, 4 passed hors doeurvres, staff: $2,386.75Gourmet Fine Catering: 5 passed hors doeurvres, deli bar buffet, staff: $3,557.32A Spice of Life: 3 passed hors doeurvres, sandwich buffet, staff, rentals (silverware, plates, glasses, tablecloths): $6,094.52Help!!! Our budget is about $2500 for food.

alicott

if you like italian panini sandwiches..... we're using Cafe Colore in Denver. It is a locally owned italian restaurant, and their food is fantastic. We aren't doing the sandwiches, but for 2 salads, 3 apps, 2 pastas, eggplant parm lasagna, and chicken picata for 100 people with tax and gratuity was $2550. Keith is wonderful! I'm sure if you wanted all paninis he could probably work out something for you. www.cafecoloredenver.com

lap256

Try a restaurant. i'm doing 3 passed apps, a buffet with 3 entrees, 2 sides and bread, and staff for $27 pp. We're using Carino's, so that may not work for your needs, but try some deli's or other restaurants you like.

kraeburton

Try Carte d'Or Catering...their info is in my bio!

cobride2be83

i agree with lap - you should try and bring food in and i wouldnt mind dressing up as staff and serving! that would be kind of fun!! totally serious.

LesPaul

$25 per person seems high for a sandwich buffet.  I'm paying $12.60 per person for a 10-item buffet including grilled chicken skewers, beef kabobs, vege spring rolls, chicken egg rolls, chipotle shrimp wonton, crab & cream cheese rangoons, fruit & pina colada dip, antipasto appetizer, and another appetizer I can't remember.  But I'm using a caterer who was recommended by a friend and works from her home.  And I found the best disposable plasticware on dontdodishes.com.  They have very nice plates, cups, flatware, etc. (my venue is a B&B that supplies only tables + linens - no plates, glassware, or flatware)

mouse10031978

I am using Bennett's BBQ for a full buffet for about $12-13 per person.  I almost went with THE Rib House of Longmont, which is also BBQ, but they do all different BBQ sandwiches plus appetizers and sides etc.  This was also very reasonable at about $12 per person.  You may also want to contact the Huckleberry restaurant in Louisville.  I am not positive on their prices, but they have great catered food and may be able to work out something reasonable. 

me2rean

As for why your prices are so high: passed hors doeurvres. If you want to keep your prices low but keep your food options, have them all buffet. I doubt your guests will really mind walking to the buffet to grab food. Buffets require less waitstaff to maintain, and that is where most of the cost of caterering comes into play. I wouldn't ask your friends (they won't enjoy the wedding if they have to work it), but you can always go to a local eatery (with proficeint waitstaff) and ask some of the employees if they would work your wedding. Mention how much they would get paid, what to wear, etc.

cobride2be83

have you tried local cooking schools? Culinary School of the Rockies hires out their students. contact karen barela for the details - i remember her mentioning this to me at one of our meetings. she is a client of ours. (303) 494-7988

jforeman5

We're using Rocky Mountain Cateringwww.rockymountaincateringcolorado.comThey have lots of options that sound like what you are going for. Our budget was less than yours and they found a way to make it work!