Hors d'oeuvres Catering in Tampa - Advice/Opinions?

ashtraygirl

I am on a tight budget and was considering a Hors d'oeurves/Cocktail type recepetion. Ideally I would like small, but satisfying bites which are fun and inexpensive, but still somewhat classy. I really liked the menu examples for "Good Food Catering" but the estimated price I was quoted was around 35 dollars a person. This was the "lower end" I was told. That estimate did include service, but not alcohol/glasses/linens/anything else. Anyone else look into or have this type of reception? Any opinions on vendors? What do you think an average cost for this should be?

Thanks!

babybchbum

Check out Olympia catering. Generally they do fuill meals but are willing to work with any budget and do hors d'oeuvres only as well.

When you call ask to speak with Sherri. She is just wonderful.

bananafanafofashley

I was looking into this type of menu as well but it's actually more expensive because the work is more tedious. There is a ton of preparation involved in all of the tiny pieces. A buffet is still the cheapest way to go.

KrystalsKitsch

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[QUOTE]I was looking into this type of menu as well but it's actually more expensive because the work is more tedious. There is a ton of preparation involved in all of the tiny pieces. A buffet is still the cheapest way to go.
Posted by TheMrsCabral[/QUOTE]

This. I found this to be the same with the caterers I talked to. I ended up doing BBQ for $12 a head. Woot.

M1ssJ

Agree with PP, check your favorite local places Jerk Hut, Sonny's, small places cater for way cheaper than a caterers "cocktail" meun

sb_simmons

We are using Puff n' Stuff and Aymee is really great about working with a budget. We just doing Hors d'oeuvres and we had a limited budget. She is the only person who even email me back after talking about the budget. We had a tasting too and the food didn't only look great but tasted amazing!!! Good luck

ashtraygirl

SB: They look great! ... I just wish they had any basic pricing info. I hate having to set an appointment only to find out they are out of budget.

MissJ: Thats very helpful, I'm going to try looking into some of my favorite restaurants and see what I can find out.

sb_simmons

All you have to do is email they and they will send you a menu with prices.

ChrislovesBarry

I actually used Kevin at Good Food Catering and the food and service is AMAZING.  They are well worth the expense if you can work it out.  My guest couldn't stop talking about them.  THEY ARE AMAZING!!!

ashtraygirl

^I don't doubt that. I simply can't afford 30 dollars per person.

bananafanafofashley

you can do it on a budget. i would definitely check with resturaunts you like too.. and smartyhadaparty.com has a ton of really cute disposable serveware that is inexpensive so if your appetizers came on a big ugly platter you could make them pretty yourself!

ashtraygirl

^OH MY GOD, that site is awesome! thanks!