FAQs

  • No, we do not have Catering Menus for our clients. Instead, we gather information from you about your event, the type of food you are interested in, any dietary restrictions, the style of service and your budget. Then, we create custom menus for your event and send them to you for review. We are very flexible with our menus, and we are happy to make changes until it is exactly what you are expecting.

  • We cater all types of food and all meal periods including breakfast, brunch, lunch, receptions and dinner. If you have something that you are interested in serving, let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

  • We cater anywhere in the Albuquerque metro area. We are proud to be on the recommended caterer lists for the Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum, Albuquerque Museum, Explora, the Nuclear Museum, Casa Rondeña and other popular venues. We also cater to private residences and offer private events in our upstairs Wine Loft at Slate Street Cafe.

  • Yes, we have servers that will set up, replenish food, keep the area clean and break down at the end of the event. For smaller events, we also offer pick-up, drop-off and other easy options that do not include servers.

  • Yes, we offer all types of service. You can pick up prepared food from our restaurant. We also offer to drop off food or drop off / set up / pick up food for your event. This option is not recommended for larger groups.

  • We have a few items from the restaurant menu that are available for catered events. Most of the items that we offer for catering are specifically selected because they are good for larger groups and can travel well. We will work with you to create a menu that is perfect for your event.

  • Generally, a plated, sit-down meal will cost more as it requires more staff and it more difficult to service. Pricing will also vary considerably based on your menu.

  • If you have a significant number of children coming to your event, we can offer them a special price for the same menu. If you want a special children’s menu option, we can also put something together that is more child friendly.

  • We price our events per person. The pricing relates directly to the type of event and the menu for the event. We try to create menus that are within your planned budget.

  • We require the final guest count approximately 10 days prior to the event.

  • Yes, we have a delivery/setup fee of $125-$175 and a 22% service charge. Depending on the complexity of your event, there may additional labor charges for bartenders or chefs.

  • Yes, we always offer vegetarian and gluten free options with our meals. If you have specific requests, we will work hard to accommodate those requests.

  • Unfortunately, we are not able to offer Kosher meals because we do not have a Kosher kitchen.

  • We have some delicious dessert options, but we do not make Wedding Cakes.

  • No, we offer complimentary cutting and serving of your Wedding Cake.

  • Yes, we work with a rental company, and we are happy to coordinate all the rentals for your event. If you want to use real china, glassware, silverware and linen napkins, we will put together a rental quote and include it with your proposal.

  • Yes, we work with a rental company, and we are happy to coordinate all the rentals for your event. Just let us know what kind of tables and chairs you need and we will put together a rental quote and include it with your proposal.

  • Yes, we have certified bartenders that can dispense alcohol at your event. If you are having an event at the Albuquerque Museum or at Slate Street Cafe, we are required to provide the alcohol. If you are having an event at a private residence or another venue, we cannot provide the alcohol just the bartenders. Some venues require a Special Dispenser License from NM State and for those venue we cannot provide bar services.

  • For most events, we need about a hour for setup and an hour for breakdown. These times might increase for more complex events.

  • We only charge for servers to be at the event in rare cases where there is a significant amount of labor required to execute the event.

  • We require a non-refundable deposit when you confirm the event that will be listed on the proposal. The final payment is due at the time of the event. If your event requires a consumption (for hosted beverages), then we will invoice you after the event and payment is due within 10 days.

  • Please fill out the Catering Inquiry Form and someone from our Catering Department will reach out to you. Please provide as much information as possible and include any details, that way we can answer questions and offer some pricing information specific to your event.