FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Customers always seem to want to order too many or too few appetizers for their parties. Here is what I have learned over the years: Dinner Party – 6 appetizers per person. Serve only 2 to 3 appetizer items, but offer appetizers to only whet their appetite without ruining it. Cocktail Party – 8 to 12 appetizers per person. Guests will generally eat about 5 appetizers each during the first hour and will eat about 3 appetizers each for each subsequent hour. If you wish to have a sweet course save it for the last hour and expect to serve 2 portions per guest. Plus fruit. People love fruit and it never seems to go to waste!
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The first thing is to listen to the customer. Determine what the occasion is, the length of time, type of guests, and style of service. As I get to know the customer I may be able to make suggestions from my experience that will enhance the event.
- What types of customers have you worked with?
I have designed baby & wedding showers, birthdays & anniversaries, baptisms, rehearsal dinners, Holiday parties, corporate events, and fund raisers. I've met celebrities, politicians, ministers, and grandmothers!