CATERING

Guest count increases

If the guest count increases after the guaranteed guest count is received, we will be happy to try to accommodate you. Bando’s however reserves the right to make substitutions in menus for those guests in excess of the final guaranteed guest count. 

Pricing for children and vendors

Meals for children between 5 and 10 years of age are provided for ½ price. Event vendors such as, band members, dj’s and photographers are provided for ¾ of the contracted price. There is no charge for children 4 and under. 

Service staff for full service catering

Bando’s offers professionally trained team members for your event. All staffing requires a five hour minimum. Full service events with more than 250 guests require an event manager. Sit down meals require five servers and three event staff per 100 guests. 

Event manager: $30 / hour event staff / server: $25 / hour bartender: $30 / hour chef: $40 / hour Tip jars are never allowed at bars when bando’s bartenders are hired. 

Deposit

A deposit & a signed catering contract are required to reserve a catering date. This is applied to final invoice. 

Payments

Bando’s accepts cash, checks, visa, mastercard, discover, and american express. {2% additional charge for use of credit card} full payment for your catered event must be received at least seven (7) days prior to the event. Unpaid balances are subject to penalties, interest, or both. 

Cancellations

Cancellation must be in writing. The client is responsible for all out-of-pocket expenses (e.G.: purchased food, non-refundable rental expenses, purchased decorations) sustained by bando’s. Hold the date deposit is non refundable. 

Leftover food

The client may keep any and all leftover food from the buffet. Food is packaged in one disposable pan per item. Bando’s waives any liability of any leftover food. 

Gratuity

Gratuities {tips} for staff are not included but are graciously accepted for a job well done.