We know, it’s the part no-one likes talking about.
THE MONEY BIT
To give you a rough idea …
A selection of canapes or a full buffet will cost you £15-20 per person; a multi-course meal for a large group will be £27.50+ per head. An informal family lunch at home will cost a bit more, while a four-course dinner party at home for 8 people starts at £75 per guest. But it all depends on …
Ingredients
It may sound obvious but quality ingredients come with a price tag. All of our dishes have great flavour; some are surprisingly economical but lobster and filet steak aren’t amongst them!
Prep Time
Time is money - the longer your food takes to prepare, the more we have to charge. Balancing a quicker and easier starter with an extra special main course give your guests a fabulous meal without costing the earth or compromising on quality.
Number of Guests
There are economies of scale in food preparation, so the more people you’re feeding the lower we can make the cost per head. That’s why we don’t put prices on our website against each individual dish. We’ll happily advise on the pricing of different options once we have more details about your overall event.
Service Style
You’ll love having a smartly dressed waiter serving you at your table, but buffet service is easier to prepare and deliver. Let’s discuss what will work best and we’ll price it accordingly.
Staffing
We’ll handle all the cooking but how many staff you’ll need will depend on how many people you’re inviting and the style of service you’re looking for. We generally work on a ratio of one staff member for every 8-10 guests for table service, whereas 3-5 people should be enough for buffet service for 100 or more. Staff typically cost £70-80 each depending on the duration of your event.
Extras
We can help with anything you need to make sure your event runs smoothly. From tables and linen to a gazebo to keep out the elements, let’s work out what you need and we’ll keep the costs to a minimum without compromising the quality of your event.
Logistics
If you’re planning a moderate sized event at our home base in Gerrards Cross or you’re just around the corner, that makes life easy. If you’re further away, have lots of guests or need a lorry-load of tables and chairs, we’re still happy to help but unfortunately it adds to the cost.
Let’s chat!
We can you a more specific view on pricing once we have a better idea of what you’ve got in mind. Drop us an email, fill in our contact form or give us a call for a friendly, no-obligation chat.