Frequently Asked Questions On this page we have listed answers to commonly asked questions about off premise catering and
events. We have categorized the questions under the topic
headings listed in the left column . Please feel free to contact us,
we are happy to answer any questions that you may have specific to your
special event.
We lock in event dates with clients
based on a signed contract that specifically outlines the parameters
of the event. There is a non refundable deposit of 35% of the
anticipated catering cost of the event due with the signed contract.
The menu can be can be adjusted after a contract is signed, but
pricing and staffing are based on the minimum guest count specified
in the contract, and would be adjusted based on any changes to the
menu or guest count minimum. The locking in of an event date
with a client allows us to allocate the appropriate amount of our
resources on that date to accommodate that event to avoid
overbooking a given date.
Billingsgate employees the finest and most
experienced foodservice professionals in the seacoast for catered
events. Chefs, hostesses, servers, and TIPS certified
professional bartenders are available for all off premise events.
The charge for workers is currently $30.00 per hour with a minimum
time charge of 4 hours
Our staff at billingsgate is paid a good hourly wage for their
services. If you as the client feel that they have exceeded your
expectations would like to show them your appreciation, gratuities
are graciously accepted.
Billingsgate maintains a commercial liquor liability insurance
policy and can provide TIPS trained professional bartenders for
alcohol service. Billingsgate does not purchase and resell
alcohol, but we can serve the host's alcohol and provide all
the necessary equipment and set up. The cost of providing a
bar setup includes all soft drinks, mixers, bar equipment, ice and
garnishes. The hourly charges for the bartenders is in
addition to the bar setup cost.
We provide all necessary serviceware for our catering services
(chafing dishes, silver platters, serving bowls, coffee urns,
grills, heat lamps, etc.
Tents, lighting, tables, chairs, linens, glassware, flatware, etc.
are rental items. Billingsgate has a longstanding working
relationship with all of the area party and tent rental companies,
and we are happy to provide our clients with a suggested rental list
for their event. We can also act as your agent and assist is
making arrangements with the rental company of your choice.
We will arrive at the event 1.5 to 2 hours before the scheduled
start of the event set up all the foodservice tables, bars,
and prep areas so that we are ready to serve before the first guest
arrives. If you would like us to set up the rental tables,
chairs, and perform other duties like pre ceremony refreshments, we
are more that happy to accommodate but there would be additional
labor charges. At the end of an event we rinse and re-rack all
the rental china, glassware, and flatware and we will pull
tablecloths if the guests have departed. If you would like us
to breakdown the tables and chairs, again we are more than happy to,
but it would involve additional labor charges. Billingsgate
will take away all event related trash.
All foods that have been finished and displayed and that are
still safe for consumption (foods that haven't been out at room temp
too long) will be neatly packaged, labeled and left in the hosts
refrigerator. Because we always bring more food that we expect
to go through, all food inventories that have not been put out for
display will remain with us.
