Special Events

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Catering Fees Effective 1/1/17

Ordering timelines:

  • Orders must be placed 7 working days in advance.  For example, if an event is on the 10th, the order must be placed on the 1st (longer if holidays included).
  • Drink orders must be placed within 5 working days. For example, if an event is on the 14th, the order must be placed on or before the 7th (longer if holidays included).
  • For large items of 100 or more, contact Blanca Banda 713-740-0146, a price break might be available depending on cost of the items.
 

Events ordered late will be charged a fee:

  • Late Drink fees:
    • One to 2 day notice (if we are able to provide the event) – 10%
    • 3 to 7 days out will be waived if we have inventory on hand, otherwise 10%
  • Non-drink items that need to be ordered and/or prepared:

    • If 1 to 2 day notice (if we are able to do the event) – 25%
    • 3 to 6 days in advance - 15%

Cancellation Fees:

  • Events must be cancelled 24 hours prior to the event, or fees will be charged.
  • Cancellation Fees: 
    • Drinks – 10%
    • Perishable Items ordered but not yet prepared – 50%
    • Perishable Items already prepped – 100%

Additional Fees:

  • Labor Charges:
    • Kitchen Use requires that a Nutrition Services Staff with health department certification is present to assist.  The cost is $25/hour if an event is scheduled before 7 am or after 2 pm.
  • Retrieval Fee:
    • Items are not returned to the kitchen - $10
    • Missing Items - cost to replace
  • Equipment Rental:
    • Coffee Urns - $5
    • Chafing Dishes - $10
    • Drink Barrels - $5