FAQ

Drop-off

Our drop-off catering involves the delivery of ordered food, in aluminum disposable containers (hot food, salads, appetizers) and plastic containers (sauces garnishes). We offer single use chaffing stands that come complete with lids, sternos (heating candles) and plastic serving utensils at an extra cost

Standard

Our standard catering involves the delivery and setup of the buffet, placement of serving utensils, and replenishment of the menu items as needed. Pick-up occurs at the completion of the meal service time and is limited to the buffet related items only. Staff does not stay past the meal service period.

Full Service – no setup

Our full service catering involves the delivery and setup of the buffet, placement of serving utensils, and replenishment of the menu items as needed. We will not set up tables, chairs or any other equipment not related to the buffet. Closing of the buffet occurs at the completion of the meal service period and pickup occurs at the end of the event as to not disrupt activities. Staff remains on-site for the duration of the event, and is responsible for all bussing, trash removal and breakdown of any equipment ordered.

Full Service – with setup

Our full-service catering involves the delivery and setup of equipment ordered, placement of tables, chairs and place settings according to clients specifications. Plates, silverware, tables and chairs as well as any other equipment may be provided either by the client or by Home Bites at an additional cost. Staff is also responsible for the setup of the buffet, placement of serving utensils, etc, and replenishment of the menu items as needed. Closing of the buffet occurs at the completion of the meal service period and pickup occurs at the end of the event as to not disrupt activities. Staff remains on-site for the duration of the event, and is responsible for all bussing, trash removal and breakdown of any equipment ordered.

Family Style–

Family style service lies somewhere between a plated meal and buffet service. Food is served on large platters that guests can pass around their tables, as if they were sitting down to a family meal at home. Family style is offered only at venues that offer kitchen facilities.

Family-style involves the delivery and setup of equipment ordered, placement of tables, chairs and place settings according to clients specifications. Staff is responsible for the delivery of food platters to each table in a timely manner, and remains on-site for the duration of the event, Staff is responsible for all bussing, trash removal and breakdown of any equipment ordered.

Home Bites can handle everything from plates and silverware, to tables and chairs, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable dining experience for you and your guests.

Once you have determined that Home Bites is the perfect fit for your event, we will ask you to complete an event quotation form to provide us with all the necessary details. You can access this form by clicking the button below. After reviewing your completed form, we will send you a quotation. Should you accept our quote, we will issue a contract that outlines the agreed-upon menu items, event timeline, and any other specific requirements. This streamlined process ensures that everything is clearly communicated and your event is a resounding success.

When signing the contract you will be required to pay a deposit of 35% of the total quoted amount and will be placed on our Calander.

Every event has many moving parts — timeline, service style, menu selections, equipment, staffing, and venue logistics — and we want to make sure your proposal is accurate, transparent, and free of surprises.

To help you prepare, we’ve put together a simple list showing the information we’ll eventually need to create your detailed quote: Once you're ready for a full, customized proposal, we’ll gather a few key details through our Quote Request Form (QRF). This ensures we price your event accurately and include everything you need.

Here's what we’ll ask for:

✔ Event Basics

• Event type

• Date & location

• Estimated guest count

• Budget range

✔ Service Style

(Buffet, drop-off, plated, family-style, food truck, cocktail-style, etc.)

✔ Menu Preferences

• Themed menu & package level (Bronze/Silver/Gold/Diamond)

• Or fully custom menu

• Whether you’d like appetizers

• Kids meals

• Dietary needs

✔ Bartending (If Needed)

• Wet hire / dry hire

• Drinking-age guest count

• Preferred alcohol types

• Specialty cocktails

✔ Equipment (If needed)

• Plateware

• Serving equipment

• Glassware

• Linens

• Furniture

✔ Venue & Logistics

• Venue name & contact

• Kitchen facilities (yes/no, equipment checklist)

• Upload venue rules (optional)

• Ceremony + reception in same area (for weddings)

✔ High-Level Timeline

• Arrival time

• Setup window

• Appetizer service

• Dinner service

• Bar service

• Last call

• Event end time