Planning a Wedding with The Kitchen



1. Initial Meeting

The initial plans are discussed including the preliminary menu selection. At this time you would review our wedding pictures and discuss your ideas about the wedding, such as the menu, beverages, flowers, wedding cake, whether the event type is a sit-down dinner, station or buffet, the wedding site, photographs and special concerns such as valet parking, etc.

We encourage our clients to sample food from our take-out counter at this time.

2. Initial Proposal is Sent to Client

We will send the proposal to you via fax, e-mail, or postal mail. Please call when you receive your proposal to discuss any questions or revisions you may have regarding the menu.

3. Clients are Encouraged to View a Wedding or an Event

We welcome these visits. Please call us in advance to make arrangements.

4. If you are unfamiliar with The Kitchen, we are happy to provide you with an extensive reference list.

5. Having made the decision to commit to The Kitchen, we anticipate your call to hold the date accompanied by a $100.00 retainer.

6. Arrange a Meeting at the Wedding Site

During this meeting, you will coordinate event details with a party manager from The Kitchen, a rental company representative, and perhaps the florist, wedding coordinator, and music representative.

7. Tasting Arrangements

We are happy to arrange a tasting if desired. The hours reserved for tastings are from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Tuesday through Thursday. If these times are inconvenient, we can prepare a take-out order for you. Most of our clients taste appetizers, sauces and the entrée course. Please call us in advance to make arrangements.

8. Final Revisions of Menu are Sent to Client

After your tasting we will fax, mail, or e-mail the final proposal to you. Please call The Kitchen with additional questions and we will have your party manager contact you.

9. Final Count & Deposit

Three days prior to the wedding, please call us and inform us of your final attendee count. Our bookkeeper will then respond with the amount of the 100% deposit. A statement reflecting the remainder of your bill will be sent the week following your wedding.

10. The Kitchen looks forward to your wedding day!