Weddings and more
wide range of options available
Whatever your budget, whatever you vision, we will strive to meet you there. Chef Shane prides himself in tailoring a menu to perfectly suit your special day. We have many options to choose from: Buffet-style, farm to table, family style or drop off. We have access to a full staff including a catering captain (for full service parties exceeding 75 people), bartenders, servers and even babysitters! Please browse our menu ideas for that showcase some delicious fresh produce commonly found from the local Columbia Gorge farms. Not to worry if you don't see something that showcases your style, we LOVE a challenge! Shane will do his best to help you express your food preferences, whether it is culturally influenced or due to your own dietary restrictions. He can make it beautiful and delicious!
Motherhood Magazine First Supper
Our Prime Rib Dinner for 400 in September 2017
Shane and Kathryn Eagan, Owners
Other Local Resources
RENTALS: Debbie and Keith of Hood River Rentals will meet all of your rental needs. They are a wonderful family owned local business that knows how important every detail is. Check them out here
PHOTOGRAPHY: Blaine and Bethany are another family owned business serving the Columbia River Gorge. They will ensure your special event is captured with 100% heart. You can find their website here
CAKES: We love Wind Flower Cakes! By far our top choice for Gorgeous cakes for your wedding. Find Windflower here.
FAQs
IS THERE SOME WAY TO ORGANIZE A TASTING?
YES! We are happy to help with that. If you're wondering if Shane's food is right for you, you are always welcome to swing by the food truck on the streets in Hood River, OR Monday-Friday, 9:30-2:30. Check out the menu here. If you would like to organize a private tasting of a menu item, Shane would be happy to make you dinner. We will organize a nice place for you to enjoy dinner with the meat option of your choice from the menu. There is a $35/person fee for the tasting.
What does the 15% event ADMINISTRATION fee include?
There is so much that goes into catering an event. There are many hours of planning, prep, shopping and correspondence that we put into each client's special day. Often we need to make several trips to procure food items from various farmers. There are kitchen rentals, prep staff wages, utilities, propane, fuel, insurance and liabilities, equipment and truck maintenance as well as expendables. This is a rather standard fee in the industry.
Is it the same as gratuity?
No. Gratuity is added to the invoice, as a separate line item, it is calculated as 18% of the total food cost. It is always appreciated and shared with all.
Do we need Bar Insurance?
Please ask your venue. There are different rules for each location. If the venue wants the caterer to carry insurance for the bartender, there is a $200 insurance fee that we give directly to the insurer.
How do we figure out the length of time staff is needed?
Consider the number of people and the amount of help you will need setting up. We typically arrive ready to 'help' the wedding party set the tables. Most brides have a 'day of' person that has all of the instructions our staff will need to get busy. If most of the table setting is necessary, then please factor in 1 hour minimum prior to guest arrival. Cleaning up after a large party can take some time. More hands make for light work! Our staff typically needs 1-1.5 hours after dinner service is over to clear plates, care for rentals and any other venue specific needs for clean-up. If the venue does not offer trash service, this can be taken care of by the staff if organized in advance and for a $50 trash fee. Most venues have dumpsters.
What other fees are included?
We strive to be very transparent with all costs. This is NOT standard in this industry. With our Build Your Menu tool, you can take full control of your budget. Please remember that as the time nears your date, we will become more clear all of the aspects of your event. We will work hand in hand with your rental company to ensure no detail is left out. After a 'Day Of' conversation, we will capture all the details we need.
Procedures and Policies
Policies and Procedure for Securing our Services
Save the Date Contract: a $200 non-refundable deposit is required to secure the date of your event. This amount will be credited to your final invoice.
Phone Call with Kyla that covers all the details of your special event. This can last anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. We like to schedule this call for 2-3 weeks prior to event.
Full payment of final invoice is due 2 weeks prior. Credit card or held payment for day of/last minute revisions to invoice, example, higher head count, staff overtime- invoiced following day and payment is expected via credit card. Damage to equipment or catering items will be charged to held credit card.
Credit card payments incur a 3% fee applied to Final Invoice
Cancellation policy
Acts of God: 70% of costs will be refunded if cancelled 5 days in advance
Cancellation of services for personal reasons will result in a negotiable refund depending on circumstances and notice. For example, 30 days prior no refund of deposit or save the date fee. Less than 2 weeks notice will result in a 50% of invoice fee.
