How Bayview Catering Works

You are planning a major celebration. Chances are, your hands are pretty full already. At Bayview Catering we can take some things off your plate so you can concentrate on more important things. Following are some of the things you need to know about placing an order with us.

SOME INFORMATION WE'LL NEED: We can give you a more precise quote if you can tell us some details about your celebration.

We will need to know:

The type of event (picnic, wedding reception, business meeting, etc.)
Location of the event
The approximate number of guests
The time of day the food service will take place
An idea of your budget (how much you plan to spend on food)
Whether or not you require on-site service from our staff
Whether or not you want full-service catering, which includes beverages, desserts, linens and china, decorations and more.

PLACING AN ORDER: We will be glad to give you a free, no obligation estimate based on your menu selections and services you require. If you wish to place the order, you simply need to sign the proposal and return it with your deposit. We will not reserve a date or honor an unsigned quote past its expiration date without a deposit. Our policies allow plenty of time to make changes and adjust your guest count once an order has been placed, but we do require a deposit to hold the date.

DEADLINES: The deadline for your final guest count is one week before the event. This allows us time to order the ingredients and schedule the labor to complete your food preparation. The deadline for making changes to the menu is two weeks prior to the event. If you are planning a last minute party, we will help you to the best of our abilities, but there may be some foods and services that we can't provide on short notice. Our ability to deliver last minute orders is limited.

DEPOSITS: We require deposits to secure all reservations. Once we take your deposit, we many have to decline further business on that date, so it is important that you make a firm decision to hire us before placing your deposit. Deposits are non-refundable and will be applied to the balance.

DELIVERY FEES: We charge a $25.00 delivery fee and a $25.00 pick-up fee for locations within Thurston County. Deliveries outside the county will be based on time and mileage.

CHANGES & MODIFICATIONS: People frequently change their minds about their menu selections and services, especially when planning an event months in advance. We try to accommodate your changes whenever possible. Sometimes a change in the menu will result in a change of price, but we will always inform you if that is the case. We ask that you do not add or delete services from your contract any later than two weeks before the event.

CANCELLATIONS: Cancellation of your contract after your deposit has been received will result in the loss of your deposit. There are certain exceptions to the rule. If you must cancel your event due to a natural disaster, death in the family or other unavoidable cause, we will try to work with you. If it is possible to reschedule your event, we will try to accommodate the date change. If, however, you simply change your mind, you can expect to lose your deposit.


		You are planning a major celebration. Chances are, your hands are pretty full already. At Bayview Catering we can take some things off your plate so you can concentrate on more important things. Following are some of the things you need to know about placing an order with us. SOME INFORMATION WE'LL NEED: We can give you a more precise quote if you can tell us some details about your celebration. We will need to know: The type of event (picnic, wedding reception, business meeting, etc.) Location of the event The approximate number of guests The time of day the food service will take place An idea of your budget (how much you plan to spend on food) Whether or not you require on-site service from our staff Whether or not you want full-service catering, which includes beverages, desserts, linens and china, decorations and more. PLACING AN ORDER: We will be glad to give you a free, no obligation estimate based on your menu selections and services you require. If you wish to place the order, you simply need to sign the proposal and return it with your deposit. We will not reserve a date or honor an unsigned quote past its expiration date without a deposit. Our policies allow plenty of time to make changes and adjust your guest count once an order has been placed, but we do require a deposit to hold the date. DEADLINES: The deadline for your final guest count is one week before the event. This allows us time to order the ingredients and schedule the labor to complete your food preparation. The deadline for making changes to the menu is two weeks prior to the event. If you are planning a last minute party, we will help you to the best of our abilities, but there may be some foods and services that we can't provide on short notice. Our ability to deliver last minute orders is limited. DEPOSITS: We require deposits to secure all reservations. Once we take your deposit, we many have to decline further business on that date, so it is important that you make a firm decision to hire us before placing your deposit. Deposits are non-refundable and will be applied to the balance. DELIVERY FEES: We charge a $25.00 delivery fee and a $25.00 pick-up fee for locations within Thurston County. Deliveries outside the county will be based on time and mileage. CHANGES & MODIFICATIONS: People frequently change their minds about their menu selections and services, especially when planning an event months in advance. We try to accommodate your changes whenever possible. Sometimes a change in the menu will result in a change of price, but we will always inform you if that is the case. We ask that you do not add or delete services from your contract any later than two weeks before the event. CANCELLATIONS: Cancellation of your contract after your deposit has been received will result in the loss of your deposit. There are certain exceptions to the rule. If you must cancel your event due to a natural disaster, death in the family or other unavoidable cause, we will try to work with you. If it is possible to reschedule your event, we will try to accommodate the date change. If, however, you simply change your mind, you can expect to lose your deposit.
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