Weddings,
Parties & Celebrations...Everything is Perfect
It is your day and we know how to take excellent care
of you! Our staff make sure everything is perfect so you can truly relax and enjoy!
As
full service professional caterers, we have the years of planning experience to
anticipate every detail of your event, and coordinate it flawlessly. Whatever
your dream, we can make it come true.
We assist with selecting
a location, the decor and flowers, and coordinating all the resources such as
beverage service, and entertainment. There is simply no need for a coordinator!
Our
individually designed, and beautifully prepared menus, are of the highest quality.
We use the freshest ingredients available and have a team of chefs that take pride
in their creations. Our service staff are hand selected to assure you professionalism,
and peace of mind.
There
are a few important things to think about when starting to plan your wedding (or
any event) which simplifies the process and helps to clarify just how you want
the day to go.
Cakes & Desserts
How
Formal or Casual Do You Want Your Celebration?
" Thank you so much! You made everything so beautiful for our wedding. All our friends and family couldn't say enough good things about the reception"
"I was looking at wedding photos yesterday and I was reminded of how very grateful I am to you both! You made a stressful and difficult and joyful day even more joyful. I was able to enjoy the day. I tell everyone how wonderful you are. Thank you again for your kindness."
Sit
Down Dinner This is the most formal of the styles.
Guests sit at assigned places with the choice of entree made in advance. It is
a chance to highlight your favorite foods, to have the chef be creative and artistic
with each individual course- how many courses is dependent on your time constraints
(how long it takes to serve eat, and clear each course, as well as pouring any
special wines to accompany the course, and how long you have for your reception).
What about a refreshing sorbet for a pallet cleanser after a rich entree such
as duck, or maybe a cheese course showcasing some of our tasty local cheeses?
It is also a perfect way to pair the fabulous wines of this region with your menu
choices. With the addition of keepsake menus at each place that ties in with the
decor, this is truly is a meal to remember.
Buffet
This style is more casual (but still is perfectly suitable for a formal event).
There is more guest interaction. No formal seating arrangement is necessary, but
still can be used. More food choices are available, and guests are able to pick
and choose what appeals to them, as well as coming back for more if desired.
Food can be theme oriented or simply a collection of the hosts favorites.
Stations This is the most casual
style. This style allows guests to nibble, wander, drink, socialize, and then
nibble some more at their own pace, throughout the party. Food can be part of
a theme (Mexican, Italian, WineCountry...the possibilities are endless!) or just
different tables with tasty combinations of foods. Depending on the menu, particular
stations may have chefs cooking for the guests.
Is
There a Theme or Style to the Celebration?
Consider
the type of decor, cuisine, musical preferences, and any special activities, etc.
you would like. Please feel free to ask us for some suggestions.
What
Time of Day and Year Is the Event?
Brunch
, lunch, dinner, or just hors d'oeuvres? Seasonal temperatures usually dictate
types of food with heavier and comforting in the winter, lighter and more refreshing
in the summertime.
Is
the Event Indoors or Outside?
The
weather in Sonoma is usually free of rain for many months during the late spring,
summer and early fall offering the opportunity for outdoor events especially in
the afternoons. Depending on the location, tents can provide shade. Most importantly,
remember that there are no rules- it is YOUR DAY, and your day to create just
the type of event you have always dreamed of!
Beverage
Trends
More
and more we are seeing brides having very personalized weddings that reflect who
they are and what they like. This is especially true when it comes to drinks...rare
is the full bar (usually for older guests from out of town).
Most
common is wine (after all, this is the Wine Country!), beer and champagne. Even
the traditional champagne toast is going by the wayside, being replaced by the
much more practical (and cost effective!) practice of the best man asking people
to raise your glasses for a toast. This lets everyone toast with what they are
already enjoying, even the youngest kids with their glasses of soda, and saves
on the cost of extra champagne, extra glasses (at a cost of about $.50 each) as
well as extra labor to pass out all the champagne.
Fun
Drinks
Lemon Drops, Sour Apple Martinis, Blue Raspberry Martinis,
Margaritas.......the choices are endless. Either
something to go with a theme, such as serving Margaritas to go with a Mexican
themed wedding, or just a favorite drink, such as a Lemon Drop. We are seeing
brides choosing to have a 'specialty drink' as a fun addition to the beverages
they offer at their wedding. It makes the party more upscale, fancy and festive.
Choose something that matches the season, the setting and the mood of the event...
beyond that, the skys the limit!