Salida Catering Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions
We offer several different service styles to fit your event needs. All of our base catering packages include disposable plates, utensils, napkins, and serving utensils. For a breakdown of each service style, please reference the overview on our home page. You’re also welcome to submit an inquiry form if you’d like to discuss the options in more detail with a team member.
Placing a catering order with Salida Catering is simple and convenient. Visit our website and click on the "Book Now" button. This will connect you with a sales representative that can guide you through the ordering process. If your party has fewer than 25 guests, we recommend considering our Pizza Rio family-style menu, which is perfect for smaller gatherings.
At Salida Catering, our current service area includes all geographic destinations that are within an hour and a half drive time of downtown Salida. If your event is outside our standard service area, please reach out to us with your inquiry. We will do our best to accommodate your needs and ensure your event is a success.
Yes, we are excited to offer tastings to our customers. If you're interested in a tasting, please fill out the form on the Book Now page and a team member will assist you with the process. While we do charge for tastings, this cost is offered as a credit to your final catering invoice.
We take dietary restrictions very seriously and can accommodate almost all situations. We ask that you provide as many details as possible and as early as possible so that we can notify the kitchen and plan accordingly. We will also work with you on the event day to make sure that anyone with dietary restrictions is taken care of separately from the rest of the dining individuals.
Catering services start for parties as small as 25 individuals, and can go up as high as 300.
We recommend placing your catering order with Salida Catering at least two weeks in advance. This allows sufficient time for us to plan and prepare your menu, source the freshest ingredients, and accommodate any special requests you may have. For larger events or custom arrangements, giving us even more notice—such as a month ahead—can help ensure we provide the best service possible. However, we understand that sometimes events are planned on short notice and encourage you to contact us directly. We will do our best to accommodate last-minute orders based on our current availability and resources.
We offer several event spaces at our location - please refer to the Event Spaces page on the website. If you want to move forward with a formal inquiry, please complete the form on the Book Now page.
For offsite events, there is no minimum fee. If you are interested in hosting an event in our space then you will be required to pay a room fee, as well as meet a minimum food and beverage spend. This amount varies based on the time of day, week, and year.
Servers will make your event hands-free and seamless. This elevated your guest experience and makes sure that all details are taken care of.
Settings Event Rental in Poncha Springs offers a variety of options for table settings, tents, linens, and other party decor.
We offer discounts for multiple bookings. If you are inquiring about using our diverse services for a welcome party, rehearsal dinner, wedding, and post wedding brunch, we would love to explore pricing options to accommodate your budget.
Pickup or Delivered - This is base pricing. The food is either picked-up by the customer or delivered by Salida Catering ($100 Delivery Fee). The Food will be packaged in disposable serving containers. Includes disposable dishware, utensils, and serving utensils. The customer is responsible for their own set-up, breakdown, and serving of food.
Disposable Buffet- Our staff will come set up a disposable buffet line. This includes chafing dishes, serving utensils, napkins, utensils, food labels. Once the food has been set up correctly, our staff leaves and allows you and your guests to enjoy. Tear down and disposal of leftover items is your responsibility. Gratuity is optional.
Materials, Transport and Coordination (MTC) Charge:Â $250
This fee includes transport, serving pieces and utensils, supplies, loading/unloading, event management, site visits, venue coordination, and overall event expenses.Â
Full Service Buffet - this service style includes enough staff to accommodate your party size. They will bring chafing dishes, sternos, and serving utensils, set up a buffet line, tear down a buffet line. Our staff can either serve your guests or provide customer service, answer questions as guests make their way through the buffet line based on your preference. This service is not inclusive of our staff setting up events or staying until the end of events in order to clean up/break down. 20% gratuity is added on to the bill.
Materials, Transport and Coordination (MTC) Charge:Â $5 per person, minimum of $350.
This fee includes transport, serving pieces and utensils, supplies, loading/unloading, event management, site visits, venue coordination, and overall event expenses. This charge is only associated with the full service catering events.Â
Staffing Charge: Staffing is priced at $30/event staff with a minimum of 8 hours per staff member. Staffing for events is based on the structure outlined below. If you’d like to add more staff to your event, you are welcome to do so for the same hourly rate. Our base pricing does not include any cleaning beyond the buffet at the event. If you’d like members of our staff to stay throughout the duration of the event and support in cleaning the venue, they are able to do so for an additional charge that is calculated based on additional hours worked and number of staff members necessary.
0-50 Guests: 2 Staff ($30/hr 8 hours-$480)
50-100 Guests: 3 Staff ($30/hr 8 hours-$720)
100-120 Guests: 4 Staff ($30/hr 8 hours-$960)
Over 120 Guests: 5 Staff ($30/hr 8 hours- $1,200)
Travel Charge: For events outside of our 30 mile service radius, a mileage charge of $1.65/mile will be billed to the client. For events requiring over two hours of one way travel, the client is subject to lodging charges.
Additional Charges:
$2/person for upgrade to palm leaf plates
$1/person for water station
$2/ person for cake cutting services
$5/person with a minimum order of 10 portions for each dietary restriction (gluten free items, dairy free items, etc.)
Family Style Service – Our staff will bring the necessary serving equipment and serve your tables with large shared portions of each menu item for guests to serve themselves directly at the table. Staff will replenish dishes throughout service, answer guest questions, and assist with the flow of dinner service to ensure a smooth dining experience. This service is not inclusive of our staff setting up events or staying until the end of events in order to clean up/break down. 20% gratuity will be added to the final invoice. This service is reserved for parties of 100 or less.
Materials, Transport and Coordination (MTC) Charge:Â $10 per person, minimum of $500.
This fee includes transport, serving pieces and utensils, supplies, loading/unloading, event management, site visits, venue coordination, and overall event expenses. This charge is only associated with the full service catering events.Â
Staffing Charge: Staffing is priced at $30/event staff with a minimum of 8 hours per staff member. Staffing for events is based on the structure outlined below. If you’d like to add more staff to your event, you are welcome to do so for the same hourly rate. Our base pricing does not include any cleaning beyond the buffet at the event. If you’d like members of our staff to stay throughout the duration of the event and support in cleaning the venue, they are able to do so for an additional charge that is calculated based on additional hours worked and number of staff members necessary.
25-50 Guests: 4 Staff ($30/hr 8 hours-$960)
50-100 Guests: 5 Staff ($30/hr 8 hours-$1,200)