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BuenaVentura Catering
1673 Donlon Street, Suite 205
Ventura, CA  93003

Things you need to know

You will probably want to know what is and what is not included in these menus.  We will try to answer those questions and give you some additional information as well.  If you have additional questions or need more info please contact us

Service

Service attendants do the set up, serving and clean up of your event.  Most events take 4 to 5 hours, weddings average 7 to 8 hours.

On Site Chefs and Event Leads
Serving Attendants, Kitchen Attendants and Buspersons
Bartenders, Four hour minimum
Travel Time: for events taking place out of our normal delivery area



$35.00 Per Hour
$27.50 Per Hour
$35.00 Per Hour
$20.00 Per Hour Per Server



Overtime

Overtime will be billed after the event, when actual time exceeds time contracted.  Holiday staff hours are billed at time and a half.

Service ware and Serving Equipment

BuenaVentura Catering provides the equipment necessary to serve your meal, including good quality plates and flatware. Heavy-duty plastic ware, china and/or tables and table linens may be added for an additional fee.  Drop-off and Customer Pick-up events include serving equipment and disposable service ware.

Heavy-Duty White Plastic ware, 5 piece setting               $1.75 Per Guest
China Service                                                                 $3.50 & up Per Guest
Linen Table covers                                                         $5.00 & up
Linen Napkins                                                                $.75 & up
           
Beverage Service

Assorted Soft Drinks and Bottled Waters in ice                          
Bar Support
     Includes assorted soft drinks, bottled waters, ice, plastic tumblers, cocktail napkins and cooling tubs.

Beverage service for Open or No Host bar will be provided by a qualified beverage caterer.
                                                                                                                                    







$1.50 each
$3.50 per guest











Tax

All Menus are plus 7.25% Sales Tax and 18% Service Charge

Delivery Only and Customer Pick-up events are not subject to service charge


Delivery

Local area delivery fee             $22.50

Out of area fees vary depending on location, please call for delivery fee to your location.

Applies to drop-off events only. 



Financial Arrangements

A Booking Fee is due at time event is booked, and is based on the size of the event.  Booking fees guarantee the date and are not refundable if the event is canceled.   Booking fees will be refunded after the event.  Adjustments are made to cover any additional expenses, such as overtime, additional guests and other last minute changes.

Final count is due one week before event.  After the final count is received, we will attempt to accommodate increases in guest count, however reductions in guest count cannot be accepted.

Final count for wedding receptions is 10 days before event

Final payment is due 1 week before event  

Credit Cards

BuenaVentura Catering accepts American Express, MasterCard and Visa for deposit or the entire event cost.

 
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