Question 1

Which dinner format works best for a Napa Valley wedding?

Accepted Answer

A staffed buffet offers variety and a relaxed guest flow. Family-style service brings shared dishes to each table for a warm, communal experience. Plated service creates the most structured and formal reception. The venue layout, timeline, budget, and atmosphere will help determine the right choice.

Question 2

What can be included in a wedding catering package?

Accepted Answer

Wedding service may include menu planning, setup, professional staff, buffet or table service, replenishment, and cleanup of the catering areas. Couples may also add appetizers, coffee and tea, cakes, bartenders, tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, florals, and coordinated tablescape design.

Question 3

Can we schedule a tasting before choosing the final menu?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mobile tastings are complimentary for confirmed weddings. A tasting may also be purchased before signing a contract; when the wedding is later booked with us, the tasting charge can be removed from the final bill.

Question 4

What is a realistic per-person budget for wedding catering?

Accepted Answer

Wedding packages generally range from approximately $55 to $120 per guest, depending on the menu, service style, staffing level, and package. Premium entrees, rentals, florals, appetizers, cakes, bartenders, and other enhancements can increase the final per-person investment.

Question 5

How are allergies and special meals handled at the reception?

Accepted Answer

Applicable menus can include vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free choices. Buffet dishes may be labeled, while plated dietary meals may require final quantities and a clear meal-identification system. Serious allergies should be shared early because food is prepared in a shared environment.

Question 6

Will your team coordinate with our winery, planner, and other vendors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For Napa Valley catering, we can coordinate relevant service timing with the venue manager, wedding planner, rental providers, and other vendors. This may include access windows, floor plans, staging areas, dinner timing, equipment responsibilities, and cleanup deadlines.

Question 7

How early should we reserve the wedding, and what secures the date?

Accepted Answer

Booking at least four to six weeks ahead is recommended, although sought-after Napa Valley weekends should be reserved much earlier when possible. Once the proposal is approved, a catering agreement is sent for signature. Orders over $3,000 also require a 50% deposit, with the remaining balance due 10 days before the event.

Question 8

Can Napa Catering Company provide bartenders for the reception?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bartenders and expert bartenders are available for hire. We do not sell or furnish alcohol, so the couple or venue must purchase and provide it. Venue rules, service hours, insurance requirements, ice, mixers, refrigeration, and bar equipment should be confirmed during planning.

Napa wedding catering

Four ways to dine.

Casual Wedding Buffet Dinner

Full-Service Wedding Buffet Dinner

Plated / Family-Style Wedding Dinner

Exquisite Plated Wedding Dinner

Cakes, fully customizable.

Sheet Cake

Buttercream Cake

Fondant Cake

Everything you need on the day.

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