delivery
weekday delivery and pick-up for downtown vancouver is $12.00. delivery outside vancouver will be determined by distance traveled and time of day. delivery is available throughout the lower mainland; however please contact us directly for delivery information outside of vancouver, as well as for evening and weekend delivery rates.
there is no charge for delivery to catered functions with service staff.
same day pick-up charge: $12.00 minimum
paper service
small paper service: $.50 per person
large paper service: $1.00 per person
we are encouraging all of our clients to go “green” and stock their own china, cutlery, napkins, and glassware. should you require disposable paper and plastic service; a nominal charge will be applied.
savoury city equipment
all platters, baskets, serving utensils and thermal push pots will be picked up the following business day. please ensure that all savoury city equipment is stored for pick-up in one place. any missing dishes or utensils will be invoiced separately.
rentals & liquor
we can assist with complete rental requirements for your event. our fee is 25% of the total cost. the following are approximate rental costs:
• cocktail reception: $5.00 to $15.00 per guest
• buffet dinner: $15.00 to $30.00 per guest
• plated dinner: $20.00 to $40.00 per guest
we can also take care of the purchase and delivery of any wine, beer, and spirits you may require for your event. our fee is 25% of the total cost.
gratuity
there is a 15% gratuity on the food and beverage portion of the invoice when service staff is provided.
bar gratuity
should you provide your own alcohol, a bar gratuity will be added to the final invoice to cover the cost of the bartender’s service charge. the bar gratuity is based on the level of service required.
payment policies
to secure the date of your event, we require a non-refundable deposit of 25%. two weeks prior to your event, we require an additional 25%, and the balance is due and payable upon receipt of final invoice. corporate accounts may be established and are due and payable within 30 business days.
confirmation of guest count
we require a final confirmed guest count 3 business days prior to the scheduled date of the event. we will do our best to accommodate increases in guest numbers; however we will not be able to accommodate decreases.
cancellation policies
cancellation of an event may occur up to 3 business days prior to the event for a full refund, less 10% administration fee. cancellation of an event less than 3 business days prior to the event will result in the loss of the deposit.
**prices are subject to change**
service staff
from black tie to casual, we can provide you with knowledgeable, experienced staff. our staff are attired according to level of service required, but our signature uniform is a black shirt, black pants and a black bistro apron.
• supervisors: $35.00 per hour ($40.00 if one only staff person is required)
• service staff: $25.00 per hour
• bartenders: $25.00- $30.00 per hour
• chefs: $25.00- $30.00 per hour
• on-site event coordinators: $40.00 per hour
any time worked over 8 hours will be invoiced at time and a half, and any time worked over 11 hours will be invoiced at double time.
**please call us for information on rates for service staff on statutory holidays, christmas eve and new year’s eve.
corporate set-up
should your event require set-up of chafing dishes, platters and décor, etc., a charge of $12.50 - $25.00 per half hour will be applied.
