Payments
To book your event, a signed contract and a 20% (up to $500.00) non-refundable deposit is required. (In the event of a cancellation, this amount is non-refundable as liquidated damages.) This is the first payment and it will be applied to your event. The final payment is due 10 days prior to the event. All off-premis caterings are tax exempt (no sales tax).
We accept cash, check, VISA, MasterCard, and Discover.
We accept cash, check, VISA, MasterCard, and Discover.
Gratuities
Gratuities are at the customer's discretion and are not automatically imposed on the invoice. We feel that a gratuity should be earned based on the service received rather than simply charged to the customer. Suggested gratuity is 18-21% of the total invoice.
Contract
A signed contract is required for events. Please click HERE to review our contract. Contact us to schedule an appointment today!
Finalization of Your Event
All of the specific details will be discussed and finalized two weeks prior to your event to ensure that none of the details have changed. This can typically be done via phone. If you'd like to finalize in person, an appointment is required. Items that will be confirmed include:
*Sterk's Catering, Inc. does not have agreements to provide "extra" food at, or for any venue.
All details will be discussed with John or Shelly Sterk, Event Coordinators. they can be reached at 440-775-0028, ext 2.
- Date
- Location of event
- Dinner serving time
- Arrival time - our staff will arrive approximately 45 minutes to one hour prior to your scheduled serve time
- Guaranteed guest count (minumum 25 weekdays/100 weekends) - include all guests, family, bridal party, professionals (DJ, Photographer, Bartenders, Venue staff, etc.)
- Service style
- Per person price
- Balance Due
- Menu selection
- Linen color selection (time for pick up or setup based on selected service)
- Table count and style (head, cake, gift, guest - quantities - long or round)
- Reminder that Sterk's Catering does not provide paper products for the bar or the cake
- Linen Return (next day between 10am-12pm to prevent late fee of $100.00 per day)
*Sterk's Catering, Inc. does not have agreements to provide "extra" food at, or for any venue.
All details will be discussed with John or Shelly Sterk, Event Coordinators. they can be reached at 440-775-0028, ext 2.
Delivery Fees
Delivery fees apply to all drop off services. Delivery is included in full service events. *Saturday deliveries are available for orders of $200.00 or more (excluding delivery fee) or based on availability.
Trip Fees
Trip Fees apply to full service caterings at venues outside of our normal service area. Our service area includes Lorain County and portions of Huron and Erie Counties; all other locations are outside of our normal service area. These nominal fees are billed based on the round trip travel time from our location in Oberlin to your venue location. Contact us for a quote.
Beverages
*Beverages are an optional service. Our beverages include fresh brewed Iced Tea (unsweetened), Lemonade (or Punch), and Coffee (regular and decaf). When beverages are provided, disposable hot and cold cups, sugar, sweetener, and creamer are included. Beverages are for the dinner hour only and are not intented for the entire event. Bar or other beverage services must be provided for both before and after dinner.
*Coffee and ice water are included in our Formal Dinner Buffet - beverage services are during the dinner hour only
We do not provide alcohol or bartending services for off-premis events. We also do not provide cups, wash services, etc. for the bar.
*Coffee and ice water are included in our Formal Dinner Buffet - beverage services are during the dinner hour only
We do not provide alcohol or bartending services for off-premis events. We also do not provide cups, wash services, etc. for the bar.
Other Charges
There are no other charges as long as all menu items are selected from our menu options. (Ex. if you'd like Prime Rib, there would be an upcharge). Our prices are pretty much all inclusive in efforts to make this as easy on our customers as possible. To determine your estimated total for our event, simply take your estimated guest count and multiply that by the price per person for the service style of your choice. It's that simple!
Damage Fees
Unfortunately, there are times when items are damaged and have to be replaced. When items are damaged, you will be notified and charged for the replacement of the damaged product; you will receive the damaged product that is being replaced.
- Linen Table Coverings, Napkins, Sashes, Runners, Chair Covers - current replacement fee from the linen rental company
- Linen Skirting - $60.00 each
- Skirting Clips - $2.00 each
- Glassware - $2.00 each
- Late Return Fee - $100.00 per day (Linens and clips must be returned the next day between 10am-12pm)