440-775-0028

Payments

To book your reservation, 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.

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.

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. Things that will be confirmed include:
  • Date
  • Location of event
  • Dinner serving time
  • Guaranteed guest count (minumum 25)
  • 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
  • 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)

All details will be discussed with John Sterk, Event Coordinator.  John can be reached at 440-775-0028, ext 2.

Delivery/Trip Fees

Delivery fees only apply to 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 apply to full service caterings at venues 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.

Cake Cutting

Cake cutting service is available for a $75.00 fee (excluding cassata cakes).  The customer will provide the cake plates, plastic forks, and napkins for the cake.  Our staff will cut the cake at the cake table for your guests to serve themselves.

Beverages

*Beverages are an optional service.  Our beverages include 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.

*Coffee and ice water are included in our Formal Dinner Buffet

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 - $10.00* each (*or the then current replacement fee from the linen rental company)
  • Linen Skirting - $60.00 each
  • Skirting Clips - $1.50 each
  • Glassware - $2.00 each
  • Late Return Fee - $100.00 per day (Linens and clips must be returned the next day between 10am-12pm)