Curious About Our Services?

Reach out to us via phone, email, or inquiry form on our website with the following details: (it’s ok if they’re estimates)

• Guest count

• Event start and end time

• Budget

• Event location/venue

• Cuisine preferences

Once we have this information, our sales team will craft a tailored proposal. We’ll then work with you to refine it, ensuring it aligns seamlessly with your event vision and budget.

Full-service catering refers to a comprehensive catering execution where we handle all aspects of food and beverage service for your event. This typically includes:

1. Menu Planning – Assistance with creating and customizing the menu to suit the event’s theme, dietary preferences, and budget.

2. Food Preparation – Cooking and preparing the dishes off-site or on-site, depending on the event needs.

3. Setup – Transporting the food to the event location and setting up the food service areas, including arranging tables, linens, and serving ware.

4. Staffing – Providing professional staff to serve food and beverages, such as waitstaff, bartenders, and chefs.

5. Serving – Serving the food and beverages to guests, often with options for plated service, buffet style, family-style or action station dining.

6. Clean up – Handling the post-event break down and clean up.

7. Rental Coordination – Providing or arranging for rental of necessary equipment, such as dining ware, serving ware, tables, chairs and linen.

In order to book your date on our calendar, we require a signed contract and a 50% deposit.

Maybe! If your event is less than two weeks away, we kindly ask that you call us directly rather than using the inquiry form. This helps us fast-track the planning process and give your event the attention it needs on a shorter timeline.

We can easily serve the Greater Seattle area. Please note that we do have travel fees and we also charge for our staff’s travel time. Reach out to our sales team for more details.

Yes, our sales team and chef will work closely with you to customize a menu that perfectly suits your event. If you don’t find what you're looking for on our menu, please reach out to our sales team. We’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.

Yes, you can schedule a tasting with one of our sales representatives. Tastings are available at a flat rate of $75 per person, and our tasting room can comfortably accommodate up to 4 guests. Tastings must take place at least 2 weeks prior to your event date.

Yes, you can update event details up to two weeks prior to your event, with the exception of lowering the guest count.

Please note that the guest count provided at the time of signing your contract is considered the minimum and cannot be decreased.

We strongly discourage changes within 14 days of the event, as last-minute adjustments can affect the quality of production and may incur additional fees.

If you have a valid 501(c)(3) AND reseller permit you may qualify for tax exemptions.

If you do not have both these permits, contact our sales team about a potential discount.

This service option is the most budget-friendly for those with a strict catering budget. Our delivery staff will arrive approximately 30 minutes before your event begins to set up the food in ready-to-serve disposable containers. After setting up, the staff will leave and will not return.

Please note that tables, linens, and post-event clean-up are not included in the drop-off service. Compostable dining ware is available for an additional cost.

Full service catering and bar service requires staffing.

Staff hours are calculated door-to-door and include travel time to and from your event site. Staff arrival and departure times will vary based on your event set up and break down needs.

Having our experienced staff at your event ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you and your guests. They handle everything from attending to guests to managing food and beverage service, addressing any unexpected issues that may arise with minimal disruption. Our staff is trained to serve at food-safety standards, with liquor law compliance and on schedule, maintaining quality and presentation. Madres staff also manages the food related setup and teardown of the event space, and cleaning up afterward.

• Operational fee (22%)

• Taxes - dependent on your event location

• Staffing cost or a delivery and set up fee

• Event rentals/equipment

Operational fee 22% - A transactional fee covers back-of-the-house expenses, including kitchen essentials, buffet and bar equipment, food transportation costs, various supplies, energy costs, necessary permits, and liability insurance.

This fee is common through out the service industry and is also known as a service fee that can range from 15%-25%.

Our operational fee does not include gratuity.