Business Description

Caterman Catering is a full service business that will provide everything your event could possibly need - saving you time and money. We specialize in creating custom menus for every theme, culture, diet, allergy and budget. We will prepare and serve delicious gourmet dinners, fun corporate BBQs, elegant weddings, refreshing company breakfasts and spectacular gala events - just to name a few. If you’d like, we can even create a feast for your guests using your own family recipes.
Does your event need more then just food? Our friendly and creative Event Coordinators will arrange for rentals and additional services, so you don’t have to worry. Since our owner has been in the food service industry for over 20 years, we know exactly which business delivers as planned. Our experienced vendors can provide: different size tables, chairs, colored linens, silverware, china plates, crystal glasses, a stage, bubble machine, lighting, bounce house, a beverage bar, entertainment, photography, etc. Our Event Coordinators are happy to help in scheduling activities, setting tables, setting place cards, laying out favors and making announcements to keep your event running as planned. Best of all, our Caterman Event Coordinator does everything an event planner does, but at no additional charge. In fact, we are known to be more involved and detail oriented than most event planners.
So let our friendly, professional and creative Event Coordinators make your dreams for your upcoming event a reality. Visit us at www.Caterman.Net or call us for a free quote (408)441-8719.

Services Offered

	To request additional information please call us at (408) 516-4766 or visit our Website. To submit a request please click on the services offered below.
	Catering Commercial Event Planning Corporate Event Catering Corporate Event Planning Event Catering Event Planning Personal Chefs Wedding Caterers

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions
Q.	Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy?

Catering
Q.	What cuisine(s) do you specialize in?

Q.	Do you make wedding cakes?

Q.	Can we sample the food first?

Q.	Do you have a sample menu?

Q.	What is the average cost per person?

Q.	What is your delivery charge?

Q.	Do you charge a cake cutting fee?

Q.	How much is the deposit?

Q.	Do you provide set up and take down?

Q.	Do you provide servers?

Q.	Are you insured?

Personal Chefs
Q.	What is a Personal Chef?

Q.	Isn't a Personal Chef a luxury most people can't afford?

Q.	What does a service cost and what does the price include?

Q.	How does a Personal Chef Service work?

Q.	How many meals are prepared for one service?

Q.	How often do I need a Personal Chef Service?

Q.	What happens on my scheduled delivery date?

Q.	What kind of food storage containers are used?

Q.	What other services does your company offer?

Q.	What cuisine(s) do you specialize in?

Q.	Are you able to handle dietary problems or restrictions?

Q.	How many clients do you currently service?

Q.	Do you prepare the meal in our home or do you drop off?

Q.	Who determines the menu?

Q.	Do you offer dietary consulting services?

Q.	Why should we use you?

Event Planning
Q.	What services do you provide? What are your specialties?

Q.	What is your experience? How many events have you planned and what type?

Q.	How do you charge for your services? Do you require a deposit?

Q.	Why should we use you for our event?

Event Catering
Q.	Are you insured?

Q.	Do you provide servers?

Q.	Do you provide set up and take down?

Q.	How much is the deposit?

Q.	What is your delivery charge?

Q.	What is the average cost per person?

Q.	What is the minimum and maximum number of guests you provide service for?

Q.	Do you have a sample menu?

Q.	Can we sample the food first?

Q.	What cuisine(s) do you specialize in?

Q.	What type of cuisine do you offer?

Q.	What type of service do you offer? (Sit down, buffet, drop-off, etc.)

Q.	How much advance notice do you need to fulfill a catering order?

Q.	Do you offer beverage service or full bar?

Q.	What are your maximum and minumum number of guests you are able to service?

Q.	How much is your deposit?

Q.	Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy?
Yes.

Q.	What cuisine(s) do you specialize in?
We specialize in Mediterranean and International foods. We also create custom menus for every theme, culture, diet, allergy and budget. A “tasting” is available and can be scheduled with an Event Coordinator.

Q.	Do you make wedding cakes?
We can provide a wedding cake. However, we recommend using an outside baker to design and deliver your perfect cake. If you like, we can provide the cake cutting services, utensils, plates, napkins, complimenting drinks, etc.

Q.	Can we sample the food first?
Yes, "tastings" are available upon request. www.Caterman.Net

Q.	Do you have a sample menu?
Yes. View sample menus at www.Caterman.Net

Q.	What is the average cost per person?
It depends on the menu and the number of attendees; usually more than $10 per person.

Q.	What is your delivery charge?
It depends on the menu and the number of attendees; usually more than a $10 flat rate.

Q.	Do you charge a cake cutting fee?
Nope.

Q.	How much is the deposit?
It depends on the price of the event; usually more than 10%.

Q.	Do you provide set up and take down?
Yes. For large events and rental requests at least 2 hours are needed. For smaller and less detailed events at least 1 hour is needed.

Q.	Do you provide servers?
Yes, they wear a white tux shirt, black slacks and black shoes.

Q.	Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured, licensed and approved by the health department.

Q.	What is a Personal Chef?
A chef that cooks on-site or delivers and serves food.

Q.	Isn't a Personal Chef a luxury most people can't afford?
Caterman Catering will work with most budgets. www.Caterman.Net

Q.	What does a service cost and what does the price include?
Our itemized invoices cover all provided services. Which might include; food, beverage, dessert, rental, service charge (15% of price – labor), delivery and tax. Gratuity is at the digression of the customer.

Q.	How does a Personal Chef Service work?
Schedule a single date or reoccurring dates with our Caterman Event Coordinator www.Caterman.Net or (408) 441-8719.

Q.	How many meals are prepared for one service?
It depends on the menu and the number of attendees; usually one meal per attendee.

Q.	How often do I need a Personal Chef Service?
We cook and cater to all personal and business events. www.Caterman.Net

Q.	What happens on my scheduled delivery date?
Delivery more than 1 hour prior to the event. A Captain will stay the entire time of the event. An Event Coordinator can also be requested.

Q.	What kind of food storage containers are used?
All of our food storage containers are certified by the health department.

Q.	What other services does your company offer?
We can provide; food, different size tables, chairs, colored linens, silverware, china plates, crystal glasses, a stage, bubble machine, lighting, bounce house, bar, entertainment, photography, etc. We can also schedule the activities, set tables, set place cards, lay out favors and make announcements to make sure that your event goes just as planned.

Q.	What cuisine(s) do you specialize in?
We specialize in Mediterranean and International foods. We also create custom menus for every theme, culture, diet, allergy and budget. A “tasting” can be sceduled with an Event Coordinator.

Q.	Are you able to handle dietary problems or restrictions?
Yes.

Q.	How many clients do you currently service?
Hundreds of happy customers.

Q.	Do you prepare the meal in our home or do you drop off?
It depends. Simple dishes can be prepared on site. More complex dishes will need some or all preparation in our clean and certified kitchen.

Q.	Who determines the menu?
The client.

Q.	Do you offer dietary consulting services?
No.

Q.	Why should we use you?
Caterman Catering is a full service business that will provide everything your event could possibly need - saving you time and money. We also create custom menus for every theme, culture, diet, allergy and budget. Best of all, our Caterman Event Coordinator does everything an event planner does, but at no additional charge.

Q.	What services do you provide? What are your specialties?
We can provide; food, different size tables, chairs, colored linens, silverware, china plates, crystal glasses, a stage, bubble machine, lighting, bounce house, bar, entertainment, photography, etc. We can also schedule the activities, set tables, set place cards, lay out favors and make announcements to make sure that your event goes just as planned.

Q.	What is your experience? How many events have you planned and what type?
Our founder has worked in the food industry for over 25 years. He started Caterman Catering over 10 years ago. Since then we have planned and catered thousands of events for different occasions such as weddings, birthdays, school events, business events, religious celebrations, concerts, open house, etc.

Q.	How do you charge for your services? Do you require a deposit?
First a deposit will hold your date. Then, payment in full is needed at least 10 days before the event. Our itemized invoices cover all provided services. Which might include; food, beverage, dessert, rental, service charge (15% of price – labor), delivery and tax. Gratuity is at the digression of the customer. We accept all major payment methods.

Q.	Why should we use you for our event?
Caterman Catering is a full service business that will provide everything your event could possibly need - saving you time and money. We also create custom menus for every theme, culture, diet, allergy and budget. Best of all, our Caterman Event Coordinator does everything an event planner does, but at no additional charge.

Q.	Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured, licensed and approved by the health department. www.Caterman.Net

Q.	Do you provide servers?
Yes, they wear a white tux shirt, black slacks and black shoes.

Q.	Do you provide set up and take down?
Yes. For large events and rental requests at least 2 hours are needed. For smaller and less detailed events at least 1 hour is needed.

Q.	How much is the deposit?
It depends on the price of the event; usually more than 10%.

Q.	What is your delivery charge?
It depends on the menu and the number of attendees; usually more than a $10 flat rate.

Q.	What is the average cost per person?
It depends on the menu and the number of attendees; usually more than $25 per person.

Q.	What is the minimum and maximum number of guests you provide service for?
Min: 25 people. Max: no limit.

Q.	Do you have a sample menu?
Yes. View sample menus at www.Caterman.Net

Q.	Can we sample the food first?
Yes, "tastings" are available upon request.

Q.	What cuisine(s) do you specialize in?
We specialize in Mediterranean and International foods. We also create custom menus for every theme, culture, diet, allergy and budget. A “tasting” is available and can be scheduled with an Event Coordinator.

Q.	What type of cuisine do you offer?
We can create custom menus for every theme, culture, diet, allergy and budget. A “tasting” is available upon request.

Q.	What type of service do you offer? (Sit down, buffet, drop-off, etc.)
We will provide all of the services the client requests.

Q.	How much advance notice do you need to fulfill a catering order?
We prefer at least a month. For larger events at least 2 months are requested. In extreme cases, we have planned events in 1 week.

Q.	Do you offer beverage service or full bar?
We will happily provide whatever services the client requests.

Q.	What are your maximum and minumum number of guests you are able to service?
Min: 25 people. Max: no limit.

Q.	How much is your deposit?
It depends on the price of the event; usually more than 10%.