FAQ's
To assist you with your planning for your next special event, here are the answers to frequently asked questions on how to book catering.
How to book catering?
Firstly call or email us to let us know what style of event you are looking for. We can personalise the event to you. Tell us more about your budget, menu style, dietary preferences, timings and numbers of guests. We prepare a bespoke proposal and estimate along with suggested menus for your consideration. We can tweak as you need.
When you are ready to confirm we will prepare a booking confirmation with all details for you to check and sign. This will include chosen requirements to date. We require 25% deposit to confirm your booking. Your final balance issue 2 weeks prior to your event.
Do you cater for special diets?
Taste Creative cater for all diets and allergies. We will always alter a dish or provide a matched alternative to our dishes. Talk to us about your needs and how to book catering for your event.
Can you work in our kitchen?
Taste Creative team work in kitchens big and small. We can bring equipment for an additional charge to create a kitchen if there is not one available.
When do we need to confirm final numbers and diets?
Final numbers and special diets are to be confirmed 2 weeks prior to the event along with your final balance.
Can you supply furniture & linens?
We can hire additional furniture. For example – indoor or outdoor tables, chairs and many other event extras. Talk to us about your event.
For private dining bookings we include linens – tablecloth and napkins for your dining table. If you have a particular colour scheme you wish to achieve we can hire different colours and styles to complement your theme.
For canapés, buffets, BBQ and bowl food receptions we include the linen for a bar table and food service tables where necessary. Additional linens for any occasional tables can be provided at an extra charge.
Talk to us about the event booking process.
Do you provide staff?
Taste Creative will fully manage your event. We will take you through every stage of the process from initial enquiry through to delivery on the day.
We fully staff the event based on your number of guests and requirements. Every event will have a chef and most an event manager. Additional waiting staff will be in attendance for larger groups.
What time will the Taste Creative team arrive to set up?
Our team will arrive 2-3 hours prior to the event commencing to set tables and prepare for your event.
Depending on the complexity of the event deliveries the day prior may be required, especially if hired equipment is chosen.
The team will stay for the duration of the event. Attending to you and your guests, we will leave approximately one hour after the event finishes. Once all has been cleared down.
Do you provide cutlery, crockery and glassware?
We provide all necessary cutlery, crockery and glassware for your event. Included is a very high standard of tableware.
All our cutlery is by designer Robert Welch, widely recognised as one of the finest in the world. Our dining plates our various designs and shapes that showcase the dishes and enhance your meal experience. Our matching glassware fit to serve beautiful Champagnes and wines with coloured water glasses adding a touch of elegance.
What areas do you cover?
We are based in Surrey and happy to work in London venues anywhere within the M25 and outer London areas. This includes Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex and Kent. Talk to us about how to book catering.
Do you charge VAT?
No. Being a small business we are not VAT registered so do not need to charge VAT on our services. As the end client you will benefit from this saving.
Call us on 07967 560713 or Email: geoff@taste-creative.co.uk
Let us plan your perfect event, contact us to discuss the event booking process and how to book your catering.