Off-Premise Catering

Ray's Catering offers full service off-premise catering to private homes, cruises and Seattle's fabulous event sites. Our catering director visits your event site and makes recommendations for logistics and menu. Since each event is unique, we prefer to give quotes once you have determined the number of guests and selected the site and menu. Depending on the facility you are using, we may need to rent chairs, tables, linens, glassware, china, flatware and other service items. Likewise, your facility, menu, number of guests and style of event will determine how many servers, supervisors, bartenders and kitchen staff will be needed. We work with you every step of the way to ensure that your event is successful.

Taxes

Food and beverage prices quoted are subject to Washington State Sales Tax of 10.0%. Labor charges, rentals, and miscellaneous charges are subject to Washington State Sales Tax of 9.5%. Prices and taxes are subject to change without notice.

Beverages

Ray's offers a wide variety of beverages, including an extensive wine list. Your beverage cost is based on actual consumption.

Labor

Staff is billed by the hour, portal-to-portal, per staff person. Upon selection of the venue, menu, number of guests and hours of the function, we will be happy to estimate a labor cost. Final labor cost is based on actual portal-to-portal. A 20% service charge will be added to your food and beverage total.

Hourly Rates Per Staff

Event Captains - $25.00 per hour
Servers - $25.00 per hour
Bartenders - $25.00 per hour
Kitchen Staff - $25.00 per hour

Rental Equipment

Tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, flatware, etc. are an additional cost for off-premise catering. Final cost of rental equipment is subject to selection of venue, specific menu and beverage service. Delivery charges may apply, subject to venue accessibility and regulation.

Guarantee

Ray's Catering requires a final guarantee of the number of guests attending your event by noon five (5) business days prior to your event. For December events, final guest counts are due seven (7) days prior to your event. Once received, this number constitutes a guarantee. The final invoice will reflect the final guarantee or the actual number of guests, whichever is greater. The guarantee number is of utmost importance to ensure that the food, beverages and scheduled service staff meet your guests' needs.

All details, including food and beverage menus, bar options, audio-visual needs, linens and room set must be finalized fourteen (14) days prior to the date of your event. Changes made after that date will be accommodated whenever possible. Menu and beverage prices are subject to change, and will be confirmed two weeks prior to your event.

Deposit and Payment Policy

For off-premise events, a 50% deposit is necessary to confirm the catering contract. The balance is due three days prior to your event. Any adjustments are payable or credited within seven (7) days, provided credit has been established with Ray's Catering. Any unpaid balance will be charged to your authorized credit card.

Cancellation Policy

Upon receipt of a signed contract and deposit the reservation is final. Cancellation less than 90 days prior to the event will result in forfeiture of the deposit. If notice of cancellation is received 90 days or more in advance of the function, the deposit will be refunded.

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