Delivery
We have a minimum order of $250.00 for free local delivery.  For orders under $250.00, a delivery  fee will apply.  For orders outside our local area, there is a $20.00 - $30.00 delivery fee. The fee for distant deliveries is $19.95 per hour of delivery time and $.35 per mile.  For events inside the Wisconsin Trade Center or Conference Center, minimums do not apply.  Within the trade center, a flat service charge will be applied if the order is less than $100.00 and a 10% service charge if the order exceeds $100.00.

Disposables
The price of all entrees includes disposable eating utensils, plates, and napkins. We strongly recommend that our corporate clients refrain from using their own dishes and flatware.  If you wish additional disposables for items we have not provided there is a small additional charge. We deliver all hot entrees in chaffing dishes. Any rental equipment will be picked up by our staff either later in the afternoon or the following day at no additional charge. The client is responsible for lost, damaged, or broken pieces.

Deposits/Cancellations
For social events of 50 or more guests, a $350.00 deposit is required to reserve a date in our book.   For smaller social events, a $100.00 deposit is required.  The deposit will be credited to your final bill.  In the event of cancellation less than 6 months before the event, the deposit is non-refundable.  For smaller business deliveries, we require 5 business days notice to cancel any order. If the cancellation is less than 5 days in advance, the client is responsible for full payment of the order. Unused items are not returnable.

Menu Selections/Pricing
One week in advance, all menu selections and details for your event must be established with a sales representative. A firm guarantee of attendance is due three business days prior to the event. The number of guests may increase (within reason) up to 24 hours before the function.  Due to fluctuating wholesale prices, Blue Plate Catering cannot guarantee menu prices until 30 days in advance of the function.

Food Allergies
All food is prepared in a commercial kitchen that handles nuts, shellfish and raw eggs regularly.  If food allergies exist, the client is responsible for making alternate eating arrangements.

Payment
All prices listed in the menu reflect a “cash discount”.  We are able to accept VISA  and MC but the cash discount would be rescinded.  Full estimated payment is due 72 hours prior to any social event. Direct Billing arrangements can be established at the time the function is booked for our corporate clients. Tax exempt status must be established at the time of booking.

China and Linen Rentals. etc.
We can accommodate all china, linen, flatware, and stemware needs.  The price for white linen tablecloths is $7.00 each.  The price per china place settings range from $1.50 to $3.75 per guest depending on the number of pieces required.  The client is responsible for any lost, damaged, or broken pieces.

Left Overs
All extra food belongs to the client as it has been purchased specifically for each party.  Any unused items are not returnable.  If the event is staffed by Blue Plate Catering, service staff will package those leftovers that are still within the safety parameters set forth by the health department, if requested in advance. Blue Plate Catering must provide all aluminum containers, film, and foil for wrapping these items for a $25.00 fee. A disclaimer must be signed in advance by both parties stating Blue Plate Catering will be held harmless for the quality and condition of said food after it leaves our care.

Service Staff
We make wait staff, bartenders, and chefs available to serve our food and any beverage to our customers for their entertainment convenience.   They are available at a rate of $19.95 per hour accrued from the time they arrive at the party until their return to our business location.  On all serviced parties there is a 15% service charge on all Food and Beverage provided.  Travel time to the party is paid by the client for parties outside the Madison Metro area.  Again, when service staff has been hired to staff your event, we require all food to be provided by Blue Plate Catering.

Olbrich Gardens, Warner Park, The Brink Lounge, The East Side Club, Lussier Heritage Center, DeForest, Fitchburg , and Monona Community Centers, Wisconsin Trade Center.  There is an add’l 12% charge on events held at Olbrich Gardens and Warner Park, an add’l charge of 10% on events at The Brink Lounge, an add’l 12.5% on daytime and funeral events and 15% on evening events at The East Side Club, an add’l 10% charge for events at Lussier Family Heritage Center, an add’l 10% charge on events at DeForest C.C., an add’l 10% charge on events at Fitchburg C.C., an add’l 10% charge on all events at the Monona C.C. and an add’l 7.5% charge on all events at the WI Trade Center.  These are mandatory fees set forth by each of these facilities on all provided food and beverages.

Sunday Events
Sundays are normally a day that we are closed.  We are able to open our kitchen, however, a minimum food purchase of $750.00 is needed to do so.

Questions regarding the above guidelines may be directed to 608-827-7200.