Policy

SoDo Kitchen Catering Policies               

CATERING DETAIL

§  Service includes delivery, setup, and cleanup of your catering order. When booking your meeting room, please include 30 minutes before and after your event to allow time for proper set up and breakdown.

§  Included with all orders are reusable plates, cups, utensils, compostable napkins, and service ware. Charges may be incurred for missing service wares.

§  Specialty plates, utensils, and cups can be ordered for an additional charge. Please allow a 5-business day advance notice to meet vendor ordering and delivery timelines.

ORDERING DEADLINES

§  We request that orders be placed at least 48 hours in advance. A last-minute order fee of $25 will be added to all orders placed within 24 hours of the event.

§  Shorter notice may limit menu options, require pick up service, or incur a service charge of 20%. Menus are subject to change based upon seasonality and availability.

§  Events that are requested to be changed with less than 24 hours’ notice will incur a $25 late order/change fee

MINIMUM ORDER AND DELIVERY FEE

§  Orders for on-site delivery require either a minimum of 10 orders per menu item or a minimum food and beverage order of $75; whichever is greater.

§  A delivery fee of $50 minimum will be added to all offsite events, to be assessed based on distance of travel

§  Minimum order for after-hours events (before 7 AM or after 4 PM) is $750, plus applicable tax and service charge 

§  Minimum order for offsite events is $500, plus applicable tax and service charge 

§  Minimum pre-tax order for offsite and after-hours/weekend events is $250, plus applicable tax and service charge 

CANCELLATION FEE

§  Customers are responsible for paying 50% of the total invoice for any orders cancelled within two business days of the event

§  Special events and after-hours catering require a 5-day cancellation notice else they will incur a 75% cancellation fee

PAYMENT

§  We accept credit cards.  Payment information must be submitted to confirm your order.

§  Menu pricing does not include sales tax. All orders are subject to Washington State Sales Tax. 

§  Prices are subject to change based upon availability

SERVICE CHARGE

§  For staffed, after-hours, off-site, and specialty events, a 20% service charge is applied based on all food, beverage, rentals, & labor charges. Of that amount, 70% will be paid directly to the employee(s) that work catered events.

§  This does not include workers employed directly by a temporary staffing agency.