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Thank you for considering Idaho Eats Catering for your upcoming event. We understand the importance of providing exceptional service and ensuring a memorable experience for you and your guests. To assist you in planning your event, we would like to provide you with some important details and guidelines.
Idaho Eats has the right of refusal for any catered event on the U of I Campus. Our team of catering professionals is available to assist you with planning every aspect of your event. Should you desire a customized menu for your event, we will be happy to meet with you to create a unique menu.
Please contact us to make an appointment to create your perfect event with our Catering Team 208-885-2576 or 208-885-5259
Idaho Eats Catering estimates 1 server to 16 guests for a plated meal and 1 server to 30 guests for a
buffet or reception.
For plated meals, we recommend one staff member per 16 guests. The service duration is set at 4 hours, and the hourly rate is $25.00.
For buffets and receptions, the number of staff members required depends on the guest count:
Up to 200 guests: 8 staff members
201-250 guests: 10 staff members
251-300 guests: 12 staff members
301-350 guests: 15 staff members
350+ guests: Custom pricing
All attendants for buffets, receptions, and plated meals are billed at an hourly rate of $25.00 per hour for a duration of 4 hours.
Additional Event Support:
Idaho Eats Catering also offers additional event support staff to assist with transportation, food delivery, event setup, and cleanup. The cost for these additional personnel is as follows:
On site Chef : $75.00 per hour (minimum 2 hours) Exhibition Service
Front of House Server/Bartender: $35.00 per hour (minimum 2 hours)
Utility Associate: $25.00 per hour (minimum 2 hours)
Service may be applied to events that require additional staffing, special requests, late orders (less than 5 business days)
In the event that unscheduled service is required at the venue due to client actions, an additional service fee of 20% or $50.00, whichever is greater, may be applied.
All orders for catering need to be placed and confirmed at least 5 business days prior to the event. Events
requested and confirmed with less than a 5 business notice will result in an additional Service Fee of:
1 day out 25% FEE
2 days out 20% FEE
3 days out 15% FEE
4 days out 10% FEE
5 days out 5% FEE
Idaho Eats has exceptional culinary skills and extensive capabilities to satisfy a wide range of catering needs. We are passionate about food and dedicated to making sure things are as perfect as possible for your special occasion! Please use this guide to understand processes, procedures, and expectations as we work together to achieve a smoothly executed and memorable catered event. Our experienced event planning specialists are very consultative and will be happy to answer all of your questions and concerns and assist you in planning every detail. We look forward to serving you!
Events canceled with less than a 5 business day notice will be subject to a cancellation charge up to the full
confirmed amount of the event. We will work with all clients to keep cancellation charges to a minimum.
Significant changes or multiple changes to a confirmed event with less than a 5 business notice will be
subject to a Service fee. We will work with clients to keep change charges to a minimum. Additional food cost may be applied to significant food changes.
Idaho Eats Catering calculates its pricing based upon the following Event Duration criteria:
Served Meals: 2 hours from the confirmed start of service to the confirmed end of service.
Buffets and Receptions: 2 hours from the confirmed start of service to the confirmed end of service.
Events running longer than these parameters will be subject to an additional service fee. We will work with clients to keep these costs to a minimum.
Events that end later than the confirmed time will result in additional labor charges based upon the
following scale:
Chef/Pastry Chef - $75.00 per hour (1 hr. minimum up to the event delay)
Front of House Server - $35.00 per hour (1 hr. minimum up to the event delay)
Utility Associate - $25.00 per hour (1 hr. minimum up to the event delay)
For all clients that are not a University of Idaho department, Catering requires a 50% deposit on all
confirmed events 7 days before the event and payment in full on the day of the event. Any additional charges incurred during the event will be due in full the following business day.
When an event is priced per person, Idaho Eats Catering will charge the client the confirmed number
of guests or the actual number of guests, served whichever is greater.
Menu tastings can be scheduled to sample proposed menus, gather feedback and confirm offerings
for an upcoming event. Our tastings are offered for confirmed events and must take place a minimum of three weeks before the event. The cost of each tasting varies and will be confirmed before being added to the final bill. Unless specified and confirmed prior, tastings will occur in the Conference Room of Idaho Eats Catering at the Wallace Residential Building.
Idaho Eats Catering can accommodate guests with special dietary requirements. Typically, these
accommodations are offered with no additional cost to the client; however, we may charge an additional Production Fee for special dietary meals based upon the complexity of the requirements. If an additional Product fee is need, we will discuss with the client an appropriate price.
Idaho Eats Catering will not act as a subcontractor or secondary provider for an event. Exceptions do apply; please speak with your Idaho Eats Catering team member for more details.
Equipment used at catered events should not leave the premise where the event is hosted. The cost
of any equipment that cannot be located after the event has concluded will be charged to the final event invoice. This includes but is not limited to centerpieces, floral arrangements, and linens.
China Service Fees
Guest Count 200 & Below: $3.49 Per Person
Guest Count 201 - 250: $3.99 Per Person
Guest Count 251+: Custom Price
Table Linen Fees
8 Foot Tables - $10.99 Per Table
Rounds - Floor Length $10.99 Per Tables
Custom Sizes Quoted Per Event Needs
Unless specifically ordered and contracted as carry-out items, no food or related products may be
removed from the service area, except by authorized representatives of Idaho Eats Catering. We cannot provide containers for packaging leftover food.
Please refer to the catering guide for minimum orders on items.
Deliveries less than $250 will have a $50 delivery fee. We will deliver to any event in Moscow for $50. If
it is outside of the city limits, we will discuss with the client an appropriate fee for the delivery.
Please reserve all non-food related equipment by contacting Events and Conference Services at
208-885-4152. This will include room reservation, set and room configuration, audio visual and other general information.
We kindly request you to go through the event services to ensure a seamless coordination. For assistance with chairs and tables, please feel free to reach out to Steve Bonner at (sbonnar@uidaho.edu). He will be more than happy to guide you through the correct procedure to ensure a pleasant experience for all our customers.
Our team is here to support the success of your event and we’re able to assist in planning your special event. Please contact our team at max.madsen@compass-usa.com or kris.raasch@compass-usa.com
