(760) 745-9700


Server rate is $20 per server per hour, with a two-server, two hour minimum. Servers are not necessary at all events, but most events need them, especially if the group is large.  They are available to set tables, set up stations, serve food, clear tables, cut cake, clear and wash dishes if necessary, and pour champagne (but they are not bartenders.) How many servers you need and for how long depends on your event. Servers on site for more than 8 hours are billed at time and a half or $30 per hour.  Bartending rates are $35 per hour. If you still aren’t sure what you need, please call or email with any questions.

Minimum: 2 servers for two hours
For groups of 25-50 usually appetizers only, or a very quick meal.*. $80.00 flat rate.
     
Short  Reception - 3 hour block: "Buffet Style"
One server for each 25 guests- includes set up, serving, tear down, additional hours billed at $20 per hour, per server. $2.50 per guest.
     
Short Reception - 4 hour block: "Table Served"

Short Reception, 4 hour block, table served, one server for each 16 guests and can include table setting, clearing and dishwashing. $5.00  per guest. 

 
Medium Reception - 5 hour block: "Buffet Style"
One server for each 25 guests,  servers available to set tables, serve appetizers and meal, and cleanup as time permits. $500 per guest
 
Long Reception - 8 hour block: "Buffet Style"
One server for each 25 guests, includes table setting, serving, cleaning, etc. Manned appetizer station, or tray passed. Perfect for when we handle your rentals, and need to wait for that “last wine glass"! $8.50 per guest
 
Long reception - 8 hour block: "Table Served"
One server for each 16 guests, Includes table setting, any appetizer scenario, table service, dishwashing rental retrieval etc. $10.oo per guest.
 
Note: Additional hours to be billed at $20 per server per hour. Does not include gratuity, as we think a gratuity should never be mandatory. We also do not have separate cake cutting charges, or extra  charges for pouring champagne, etc… Customized estimates are also available.
 
 
 
 

 

 

Prices subject to change based on market costs / Some items are seasonal and may not be available
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