FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
YES. Paso Catering Co. carries a one million dollar Liability Insurance and Health Dept. Certification for food preparation & storage in their commercial kitchen.
NO, But Paso Catering Co. is happy to provide referrals for licensed Bartenders.
YES. Paso Catering Co. is happy to email you a list of clientele references.
Paso Catering prides itself on working on one job a day so they have 100% focus on you and your event.
YES, Trish Jacobs, Paso Catering Co. owner~chef has been cooking professionally since 1985, owned three catering businesses and taught Whole Food Culinary Classes which covered all ethnicities, dietary styles of eating, seasonal, organic and nutrient dense ways of enjoying wonderful food.
Yes, in addition to food preparation, Paso Catering Co. handles everything from the table settings to bar (Beer & Wine) service and cleanup. P.C. can also provide extra staff for the “HARD SET” and “FINAL REMOVAL” of all tables and chairs.
Once you’ve had your complimentary consultation with P.C they will create a estimate based on your visions and ideas for your special day. In the estimate will be menu choices and price options to fit your budget, vision for your special day and menu.
Final Menu choices and Guest Count is required one month in advance of your event date. This is enables P.C. to have all the ingredients ready to go and staff scheduled for the day of your wedding.
Yes. Trish Jacobs Owner~Chef is trained and loves to cook Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Low Carb, Paleo & Vegan.
Happily. P.C charges half the adult price and will prepare a special menu for the children. The Wedding Pros/Vendors are negotiable.
Yes. After your complimentary consultation, you can schedule your tasting which will take place at my kitchen at 3770 Willow Creek Rd. Paso Robles,CA. The fee is $60 per couple.
No. P.C. is the BEST at making your entire savory meal and appetizers. They refer you to qualified pastry chefs. P.C wants to make sure you have the best dessert/cake/cupcakes for your wedding.
No. P.C. can facilitate your rental order at no charge. That’s if you do not have a event coordinator. This is one of the many details they normally take care of.
Yes. P.C. provides all servers/staff. The fee for servers depend on the style of meal. Buffet, Family or Sit down. These details are covered in your consultation.
P.C. Staff are in Black and White with Black Bistro Aprons. They are neat and clean with their hair tied back. Your chef is in a chef coat, black pants and black bistro apron.
Yes and No. We can provide servers for beer and wine, set up and breakdown a bar area. If you wish to have signature cocktails with hard liquor P.C. can refer a licensed bartender for you.
No. P.C does not provide alcohol.
Depending on if you have a event coordinator and your own teams for hard set and final break down will determine if P.C. will provide additional staff for those duties. These needs will be part of your consultation where the fee’s will be in your estimate before you hire P.C.
Depending on the size of your wedding will determine exact timing. Generally P.C. arrives 2 hours in advance where staff will finish setting tables w/glassware, silverware, napkins, menu cards etc…The food also arrives ready to be finished onsite.
Most of your food is prepared at their commercial kitchen. The final cooking and salad dressing will be completed on site.
P.C. will do a site check months prior to your wedding date. Where they will determine what is available for them to use. Anything more that P.C. may need to finish your food properly will be provided by P.C.
Yes, our servers can set out the place cards/Menu cards at each place setting while setting silverware and glassware.
P.C./Trish Jacobs Owner /Chef is always the person you will meet ahead of time, speak to on the phone, meet you for a site check, prepare your food, arrange for rental and servers. Trish will also be onsite on your wedding day where she arrives with your food and does the final preparation and setup.
P.C. prides itself with showing all fees in your estimate. Total transparency with no hidden surprises. Yes, there is a Deposit required to save the date which will apply towards your total bill, 8% Sales Tax, Gratuity of 20%. If there are any changes in the bill P.C. will notify you and usually because it’s due to guest count changes, or increased or decrease of service/staff needs.
P.C. prides itself preparing beautiful food and serving it in bountiful ways to fit the style of your wedding.