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Provide the event date, complete address or city, estimated guest count, event type, requested meal time, preferred menu or service style, dietary needs, rental or floral interests, and approximate budget. Your plans do not need to be final; reasonable estimates are enough to begin.

Yes. Use your best current attendance estimate. The proposal can be revised as the count becomes clearer, although significant changes may affect food quantities, staffing, rentals, equipment, setup time, and the final price.

Winslow's Catering Livermore considers events throughout Livermore and nearby Tri-Valley communities. Requests involving Pleasanton Catering, Dublin Catering, or San Ramon Catering should include the complete address so travel, delivery timing, staffing, parking, and access can be evaluated rather than assumed from the city name alone.

The team aims to respond promptly during published business hours, and many complete quote requests receive a same-day response. Timing may vary with inquiry volume and event complexity. Including the date, address, guest count, service type, and budget reduces unnecessary follow-up questions.

No. An inquiry, phone conversation, or preliminary proposal does not reserve the date. The booking becomes confirmed only after the required checkout or approved quote, signed catering agreement, and applicable deposit requirements have been completed.

Most drop-off catering orders require a $400 food minimum. Boxed meals generally require at least 25 boxes per selected meal or menu. Most full-service and wedding packages begin at 25 guests, although requirements can vary by package, event date, season, and scope.

All catering requires at least 72 hours of notice. Smaller drop-off and corporate orders are often planned five to 14 days ahead, while larger staffed events are best requested one to two months in advance. Weekends and peak months should be submitted earlier whenever possible.

Drop-off provides prepared food ready for your group to serve. Attendant-assisted catering adds staff for selected setup, monitoring, replenishment, or cleanup tasks. Full service provides a broader on-site team for professional presentation, guest service, and breakdown, making it well suited to weddings, formal dinners, and larger celebrations.

Once you accept the proposal, we'll send the event agreement for your signature. A 50% deposit is needed for catering orders above $3,000.

Yes. You have until 10 days before the event to make menu and attendance updates. Requests after that point may be limited.

Yes. Provide the general city or area and state that the venue is still being selected. Pricing and availability may remain preliminary until the exact address is known because parking, travel, loading access, staging space, outdoor conditions, and venue timelines can affect the plan.

Tell us about loading zones, parking restrictions, stairs, elevators, security check-in, gated entrances, long walking distances, narrow doors, available staging space, power and water access, setup windows, and firm departure deadlines. These factors can affect staffing, timing, equipment, and pricing.

Yes. Include the guest count, meal time, event duration, service style, and dishes you are considering. Appropriate quantities depend on whether the food is a complete meal or light refreshment, how many selections are offered, and how long guests will have access to the food.

Yes. Share a realistic food budget or total-event budget. The team can suggest menu and service formats that fit the target and explain how delivery, staffing, rentals, florals, beverages, and other additions affect the total.

List the exact number of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, or other special meals needed. For an allergy, identify the specific allergen and number of affected guests. This is more useful than a general statement that dietary accommodations are required.

Yes. Include the wedding date, venue or city, estimated attendance, desired meal format, and the services you are considering. Helpful details include buffet, family-style, or plated dining, appetizers, bartenders, cake service, rentals, florals, coffee and tea, and the venue access window.

Yes. Corporate services can include breakfast, lunch, appetizer receptions, boxed meals, holiday parties, and full-service dinners. Weekly or monthly boxed-meal schedules may qualify for a dedicated coordinator and locked pricing. Include the frequency, delivery time, attendance, and dietary needs in the request.

Yes. A custom event proposal may combine catering, bartenders, guest tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, buffet equipment, centerpieces, floral installations, and tablescape styling. Alcohol itself must be supplied by the client or venue when bartenders are hired.

Choose a person who will be reachable when the delivery or service team arrives and who understands the access plan. For weddings or events where the host will be unavailable, use the planner, venue representative, office manager, or another responsible person who can answer logistical questions.

Use the contact information associated with the proposal and include the estimate or order number whenever possible. Send updates involving the address, timing, guest count, dietary needs, menu, rentals, or access as soon as they are known rather than waiting until the event date.