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So our preferred caterer got back to us with his proposal. What do you bees think? Is it a good number? it seems alright... i'm a bit frugal and i wanted a second opinion. FI and I aren't experts haha!

So this is the menu:

MENU

Tapas Bar
New England Clam Chowder Shots
Butternut Squash Soup Shots
Venison Meatballs (client to provide the chopped venison)
Chicken Meatballs w/ Sweet Pepper Glaze
Crispy Shrimp w/ Hoison Drizzle
Cheddar Cheese & Apple Canapés
Crab in Cucumber Cups
Shu Mai w/ Sesame-Ginger Sauce
Spring Rolls w/ Apricot-Ginger Dipping Sauce
Pork Canapés w/ Apple-Leek-raisin Reduction
Harvest Brushetta

Buffet Supper
Tenderloin of Beef w/ Horseradish Cream (on side)
Chicken Françoise
Lemon-Dill Salmon w/ Sauce Vert (on side)
Farfalla Pasta w/ Asparagus – White Wine Sauce – Shaved Parmesan
Mashed Potatoes w/ Truffle Oil
Roasted Fall Vegetables
Garden Salad w/ Grape Tomatoes – Cucumbers – Cranberries - Vinaigrette (no celery)
Dinner Rolls – Butter

Dessert
Wedding Cake: Yellow Cake w/ White Icing & Sauces (on side)
Sauces: Sautéed Apples-Chocolate-Strawberry-Caramel-Key Lime-Whipped Cream
Ice Cream Sandwich Bar: Vanilla Ice Cream w/ Brownies & Chocolate Chip Cookies (to make sandwiches)
Fresh Fruit
Coffee & Tea (reg – decaf – herbals)

BAR:  Provided by client.

STAFF: A professional staff of six (6) in black and white attire will be on hand to run a smooth and successful event.

So we have to supply the alcohol (they have soda and mixers), and we provide all of the rentals except banquet tables and chairs. These costs add up!

Anyway.. the bottom line... based on 100 guests it'd be $4000, plus $1500 for staff, and after tax and gratuity ($330 and $600), total is $6,430 for the caterer. Is that reasonable in Warwick, NY? (It's borderline North NJ.)

He's a great guy and comes highly recommended. We have to submit the contracts and deposit soon too! Just looking for a second opinion or suppport! thats a big check!

he was very understanding. we told him our food budget was around $4-5k, but we'd go $5,500 if it was delicious sounding. He's done so much. I hope it all tastes good too!  thanks guys every little positive comment helps!

We were quoted over $8k for 100 people with only 3 choices of passed appetizers, 2 entree choices and buffet style!!  Oh, and that's without desserts!  (Wedding cakes in particular are very expensive!)  It sounds to me like you're getting a great deal!  And like maybe I should get another quote... :) Just keep in mind that the rentals do add up.  I found that it was cheaper to buy than rent for a lot of things.  And since you live in NY, you may be able to find brides who are selling locally.