What areas do you service?
We service the greater East Bay Area: From and including San Jose to Mare Island, Fremont to Oakland and San Francisco.
Where are you located?
In Pleasanton, CA.
Are you affiliated with any Restaurants?
Yes, Pampered Palate is the catering arm of Girasole Grill in Pleasanton and The Bighorn Grill in San Ramon. Visit our web sites at www.girasolegrill.com and www.bighorngrill.com.
What are your prices?
Our prices vary from $24.00 to $42.00 per person, plus California sales tax and service charge/gratuity (18%). Our prices include china, linen, silverware, glassware ,food service, coffee, skirting and cake service for weddings, items for which most caterers charge $5.00 to $15.00 extra. Be careful when you compare prices.
Is the service charge/gratuity subject to sales tax?
Yes, because it is in your catering contract and is not voluntary. The California State Board of Equalization mandates it.
Do you have references?
Yes. Look at our testimonials for a sample of real thank you notes we've received. We will supply reference contacts upon request.
Do you do just 'heavy' hors d'oeuvres?
Yes. We offer 'full service', with servers & bartenders, 'drop off' service or 'pick up' service, depending on the number of people at your event and your budget.
How many hors d'oeuvres do I get?
For pre-meal service there will be a total of five to seven per person, depending on items selected. For 'just hors d'oeuvres', two of each hors d'oeuvre selected per person.
If my budget is limited, how may I best utilize your services?
Contract with us for our 'Self Catering - To Go' at our restaurant, Girasole Grill, at 925.484.1001, or visit our web site at www.girasolegrill.com. You pick up these budget priced items and serve.
Do you have price breaks for children?
Yes. For buffet, children 6 to 11 are 70% of the adult price. Children 5 and under are free, but must be counted for seating. For sit down service, a price break is given if a specific child meal is selected.
Do you provide linen, silverware and glassware?
Yes, it is included in the price. The base package includes white linen, silverware and glassware for food service. If you would like glassware for the bar, please see our beverage packages. Colored linens are available upon request with an additional fee based on our cost incurred by renting them for you.
Do you provide bartenders and servers?
Yes, bartenders and servers are included in all full service catering jobs. We do not provide bartenders and servers for 'drop off' and 'you pick up' events or ones without a catering contract.
What is 'drop off' service?
We bring a buffet to you, set it up and return later. There will be no servers. A delivery & pick-up fee is charged, but is less than our service/gratuity charge.
What is 'you pick up' service?
You pick up the food at our restaurant, Girasole Grill, selections from our 'Self Catering - To Go' menu.
Do you have a corkage fee if we supply the beverages?
No, please visit the beverage page for more details.
Do you charge extra for wedding cake service?
No, it is included in the price.
Do you set up and clean up?
We require that you have all the tables and chairs in place. We will dress the table, clear the table, and clean the service/kitchen area, leaving it as we have found it. If you wish us to assemble the tables and chairs, and put them away, there is an additional fee. Janitorial service at your venue is extra.
If my facility does not have tables and chairs, can you provide them for me?
Yes, we will rent them for you, passing on the cost to you.
How many servers do you provide at my event?
As a general rule, we provide one server for every thirty people at a buffet. We provide one server for every twenty people at a sit down dinner.
Do you serve breakfast?
Yes, we will do brunch after 10:00 am.
Do you provide trash and garbage removal?
Yes, at an additional cost. Normally you must provide trash cans and removal service.
Do you have recommendations for Bakeries, DJ's, Photographers, and Florists?
Yes, please see our list of Recommended Vendors.