FAQs

Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have that are not answered here.


Do you provide full-service event planning and catering anywhere in New Jersey?

event-twoYes! From corporate headquarters to private homes, along the Jersey Shore and every destination in between, Sir Ives off-premise catering specializes in planning managing and providing exceptional service for business and private clients.

During our 30-year history, we have planned and catered thousands of corporate events, private occasions and picnics/BBQs.

We specialize in planning and catering off-premise formal weddings and wedding receptions at any destination in New Jersey, New York or surrounding states.

We’re prepared to flawlessly plan, manage and cater any important occasion–from the early planning stage to the final break-down of your successful event.

 

How do you plan for inclement weather?

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When planning your off-premise event, we always prepare a contingency plan.

We offer a variety of high-quality different tenting options to suit any set-up.

We can discuss this in more detail when we talk about your occasion.

Not to worry, Sir Ives Caterers has it covered–rain, sleet, snow or sunshine!

Can we customize our menu?

11594758_sCertainly!

Our clients appreciate the freedom to personalize their menu in order to meet their own vision and their guests’ needs.

Our Sir Ives menus represent a framework from which you can make your general menu selections.

From there, we’ll work with you to finalize the ideal menu to suit your needs.

I have a specific theme in mind for my occasion. Can your team coordinate a menu, decor and entertainment?

cupcakesThat’s our specialty!

Sir Ives Caterers can coordinate all aspects of your party to suit a particular color or theme you have in mind.

Our approach is all-inclusive–

From a customized menu to style of food presentations, from table settings, (chair, linen, china, serving pieces, etc.) to site development (enclosures, props, walkways, lighting, plants, etc.) our Sir Ives design team can surpass your wildest dreams!

From the smallest aspect of your vision to large-scale props and dramatic visual effects, we direct all of our efforts to your wishes in creating and staging a truly unforgettable event.

From start to finish.

Is there a minimum time before the event to book your services?

chef_contact-pageWhile we have a large staff, our schedule only allows for a certain number of bookings per day.

We highly recommend that you reach out to us as far as two years in advance. Keep in mind, we may have a weekday open as soon as next week–it all comes down to the calendar and our confirmed events already confirmed.

We don’t want to disappoint you so call us at (732) 521-1108 to set up an appointment to discuss your corporate or private event.

Will you assist with the coordination of additional services I may need for my occasion such as flowers, entertainment, décor, etc?

13510374_sSince we opened our doors in 1981, Sir Ives believe a full service catering company should lend its full expertise, experience and energy to the process of guiding a client through the millions of little decisions leading up to the big event.

That means we can take care of all the details, leaving you free to enjoying your celebration without a care in the world.

We are dedicated to providing unparalleled service, starting with your initial contact and continuing until the departure of your very last guest.

With Sir Ives, leave the worrying to us!

Do you have a minimum number of guests?

24825052_sFor most occasions, we request a minimum of 100 guests, please.