FAQ's

Before selecting the contact us option, please include your name, how you would prefer to be contacted (Text/Email/Phone Call)  the date/time you have in mind, how many guests you are expecting,  an idea of what you would like served or request a customized menu. Buffet or Family Style Dinner, Cocktail Party, or  Plated Dinner

Before getting into proposals, we need to know if we have availability that day, also if we are able to accommodate your request.

We get a variety of request and sometimes a message can get overlooked.  If it has been over 24 hours please feel free to call 480-789-9577, text or email cheftre@thecolorfulkitchenpoet.com. We do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

Let us know you are ready to book along with an email address and we will send you an invoice. Please make sure date/time/food selections is correct. When it asks for your shipping address please select the address where the event will be held, not your billing address. 

You will make a payment through a Square invoice sent to your email.  

Half of the total cost is due upfront to lock in your date. The remaining amount is due a week before your event. 

Appetizer Buffet or Grazing Station

Passed Hors-d'Oeuvres

Buffet Service

Plated Dinner Experience

Family Style

Drop-off

Appetizer Buffet or Grazing Station- Beautifully displayed  small bites buffet style for your guest to help themselves. Grazing Station- Charcuterie Board/Cheeseboard Table/Brunch Grazing Table/Mash Potato Bar/Grits Bar

Passed Hors-d'Oeuvres- Small bites served from a tray carried to guests at a cocktail party or reception

Buffet Service- Our delicious food self serve style set up on a table with or without servers.

Plated Dinner Experience- Sit down and take a load off , while you 

Family Style

There is no minimum of guests however there is a a minimum amount that is required which is $250. The maximum amount of guests is 250 ppl.

Late Fees-Half of the total cost is due upfront to lock in your date. The remaining amount is due a week before your event.  Any late payments will be subject to late fees  & a $75 fee will be added the day after due date & $25 each additional day up until 72 hours prior to event. After 72 hours your event is canceled and will not be refunded. This is to insure all items for event will arrive in a timely manner. 

Rescheduling-  If a date/time needs to be change it must be done 7 days & a service fee of $50 will be added at the time of request. Changes are subject to availability and are not guaranteed.

Cancellation-  If event is cancelled within 14 days of  there will be a cancellation fee of 50% of total cost. If event is cancelled within 30 days of the aforementioned date, there will be a 20% cancellation fee. 

 Tidiness-Please ensure the kitchen area is clean, and free from any additional items. if space is not cleaned prior to arrival a cleaning fee of $100 will be added and due prior to food being prepared 

Please ensure there is adequate space for chef to work & no guests in kitchen space

Allergies/Food Restrictions- Please make sure that you have informed us of any allergies or dietary restrictions.