General Catering Policies
Reservations
All bookings are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. An advance deposit
of 25% of the total cost of the event or $100 (whichever is greater) is required to confirm a date and time.
Your event will be confirmed upon receipt of your deposit. Final guest count is due 72
hours prior to your event. To ensure the availability of the date for your event, please
make reservations as early as possible.
Payment
Payment is required either in advance or upon delivery of the food. Cash, personal or business check (with
prior approval), money order, MasterCard and Visa are acceptable forms of payment. Unless prior arrangements
have been made for billing, all payments are due upon delivery. No exceptions.
A returned check fee of $35 (or the maximum allowable by law) will be assessed on all returned checks.
Please make all checks payable to Scipione Catering.
Tax Exempt Groups
A tax exemption certificate will be required for all groups requesting exemption. A certificate of exemption
must be received and on file at least two weeks prior to the date of the event.
Buffet Catering Policies
Minimum Order
Buffets 1 through 8 require a minimum of 30 guests, Barbecue Buffets require a minimum of 50 guests, and Party
Specials require a minimum of 100 guests.
Delivery & Setup
Prices quoted in this brochure are for pickup only. Delivery and set-up may be arranged at an additional charge.
Ala Carte items are for pickup only. Other destinations will be charged a delivery
and set-up fee as follows: Niagara Falls, $25; Grand Island, Lewiston and Wheatfield, $35; Youngstown and
Ransomville, $40; Wilson, $50. All other areas will be quoted at the time of booking.
Rental Equipment
Chafing Dishes, Cambros and other non-disposable equipment are optional rental
items and are not included in the price of the buffets. Rentals are subject to
availability. All equipment delivered and left on-site must be returned the following
day to avoid additional rental charges. Arrangements may be made to pick up rental equipment at your
site for an additional charge. Any rental items not returned are charged to the customer for invoice cost plus
a 20% collection fee.
Wait Staff
Wait staff service is available for parties of 100 or more. The fee is $15.00
per hour per wait staff member plus an 18% gratuity. The fee for bartenders is $22.00 plus 18% gratuity.
Picnic Catering Policies
All 3-hour picnic menus on this website are standard menus based on a minimum of 100 adults. The 2-hour
picnic menus are based on a minimum of 50 adults. Additional items can be added to any menu and we will
gladly create a custom menu for you. Please call for more information.
Pricing
Prices quoted are per person and do not reflect New York State sales tax, nor an
18% service charge. Custom menus are priced according to the food items chosen.
All prices are subject to change without notice.
Serving Times
The standard serving time is either two (2) or three (3) hours according to
the type of picnic chosen. If a longer serving time is needed, we will be pleased to provide a price
adjustment. Please call for additional information.
Deposit
A deposit of 25% of the total cost of the picnic or $100.00, whichever is
greater, is required at the time of booking. The date and time of your reservation
will be confirmed only upon receipt of your deposit. Picnics without a deposit are subject to
cancellation in the event that a confirmed picnic with a deposit is
scheduled for the same time period.
Children's Pricing
Children younger than 3 years-of age: No Charge
Children from 3 to 8 years-of-age: Half-Price
Children 9 years-of-age and older: Adult-Price
Guest Count
An approximate count is requested when you book your picnic. A final count is due at
least 72 hours (3 days) before your picnic. Please try to be as accurate
with your count as possible, since we must charge for the count you give. Since we bring more food than
you will ever need, if additional unexpected guests arrive, we can accommodate them easily and will adjust your
bill to reflect the new count.
Additional Items
Volleyball and Horseshoes can be included in any picnic (subject to availability) for an additional $50.
Cheese can be added to any picnic menu for an additional $0.50 per person.
Additional cooked food may be left at the end of your scheduled cook time for an additional fee. Please call
for current pricing.