Why do we need many servers for a buffet reception?

Listed below, are our service staff duties to help create a flawless reception!

SERVICE STAFF DUTIES PRIOR TO THE RECEPTION:

• Make sure food is maintained at safe temperature levels
• Setup tables and chairs, place tablecloths, silverware, fold and place napkins
• Setup appetizer, buffet, cake tables, bar, guest welcome (sign-in) tables
• Prepare chaffing dishes, add water and fuel
• Beverage storage/cooling
• Arrange glasses, drinks, ice buckets, and accessories for bar
• Setup coffee and dessert station (May be done during reception if setting up in cocktail area)

SERVICE STAFF DUTIES DURING THE RECEPTION:

• Assist with stationary hors d'oeuvres
• Pass hors d'oeuvres
• Assist with beverages
• Replenish tables
• Pickup dirty plates and glasses
• Confirm food service timing with Event Planner or designated person
• Make sure there's plenty of ice and clean glasses at the bar
• Check food temperature on buffet tables
• Make sure there are serving utensils for all dishes
• Pour champagne for toasts
• Assist with serving food
• Answer questions regarding food type and ingredients
• Replenish buffet
• Cleanup prep/kitchen area
• Start washing dishes
• Make sure dessert plates, spoons and cake knives are on the cake table
• Slice and serve cake to guests
• Assist guests at the coffee/dessert table
• Clear up buffet tables
• Turn off fuel and carefully discard hot water from chaffers.
• Pack leftovers for client
• Clear up guest tables
• Wash and place dishes and glasses in racks for rental pick-up
• Continue clearing all tables

SERVICE STAFF DUTIES AFTER THE RECEPTION:

• Cleanup time…
• Remove decorations, floral arrangements, candles, photos, drapery, heirlooms, etc.
• Remove gifts/souvenirs
• Remove all food, drinks, dishes, glasses, etc. from tables
• Discard ice from bar
• Pack unopened beverages and return to designated person
• Wash dishes, utensils, and glasses and pack in racks
• Load van/truck
• Stack rentals in designated area
• Discard debris from soiled linen and place in bags
• Write down amount of broken/missing/damaged items
• Clean up kitchen/prep area and return to original condition
• Empty trash
• Walk through with facility attendant to make sure the venue is cleaned to their satisfaction.

In 2002, Gilbert and Marie-Laurence Pierre decided to open Bistro Creole Restaurant & Catering, in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Bistro Creole focused on Haitian and other Caribbean food, culture, and events. A few years later, they realized that a choice had to be made between family life and the restaurant. Needless to say, they chose family. In 2006, they closed the restaurant, expanded the catering & events side of the business, and A Culinary Affair was born.

A Culinary Affair (ACA) specializes in creating memorable events through culinary excellence, impeccable service, and artistic decor. We deliver one-of-a-kind events that create story-book memeories. We research, design, coordinate, and evaluate all elements contributing to a "five-star" celebration.

WHY CHOOSE A CULINARY AFFAIR TO HELP CREATE YOUR NEXT EVENT?

QUALITY... Culinary excellence
ACA Catering does not rely on frozen, mass-produced foods to create your menu. We know that the foundation of a delectable menu is fresh ingredients. Despite the rise in costs, we choose not to lower the quality of our products to save money. Our philosophy is to compete on quality rather than price. But don't just take our word for it - read our customer reviews, then hire us and taste for yourself.

SERVICE... Simply impeccable
Your wishes are our commands. Regardless of the size and budget of our events, our customers are treated with respect. Our professional and experienced service staff always strives to achieve "PERFECTION".

CREATIVITY... Artistic decor
We provide truly authentic and exotic menu selections, with creative presentations, sealed with personalized and impeccable service. The ACA Catering team believes that just like no two persons are alike, no two events should be identical either. Every event is customized to the individual client, taking your needs, dreams, and budget into consideration. Our work is a labor of love.

Web: www.ACAcatering.com
Phone: 770-402-3333
email: imagine@ACAcatering.com