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"Voila Catering: creating inventive and seasonal fare like nobody's business" Willamette Week 2007
Voila Catering in Portland specializes in gourmet food and professional service for formal dinner parties, Christmas parties, wedding receptions, elegant cocktail parties, fundraising benefits, gourmet outdoor events, buffets, business open houses, hors d’oeuvres parties, and upscale catered food & wine paired meals. We cater events in the greater Portland Oregon area, from Hood River to the Coast and Salem to Kelso.
Our Food: All our menus are custom created by our Executive Chef, Tamara Kay, just for your event, theme, season and budget. Your event is unique and we are proud that no two of our events are the same! As an introduction to our seasonal foods, we invite you to visit our Food page for a examples of our Chef's custom menu ideas.
We firmly believe that wonderful food does not need to be expensive. Our menu ingredients are always fresh and seasonal. Our professional chefs make all of our menus items from scratch, never using expensive pre-prepared frozen "products", expensive out-of-season produce, or pre-made sauces and salad dressings. This approach keeps the food costs reasonable and the quality of our food
exceptionally high. While every menu and event is unique, typically our large event
dinner menus are in the $15
to $26 range for food. Gourmet finger food and hors d'oeuvres are primarily in the $0.80 to $2.50 range per piece depending upon ingredient cost. Voila Catering is pleased to develop a multiple page proposal detailing every single expected cost including food, service, beverages and rentals. Staffing cost depends upon your event's needs and duration. 
Quality: While many caterers bring platters of pre-made and pre-cooked food to the events, the majority of Voilà Catering's food is prepared on-site. Our hot food is typically cooked on site by our professional chefs to minimize holding time and ensuring properly cooked and delicious food. Most of our delicate finger foods must be assembled on site by a skilled chef, as they neither travel very well nor hold long enough for transportation. We invite you to experience the difference of our restaurant-quality, gourmet food.
Gratuities & Fees: Voilà Catering does not have required or expected gratuities, which may range from 15% to 20% at other catering companies. Our professional chefs and servers are paid an above average wage and it is the standard expectation that we provide excellent service. We are proud that we are able to reward our quality, full-time
staff health and dental insurance, a rarity in this industry. Please also not there is never a cake cutting fee and there are no "customary"
service charges.
Beverages: Voilà Catering is a full service catering company and the beverage service is an integral part of the entire event. We provide professional bartenders and servers to provide a full range of affordable alcohol services. Our staff will provide courteous and responsible service for your guests while providing the host peace of mind with $1 million in liability insurance. Details of our beverage prices and services are on our "Beverages" page.
Event Rentals: As presentation is an integral part of the food quality, Voilà Catering will manage and provide rental china plates, stainless steel flatware, elegant glassware and a selection of quality linens in 42 colors. Voila Catering will also sub-contract tents, dancefloors, and AV equipment. Voila Catering charges standard industry prices for rentals and does not markup or over-charge! For buffets, Voilà Catering always presents our food
on china
platters or our
hot food in chafing dishes. Stainless steel serviceware is always provided with our events. Visit our "Rentals" page for more information. If you are looking to ONLY rent party supplies and equipment, visit http://www.partyrentalportland.com/.
Wedding & Event Planning: Voilà Catering provides Event Planning Services including two hours free and an site visit option for every booked event. From site selection, decorations, tables & chairs, to figuring out the event schedule, Voilà Catering can take the worries out of your next event. With a single contact point for everything, you will eliminate the confusion of managing multiple event suppliers and saving you thousands on a wedding planner! 
References: We have many additional quotes from our past wedding receptions, business celebrations, holiday parties, non-profit fundraising events and private family events on our "Reference" page.
Contact Voilà Catering at 503-806-6658 or e-mail to events@voila-catering.com to check availability and schedule a free consultation for your event.
Copyright (c) 2007 Voila Catering LLC. All rights reserved.
Copyright (c) 2007 Voila Catering LLC. All rights reserved.