Catering to your Palate Whether it's a romantic candlelight dinner for 2, a poolside celebration for 20, or an executive reception for 200, a Sense of Taste has what it takes to make your special event something memorable. Perhaps you'd like to host a small group Cooking Class in the privacy of your own home! Chef Donald hands-on instructions for  couples , single, men and women can have everyone Cooking with A sense of Taste' no time at all. For a catered dinner or cooking class, success depends on the Planning.

Do you use all fresh food and produce? Yes, we support organic farm efforts and only purchase meat, Yes, we support organic farm efforts and only purchase meat, produce, and grains that have been prepared in accordance with current standards. Something may be frozen or from a can. It is all . It is all homemade and is prepared no more than 12 hours before It is all homemade and is prepared no more than 12 hours before your event.homemade and is prepared no more than 12 hours before your event.

Can we taste the food ahead of time? Yes, we encourage all clients to taste the items they are interested in having on the their menu. We will also prepare the full menu one week prior to your event ( with the exception of extremely time-consuming or expensive dishes) so that you can be sure the menu is still acceptable.

What do you do with any leftovers? If no requests are made by client, we donate all food leftovers(nonperishables) to Community Shelter. We are also happy to prepare a "leftover basket" for the bride and groom at a wedding or anyone else sponsoring an event that would like to take food home with them. Please be sure to mention that you would like a basket prior to your event.

Are tableware and linens included? With most menus, tableware and linens are not included, and there is an additional cost for plates, cutlery, glasses, linens, candles, etc. We Can provide you with a price list once we know more about your event and what type of tableware is appropriate.

I'm on a tight budget? Yes, we are happy to work closely with clients so that they can stick to their budget. Please let us know your budget up front and we can be sure to adhere to this amount. As a rule of thumb, the food you serve determines the final cost more than a sit-down dinner versus a buffet. We have menus to fit any budget as well as decorations. Just let us know your budget and we'll be sure to meet it.

* Design your buffet meal around a theme or special  occasion. * Plan your menu with Chef Donald or Catering Manager by phone to meet with them. * Select one of our sumptuous buffet menus or custom-design your own special menu to fit your occasion and budget. Things to Consider 1. What is the occasion? 2. What is your price range or budget? 3. What are your taste preferences: spicy or mild? 4. Do you have special  instruction or needs?