Catering Policies & Payment Information
Find key information about our catering policies, fees, payment terms, and event requirements. This section helps ensure clear expectations and smooth planning.
SETUP FEES
Setup fees cover preparation, equipment, transportation, on-site setup, styling (where applicable), and breakdown.
- Buffet-style catering: Setup fee applies. No service fee is required for self-serve buffets
- À la carte / house setups (staffed): Setup fee applies.
- Grazing tables: Setup fee applies.
- Live stations & carts (Noodles Station, Palm Wine Station, Nkwobi/Abacha Cart): Setup fee applies.
SERVICE FEES
Service fees apply only when active on-site staff service is required during an event.
A 15% service fee applies to:
- À la carte orders that require on-site staffing
- Live food stations and carts
- Any event requiring staff to manage, serve, or regulate food service throughout the event
Service fees do not apply to:
- Self-serve buffet setups
- Grazing tables (unless staffing is requested)
EVENT MINIMUM
A minimum event total of $1,000 is required for all catering bookings.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Food pricing is separate from setup and service fees.
- Texas sales tax (8.25%) applies where applicable.
- Final guest count is required prior to the event date.
HOW TO PAY
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your event date. Your booking is not confirmed until the deposit is received.
Accepted payment methods include an invoice payment link, Zelle, or cash.
Zelle Name: Ugoeze
Phone: 281-854-8600
The remaining 50% balance is due one (1) week before the event date. Events will not be serviced without full payment received.