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CATERING HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday through Friday 7am to 7pm
Saturday and Sunday 7am to 3pm
Our dream is to be the premier onsite restaurant company known for its culinary expertise and commitment to socially responsible practices. We are a culture driven to create food that is alive with flavor and nutrition, prepared from scratch using authentic ingredients. We do this in a socially responsible manner for the well-being of our guests, communities and the environment.
For more information about the healthy foods that we serve, visit our website at www.bamco.com. Bon Appétit catering services range from small breakfast pastry baskets with fresh brewed coffee and delicious hors d’oeuvres to elegant served meals and beautiful buffets. However, our menu is just a starting point to our culinary expertise. We specialize in designing custom menus for all occasions. We offer fresh ingredients, creative presentation and professional hands-on service.
Bon Appétit is a culture driven to create food that is alive with flavor and nutrition, prepared from scratch using authentic ingredients. We do this in a socially responsible manner for the well-being of our guests, communities and environment.
Our experience has taught us to pay great attention to the quality of our ingredients, food preparation, presentation and service. Our culinary team seeks out local growers and producers, procuring the freshest regional food available to ensure that we serve only the best for your event. We want our guests to see us as partners in creating a better world. It is what makes us uniquely Bon Appétit.
Bon Appétit catering is committed to presenting foods that appeal to both the palate and the eye. Our menus are thoughtfully designed to highlight the freshest local ingredients available. Within our catering menus are the most requested menus to guide your planning but we’ll gladly assist you in selecting items and developing custom menus for your event. Please allow at least two weeks for customized menus.
Final guest count guarantees must be received at least three business days prior to the event. Billing of all food, equipment rental, taxes and service charges will be based on the guaranteed or the actual number of guests served, whichever is greater.
All cancellations should be made no later than 72 hours prior to the scheduled event. Any event that is not canceled within this period will result in 50% payment of the total amount of the contracted event. Events that are canceled within a 24-hour time frame will result in 100% payment of the total contract amount, with the exception of cancellations due to weather-related conditions.
Saturday, Sunday or
Monday: Order placed by Wednesday 10am
Tuesday: Order placed by Thursday 10am
Wednesday: Order placed by Friday 10am
Thursday: Order placed by Monday 10am
Friday: Order placed by Tuesday 10am
Upon confirmation of your event, you will receive a copy of the Banquet Event Order listing all estimated charges. It is necessary that a signed contract be returned to the Bon Appétit Catering Office to confirm the order. Upon receipt of the signed contract, an order will be entered into the system. Bon Appétit must have a secured form of payment prior to any event. A department charge number, credit cards and checks are all valid payment methods. Non-college clients must provide a 50% event deposit, upon confirmation of the contract and balance paid in full prior to start of event. Final event charges will appear on the final invoice, which is created at the conclusion of the event and subject to change based on final attendance and additions. Additional charges may be necessary for any additional rental items and/or labor over our usual staffing levels.
If needed additional service staff will be billed at the following rates:
Attendant Wait Staff: 35.00 per hour 4 hour minimum*
Beverage Server: 35.00 per hour 4 hour minimum*
Chef/Carver: 50.00 per hour 3 hour minimum**
*1 hour set up, 2 hours service, 1 hour breakdown
**1 hour set up, 1 hour service, 1 hour breakdown
China, glassware and silverware are provided at $3.50 per person.
Disposable ware is included with all off-site catering. China may be rented at an additional cost. Please inquire with the catering department regarding pricing.
Linens are complimentary for Bon Appétit food and beverage set-up tables.
Additional linens are available for an additional fee. Linen Napkin: 2.00 each
Oblong Tablecloth: (90 X 156) 17.00 each
Square Tablecloth: (85 X 85) 7.00 each
Specialty linens and colors are available upon request. Please inquire with the catering department regarding availability and pricing. For linens that you have provided or rented that you would like catering staff to install, an additional service fee will apply.
Our menu prices are based on current market conditions. We reserve the right to make changes when necessary. Price quotations will be guaranteed 30 days prior to the event. Prices do not include applicable taxes and/or service charges, when they apply. Additional charges may be necessary for any additional paper products, linen, rental items, or service labor over and beyond our usual staffing levels.
Please have your estimated number of guests, event name, start and end time, location, budget number and contact name when ordering. We require that all catering requests be placed at least three business days prior to your event. We will do our best to accommodate short notice catering requests but cannot guarantee the availability of services or product. Late requests will incur a 25% service fee and may be subject to limited menu offering and/or customer pick up may be required.
Emma.Henning@cafebonappetit.com
Orders for current week’s menu must be placed by no later than Tuesday, 6:00pm
Current weeks menu orders are picked up every Wednesday at Sam’s Café (lower Beamer Center Wheaton College, 421 Chase Avenue, Wheaton IL) from 3:00pm-6:00pm
All orders are complete dinners for four. In order to maintain great value and efficiency, no substitutions, special requests, or changes are allowed to any menu item.
Orders must be canceled by 1:00pm Tuesday for current week’s menu. Orders after this date will be charged accordingly.
