We provide catering & bar services all across the San Francisco Bay Area. If services are needed outside this area, simply let us know where your event is being held & we can tell you if it's an area we can service.

Disposable plates, utensils, napkins & disposable tablecloths. Hot items also come with chafers & sternos to keep food hot. Included or added beverages come with disposable cups & beverage napkins (& ice, creamers, sweeteners, as applicable). Our professional staff will deliver & set up your order, as well as return to pick up (unless you prefer drop-off only).

Yes we can! Please let us know where your event is being held when you give us your event details so we can address the logistics and any possible issues.

Sales tax based on your event location will be added to your sub total. An 18% operations fee will also be included. This covers the cost of equipment, securing products, and other time consuming administrative details that are required to produce a successful event.

Staffing, gratuity, and delivery fees also apply based on the size of your event, your subtotal and where the event is being held. These additional charges or fees will be noted on and calculated into your catering quote and contract.

Yes, we are happy to offer our clients one complimentary private tasting for up to four, once you have received your catering quote. Additional guests are $10 + tax each. After you have received your catering quote, please request a tasting if you are interested we will work with you to schedule it. Tastings are offered Mon-Fri before 4pm, and are held at our sister restaurant, The Growler located at: 515 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Danville, CA 94526.

Yes. For all events we require an initial 25% deposit at contract signing, & the remaining balance is due no later than 10 days after your event.

We accept cash, personal checks, money orders, cashiers checks, debit cards & all major credit cards.

We require your final guest count at least 10 days prior to your event so we can prepare accordingly.

Menus must be finalized no less than 7 days prior to your event so we can prepare accordingly.

If you know your event date, we always recommend you book to save your date as soon as possible. Particular months fill up quickly, & weekend days any time of year are especially likely to fill up. Once you have signed your contract & paid your initial deposit, your date is locked in & on our calendar.

We do not book events of less than 20 people. When you complete our online inquiry form, please note the number of guests you anticipate & we will let you know if we can accommodate your event. Certain exceptions may apply.

Absolutely! We are a one-stop-shop, so we are happy to arrange event rentals you need such as guest tables, seating, linens, chair covers, china, tents - almost everything you can think of! Just let us know what you need & we will include those items in your catering package quote.

We try to be available for service year round. Some exclusions may apply (number of guests, location, etc.) The only day we are closed is Christmas Day (December 25th).

If you cancel your event, your deposit can be applied toward the cost of any new event contracted with Simple Elegance Catering. Cancellations made 30 to 7 days prior to your event will forfeit 75% of your deposit. Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to your event will forfeit the entire deposit.

We have a 4 hour minimum for all staffed events. Food and bar service vary depending on the menu & event. The Simple Elegance office staff will help guide you through this process based on the needs of your event.

We are more than happy to provide you bartenders for your needs, if we are contracted to cater your event.