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Sacramento, California

Catering

In Sacramento: Farm-to-table sourcing here is a legitimate market, not a marketing line — the Sacramento Valley grows a real share of what the caterers plate, and the seasonal difference between May and October menus shows up in both quality and cost. Wine-country influence from Amador and El Dorado east of the metro shows in food-and-wine pairings and adds a defensible reason to schedule tastings around what is actually in season. Do the math on the full quote, not the per-plate line: California sales tax applies to catering, and a service charge of twenty to twenty-two percent plus tax adds close to a quarter to the number on the page. Ask specifically whether the service charge is gratuity, an operational fee, or split — and whether tax is calculated on the food only or on food plus service. If your venue has an approved-caterer list, confirm the list is current. For outdoor foothills receptions, ask how the caterer handles heat, holding, and the walk from staging to the guest tables. A tasting scheduled three to four months out is worth more than one done a year ahead.

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