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Categories:

Catering, Wedding Cake, Wedding Planning

What additional types of events do you service?

Anniversaries, Baby Showers, Bar / Bat Mitzvahs, Birthdays, Bridal Showers, Christenings, Corporate Events, Debutante Balls, Eco-Friendly / Green Weddings, Engagement Parties, Graduations, Holiday Parties, LGBT Weddings / Ceremonies, Memorials, Proms, Quinceaneras, Sweet 16s

Established:

2006

Employees:

Accepts:

Cash, Check, Paypal

Frequently Asked Questions for Catering

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet, Cocktail Reception, Hors d'oeuvres - Displayed, Hors d'oeuvres - Passed, Plated, Stations

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American (New), American (Traditional), British, Cajun, Indian, Italian, Mexican, Southern, Southwestern, Spanish

Do you accommodate dietary needs?

Vegan, Vegetarian

Do you offer a tasting for potential clients?

Yes, by appointment. We come to you with the tasting.

Are you also able to provide the wedding cake?

Yes, AZ Event & Cake Diva does a lot of wedding cakes. Check out our other web site. www.AzCakeDiva.com

If a bride decides to bring her own wedding cake, do you have a cake cutting fee? If yes, how much is the fee?

Yes, $1/slice

Are you licensed to sell alcohol? If yes, where are you licensed?

No, but we work with people that are

Do you allow outside alcohol? If yes, what is the corkage fee?

Yes, we can provide you with a bar tender to serve any outside alcohol, for an additional $30/hour plus grtuity

Do you provide rentals for items such as linens and flatware?

No, but suggest BBJ Linens or YKnot Party Rentals

Are you able to provide your own wait staff?

Yes

What is your maximum catering capacity?

300

Frequently Asked Questions for Wedding Cake

Besides cakes, what other types of desserts do you provide?

Cheese, Cookies, Cupcakes, Dessert Buffet, Fruit, Groom's Cake, Pastries

What additional services do you provide?

Consultations, On-site Delivery, On-site Setup, Tastings

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free, Lactose Free

Do you provide customary cakes, such as Croquembouche?

Yes

Are you licensed by the state health department?

Yes

Do you offer private tastings or open house tastings?

I offer private tastings at your location or a neutral location such as a local coffee shop. My kitchen is not set up to do tasting at the location

What are your tasting hours?

By appointment

Describe how you price, such as by slice or by tier, for your cakes?

I price by slice. Starting prices are $1.50/slice for butter cream frosting, and $3.00/slice for rolled fondant. Price goes up with the more detail thats added, or if you want a ganache icing instead.

Does the price include the top tier of the cake?

Yes, if you want it. A lot of couples lately have been choosing to not do it.

Do you offer custom cakes, or do you work with pre-designed styles?

I do offer custom cakes. If you have something in mind, you can show me a picture, and we will go from there.

What (if any) special ingredients, such as fresh fruits or farm-fresh butter, do you use in your cakes?

I use fresh fruits on request in some of my fillings, but it is an extra fee.

On average, how far in advance of the event do you prepare the cake?

Usually 1 day before.

How many cakes do you schedule for a typical weekend?

No more than 2 wedding cake per day. I want to make sure that I have all the time I need to make sure it is at your location and set up perfectly before leaving.

Will you work with the client's florist to garnish the cake?

Absolutely. I have done this several times before.

What (if any) cake accessories, such as a cake stand or cake cutter, do you rent out?

I will rent out cake stands and tables.

Do you offer delivery? If yes, how much is your average delivery fee?

FREE delivery with in 10 miles of Chandler. Outside of that the delivery fee is dependent on the distance.

Frequently Asked Questions for Wedding Planning

What types of weddings do you accommodate?

Civil, Destination, Double Weddings, Eco-Friendly / Green, Military

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordinator, Full Planning, Partial Planning

How many planners do you work with?

We have two wonderful planners with unique backgrounds. We have an Interior Designer & an Architect that has a flair for assisting you with concepts beyond your wildest dreams. With this unique twist on things, you'll be sure to receive the up most in class & style

What style of wedding do you specialize in planning?

Themed weddings are our specialty, but we work with all weddings and events.

Do you support or cater to any specific religions?

No, we are open to any and all religions

What sizes of weddings have you coordinated in the past?

As small as 40 to over 500+ guests

Which venues have you worked at or are familiar with?

The Castle At Ashley Manor, The Windmill Gardens in Prescott, The Waterfront in Tempe, and many more

Other Information

What types of cultural events do you specialize in?

Middle Eastern, North American

Additional Answers & Advice:

Packages

Diamond Package;

For the busy bride who wants it all

Full service package includes: Style, degree of formality and theme development; etiquette guidance; budget and expenditure tracking; ceremony and reception site visits; vendor referrals amd questions to ask; vendor confirmations; assistance with ceremony program; wedding party coordination; wedding day agenda and timeline; direction of rehearsal in conjunction with officiate; wedding day orchestration of wedding ceremony and reception. This package includes free ceremony programs

Platinum Package

For the busy bride who needs help with only the planning

The Platinum Package is also a full-service package and includes most of the same items as the diamond package; However there is no direction of rehearsal, ceremony and reception in this package. All arrangements will be made and verified prior to rehearsal and wedding dates. This package includes free ceremony programs if you have signed your contract at least 6 months before the ceremony date.

Gold Package

For the bride who has hired some of her own vendors and now needs someone to help keep track of things, tie up loose ends and handle last minute emergencies so she won’t have to

The Gold Package includes the coordination of vendors you have contracted with prior to obtaining our services. It also includes such areas as etiquette guidance; vendor referrals and questions to ask; vendor confirmations; assistance with ceremony planning; wedding party coordination; wedding day agenda and timeline; wedding day orchestration of wedding ceremony. Ceremony programs are an addidtional expense.

Silver Package

For the bride who has completed the planning, and now wants to enjoy her wedding day without worry or interruption...

The Silver Package is a "Day Of" package that includes the verification of vendors; wedding day agenda and timeline; rehearsal direction in conjunction with officiate; wedding day orchestration; coordination of wedding ceremony and reception. Ceremony programs are an additional expense.

Pearls (A La Carte)

From etiquette, to setting up your budget, to vendor referrals, we can help. We also make favors, ceremony programs, wedding invitations, cakes, decorations, and jewelry (CUSTOM PIECES AVAILABLE)

Wedding Budget preparation: $75

Wedding etiquette consultant: $20

Vendor Referral report: $50

Custom Hand Made invitations: Starting at $3 each

Wedding Programs: Starting at $2 each

Planning of any Showers or parties that are wedding related: $300 per event

Have a need not listed??

Just ask, we will accommodate your every need.

Our Packages start at only $600

Health department licensing is though my restaurant that also does catering (Waterfront Grill dba Waters Edge Fire & Ice Catering)