Got questions? We've got answers.
Help! I'm planning a wedding for the first time. Where do i start?
You found us, so congratulations on a successful step number 1! Check out our Planning Packages page for more details about how we can help, then call, email, or set up a time to meet with Jennifer or Mandy in person and we'll walk you through the process, one step at a time.
HOw far in advance should I contact you to start planning my event?
We recommend contacting us as soon as you know you'll be having an event. We start planning many of our weddings and larger events a year or more in advance and are currently filling up 2018 & 2019 dates. While we can plan in a much shorter time frame, most dates during our peak season of May-October sell out fast and early.
If you aren't sure of your date or venue yet, that's OK! We have a full list of the area's most impressive venues and a flexible date range helps to ensure that you'll get your pick of venues and vendors (like us)!
If you aren't sure of your date or venue yet, that's OK! We have a full list of the area's most impressive venues and a flexible date range helps to ensure that you'll get your pick of venues and vendors (like us)!
What is your ballpark pricing?
All of our events are one-of-a-kind and therefore pricing varies greatly from one event to the next. All of our pricing is competitive and carefully quoted based on the following criteria:
- Date and Time of Event
- Location & Travel Requirements
- Number of Guests
- Menu Choices
- Planning & Decor Personalization
- Length of Event & much more.
I'm trying to decide between several different venues. do you have any advice on how to choose?
Yes, there are lots of considerations. For a full list of our preferred MDI area venues, please contact Mandy or Jennifer. For a lengthy guide on (almost) everything you should consider when choosing a venue, check out our list of questions you should be asking yourself & your venue.
What if I change my mind about my menu or my guest count changes after we book?
We also know things change over the months leading up to an event, so you are welcome to make changes as much as needed. We expect that things like guest counts and final menus will undoubtedly change somewhat during the course of planning. All menu changes are due 60 days from your event and final guest counts are due one month away from your event day.
BHCC is known for itS amazing food and beverages, but what are the other benefits of booking Bar Harbor Catering Company for my event?
Glad you asked! Bar Harbor Catering Company is not only known for its modern and delicious foods and beverages, but also for the way in which each BHCC event is managed with precise attention to every detail, and a focus on the event as a whole, not just the food and beverage.
We work extensively with our preferred rental company, Wallace Events, before, during and after each event, picking up where they leave off on the set-up of the event, and breaking it down on the reverse end, ensuring you and your guests can enjoy and leave the work to us! We also work with you, advising you on exactly what you'll need for plates, glasses, and all your other rental needs. Our experience and knowledge means no guesswork for you!
BHCC also employs an amazing team of professional planners, and when you book a BHCC event, you automatically get the knowledge and know-how of each and every one! Our team has managed hundreds of events, from small cocktail parties, to multi-day, off-site events for hundreds of people, with a logistical considerations a mile long.
We work extensively with our preferred rental company, Wallace Events, before, during and after each event, picking up where they leave off on the set-up of the event, and breaking it down on the reverse end, ensuring you and your guests can enjoy and leave the work to us! We also work with you, advising you on exactly what you'll need for plates, glasses, and all your other rental needs. Our experience and knowledge means no guesswork for you!
BHCC also employs an amazing team of professional planners, and when you book a BHCC event, you automatically get the knowledge and know-how of each and every one! Our team has managed hundreds of events, from small cocktail parties, to multi-day, off-site events for hundreds of people, with a logistical considerations a mile long.
What sort of setup and breakdown services can I expect with BHCC?
We like to pick up where the rentals are dropped off, and leave off where they are picked up. This means that everything from table and chair placement in the reception area, as well as place settings, bussing, clean-up, and trash removal are covered for you. We always like to leave every place better than how we found it! Our staff typically arrives several hours in advance of your first guests’ arrival and begins setting up so that you can enjoy the wow factor along with your guests as they arrive. We stay onsite once your party has ended to clean, do the dishes, and make sure everything is clean and tidy - we even take the trash with us! Now that's full service!
WHAT SORT OF ASSISTANCE CAN I EXPECT FROM BHCC?
Our job is to make your event stress free, which we find is best accomplished through detailed planning. But don’t worry, we’ll help guide you through the intricacies of event planning with ease! We will not only help you design a menu that reflects you, but also help organize a functioning timeline, floor plan, and rental order.
Do you provide rentals?
While we don't have any rentals in-house, we help coordinate these items on your behalf through a third party rental company, specifically, Wallace Events. Rentals themselves are an additional fee and are needed for most events, however, BHCC's rentals coordination throughout the planning process is free of charge.
How many pieces should I order?
We take the guess work out of your ordering process! All pricing is based per person, and all counts are based on your full guest count. While some people may eat a little, and others more than their fair share, we make sure you’re covered either way using our carefully calculated portions that are scaled to your guest count.
