How early should we inquire?
For weddings and large plated events, 3-6 months is ideal. Smaller drop-offs can often be planned in 2-3 weeks.
Planning questions
This page groups questions by the decisions that change catering scope: timing, allergies, rentals, and cost drivers.
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Planning FAQ sheet
Decision support
For weddings and large plated events, 3-6 months is ideal. Smaller drop-offs can often be planned in 2-3 weeks.
Yes. Allergy rails, labels, and dietary side plates are planned by service format.
Juniper can coordinate rental lists and serviceware, or work with your venue's preferred vendor.
Headcount, format, staffing, rentals, bar, kitchen access, and menu complexity all shape the proposal.
Menus answer what guests eat.
Events answer how food moves through the room.
Venues answer what the kitchen can support.