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Eurest Dining Services - Catering

  Food Works Catering Menu at NIH   Catering Conditions
  Request Catering Services   Additional Charges
  Guidelines for Planning Catered Events   Cancellation Policy


Request Catering Services

Eurest Dining Services is pleased to present this Catering Menu developed especially for National Institutes of Health. We welcome our NIH customers to order from us on-line. We have an extensive menu available to you. Food Works Catering Menu at NIH

We require 24 hours notice for all orders. Any order for groups over 50 require 72 hours notice.

Last minute or same day orders could be assessed a 25% rush order-processing fee. The fee will be no greater than $50.00.

Eurest Dining Services supports the U.S.D.A. Dietary Guidelines. All of our catered functions focus on Quality. We offer a variety of menu selections which are low in fat, saturated fat, sodium and cholesterol. We at Eurest are dedicated to making your event the very best it can be! Whether it is for 5 or 500 we have the Quality, Style and Experience to ensure that your event will be flawless. We have a unique style and presentation that set us apart and clearly distinguish us from the competition.

The guide serves only as a sampling of our catering abilities and does not reflect the full range of selections and services we can provide. Our Executive Chef will gladly assist you in developing a customized menu for your next meeting or special event. We are happy to provide you with an excellent selection of menu items and services that are designed for a variety of special occasions ranging from simple coffee breaks to complete luncheons, dinners and receptions. We look forward to serving your catering needs.

Just call our catering manager at (301) 402-9701 between the hours of 7:00am and 3:00pm or e-mail us at Eurest Catering


Guidelines For Planning Catered Events

Minimum Numbers
Prices are quoted for groups of twenty or more guests. An additional charge may be added for smaller functions.

Wait staff
We can provide wait staff at a charge of $25.00 per server per hour. There is a four-hour minimum when waitstaff is required. Additional hours of service should be discussed when booking your event. The number of necessary attendants can be calculated as follows:

  • Table Service: 1 server per 20 guests
  • Formal Served Meals: 1 server per 10 guests
  • Buffet Service with China: 1 server per 30 guests
  • Buffet Service with Disposables: 1 server per 50 guests
  • Hors d’oeuvre Reception: 1 server per 50 guests
  • Bartender: 1 bartender per 75 guests


Catering Conditions

Please refer to your service contract for terms and conditions. Prices do not include applicable 5% sales tax and 18% service charge.

We request at least a five (5) day notice for catered functions to insure availability of selections.


Additional Charges

China
Our services include all the necessary disposable paper products for a successful event. However, for a more formal event china and silverware are available for an additional $0.00 per person for complete settings. Glassware and basic China Plate usage for Breakfast or Break services is $0.00 per person.

Flowers and Balloons
We will be glad to order flowers or Balloons for your event. We use local area florists so the flowers are delivered fresh and all items are to your specifications. Any floral or balloon charges will be added to your catering charge at cost.

Theme Décor
Even the best events look and feel even better when theme décor is used to set the event apart. We have a wide variety of themed décor available. The pricing is done on an individual basis by event. Simply give us a call and we would be happy to assist you.


Cancellation Policy

If an order is canceled in less than 24 hours (72 hours for large groups), the customer is responsible for full payment of the catering order. Any additional charges for items such as equipment rentals, room rental, set-up costs, etc. will be charged at 100% of the catering order.




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Last Update: January 30, 2004