How soon before my event should I place my reservation?
We recommend you make your reservation at least three months prior to your event date for a large affair. To make a reservation, we ask for a deposit of 50% of the total rental for the party order and 50% on the tenting, and the balace is due 48 hours prior to delivery or day of pickup.
Do you have any tents I can setup myself?
Yes, a 10 x 10 popup or a 20 x 20 tent can easily be set up on a lawn or grassy area.
How many guests can we seat at a table?
| 6-foot rectangular table: | 6-8 people |
| 8-foot rectangular table: | 8-10 people |
| 2-foot round table: | 2 people |
| 3-foot round table: | 2 for dinner and up to 6 bistro style |
| 4-foot round table: | 6 people |
| 5-foot round table: | 8 people |
| 6-foot round table: | 10 people |
How much skirting is required for a serpentine table?
If you require the entire table skirted 2 ten foot sections and 1 60x120 for the top. If the table is setup in a corner, 1 ten foot section and 1 three foot section with a 60x120 for the top. Please remember if multiple tables are placed end to end, we recommend you call a coordinator and we would be happy to advise the quantities per your layout.
Do all of your chairs fold?
No, our gold, ice, mahogany, white, black ballroom chairs are stackable (about 6 per stack). Our samsonite chairs in black, white, tan, and our garden chairs in black, white and natural all fold.
Do you have children's tables and chairs?
Yes, we have children's eight-foot rectangular tables that seat 10 to 12 children. The children's chairs are stackable (about six per stack).
How many glasses or plates should we order for an event?
For a buffet, we usually recommend one and one-half to two of each per person.
Is there a refund for unused equipment?
No, we charge for time out, not time used.
How large of a dance floor should I order?
Our parquet floor comes in 3x4 sections and we assemble based on requested size and space available. Please keep in mind 40% of your guests dance at one time. For example a 15x16 dance floor will serve approximately 50 guests and a 16x18 will serve approximately 75. When reserving verify from your venue access on delivery and pickup may be extra depending on times. Don’t forget to ask about our black and white dance floor?
What is the width of a classroom table?
Classroom tables are 15 inches wide and usually seat three people on one side at a six-foot table or four people on one side at an eight-foot table. Classroom tables are usually used for meetings or presentations.
What does delivery and pickup entail?
Party Perfect offers delivery services. The rate is based on the mileage from our warehouse. If your order is over $100, please feel free to request delivery when you make your reservation. We deliver to the ground floor or within a reasonable distance of the truck for tailgate delivery. For pickup, all equipment should be stacked, folded or bagged and returned to the same place as delivered. Equipment is usually picked up the day after the event (excluding Sundays and holidays).
What is a damage waiver?
Party Perfect offers an optional damage waiver to protect you against accidental breakage or damage to our equipment. We add it to the rental charges, but it is not taxed. Please save and return all broken or damaged items so the waiver can be applied. A damage waiver does not cover missing items; we charge full replacement cost for equipment you don't return.
If you decline the damage waiver, we require a cash or credit card security deposit and will charge full replacement costs on all items that are broken, damaged or returned with permanent stains or other obvious damage. These charges will be determined when you make your reservation.
Must we wash the dishes and glasses before returning them?
No, but please scrape off food and rinse items thoroughly to avoid being charged a cleaning fee when you return the items.
How much chocolate does the chocolate fountain hold?
The fountain holds a maximum of two seven-pound containers of chocolate. Each container serves approximately 50 guests. Please completely empty the fountain of chocolate after use and run hot water through the unit.
Does a 100-cup coffee urn require a separate circuit?
Each 100-cup coffee urns should each have a designated 15-amp circuit or it will trip the circuit breaker.
When renting a 100-cup coffee urn, is a filter necessary?
No, there is a built-in filter in the unit.
What is the brewing time for a 100-cup coffee urn?
The brewing time for a 100 cup coffee urn is one hour and you must fill with cold water not hot water. One pound of coffee will make 55 cups of brewed coffee. This unit is a perk coffee maker not a drip and must use a designated line. Multiple units on same line may cause circuit breaker to trip.
Are drip-less candles really necessary when ordering candelabras?
Most locations require drip-less candles because of fire codes and insurance. If you use wax candles most locations will require a glass globe to cover the flame. Party Perfect will charge an additional $10 cleaning fee per candelabra if returned with wax. Wax candles sometimes drip on the floor/carpeting and some locations require an additional cover to protect the floor/carpet.
Is the champagne fountain refrigerated?
No, the clear liquid must be refrigerated prior to placing in the fountain. Or place ice in the cup prior to filling your cup.
Do we have anything other than grills to prepare food for a large outside event?
Yes, in addition to our gas and charcoal grills, we have a six-burner propane oven and porta-bouya/propane tripods for deep-frying, stewing or steaming.
How much charcoal does the 2 x 5 grill hold?
The grill holds 50 pounds of charcoal.
How long will the 2 x 3 propane grill burn?
It depends on temperature but about 2 ½ pounds per hour.
Can we keep the plates warm prior to serving a large seated dinner?
Yes, we have crescor food warmers and plate covers to keep the food warm until served.
How long will a sterno burn in your chafers?
Usually two to three hours, which should be long enough for most events. However, we can provide extra sterno on request
I want to sauté at a serving station. Do you have any suggestions?
We offer single burner rechauds, which operate on a canister of butane fuel and will work great for crab cakes, bananas foster and other sautéed food.
How can we transport hot prepared food from the catering kitchen to the event location?
Most caterers use our four- or six-pan insulated cambros, which transports food pans and maintains the warm temperature for several hours.
How late can we adjust reservation quantities.?
Quantities can be adjusted up to 48 hours prior to pickup or delivery depending on availability.
Are deposits refundable?
Upon reservation a non-refundable deposit is required.
Is there a minimum order for delivery?
Yes, the rental must be over a $100 rental and delivery cost is based on area loading dock to loading dock. Specific times for delivery and pickup, stairs, elevators, and setup and knockdown will incur extra charges.
Why is there a damage waiver?
Damage waiver is available to protect the customer against accidental breakage or damage to equipment. The customer must save and return all broken/damaged items for the waiver to take effect. A full replacement cost will be charged for any missing items. Damage waiver does not cover mildew. When damage waiver is declined, a cash security deposit is required and full replacement costs will be charged on all items that are broken, damaged or returned with other obvious damage.
What size table is used for wedding cakes?
Depending on setup and size of cake a 3 or 4 foot table is used for the wedding cake.
How large of a dance floor should be used for an event?
Our parquet floor comes in 3x4 sections and we assemble based on requested size and space available. Please keep in mind 40% of your guests dance at one time. For example a 15x16 dance floor will serve approximately 50 guests and a 16x18 will serve approximately 75. When reserving verify from your venue access on delivery and pickup may be extra depending on times. Don’t forget to ask about our black and white dance floor?
If the champagne fountain refrigerated?
No, the clear liquid must be refrigerated prior to placing in the fountain. Or place ice in the cup prior to filling your cup.
Do we have any tents customers can assemble?
Yes, a 10x10 popup or a 20x20 customer setup (must be setup on a lawn or grassed area.
Do any of our chafers have additional food pans?
Yes, we have extra stainless full and ½ pans for the 2 gallon stainless and silver rectangular for high volume food preparation.
I want to saute’ at a serving station, do we have any suggestions?
We have rachaud’s that is a single burner that operates on a canister of butane fuel and will work great for crabcakes, banana’s foster, etc.
We want to transport hot prepared food in hotel pans from the catering kitchen to the event location. Can Party Perfect help with a recommendation?
Most caterers prefer the four to six pan cambros that can transport the food in heavy insulated plastic containers and maintain the temperature for several hours from your heat source.
For a large outside event do we have anything other than grills for food preparation?
Yes, in addiition to our gas and charcoal grills we have a 6 burner propane oven, and porta boys for deep frying. Our newest addition is a convection oven that hold 3 full sheet pans that could run off a genrator.