Savoir Faire is a full service catering company serving the Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez areas since 1989. Savoir Faire's team of professionals is experienced in orchestrating catered affairs of every size and scope; from intimate, personal dinners and storybook weddings to large scale events.

As well as imaginative cuisine and gracious service, Savoir Faire Catering also offers complete event planning and event management assistance.

Menu Design
With your event's venue, time of day, number of guests, and seasonal selections in mind, we work with you to design a unique menu.

Event Design and Logistics
Floor plans
Event Lighting
Sound and Staging
Audio Visual

Rental Needs
Full coordination of all rental needs
from china, silver, glassware, chairs
and specialty linen

Event Décor
Floral Arrangements, Trees, Plants
and Decorative Props

Entertainment
Offering referrals to professional
Musicians, DJs, Character Actors and Performances

Savoir Faire is located in downtown Santa Barbara.
Please feel free to contact us at (805) 963-9397 or click here to send us an email.

MENU PRICE PER PERSON - All menus are customized and priced per person. The pricing is inclusive of the food only. Pricing is based on cost of ingredients and preparation time each menu.

SALES TAX - All items are subject to California state sales tax.

STAFFING - We provide experienced professional wait staff and kitchen staff. Estimates are given after a site review, menu selection and guest count. The staffing charge is for eight hours of event time. The staff includes the floor and kitchen staff, bartenders and floor staff manager. The service staff handles all of the details of the day from set-up, complete food and beverage service, and the final clean-up of the event.

STAFF GRATUITIES - Gratuities are at the discretion of the client and may be billed into the estimate and invoice.

BAR SERVICE - The client or Savoir Faire may arrange for the beverages. There are no corkage fees charged by our company. If arranged through us all unused and unopened beverages may be returned for credit. Ice is ordered for delivery and added to the final bill.

GARBAGE REMOVAL - There is a one hundred dollar fee to remove garbage from the location.

CONSULTATIONS & SITE INSPECTIONS - We offer complimentary consultations and site inspection to discuss and plan your event and final set-up details.

TASTING -Tastings are available upon request and are complimentary with all booked events, otherwise tastings fees will vary depending on the menu. This fee may be credited towards the final event invoice.

RENTALS - We have excellent relationships with the local rental companies and will arrange your rentals for you from the company of your choice. Rentals are payable directly to the rental company.

DEPOSITS - A $500.00 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your event date. This deposit will be credited towards your final invoice. A second deposit of 50% is due one week prior to your event along with the final guest count. This is the guest count used for final billing unless the count increases.

FINAL PAYMENT - Final payment is due at the time of the event. Both of the deposits will be credited towards the final bill. A second invoice will be mailed for any incidental charges incurred.

LICENSES & INSURANCE - The city of Santa Barbara licenses our company. The Santa Barbara County Heath Department licenses our kitchen. We carry full liability and workmen's compensation insurance.