These answers to frequently asked questions may help in answering some of your own.

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.

Consultations & Site Inspections

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

Tastings

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.

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.

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.

Sales Tax

All items are subject to California state sales tax.