PLATE BY PLATE VS COUNTRY STYLE/ FAMILY STYLE SEATED MEALS

Country style, also known as “family-style” is a service option offered to our customers who desire a

more formal dinner service. Although we do offer traditional plated services as well, country style is

our preferred service option in comparison to plate by plate for many events!

Country style service has guests seated at their tables and waiters to bring the food to each table.

Portions of the dinner offerings are placed on each table on serving platters for guests to fill their

own plates (it’s just like sitting down for dinner at home with your family!). This service is typically

known as a more formal service and is served in courses. When considering country style, we like to

remind customers it is often a slower form of service compared to buffet (but quicker than plate by

plate) and it is recommended to ensure each table has enough space to accommodate multiple 

platters and bowls. What we love about country style is guests are able to pick their own portions,

cuts of meat and selections without having to leave their seat. Belmont Catering is happy to offer either country style or traditional plate by plate meals. Contrary to many in the industry, Belmont Catering believes in alleviating any stress to planning an

event, therefor our prices are all inclusive, meaning we do not have any hidden fees and do not charge extra for staffing, delivery etc. as we work this into your all in quote!

Please note, Belmont has simplified the menu process, but do allow clients to entirely customize their menu based on their visions!

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IN SUMMARY.. WHAT IS A COUNTRY STYLE/FAMILY STYLE PACKAGE?: 

• Served in THREE Courses

  • 1st: Salad Course, 2nd: Mains, 3rd: Dessert ​

  • Option to add fourth course (pasta course) 

• Served per course in platters (platter per table of each option) ​

  • First Course: Salad Bowl, Fresh Buns and Butter 

  • Second Course: Platter with Proteins, Platter with Potatoes, Platter with Vegetables,                                                                                      Gravy + Condiments on Side 

  • Third Course: Individually Plated Dessert, Coffee and Tea Service or Station

• Allows for guests to select EXACTLY WHAT + HOW MUCH THEY WANT! As they are able to                                                                                     pass around and portion themselves!

• Allows for Seconds! 

• Allows for TWO entree options (not preselected forcing only one entree) 

• Great for Large events + quicker service than Plate by Plate 

• Offers hotter service than Plate by Plate (as food is served quicker + food stays hotter in larger mass) 

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WITH COUNTRY STYLE, OUR CUSTOMER SELECTS:

• Two entree options

• One vegetable option

• One potato option

• One salad options

• One selection of dessert

• Coffee and Tea

*click to view description of menu options

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WHAT IS A PLATE BY PLATE PACKAGE?: 

• Served in THREE Courses

  • 1st: Salad Course, 2nd: Mains, 3rd: Dessert ​

  • Option to add fourth course (pasta or soup course) 

• Served per course individually to each guest

  • First Course: Salad, Fresh Buns and Butter 

  • Second Course: Choice of Entree, Potato Option, Vegetable Option 

  • Third Course: Choice of 1 Dessert, Coffee and Tea Service or Stationed Assortment

• Requires Entree Selection Prior to event

• Requires Assigned Seating + Labelled Seating Menu Card 

• Client selects menu for guests to choose prior to event (2 entree options standard) 

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WITH PLATED SERVICE, OUR CUSTOMER SELECTS:

• 1 Entree Per Guest- Two entree options (vegetarian + protein)

• One vegetable option

• One potato option

• One salad options

• One selection of dessert

• Coffee and Tea

*click to view description of menu options

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ADDITIONALLY, BELMONT CATERING PROVIDES COMPLIMENTARY:

• Freshly baked buns and butter

• Any condiments needed for the meal

• Full delivery, set up & clean up of meal tasks

• All Serving-ware for the meal (including tongs, serving ware, bowls, salt/pepper, bun baskets etc). 

• Professional and friendly service staff

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Required Rentals for 2024:

• China Plates (Salad or Bun Plate, Dinner Plate + Dessert Plate) 

• Cutlery (Minimum 2 Forks, 1 Knife. If choosing Prime Rib or Steak, Steak Knife Rental Required). 

• Any Glassware as required by your bar (wine, water glasses, water pitchers etc) 

• Belmont can provide paper cups for coffee/tea

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*additional services or courses offered at an additional cost!

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For more information, please view our sample menu attached!

As a reminder, in order to properly quote each individual, we ask you contact us on our "contact us page" for a customized quote!