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Spring and Summer BBQ Service Options

Checkers offers a variety of options for BBQ Catering. The following describes our general policies.

"Set Up & Go" Catering

"Set Up & Go" Catering is available for groups of 10 and up - Monday through Friday for lunch within the pricing structure on the menu page. We bring your food with all necessary items, set up the buffet on your tables, and pick up 2 to 3 hours later. Weekend Events for full service on site BBQ catering are also available! This full service option does require staffing and has additional fees. Weekend events will have certain minimums.

On Site full Service Catering

On-site full service BBQ's are great fun. They include buffet tables, tablecloths, heavy duty forks, knives, paper napkins, grills and serving equipment. One Chef is required for on site full service BBQ for every 75 to 100 guests. Additional chefs are added accordingly. Chefs are 180.00/5 hours minimum (This includes set up and breakdown time) and any time after 5 hours will be 35.00 an hour and will be billed after the event. Additional Staff are required for large groups over 100 and are charged according to time spent on the event with a minimum of (180.00/5 hours) per required or requested staff.

Full Service BBQ/Buffet Set up

Full Service Catering BBQ set ups are based on the following numbers. Our buffets will surpass your expectations. Our staff will go beyond to accommodate your every need!

  • Groups of 100 to 150 typically have one food buffet set up of approximately three eight foot tables.
  • Groups of 151 to 350 have two food buffets set up of approximately six eight foot tables.
  • Groups of 351 to 1000 have three food buffets set up of approximately nine eight foot tables.
  • Groups of 1000 and up are determined according to the needs of the client with time frame of the event.

All our buffets have full linens, and different types of décor to go with the appropriate theme. We always cover our buffets with white or green awnings to protect your barbequed food from the sun!

Our staff are dressed in black shorts or pants and black or purple polo shirts. They are always looking sharp!

Service Staff

Staffing requirements vary according to group size and party involvement.

Our basic guideline is listed below.

  • Events of 100 to 150 typically require approximately two to three servers
  • Events of 151 to 350 typically require approximately three to six servers
  • Events of 351 to 500 typically require approximately six to eight servers
  • Events of 501 to 1000 would require approximately eight to twelve servers

Effective February 2006
Checkers reserves the right to change prices/products based on availability or fluctuations in the market.