House Party FAQs
What catering styles do you offer?
We offer four types of catering styles:
Pick-up (at Milo All Day)
Drop-off (may encurr delivery fees)
Full Service (we deliver and set-up your order using our platters, serveware, etc.)
Full Service + Full Staffing - #3 plus staff to manage and clean throughout the event
What budget should I have in mind
Totally up to you! We have packages that cater to almost any budget - from small team lunches to full scale weddings. Knowing your budget ahead of time is most important when we start building your quote.
You can choose from one of our set menus, or work with our team to customize something just for you!
How far in advance should I book?
The more advance notice we have, the more curated your event can be!
For Smaller pick-up and drop-off orders: 5 days
For Standard Events: 4-6 weeks
Large Scale + Full Service: 2 -3 months
What info do you need from me to get a quote?
The big 8 are perfect to get us started. These can change at any time up until the listed deadlines, but will help us get started on a quote for you.
Name
Number
Email
Event date and time
Guest count
Budget
Menu & Service style
Dietary restrictions
What additional fees are there?
We add the below fees. All fees and charges are itemized and listed on your quote and invoice.
Sales tax 8.25% (to follow TX law)
Grauity 18% (to cover the kitchen and prep teams)
Admin 20% (to cover our sales and events team)
Is there a minimum order/spend?
Our menus specify minimum order qty per item or section. Most require a 12-item minimum order.
Additional minimum requirements may be added for peak catering days (Graduation Weekend, July 4th etc).
Is there a deposit required?
Yes, a 50% deposit is required along with a signed contract in order to reserve your date. We cannot guarantee your date is being held without a deposit.
Menu and details can change after a deposit is made. All deposits are non-refundable.
When are final details and the final payment due?
Your menu selections, event timeline and final head count is due at leave 10 days prior to your event.
If changes are made less than 7 days prior to your event, inconvenience fees may occur.
The final payment is due 3 days prior to your event. No changes can be made at this time.