Services & Event Requirements

Staff:

We have a staff of over 75 professional chefs, waiters, waitresses and bartenders.

Your staff of professionals. Your staff will set up, cook/prepare and serve your food then clean up the entire premise, leaving everything as it was found.

You have a choice of staff dress for your party:

Formal black tuxedo attire
Khaki or black pants, white oxford shirt & tie
Khaki or black pants, golf shirt or denim

Rentals:

As part of our service, we can order all your rentals: from tables and chairs to crystal, china and specialty items. We can arrange a preview of a table setting or bring samples to you. Your rentals will be billed directly to you by the rental company.

Table Linen:

All table linens can be ordered exclusively for your event; sample books can be brought to you. A viewing of your selected linen, along with place settings, can be arranged.

Flowers:

Libby can recommend floral designers that fit your taste and budget who can provide innovative ideas to accent your party theme and decor.  We coordinate the flowers with your linens.

Cakes:

Culinary trained pastry chefs from wedding cakes to theme cakes.

Limousine Service:

From horse and buggy to stretch limousines, we can provide it all.

Liquor:

We do not provide liquor but we can recommend companies that will deliver your liquor and pick up any unopened bottles. Of course, we will set up the bar for you as well as tending to it.

 

Tents:

Do you need a tent? We work with various reputable companies and can arrange for them to come to the event site and give you a quote. Libby’s guidelines are – If you can’t fit your guests comfortably in an alternate protected location, a tent is strongly suggested. Unfortunately, we have to plan for inclement weather so that your event will run smoothly under all conditions.

Music:

We have a varied list of DJ's, pianists, ensembles, bands and more available upon request. A schedule of where groups are playing or sample CD's can be furnished.

Porto-johns:

Available from the most simple porto-john to executive trailers with piped-in music and air conditioning.

Party site Recommendation List: Click on this link for places to have your event.

Ice and Bar Mixers:

Ice can be ordered for delivery for your party, to be invoiced separately. We recommend 2 lbs of ice per person on a hot day. Bar mixers include: sparkling water, diet & regular soda, cranberry - grapefruit - and orange juices, lemons and limes and cocktail napkins. Specialty drink mixes can be supplied upon request.

Deposit: - how to secure your event date.

You will be sent a proposal with a contract. The contract will specify a non-refundable dollar amount for deposit and a date the deposit is due. Upon receipt of the deposit, your event date will be booked and Libby Coverly Cooke Catering will be reserved for that date.

Cancellation: - weather or other circumstances

A cancellation date will be notated on the contract. In the event of cancellation on or after this date, the total food cost and administration fee (if applicable) will be due.

Payment:

No payments of any kind are required the night of your event; we don't like to interrupt our clients and guests during their event. Gratuities are completely at your discretion. Any gratuities should be given to the captain the day/evening of your event. Libby Coverly Cooke Catering cannot accept gratuities on staff's behalf

The following business day, an invoice will be given to you for immediate payment.

Libby Coverly Cooke Catering and Event Planning
49 Brownhouse Road, Stamford, CT 06902
Mailing Address • 47 Rippowam Road, Stamford, CT 06902
Phone 203-406-9664  • Fax 203-406-9884 • Cell 203-536-9600
email: [email protected]