Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where Are You Located? Do You Offer Delivery Services?

    Kesiah’s Kitchen is Located in Fredericksburg, VA, But We Provide Services to Surrounding Areas.

    Yes, We Do Provide Delivery Services for Our Catering. Delivery is Included Within a 15-Mile Radius. After That, A Fee of $0.80 Per Additional Mile is Applicable

  • What Catering Services Do You Provide?

    Pick-Up Catering: All Menu Items Will Be Prepared, Warm, and Ready in Aluminum Pans for Client’s Pickup. Serving Utensils Included Upon Client’s Request. An Applicable $50 Fee for Wire Racks & Burners to be Included.

    Drop-Off Catering: All Items Will Be Warm & Ready in Aluminum Pans for Delivery to Client. Serving Utensils Included Upon Client’s Request. An Applicable $50 Fee for Wire Racks & Burners to be Included.

    Setup & Decor: Set Up & Decoration of Buffet Area. An Applicable $100 Fee.

    Full-Service Catering: All Menu Items Will Be Prepared, Warm, and Served in Stainless Steel Chafing Pans or Other Platters as Discussed with the Client. Caterer Will Setup, Decorate & Breakdown Buffet Area; Along with Providing Assistance in Serving Guests and Refilling Dishes if Applicable. An Applicable $200 Fee.

    Delivery Fee May Be Applicable for Drop-Off, Full-Service, and Setup & Decor Catering Events Based Upon Event Location

  • What Menu Items Do You Offer? Can I Customize A Menu or Request Menu Items Not Listed?

    Our Available Menus Are Listed Here for Client Viewing

    Yes! Kesiah’s Kitchen Loves to Cater to the Needs & Wants of Our Clients, So Menu Customization & Requests is Always an Option Able to be Discussed

  • Do You Provide Food Tastings?

    Yes, Tastings Are Available for a Fee of $125. The Client Can Choose up to 5 Items From Their Menu Selections. Upon Booking, the Tasting Fee is Subtracted From the Final Invoice Total

  • How Many Guests Do Your Half and Full Sized Pans Serve?

    Half-Pan = Approximately 15-25 Guests

    Full-Pan = Approximately 30-45 Guests

    *These Numbers Are Approximate and Can Vary Based on the Menu Item Being Served

  • What Type of Events Do You Cater?

    Any Event Your Heart Desires, Just Send Us An Inquiry!

  • What Size Events Do You Cater To?

    At This Time We Are Able To Accommodate a Capacity of Up To 100 Guests. As We Grow and Receive Continued Support From Our Clients, We Anticipate This Amount Increasing

  • How Soon Can I Book With Kesiah's Kitchen?

    In Order to Provide the Best Service, We Please Ask That At Least 3 Weeks Notice Be Given For Any Events to Be Booked

  • How Do I Book Kesiah's Kitchen for an Event?

    You Can Start By Sending An Inquiry Via Our ‘Contact Us’ Page Where You Can Give Us a Summary of Your Event Details, For Us to Later Contact You For Further Discussion

    OR

    If You Already Know Your Full Event Details You Can Submit Our ‘Catering Order Request Form’, Which Will Result Sending an Initial Estimate, Then an Invoice and Contract Subject to Availability

  • How Much Will My Event Cost? Is Gratuity Included?

    Prices for Events are Custom & Will Vary Based on Menu Items Chosen and Any Possible Applicable Fees. An Estimate Will Be Sent to Each Client Before Final Booking, Ensuring That All Costs Are Transparent for Both Parties.

    Gratuity is Not Included, and While It Is Greatly Appreciated It Is Certainly Not Expected

  • What Is Your Refund/Cancellation Policy?

    We Understand That Unavoidable Situations Can Arise, Therefore We Have Specifically Listed Policies Regarding Refunds & Cancellations, Which Can Be Found Here

  • Is Kesiah's Kitchen Licensed and Insured? Licensed to Provide Alcohol?

    Yes, Yes and No.

    We Are Licensed for Business in the State of Virginia and Carry Liability Insurance. We Are Also ‘Food Handler’ Certified in the State of Virginia

    Unfortunately, At This Time, We Are Not Licensed to Provide Alcohol for Any of Our Catering Events

  • Are There Any Fees Charged With Booking An Event?

    Yes, There Are Applicable Fees Depending Upon the Specific Event, But They Are All Made Fully Transparent to the Client Upon Booking