GENERAL CATERING INFORMATION
Crab & Fin Restaurant
Welcome
Thank you for considering Crab & Fin for your upcoming event. Our private boutique dining area, located on our second level over-looking beautiful Saint Armands Circle is the perfect location for any event. Whether it’s an intimate luncheon or dinner for 50, a unique social gathering with cocktails and hors d’ Oeuvres or a large celebration, our professional service staff and culinary team will exceed all expectations. We look forward to working with you and answering any questions you may have.
Banquet Menus & Private Events
Special limited A la Carte menus are available for Luncheons & Dinners for groups up to 40 people. Set menus are available for groups of 40 or more. We offer a variety of cocktail foods, menus and buffet options that can be arranged to best suit your culinary desires and budget. The following information is intended to help you understand what we offer for private catered affairs, but in no way are we limited to the following offerings. If you are interested in something that is not listed, our Culinary staff will do their best to provide other options for you. Menu selections, room arrangements and any other details pertinent to your function should be submitted at least 3 weeks prior to your function date.
Estimated Attendance, Guarantees & Charges
We require an estimated attendance a the time of booking and a guaranteed final count of attendees 5 business days prior to the function. Should counts fall short of the final guarantee, the price per person will be applied to meet the guaranteed number. An additional room charge will be applied for groups under 40 persons or based on menu selection.
A standard service charge of 18% and sales tax of 7% shall be assessed on all food and beverage sales. A minimum gratuity of $110.00 per service staff for dinner or $85.00 per service staff for luncheons is applicable if the standard 18% does not meet this minimum. Included in your booking are linens, candles, center pieces, room arrangements and clean up.
*Prices are subject to change unless a contract has been signed.
Billing & Cancellations
A deposit of $200.00 is required to reserve the private function area which will be applied to your final bill upon conclusion of the event.
Payment for the event is required upon conclusion of the function either by credit card, cash or company check unless other arrangements are made ahead of time.
Cancellations must be made 7 days in advance or your deposit will be applied as a cancellation fee. Any expenses incurred by Crab & Fin in preparation for the function become the responsibility of the patron or group.
Entertainment
We can book one of our Pianists @ $175.00 per 4 hours or with approval from Crab & Fin you may provide your own entertainment. In house music is also available at no charge.
Additional Information
Any audio-visual equipment needs can be arranged and charged to your final bill. We can provide florals at an additional charge or recommend a florist if you would require special floral centerpieces. Due to health risk, unconsumed foods from buffets may not be boxed up to go.
Crab & Fin Restaurant
941 388 3964
490 Saint Armands Circle
Sarasota, Florida 34236
Events@crabfinrestaurant.com
BEVERAGE & BAR SERVICE
Bar Service Options
Beverage service can be arranged to best suit the needs of your event. You can choose to have an open hosted bar, beer & wine only or a cash bar. What ever special items and or needs you have in regards to beverage service can be accommodated.
Pricing can be handled two different ways. The first and most economical is to charge on a per drink bases, meaning you are only charged for the drinks that are consumed by your group. Or if you want an exact cost per person, drink packages are listed below showing a per person cost based on what level of beverages are being offered.
In House Bar
Package Pricing
Standard Option
House Liquor Brands
House Wines by the glass
Domestic & Imported Beers
2 hour $21.00
3 hour $27.00
4 hour $32.00
Premium Option
Premium Liquor Brands
Preferred Wines by the glass
Domestic & Imported Beers
2 hour $24.00
3 hour $30.00
4 hour $35.00
Ultimate Option
Top Shelf Liquors & Aperitifs
Premium Wines by the glass
Import, Domestic & Craft beers
2 hours $28.00
3 hours $35.00
4 hours $41.00
