PRIVATE EVENT CATERING
Brew and Feed delivers premium pop-up catering experiences featuring chef-prepared Smokehouse Experience, Seafood Experience, Burger Service or custom menus upon request. We provide assisted buffet style*, onsite food catering primarily at partner venues like breweries, cideries and wineries.
Experience plates feature one of our four signature, chef-prepared plates:
1. The Smokehouse Experience: A platter of slow-smoked meats and authentic, savory sides.
2. The Seafood Experience: A fresh and vibrant plate of grilled or smoked seafood, a starch and seasonal vegetables.
3. The Burger Service Experience: Cheeseburgers or Hamburgers with lettuce, tomato and onion, fries and ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise for condiments.
4. Bite Flight Experience: Bite Flight Experiences feature four expertly crafted small plates paired with four samples of beer, wine, or Brew and Feed's craft soda served on our signature Bite Flight Tray — a custom-built tasting experience you won’t find anywhere else.
ABOUT OUR PROCESS
The Prep: Food is prepped in our commercial kitchen and transported at food safe temperatures to the event location.
The Cook: Food is cooked onsite prior to the event so it is as fresh as can be and the smells from the cook can permeate the experience.
The Setup: Food is displayed in chafing dishes on a long table, similar to a standard buffet.
The Service: Catering staff stand behind the buffet line. Guests walk the line with their plates, and the staff portions the food onto the plate for them. We can also do drop off service. Drop off service is when we leave the food in disposable chafers and disposable plates, bowls and utensils.
The Choice: Guests still dictate what they want (e.g., "I'll take the ribs, but skip the mac-n-cheese"), but they never handle the serving utensils themselves.
Public Event Permitting Process
Navigating the regulatory landscape for public events requires seamless coordination between venue managers and culinary providers to ensure health and safety compliance. The flowchart below visualizes the parallel workflows for the Event Organizer (You) and the Food Vendor (Brew and Feed), detailing the specific applications, deadlines, and infrastructure requirements necessary for operation. By mapping the process from the initial planning phase through the critical 15-day submission deadline, this guide highlights the dependencies between the two parties—culminating in the mandatory Onsite Inspection by Fire and Health officials that ultimately determines if the event receives its permits.
GUIDANCE FOR PUBLIC EVENT COORDINATORS
Planning a successful event involves managing countless moving parts, and ensuring compliance with local Health Department regulations is one of the most critical steps. To make this process as seamless as possible, we want to clarify the permitting requirements early. While you focus on the guest experience, Brew and Feed is committed to handling the culinary compliance. As your designated Food Vendor, we are fully licensed, insured, and prepared to provide all the necessary documentation you need to secure your Temporary Food Establishment (TFE) or Event Organizer permit without stress.
How to Comply: The Permitting Process
To ensure your event is fully permitted and compliant, please review the division of responsibilities below. Most Health Departments require the Event Organizer to submit the primary application, which lists Brew and Feed as the food service provider.
Here is how we will work together to get your permit approved:
1. Your Role (The Event Organizer)
You are responsible for submitting the Event Coordinator Application to the local Environmental Health Department. This application generally asks for:
- Site Map: Showing where food booths (Brew and Feed), restrooms, and waste disposal will be located.
- Utility Access: Indicating access to power and potable water sources.
- Schedule: The dates and times of the event, including set-up and breakdown.
- Vendor List: You must list Brew and Feed as your food vendor.
2. Our Role (Brew and Feed)
We will provide you with a "Vendor Compliance Packet" to attach to your application. This includes:
- Our Permit/License: Proof of our current operation permit and Grade A sanitation rating.
- Proposed Menu: A full list of items we will be serving (e.g., Turkey Hash, specialty sliders, etc.) and how they are prepared.
- Equipment List: Specifications of our cooking equipment to ensure it meets fire and safety codes.
- Insurance: Our Certificate of Insurance (COI) naming the venue/event as additional insured if required.
3. The Timeline
Please note that most Health Departments require these applications to be submitted at least 15 days prior to the event. We recommend submitting them 30 days in advance to allow time for any corrections.
Next Steps:
Please download the specific Special Event and Temporary Food Establishment (TFE) permit applications for your county or city and fill out the "Event Coordinator" section. Once you have started that, let us know, and we will immediately forward our vendor documents to complete the package.