At Arkansas Harvest Catering, we only cater one event at a time. Our Chef/Owner Brian Busker has over 30 years of world class culinary experience and is involved in every detail of planning and executing your party to ensure your vision comes to life. We pride ourselves on curating unique dining experiences, creative menus featuring local seasonal foods, world class products, flawless service and outstanding attention to detail.
With access to over 50 farms across Arkansas, we offer the freshest produce, beef, pork, lamb, and chicken year-round, much of which is harvested in Northwest Arkansas. We prioritize ethical, sustainable farming practices and regenerative agriculture, all while supporting our local farming community. While many of the world’s finest ingredients may not be locally available, we seamlessly blend global flavors with our commitment to working alongside Arkansas farmers, elevating the in-home dining experience to create unforgettable events.
Anything but your typical catering menu. Although we have no problem cooking up the classics if that is what you desire. Our passion is creating themed menus with worldly flavors. Experience a one of a kind night in the comfort of your home dining on Spanish Tapas, Korean BBQ, Sushi, Hawaiian, Japanese, Mediterranean, Vietnamese and so much more. Our goal is to introduce you and your guests to something new and exciting or invoke memories from a trip abroad.
Food costs per person, labor costs (if needed), disposable service ware (if needed), taxes, service charge and delivery.
No, we do not include gratuities in our pricing, Gratuities are discretionary we allow our clients to decide on a gratuity based on our performance. Average gratuities run from 18%-25% and are greatly appreciated by our staff.
Yes, we customize the menus for every event and will ensure that all allergies, dietary restrictions, food preferences and any other food request are followed. Available menus to include but not limited to (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Shellfish, Peanut, Tree Nut, Soy allergies, etc…)
No, we do not provide any rentals (plates, silverware, glassware, tents, linens, napkins, décor, etc…). However, we do work with local party rental companies and will provide you with a list of businesses we prefer. We will also help coordinate the quantities needed, delivery, drop off and clean up of rentals being provided.
Yes, a 50% deposit is required as well as a signed contract to secure a date for a future event. The deposit and a signed contract are necessary to protect our clients, our business and to secure your date. It does go towards your final balance which is required 14 days ahead of the date of your event. See Contract.
Yes, we are a fully licensed, registered business with a $2,000,000 insurance policy. We operate out of Board of Health licensed kitchen in Springdale, AR.
The service fee is not a gratuity for staff.
The service charge is a fee (usually 18-22% nationally) that is added by the venue or catering company that covers operating cost for things such as insurance, advertising, admin staff, trucks maintenance, equipment replacement and various other costs involved in running the business. Some caterers call it “coordination-administration”, some call it “event production fee.” It covers all of the back-end costs that go into the event aside from the food itself.