Traditions Catering & Events
Wedding Caterer
+1 850-645-9255
Standalone profile
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Standing Servicepractice overview
Traditions Catering & Events serves Tallahassee from the Alumni Center at 1030 W Tennessee St. Its documented offerings include corporate events, wedding catering, menu planning, buffets, carving stations, passed hors d’oeuvres, boxed meals, plated meals, break stations, and beverage services. The team also provides five event spaces, audiovisual technology, gourmet cuisine, and custom menu and service planning.
At the Alumni Center on West Tennessee Street in Tallahassee, Traditions Catering & Events combines catering with event-space support.
The business offers five distinct spaces, including the Grand Ballroom, Courtyard, Pearl Tyner House, Rendina Room, and Cottrell Conference Room.
These settings accommodate wedding celebrations, intimate receptions, cocktails, bridal luncheons, seated meals, conference-style meetings, breakout sessions, product displays, holiday parties, and other major events.
Audiovisual technology is available in the venue offerings, with additional amenities described for the Grand Ballroom.
Catering options include buffets, carving stations, passed hors d’oeuvres, boxed meals, plated meals, break stations, and beverage services.
Traditions Catering & Events also documents corporate events, wedding catering, menu planning, and custom menu and service plans for occasions ranging from business luncheons to large galas and intimate gatherings.
The Pearl Tyner House offers a historic setting for smaller celebrations, while the Courtyard provides an open-air event environment beneath oak trees.
Contact the team at +1 850-645-9255 to discuss the preferred space, menu, and event format.
House Notesfrom the kitchen's own page
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Room Cottrell Conference Room View Brochure GRAND BALLROOM In need of a space to host the wedding of your dreams, or the party of a lifetime? The scenic Grand Ballroom is the perfect venue for your celebration. With l
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Mise en Placebooking facts
- Phone+1 850-645-9255
- Sitealumni.fsu.edu
- Kitchen baseAlumni Center, 1030 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304, United States
- SpecialtyWedding Caterer
Regional Planningdetails to verify for this event
Local requirements and venue rules can vary in Tallahassee, FL. Before booking, ask the caterer and venue which permits, insurance documents, kitchen-access rules, delivery windows, alcohol-service requirements, taxes, and fees apply to this specific event. Treat the written proposal and current local guidance as the source of truth.
Consider Before You Callfive questions to bring to the booking
- What's the minimum headcount for a corporate booking, and is there a separate weekday vs. weekend rate?
- How far in advance do weddings book up, and is a tasting offered before the contract is signed?
- Do you handle the full menu-planning consult, or do we work with an outside event planner?
- What is included in the per-head price — appetizers, dessert, non-alcoholic drinks, gratuity, taxes?
- Do you carry a current health-department permit and a certificate of insurance the venue can request?
Table Questionsfrequent asks at the booking
- How is catering priced — per head or per dish?
- Pricing formats differ by caterer and event. Ask for a written proposal that identifies food, beverages, staffing, rentals, delivery, setup, taxes, fees, and any optional upgrades as separate line items.
- How far ahead should the kitchen be booked?
- Availability depends on the date, guest count, menu, staffing needs, and venue. Contact the caterer with those details and ask for the reservation deadline, deposit terms, and final headcount date in writing.
- Drop-off versus full-service — what is the practical difference?
- Do not rely on the label alone. Ask exactly who delivers, sets up, serves, clears, handles beverages, supplies equipment, and coordinates with the venue, then compare that written scope across proposals.
- How is the menu tasting handled?
- Ask whether a tasting is available, what it includes, what it costs, who may attend, and whether changes made afterward will alter the quote. The caterer's written tasting policy should control.
- What is the difference between a wedding caterer and a regular caterer?
- Directory categories describe public listing signals, not a guarantee of current scope. Ask about recent events similar to yours, the service timeline, staffing plan, venue coordination, and what is included in the contract.
- Tipping and service charges — how do they work?
- Ask the caterer to define every service charge, administrative fee, gratuity, and optional tip in the written quote. Do not assume one line item is distributed to staff unless the contract says so.