Not on our watch. We have invested in custom build heating equipment and updated our handling processes over time to keep food as hot and fresh as possible throughout the night. You do not need to supply any additional equipment to us.

If we are an Exit Gift or the Main Caterer…

Account for the total guest count. Guests take food for a variety of reasons and have multiple servings which APF accounts for. If we receive a smaller guest count, we may not have enough food at the end of the night.

For After Parties…

Account for 40-50% of total guest count or what you think it will be and we will adjust accordingly. We generally see less than half in the wedding venue after party and less for an offsite after party, ie hotel.

Of course! It’s impossible to know the exact guest count so far in advance so our service agreement enables you to change the guest count 15 days before your event. No worries.

Yes! If requested, we will add the venue as the certificate holder after signing a service agreement.

Popular food requests we receive are shown in our quote section on the home page.

28+ Restaurants

377 Mix & Match combinations possible

If there isn't anything that floats your boat, APF is happy to make a solid effort to get it depending on time and location constraints so the food is fresh and hot when arriving.

Each restaurant offered has a standard food package with specific items that are shown in your quote. You are able to customize items if you want and we will adjust the quoted price if necessary.

First and foremost, surprising and delighting guests is the main goal. The list of ingredients that go into achieving that are:

1. Charming, capable and on-time APF serving talent.

2. Custom-built food-branded stations, amazing for photos and party energy.

3. Standard food item combination(you can customize items) with condiments, napkins and to-go bags.

4. Custom-built top and bottom heating table to keep food hot.

APF pricing is mostly driven by restaurant selection(s), business minimums, location and the number of guests. Pricing is not a per-guest basis and can vary greatly. The initial quote sent includes a standard food package food combination for restaurant(s) selected with our Standard Station. You are able to customize food items and upgrade stations as you see fit and we can adjust pricing after.

For an exit gift for guests, the simple answer is about 60-30 minutes before the party ends.

For the after party, the serving start time should be when the after party starts.

We can also set up for a cocktail hour, as the main caterer or for brunch the next morning. Just let us know what you would like!

Good question.

1) Do they allow outside food vendors? If they say no, chances are they have had a bad experience in the past that looks poorly on the venue even though it is not their fault (that’s why we can’t have nice things.) Share Apf with them because we constantly become a preferred vendor in these situations.

2) Do they have an 8’ x 7’ space for our setup? We can shrink this down and adjust if needed but good to know what areas work with the flow of party events. Double this size if you have two stations for larger events, ~220+ guests.

3) Do they have 4 electrical plugs on their own circuit for our heating equipment? Our modified top/bottom heating table eats up power. Make sure 4 plugs are available on their own circuit. Double this, 8 plugs on two separate circuits, when two stations are needed for larger parties.

Simple. We do one thing, really well. After Party Food exclusivity serves late-night food that guests crave and our reputation depends on delivering an exceptional experience consistently. Our interests are directly aligned with clients to do one thing better than anyone else on the planet.

Let’s keep the party going!

Yes. We’ve worked in the industry for years and 65% of the time working for other service companies, late-night serving talent was never tipped. APF talent starts work hours before the event, are independently responsible for each event, transports and sets up heavy equipment and problem-solves on the spot(traffic, ensuring food quality, drunken guests, venue limitations, unexpected issues, etc) to ensure a great experience for each client while making it look effortless.

Exceptional service starts with people.

We accept check, wire, Venmo or credit card on Square. Fees and taxes may apply depending on your selection.

The minimum requirement is an 8’ wide x 7’ deep space with access to two separate electrical outlets. Please double-check your space if you want APF to be set up in a specific location. Please contact us if you have any doubt.

Yes you can and we’ll tell you how to take care of the entire process:

1) Order the right amount of food and item combinations for the specific event and guest makeup at the right time. Too much and you are overspending, too little and guests have a bad experience. Ordering the wrong items can result in food being soggy and gross or picky guests disappointed in the selection. When ordering from multiple restaurants, make sure you pick the right ones for delivering the food fast and hot.

2) Ensure restaurants don’t start making the food too early and let it get soggy, forget your order even though you’ve paid already, start too late because they are busy with customers in front of them while you miss the party or pack too much food in a bag so it gets smooshed and soggy leading to poor guest experience.

3) Transport the food to keep it hot and do not smoosh items due to mishandling so it arrives at the right time, fresh and intact. If you choose a delivery service, workers don’t transport 100’s food items at once and are set up for failure without proper instruction beforehand. Did you forget the sauces? Party foul. Best to do this yourself.

4) Have the venue staff set up top and bottom heating tables to account 100’s for food items being heated in a decorative arrangement while rotating food to keep it hot and not soggy and smashed. If they don’t have this setup, make your own heating table. Ensure staff knows how to bag food and don’t give out too much food so everyone gets what they want but not too little so guests think you’re being cheap.

5) Design, fabricate, assemble and set up beautifully branded food stations that look amazing for photos, energize the party, are functional and comfortable for the person serving and improve the entire guest experience. Off-the-shelf food carts are not designed for this volume of food and branded presentation. This may take some time so start well before the event.

6) Give venue staff food to show appreciation and ensure they don’t take a ton of food before serving so your guests have a great end-of-the-night experience. The staff look at the same food every day so the struggle is real.

7) Bring appropriate power equipment since heating tables and food stations may trip breakers or burn out outlets in older event venues. Make sure these can reach a long way.

8) Ensure proper attire to match the intended experience, weather conditions and ensure servers are charming to make guests smile after they have had a few drinks. Food is only part of the experience.

9) Stay late after guests leave to dispose of trash and property clean equipment. Don’t forget to bag up leftover food for the wedding party or guest of honor to take back to the hotel or venue staff on their way out.

10) Disassemble equipment, bag it up so as to not damage it and create a eBay page to sell and get some of your money back. You are not using the transportation, heating and food station equipment again so it makes sense. You’ve missed that after party experience and can now head home.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us!

We do not for safety. We love to have a great time with guests but handing out or serving alcohol runs the risk of giving guests too much at the end of the event, turning a great night into a terrible one. We want to “Keep the party going!” and serving alcohol does not align with our service or brand.