What to Expect
We want you to enjoy the Cahoot’s dining experience to the fullest, so here’s what to expect from us.
The Cahoot’s in-house dining experience is professional, calm, relaxed and fun.
A few pointers to help us achieve the very best service for you:
We typically arrive on site no more than 2 hours prior to service
It is helpful for us to see the in-house kitchen prior to arrival and photos are helpful for advance planning. Send ‘em over!
We generally require nothing more than a fridge, a stovetop and an oven; we bring all our own utensils and kitchen tools
Prior to our arrival please ensure there is sufficient clear and clean counter space for food preparation
Similarly we do require sufficient refrigerator space for loading in temperature-sensitive food items; if your fridge is full we may not be able to complete service properly!
Please ensure there is sufficient capacity in the trash receptacle for us to access during food preparation, and that may mean emptying it before we arrive
All of our dishes are loaded out to be cleaned off site
All of your dishes can be returned to your kitchen, we do not do these dishes. We’re chefs, not housekeepers
We leave no trace: upon completion of the job we load-out and clean up your space to the standard that we received it
We generally do not set the table but please ask if you would like assistance with setting plates and utensils
We generally do not involve ourselves with tablescaping, decoration, centerpieces or table linens
We love to see what guests create for their own table decorations but please remember we still need space to position food on service
Bottled water service is available upon request to dinners of 15 guests or less
The Cahoot’s outdoor grilling kitchen setup is entirely self-sufficient, requiring little to no inputs from your site.
For best results we do ask for the following:
Approximately 20x20ft of clear, flat and accessible space for grills and canopy tents
This space should be mostly level for efficient cooking and clear of debris
This space should be situated away from dry brush to minimize fire risk
We prefer to avoid situating on concrete decks or other surfaces carrying risk of staining
For load-in we require drivable access to this space for our 2WD cargo van
This space needs clear and walkable access to your dining area for dinner service
Access to running water is useful but not essential
Access to power may be useful but not essential
We bring our own work tables and work lighting
Our team of skilled and experienced food service professionals care about your space,
and cooking with real fire requires effective management to protect people and property.
We leave no trace: upon completion of the job we load-out and clean up your space to the standard that we received it
Fires are not possible in all locations - please check with your property manager first. We will not set up near homes or other
flammable structures including trees, brush or vegetation
Fires are not possible at all times - we follow all relevant CalFire guidance and warnings for the area and season
We carry all necessary safety equipment including fire extinguishers. We never leave fire unattended
All fires, embers and coals are fully extinguished and removed safely from site
All food waste is disposed of and removed by us from site
All of our dishes are loaded out to be cleaned off-site, we generally do not require kitchen access for dishes
All of your dishes can be returned to your kitchen, we do not do these dishes
Cooking with real grills produces grease or flying embers and so we work hard to protect sensitive surfaces. We will work with you to set up in the most appropriate location