Frequently Asked Questions

One word? Hospitality. When you select Sonjia B's Catering, everything about your event will reflect you, your expectations, and your vision. Our quality is exceptional, our staff is professional, and our standards are impeccable.

Sonjia B's Catering is a full-service catering company. In addition to planning your menu with you, we can facilitate rental items, assist with setup/breakdown, and staff your event by providing servers as well as a bartender. We can suggest and provide décor items. We cover all the bases — from food drop-offs to full-service staffed event execution and stylizing.

Yes. There may be additional delivery/mileage charges for certain destinations, but Sonjia B's Catering can cater at many different venues, covering Georgia, Western NC, Upstate SC, Midlands SC, and Tennessee.

We do not expect you to spend thousands of dollars without sampling the menu. We offer one complimentary tasting of your tentative menu for up to 4 guests, before you pay a deposit.

A nonrefundable deposit of 50% of the estimated event total along with a signed contract is due to confirm a date. This amount will be based on the proposal created for you by your Sonjia B's Event Specialist. Even when paying by cash or check, Sonjia B's Catering must have a credit card/debit card on file.

• 10 business days before the event: Final guest count is due.
• 7 business days before the event: Final balance is due.

There will be no refunds for drops in guest counts after the deadline. A credit card/debit card must remain on file even when paying by cash or check.

⚠ Sonjia B's Catering will not service events that have an outstanding balance on the day of the event.

We accept all major credit cards, checks, cash, Square, Cash App, and Venmo. A 3.8% processing fee will be added to all credit card transactions. A credit card on file is required for any overages — this card will not be charged without Sonjia B's Catering contacting you first.

• Any cancellation: The deposit is forfeited.
• Cancellation after final payment and guest count are submitted: All monies paid to Sonjia B's Catering are forfeited.

Sonjia B's Catering will not be held responsible for Acts of Mother Nature (including hurricanes, floods, or storms), political acts (including war, terrorism, or civil disturbances), or venue changes (including sale of venue, power outages, or damage) that make catering unsafe or in violation of state, local laws, or DHEC requirements.

Sonjia B's Catering contracts are for a 6-hour event service window. Typically, food service runs 1.5 to 2 hours. We arrive 2 hours before start time and remain for one hour after the event concludes.

An hourly rate of $200 per hour will be assessed for each hour past the scheduled end time. This fee applies to full hours and will not be reduced for partial hours. The charge will be applied to the credit card on file, and the client or their representative will be notified at the event.

Yes. Upon the conclusion of food service, all remaining food will be properly covered and left for the client to take home or otherwise use at their discretion. Sonjia B's Catering is not responsible for leftover food once it has been handed off to the client at the close of the event. The client assumes full responsibility for the safe storage, handling, and use of any food taken from the event.

For most wedding cakes, cake cutting is complimentary. Sonjia B's Catering does not accept delivery of cakes, will not move cakes, is not responsible for parts of cake construction due back to the owner, and does not provide to-go items for cakes.

⚠ If a venue requires the caterer to move a cake, the client must contract with the cake vendor to do so. Sonjia B's Catering will not move a multi-tiered cake.

This fee covers service on food and beverage only — it is not assessed against anything else. This is not a tip for staff. It goes toward labor costs.

This includes all items needed to serve or consume food.

⚠ The equipment fee will not be discounted even if your venue, planner, or you provide items listed in the description. This is not an inclusive list.

Sonjia B's Catering will not reduce the equipment fee even if a venue provides items, as Sonjia B's Catering is still supplying its own equipment. If your venue provides china, flatware, glassware, etc., it is the client's responsibility to ensure the venue contacts Sonjia B's Catering to determine exactly what is needed.

Sonjia B's Catering will not service, set up, or clear items not rented or provided by Sonjia B's Catering (except for removing dirty plates). If a venue is providing beverages and a client wants water goblets filled and placed on tables, the beverage provider must have adequate staff to service and clear those items.

No. If a bartending company is contracted, for example, it is the client's responsibility to communicate the venue's trash policies to that vendor. Each provider is responsible for clearing their own items and managing their own trash.