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Food & Beverage at Royal Cliff
Great weddings don’t just look good — they taste good. Food and beverage is one of the most talked-about parts of any wedding, and it’s also one of the easiest places for things to go wrong when too many vendors are involved. That’s why all catering and bar service at Royal Cliff is handled in-house by one experienced team.
From timing and presentation to service and cleanup, our approach is simple: fewer moving parts, fewer surprises, and a smoother experience for you and your guests. Everything is coordinated under one roof, so dinner flows on time, drinks are served efficiently, and the celebration never loses momentum.
In-House Food & Beverage

Why In-House Catering is Better for You
When food and beverage are handled by the venue, the entire day runs more smoothly. Our culinary and service teams know the space, the timelines, and the flow of weddings here — because this is what we do every week.
That means:
- No outside caterer coordination
- No equipment rentals or hidden service fees
- No confusion about setup, staffing, or cleanup
- One team responsible for the guest experience
Couples often tell us this is one of the biggest stress-reducers in their planning process. Instead of managing multiple vendors, you’re working with one cohesive team that understands your full wedding day from start to finish.

What’s Included With Wedding Catering
Wedding catering at Royal Cliff is designed to be complete, not piecemeal. Dinner service is already part of our core wedding experience, along with the essentials that make it feel polished and effortless.
Catering includes:
- Dinner service for your guest count
- Professional servers and service staff
- China, flatware, and stemware
- Table setup and clearing
- Hosted soda and coffee service
- Coordination with your timeline and DJ
Because these elements are already built into our packages, couples don’t need to worry about renting place settings, hiring additional staff, or managing cleanup at the end of the night. It’s all handled for you.

Why “DIY Catering” Rarely Saves Money (and Almost Always Adds Stress)
It’s very common for couples to assume that bringing in outside catering will be more affordable or give them more control. On paper, the introductory per-person price can look appealing. In practice, that number is rarely the final number — and the gap between expectation and reality is where frustration tends to show up.
What’s often not included in outside catering quotes are the essentials: flatware, stemware, plates, serving pieces, staffing levels, setup labor, teardown labor, delivery fees, equipment rentals, and cleanup responsibilities. By the time those items are added in — often across multiple invoices from multiple vendors — the total cost frequently exceeds what couples expected, sometimes significantly. These costs usually appear late in the planning process, when contracts are already signed and options are limited.
While we are very competitive, we don’t position our catering as the “cheapest” option — because that’s not the goal. The goal is clarity, reliability, peace of mind, and a day all of you will remember fondly. Our in-house food and beverage program is designed so that the number you’re planning around reflects the real experience your guests will receive, not just a starting point that grows as details are filled in.
DIY rarely saves money in the wedding world, but it almost always adds complexity, stress, and last-minute surprises. We believe your energy is better spent enjoying the process — not managing logistics you didn’t expect to own.

Dinner Style & Guest Experience
Every wedding has its own rhythm, and dinner service should support it — not slow it down. Our team works with you to choose a dinner style that fits your guest count, timeline, and overall vibe.
Whether you’re planning a plated dinner or a buffet-style meal, service is designed to be efficient, warm, and well-paced. The goal is for guests to enjoy great food, stay engaged, and move naturally into the celebration without long waits or awkward pauses.
Dietary needs and preferences are always accommodated, and our team is experienced in serving diverse guest lists with care and attention.

Bar Service Options
Bar service is flexible and easy to customize. Couples can choose the style that best fits their budget and their guests’ preferences.
Options typically include:
- Cash bar
- Hosted bar
- Combination (hosted for part of the night, cash later)
- Specialty or signature cocktails
All bar staffing, glassware, mixers, ice, and service are handled by our team. You don’t need to hire separate bartenders or coordinate alcohol logistics — it’s already built into the experience.
This approach keeps lines moving, guests happy, and the focus where it belongs: celebrating.

Food & Beverage Minimums — Clear and Straightforward
Food and beverage minimums are standard for full-service wedding venues, and we believe in being transparent about them from the start.
At Royal Cliff, the food and beverage minimum is:
- $7,000 for Peak and Mid-Peak Saturdays
- $3,000 for all other days and seasons
The minimum is not an additional fee. It is simply the amount spent on food and drinks for your event. Every dollar goes directly toward your guests’ experience — including dinner, bar service, appetizers, late-night food, welcome drinks, or enhancements you choose.
We review these numbers with you early in the process and help you plan menu and bar options that comfortably meet the minimum without waste or surprises.

Why Minimums Exist (and Why They’re Reasonable)
Hosting a wedding means staffing kitchens and bars, reserving space for the entire day, and dedicating a trained team exclusively to your event. The food and beverage minimum ensures that level of service while keeping pricing predictable for couples.
In practice, most weddings naturally meet the minimum through dinner and bar service alone — especially for typical guest counts (125 - 175). When enhancements or late-night food are added, they simply become part of the same total rather than separate invoices.
Our goal isn’t to push spending — it’s to make sure the numbers you plan around reflect the real experience you’re creating for your guests.

Food Tastings & Menu Planning
Once you book your wedding at Royal Cliff, you’ll be invited to one of our tasting events. Tastings are a fun and relaxed way to experience the food, meet our team, and feel confident in your menu selections. Many couples look forward to tastings as one of their favorite planning moments. It’s a chance to:
- Sample menu options
- Ask questions about service and timing
- Meet other vendors and staff
- Finalize details with confidence
It’s also a reminder that you’re not just booking a venue — you’re working with a team that does this 180 - 200 times a year.

Late-Night Food & Enhancements
Late-night food is one of those details guests never forget — in the best way. Whether it’s comfort food, snackable favorites, or something playful, these options keep energy high and guests on the dance floor.
Popular enhancements include:
- Pizza service
- Nacho bar
- Mac & cheese bar
- Charcuterie displays
- Seasonal or themed offerings
These options count toward your food and beverage minimum and are an easy way to personalize the experience while keeping guests fueled through the night.

A Seamless Experience From Start to Finish
Because food, beverage, service, and timing are all managed by one team, everything stays coordinated. Dinner aligns with speeches. The bar stays staffed during key moments. Late-night food arrives right when guests need it. Cleanup happens quietly in the background.
Couples often tell us that this behind-the-scenes coordination is what allows them to actually enjoy their wedding — instead of worrying about whether dinner is late or drinks are backed up.
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