general information
PRICE AND EVENT FORMULA
The cost per person varies according to the menu option chosen. It includes: shopping service for necessary ingredients (provided) - cookware, tools, and serving dishes/serving utensils (our food is served family-style) - cooking services and cooking demonstration for participants - cleanup of areas of kitchen used by our personnel.
We do not provide/clean: Individual plates, silverware.
We do not offer drinks/desserts, but recommendations can be found on the website.
All published prices are inclusive of tax.
Gratuity is left to your discretion: while always appreciated, it's never implicitly expected.
The minimum charge per standard party is equal to 6 participants paying adult price (reduced prices apply to kids attending the event when minimum charge is met).
Special options for 2 or 4 participants are applicable on weekdays (Monday through Thursday). See Menu page for details.
We are best fit for groups up to 25 people max. Details for large parties (15-25) will be discussed and agreed on with the client, before event confirmation.
A $50.00 nonrefundable deposit ($100.00 for groups of 15 participants and up), payable upon booking, is necessary to secure reservation. Deposit will be refunded only in the event of a booking that cannot be confirmed due to reasons not imputable to the client.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Rescheduling (subject to availability) and cancellations are allowed at no fee, when requested at least 7 days before the originally booked date.
A forfeit amount of $100.00 cancellation fee applies to parties up to 14 participants, if the event is canceled or rescheduled within 7 days of the party date.
Cancellation fee for parties for 15 participants and up will be 20% of the total.
No refund for cancellation of single participants within 3 days of the event.
Rescheduling a party last minute may sometime be necessary in case of extreme weather, health issues or any other unfavorable conditions. in these cases, we will make a decision together, according to local general alerts, weather forecast, and common sense, in order to keep it safe for all involved.
FAQ'S
“How far do you travel for your parties?”
We are located in Leesburg, Virginia and service a radius of approximately 35miles/ 1-hour drive away. We do not service the city of Washington, DC.
“How long does a party last?”
Parties last on average approximately 3 hours. We generally arrive to the location 60 minutes before the reserved starting time for set up, depending on menu chosen and party size.
“What if the number of my guests changes after I placed my reservation?” An email requesting confirmation of the party is sent 7 days prior to the event. You can change the number of participants up to 72 hours before the reserved date/time, as long as the minimum party size is maintained.
“What is a Cucinamore party?”
It's a unique way to entertain at your home and have a true Italian food experience, with no stress involved for the host: Shopping, prepping, cooking, and even basic cleanup is taken care of for you.
Put some music on, open a bottle of wine to share with your friends if you like, and see great fresh ingredients being turned into your dinner right before your eyes: nothing is prepared ahead of time and everything will be made in your kitchen. Witnessing the cooking process is part of the type of event we offer.
It's YOUR party and everyone can participate as they choose: some might love to hang out in the kitchen with us, others might prefer to be in the kitchen only to supervise and "quality test" the ingredients, or spending the entire time chit chatting with friends while sipping a glass of wine. That is perfectly fine too!
Please don't expect a formal seated and served dinner: THIS is what a real Italian Party is all about!