SAVIA Catering & Events
Buffet, plated or cocktail: which suits your event
Buffet, plated service and cocktail receptions change the pace of an event, the staff it needs and the way your guests eat. Here is how they compare.
Formats
- Buffet
- Plated
- Cocktail
What's included
- Menu and cooking
- Transport to the venue
- Setup and tableware
- Service staff
- Breakdown
Guest count
From 15 guests to large-scale events.
Buffet, plated or cocktail
| Buffet | Plated | Cocktail | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service | Guests help themselves at their own pace | Every guest is served each course at the same time | Canapés are passed throughout the event |
| Staff | On the line and restocking; set in the proposal | 1 server per 9 guests | Passing servers and station staff; set in the proposal |
| Style | Relaxed and varied | Formal, at the table | Standing, made for mingling |
| Best for | Corporate lunches, conferences and celebrations with several dishes | Gala dinners, weddings and corporate dinners | Launches, welcome drinks and short events |
How we work
- 1
Tell us the date, venue, guest count and format on WhatsApp or through the form. We reply within an hour during business hours.
- 2
You receive a written proposal within one business day: menu, setup, staff and what is not included.
- 3
You confirm with a deposit, and we check every detail 48 hours before the event.
- 4
On the day, a SAVIA lead is on site from start to finish.
What our clients say
5.0 on Google, from 6 reviews
Reviews are shown as written, in Spanish.
Damaigan C.Nov 2026
★★★★★
Excelente servicio brindado al Centro Oftalmológico Ebenezer, comida deliciosa, atención especial.... Súper recomendado... Montaje de lujo
View on GoogleCarlos B.Oct 2026
★★★★★
Excelente servicio es la empresa en organización, precios y puntualidad que le faltaba a Cartagena, son unos cracks, si me asciende mi jefe es por ustedes, muchas gracias
View on GoogleMarianne L.Oct 2026
★★★★★
View on GoogleRealmente un servicio completo, puntual, con excelente comunication y atención de parte del equipo 👌🏼 Gracias Augusto por todo y la rapidez en que nos ayudaron a armar dos días de catering con todo lo que necesitamos. Recibimos muy buenos comentarios de los invitados luego del… Read the rest
servicio! Será un gusto volver a trabajar con ellos.S. G.Oct 2026
★★★★★
Excelente, muy recomendado el montaje, el servicio, el seguimiento tuvieron en cuenta cada detalle requerido la comida deliciosa, la puntualidad realmente todo estuvo 10 de 10
View on GoogleLeandro V.Oct 2026
★★★★★
Excelente servicio 10/10 se nota que el personal está muy bien capacitado, atención al detalle en todo momento
View on GoogleBren C.Aug 2026
★★★★★
View on GoogleExcelente experiencia con esta empresa de catering corporativo. Desde la atención inicial hasta la ejecución del servicio, se nota un alto nivel de organización, puntualidad y profesionalismo. La calidad de los alimentos fue excelente, la presentación impecable y el equipo estuvo… Read the rest
siempre atento a cada detalle. Una opción muy recomendable para empresas que buscan un servicio confiable, profesional y de excelente calidad para sus eventos corporativos.
Companies that have trusted SAVIA
A corporate dinner for 24, served for Centro Oftalmológico Ebenezer
24guests at a corporate dinner served for Centro Oftalmológico Ebenezer on 28 October 2026
Two days of plated lunches for SAB Media Group in Cartagena's Old City
2days of lunches served for SAB Media Group on 29 and 30 October 2026, in a colonial house in Cartagena's Old City
Where we work
Cartagena de Indias (the Old City, Getsemaní, Bocagrande, Castillogrande, Manga and the rest of the city), Barú, the Rosario Islands and Tierra Bomba, Turbaco, Arjona and the rest of Bolívar. Barranquilla, Santa Marta and other cities, with logistics quoted per event.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, buffet or plated?
It depends on the menu and the staff each format needs. We show it itemised in the quote.
Can we combine them?
Yes. For example, plated starters and a buffet main course.
How many servers do I need?
For plated service, 1 server per 9 guests. For buffet and cocktail we set it in the proposal, by setup.