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Albuquerque & Santa Fe, New Mexico

Catering

In Albuquerque & Santa Fe: Twelve caterers work the corridor, split six and six between Santa Fe and Albuquerque. A New Mexico line item most couples never budget for is gross receipts tax, which applies to catering as a service and is commonly passed to the customer, separately stated on the invoice. The rate varies by the venue's actual address, so ask every caterer whether the quote includes it, and ask for the rate at the venue's address rather than the city. Menus lean regionally toward chile, corn, pinon and grilled meats; a red-and-green chile bar for a plated dinner is a Santa Fe wedding move worth asking about, and a caterer who has not shipped one is not the right caterer. Confirm that staff and setup are itemized and that the service charge is separate from gratuity. A 22-percent service charge plus gross receipts tax plus optional gratuity can add a quarter to the sticker line.

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