Hard Times Cafe
About
Hard Times Cafe opened in Old Town Alexandria in 1980. We now have 5 locations. While we are famous for our Chili and Grilled Wings we also offer full menu catering. Lets us prepare, deliver, set up, and serve all your needs. We can do everything for the event and will even take away the trash.
Ou best talent is listening to the client and delivering what they want and envision.
Our staff includes professional bartenders and servers to support your event.
Catering helps us to introduce Hard Times and our talents to a larger group of people. It's fun to meet the guests and have happy clients.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Phone conversation to determine customers' goals and preferences for the event.
Quote developed to meet customers needs.
Face to face meeting to asses with the site needs.
Execute the plan.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Fourty four years in the restaurant business.
Eighteen years with Marriott Corporation.
Family run business, my wife and fellow owner is a Registered Dietician.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
We have several pricing method, per person, per event or by the food. We don't quote special events without talking with conferring with the guest first.
How did you get started in this business?
Always like the food business and joined Marriott out of school.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Our customers are families, offices, festivals, special events, weddings, funerals and most any kind of celebrations. We have catered in fields in the country and transported all our supplies, drinks, and power.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Experience and longevity in the local market.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
How many guests,
Formal or casual,
Inside or outside,
Favorite foods that match the goals.
The biggest fear of the Hostess or Host.