FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Cuterie & Graze | Mobile Charcuterie Catering in Northwest Indiana

What areas do you serve

Cuterie & Graze proudly serves Northwest Indiana, including Merrillville, Crown Point, Schererville, Valparaiso, Dyer, and surrounding communities. We also travel to select Southwest Michigan and Chicago suburbs upon request. Travel fees may apply outside our standard service radius.

How do I book Cuterie & Graze?

To reserve your date:

  1. Submit an inquiry through our website

  2. Provide your event date, location, and estimated guest count

  3. Receive a customized quote

  4. Secure your booking with a deposit

Dates are confirmed once the deposit and signed agreement are received.

How far in advance should I book?

For weddings and large events, we recommend booking 4–6 months in advance. Popular wedding dates in Northwest Indiana book quickly, especially during peak season (May–October).

Smaller events may have more flexibility based on availability.

Refund + Cancellation

 

All security deposits are non-refundable. If you need to cancel, please give us 30 days written notice to receive a refund on any payments made minus security deposit, and a minimum of 14 days notice for a partial refund of payments made. To cancel, please send us an email at cuteriengraze@gmail.com.

How does pricing work?

Pricing varies based on:

• Guest count
• Service type (mobile bar, grazing table, boxes)
• Customization level
• Location

Contact us for a personalized quote. We’ll help design a package that fits your event and budget.

Travel Fee

All our packages include travel within a 20-mile radius of Merrillville – Northwest Indiana, with an additional fee of 75 cents per mile for greater distances.

What is a mobile charcuterie bar?

Our mobile charcuterie bar is an interactive catering experience where guests are served fresh charcuterie selections from our styled cart. We provide setup, service for up to 2 hours, and breakdown. It’s perfect for wedding cocktail hours, late-night snacks, and corporate events.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

We can accommodate certain dietary preferences including vegetarian options and some allergy-friendly selections. Please inform us of any allergies when booking so we can discuss the safest options available.

Note: We prepare items in a kitchen that handles common allergens.

What types of events do you cater?

We provide mobile charcuterie catering for:

• Weddings & cocktail hour
• Bridal suite breakfast
• Corporate events & networking mixers
• Open houses & grand openings
• Baby showers & birthday parties
• Private parties & holiday gatherings

Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a large-scale celebration, we customize every grazing experience.

Do you offer grazing tables and individual boxes?

Yes. We offer:

• Luxury grazing tables
• Charcuterie boards
• Individual charcuterie cups or boxes
• Grazing boxes for two
• Bridal breakfast boards

All options can be customized to match your event theme and guest count.

Do you provide custom themes or color palettes?

Absolutely. We can tailor your grazing display to match your event theme, wedding colors, or brand aesthetic. From elegant neutrals to bold seasonal palettes, each table is styled with intention.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. Cuterie & Graze is fully licensed and insured in the State of Indiana, giving our clients peace of mind for private and corporate events.

BLOG SERIES

Jan 27th, 2026 - About me

A little about me and how I started Cuterie & Graze. Over the years of adulthood, I have loved to feed people. I take joy in feeding others and watching the joy they get from good food. For over 30 years have worked in the corporate environment and with recent corporate strategic changes with the last company I was with, I was forced to retire. Over the last year I had started Cuterie & Graze on the side and had been working it on the weekend and just getting my name out into the community. With the recent retirement, C&G has become my full time focus to build the name and the business.

Feb 20th, 2026 - Podcast

February 11th, 2026 I worked with a professional videographer Lakeshore Video – George Niksch to produce my podcast to promote the business. Let me tell you, that was an experience well worth my time. I was so scared to be on camera and he made me feel so comfortable and made me forget about the camera while we were talking. Talking about C&G is fun for me. I am told all the time that when I talk about it, my passion come out. I will let you be the judge of that for yourself.  To watch the full video: click here

March 5, 2026 - Building the Business

Today has been a bit of a whirlwind. I reached out to a venue that I know, at least I thought I knew well. Back story, on Aug 16, 2014, I got married to the love of my life (2nd marriage), I know he is my person. We got married at this venue (Avalon Manor). Beauitiful venue, AMAZING FOOD and just a wonderful experience. Fast forward to today. The venue is under new ownership, so I thought why not reach out and see if there is any possible way to fit into their space. The worst they can tell me is no, we do inhouse catering. I have been told this alot over the past few months. So today I meet with the new ownwers and find out that they will entertain a possible partnership to provide day of food in the bridal suite. Yay for me and the possilbility of working with this amazing venue. Then while in the meeting, I get a call from an organizer from 1 million cups. If you have never heard of them, look them up. I was invited to be a presenter. (This will help me tremedously in getting out of my comfort zone and with public speaking). 

On The Road Schedule

Join us for an exciting lineup of events in Northwest Indiana.

◊ April 4th ~ Easter Egg Hunt – Cross Creek Ranch, Crown Point, IN ~ 11am to 4pm

◊ May 9th ~ Spring Craft Show –  Woodland Park, Portage, IN ~ 9am to 3pm

◊ July 24th ~ Portage Farmers Market –  Founders Sq ~ 3pm to 9pm

◊ Aug 14th ~ Portage Farmers Market –  Founders Sq ~ 3pm to 9pm

◊ Aug 22nd ~ Rockopelli Music Fest – Bulldog Park – Crown Point ~ 4pm to 10pm

◊ Sept 26th ~ Harvest Fest – Founders Sq – Portage, IN ~ 11am to 7pm

◊ Nov 21st & 22nd ~ Holidaz Market – Porter County Expo Center  – Valparaiso, IN ~ 9am to 4pm (Saturday) & 10am to 3pm (Sunday)

Stay tuned for additional updates as we continue to add more dates.