Secret Supper Logistics

event overview

Guests are invited via email from a list of individuals having previously requested inclusion through Maison Madeleine’s website section titled “Secret Suppers”.  Reservations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Seating is typically targeted for a maximum of 36 persons. However, variation of that
figure will be given consideration depending on the nature of the respective dinner event
and development of mutually acceptable conditions.

The catering kitchen located in an outbuilding, also adjacent to the main historic house, is provided for the guest chef and support staff as early in the day as necessary for prep and pre-dinner organization. It is air-conditioned and adequately equipped with a gas range, electric wall ovens, microwave, refrigeration and miscellaneous small appliances. A gas grill, smoker, pot boiler, deep fryer and a commercial crawfish cooker are located at its exterior under roof. The building also contains a restroom with shower and lounge area for the chef
and support staff’s use if desired prior to the start of service.

Although subject to creative discretion by the Guest Chef,
each dining event will typically include:

• Bubbles, wine or soft beverage offerings to guests upon arrival
• A variety of passed hor d’oeuvres (minimum of two)
• Four courses (inclusive of dessert) served, each appropriately paired with wines

typical dinner schedule

• 5:30-6:15p Wine and hors d'oeuvres. Guests free to tour property.

• 6:15-6:30p Seating begins.

• 6:30p First course served.

• 8:00p Last course served.

• 9:00p  Music ends/Guests depart.

• 10:00p Clean-up/Load-out complete.

Live music is performed throughout the evening, beginning at guest arrival.

event Pricing

Cost to guests per person will be all inclusive of food, entertainment, beverages, gratuities, taxes and ticketing fees as determined by Maison Madeleine. Tickets must be purchased at time of reservation on a non-refundable basis.

Our median price point per person is approximately $325
plus tax and table service fee.

provided by maison madeleine

• Historic venue and grounds

• All wines provided and poured by Wild Child Wines

• Musician/entertainment booking fees

• Catering kitchen and food service equipment

• Grounds prep

• Set-up, take-down, clean-up, and trash removal

• Mosquito control and heating/cooling mitigation

• Tables and chairs

• China, stemware, tableware and linens

• Table decorations and event menu

• On-site event manager

• 1 hostess

• 1 experienced boh kitchen staff

• 3 experienced servers

• Publicity and event promotion in conjunction and coordination with Guest Chef/Restaurateur’s organization

catering equipment provided