Updates

• 09/23/21 King County to require proof of vaccination or negative test for many outdoor and indoor events and establishments.

  To protect customers and workers, preserve hospital capacity and help prevent business closures, King County will require verification of full vaccination status or a negative test to enter outdoor public events of 500 or more people and indoor entertainment and recreational establishments and events such as live music, performing arts, gyms, restaurants, and bars.

  Read more about the mandate HERE.

  View Official Order HERE.

• 09/13/21 Reinstallation of Statewide Mask Mandate

  As of September 13, Washington state requires that everyone ages 5 and older, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks in indoor public settings like grocery, retail, theaters, and entertainment establishments, and at outdoor events with 500 or more people. Masks are also recommended for everyone in crowded outdoor settings.

  King County Updated Masking Guidance – Outdoor & Indoor

• 08/18/21 Inslee Announces Statewide Indoor Mask Mandate

  There has been an expansion of the statewide mask mandate to all individuals, regardless of vaccination status. The governor announced that the existing statewide mask mandate will be expanded to once again include vaccinated individuals in indoor settings effective Monday, August 23.

  While not required, the Department of Health strongly recommends individuals also wear masks in crowded outdoor settings.

  Read more about the latest announcement here:
  Inslee Announces Statewide Indoor Mask Mandate

• 07/26/21 Masks are an effective way to reduce spread of COVID-19

  In response to the COVID Delta variant, the King County Health Officials recommend all residents wear facial coverings when in indoor public settings where the vaccination status of those around you is unknown. Read More Here: King County Masking Guidance

• 06/30/21 Washington State may return to usual capacity and operations!

  Beginning June 30 all industry sectors previously covered by the Roadmap to Recovery or the Safe Start plan (with the limited exceptions for large indoor events) may return to usual capacity and operations with no restrictions!

  This does not include masking, which will continue under current guidance. (Our team is 100% vaccinated and will continue to mask at events.)

  Read More Here: Washington Ready

• 05/21/21 Kaspars Catering & Events will continue to require masks until further notice.

  In response to the newly released Key COVID-19 Mask Updates, the staff at Kaspars will keep the practice of mask wearing for the continued safety of our guests and community until further notice.

  Click here for detailed information on the new mask and vaccine guidance.

  We are tuned into updates from the WA State and Governor’s office, and will adjust in the future as necessary. We look forward to serving you with the utmost care!

• 04/26/21 Guidance for Food Workers & Food Establishments

  Kaspars has adopted the Washington State Department of Health COVID-19 guidance for Food Workers & Food Establishments. For more information on the guidelines, Click Here.

• 03/23/21 PHASE 3: Weddings, Funerals, and Events COVID-19 Requirements

  The State has released new updates about the Phase 3 requirements for weddings and events here are a few highlights:

  • Venue capacity has been adjusted to 50%, or 400 whichever is less
  • Wedding party may remove masks during photos once instructed by photographer
  • All guests must wear masks while not actively eating and drinking

  If you’d like to review the complete update, you can do so Here.

  We can’t wait to see you in-person soon!

• 03/11/21 Statewide Move to Phase 3 on March 22nd

  Gov. Jay Inslee today announced that Healthy Washington: Roadmap to Recovery will be transitioning from a regional approach to a county-by-county evaluation process.

  Phase 3

  Sports guidance will change in Phase 3 to allow in-person spectators at events for the first time in a year. Spectators will be allowed to attend outdoor venues with permanent seating with capacity capped at 25%. The change affects both professional and high school sports, as well as motorsports, rodeos, and other outdoor spectator events. Social distancing and facial covering are still required.

  The new phase also allows for up to 400 people maximum to attend outdoor activities, as well as events in indoor facilities — so long as 400 people does not exceed 50% capacity for the location, and physical distancing and masking protocols are enforced. Larger venue events are capped at 25% occupancy, or up to 9,000 people, whichever is less, and must follow spectator guidelines.

  Additionally, Phase 3 will allow up to 50% occupancy or 400 people maximum, whichever is lower, for all indoor spaces. This applies to all industries and indoor activities currently allowed; restaurants, gyms and fitness centers and movie theaters, among others, may all increase their capacity.

  To read more on this recent update, feel free to visit the Governor’s Medium Page.

• 02/01/21 UPDATE: Phase 1 and Phase 2 Weddings, Funerals, and Events COVID-19 Requirements

  Find the most recent event requirements here!

• 02/08/21 The best link for COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for Businesses and Workers
  Save this link b/c it is where the governors office updates documents for phases and details!
• 01/28/21 Snohomish, King, Pierce Counties Move to Phase 2

  Phase 2
  In accordance with the roadmap, several regions will be eligible to enter Phase 2 beginning Monday February 1st, 2021.

  This includes easing of restrictions, allowing indoor dining at 25 percent occupancy. Fitness centers open at 25 percent capacity and the size of wedding and funeral attendance increases.

  Ceremonies and indoor receptions, wakes, or similar gatherings in conjunction with such ceremonies are permitted and must follow the appropriate venue requirements. If food or drinks are served, eating and drinking requirements apply. Dancing is prohibited. Indoor dining available 25% capacity, end alcohol service/delivery at 11PM. Outdoor or open-air dining available, max 6 per table, limit 2 households per table.

  For more information, visit: https://medium.com/wagovernor/inslee-announces-metric-changes-to-healthy-washington-roadmap-to-recovery-36ddf02c88ca

• 01/05/21 Healthy Washington–Roadmap to Recovery

  Gov. Jay Inslee today announced “Healthy Washington — Roadmap to Recovery,” a COVID-19 phased recovery plan. Beginning on January 11, the state will follow a regional recovery approach with every region starting in Phase 1.

  “No one was untouched by the effects of the pandemic in 2020; many have and continue to suffer through no fault of their own,” Inslee said during a press conference Tuesday. “We aren’t out of this yet, but we are close to turning the corner on COVID-19 and this third wave of infection.”

  Washington has avoided overwhelming the state’s health care systems throughout this pandemic so far through rigorous safety measures, such as physical distancing and masking, as well as social and economic restrictions. This new recovery system aims to safely ease some restrictions while also maintaining crucial hospital capacity, ensuring care for Washingtonians that need it and paving the way for economic recovery.

  Read the rest of the story on the governor’s Medium page.

• 12/21/20 UPDATE: Phase 2 and Phase 3 Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Receptions and Funerals COVID-19 Requirements

  The following requirements apply to all wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions and funerals (religious or nonreligious) wherever they are held indoors or outdoors, including but not limited to, those held at all privately owned property, business establishments, nonprofit establishments, establishments owned by religious or faith based organizations and publicly owned property (such as parks, beaches, or venues). Wedding services are defined as the wedding ceremony and reception that are co-located or adjacent to the ceremony. Weddings do not include engagement parties, bridal/groom/couples’ showers, bachelorette/bachelor parties, or rehearsal dinners. One-hour wedding ceremony rehearsals are permitted in advance of the wedding day to practice the ceremony as well as to practice and review the COVID-19 safety plans of the venue and other vendors. Rehearsals shall be limited to the couple and their wedding party, the couple’s parents, the officiant, and any necessary vendors. Face coverings are required at all times during the rehearsal. Rehearsal dinners are prohibited.
  Funerals are defined as the ceremony honoring a deceased person, including a wake, burial, cremation, or memorial service, located indoors or outdoors.
  Wedding services and funerals may resume immediately provided that:
  • The host(s) ensure that the wedding service or funeral meets the requirements set forth in this
  document;
  • Venues meet and maintain all generally applicable requirements set forth in this document as well
  as the provisions that apply to the services provided by the venue;
  • All other vendors working at the wedding services or funerals meet and maintain all generally
  applicable requirements set forth in this document as well as the provisions that apply to the
  services that the vendor provides; and
  • All vendors conduct only those activities that are allowed under their county’s phase status.
  Phase 2-3
  Phase 2: Indoor and outdoor occupancy is limited to 30 guests or 25% of maximum building capacity whichever is less, excluding vendors and their staff working at the wedding service or funeral.
  Phase 3: Indoor and outdoor occupancy is limited to 50 guests or 25% of maximum building capacity whichever is less, excluding vendors and their staff working at the wedding service or funeral.
  The wedding reception is limited to no more than 3 hours. Alcohol service, delivery, and consumption, including beer, wine, and spirits, must follow the most current restaurant requirements. The host of the wedding service or funeral is strongly encouraged to keep a log of attendees, and to retain that log for at least two weeks. If an outbreak occurs, this information may be critical for contact tracing to help save lives.

  You can read more about the update Here.

• 11/01/20 Learn more about our requirements for providing a safe service environment for our community.

  https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19/workplaces/food-establishments.aspx

• 08/13/20 Whats new at Kaspars?

  While the pandemic has hit us hard, our spirits remain high. We have an amazing team that continue to support Kaspars, our guests, and our co-workers.

  Some new projects for Kaspars have been:

  • Brunch Box Delivery – Kaspars scone mix, house-made jam, mimosas, and organic coffee.
  • Gala & Fundraiser Boxed Meals – We have been able to continue our amazing partnerships with our non-profit clients by joining forces to provide amazing pick-up/delivery meals to pair with their virtual fundraiser!
  • Virtual Cooking Class – We completed our first Virtual Sushi & Teriyaki Class! We were able to work with an amazing client of ours to build an amazing team-building event. Chef Kaspar cooked LIVE with their team, how fun is that!?!

  While this is just a bit of a peek into what we are working on, please check out our website and social media for other fun ideas, pictures and videos. And, as always, please contact us for planning your event!

• 07/31/20 For the lastest COVID-19 health guidance, statistics, and resources.

  For all the latest on event phases for Washington State, click here.