How raclette works, what's included, who we are, where we go, how to book. Pulled directly from the questions guests and clients have actually asked Tomasz over 100+ events. Skip to a topic with the index — or scroll, every answer's short.
Raclette is a traditional Swiss cheese melted in front of guests, scraped live from a half-wheel directly onto food. It's the centerpiece of a Swiss alpine tradition that goes back centuries — equal parts performance and dinner.
The Melted State brings an authentic raclette cart to Tampa Bay weddings, private events, and pop-ups. The wheel goes on the heat, you build your plate, and Tomasz scrapes the molten layer over the top right in front of you.
Plan roughly 4-5 oz of melted raclette per guest for a main-course portion. We scrape live from the wheel at a service pace of about 60 guests per hour, so timing and queue flow are part of the planning conversation.
Pricing starts at the 10-guest minimum. A $100 deposit holds your date for groups up to 40 guests; $200 deposit for groups of 40 or more. Final quote returned inside 24 hours of inquiry — pricing depends on guest count, menu add-ons, location, and travel distance.
Minimum 10 guests. One cart serves up to 200 guests at a service pace of about 60 guests per hour. For larger events, multiple carts or scheduled service waves can be arranged.
Corporate events and private parties: 2 weeks minimum lead time.
Weddings and larger events: 1 month minimum.
Pop-up market dates fill weeks in advance — check the live calendar for upcoming locations.
The Melted State catering service area covers Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco counties in Florida — including Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, Clearwater, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Wesley Chapel, and coastal Florida.
Yes — and weddings are some of our favorite events. The Melted State is a popular wedding catering pick for Tampa Bay couples who want something memorable. Tomasz brings 15+ years of hospitality experience including time at Michelin Guide restaurants in Poland.
Wedding bookings require 1 month minimum lead time. The cart handles up to 200 guests at a service pace of about 60/hr.
Yes. Office parties, conferences, holiday gatherings, and corporate client events are a regular part of our calendar. The interactive live-scraping experience makes corporate catering feel less like food service and more like an event. 2-week minimum lead time for corporate bookings.
The cart, the half-wheel of raclette, a live attendant scraping cheese, all toppings on your selected menu, all gear (heat lamps, prep stations, serving setup), and full setup & breakdown.
You provide: the venue, the guests, and (for indoor events) a standard power socket.
Guests pick a base: petite potatoes (garlic, rosemary, olive oil) or toasted ciabatta.
Then they layer spreads: raw honey, bacon jam, fig jam, honey mustard, dijon, hot honey.
Then toppings: prosciutto, salame, pulled chuck roast, pickled onion, baby pickles, sun-dried tomatoes, lingonberry, sweet pear, sour Granny Smith, balsamic glaze, truffle oil.
Then the molten raclette is scraped over the top, right in front of them. No menus, no limits — every plate is a one-off.
Yes. Beyond the wheel we offer French Onion Soup, Pulled Beef, House Salad, and Salted Caramel Basque Cheesecake as menu add-ons for events. All scratch-made.
The full raclette cart setup is 6 feet by 6 feet. Setup takes about 1 hour from arrival to first scrape.
Outdoor events need no power. Indoor events require a standard wall socket.
Most spreads and toppings are vegetarian, and raclette itself is gluten-free. The ciabatta base is wheat-based; the petite potato base is gluten-free.
We can accommodate vegetarian, vegan (limited), gluten-free, and most allergies — flag dietary needs in your inquiry and we'll build the menu around them.
For outdoor events affected by weather, we offer rescheduling within 60 days of the original date. Indoor backup locations work just as well — the cart only needs a 6×6 ft footprint and a standard outlet.
Yes. $100 deposit holds your date for groups up to 40 guests. $200 deposit for groups of 40 or more. The deposit applies to your final invoice.
Tomasz Golebiowski founded The Melted State in 2025 after 15+ years in hospitality, including time as a sommelier and restaurant manager at Michelin Guide restaurants in Poland.
He moved to the United States to chase the American dream and built The Melted State around a simple belief: great food should bring people together. The cart is the latest iteration of that idea.
Recurring pop-ups happen at:
Safety Harbor Market on Main · Dunedin Downtown Market · Tarpon Springs First Friday · Tampa Midtown Sunset Market · St. Pete Distillery Makers & Shakers · 86 Wine Bar (St. Petersburg).
The live calendar updates monthly with all upcoming dates.
Yes — The Melted State was featured on WFLA Channel 8 Daytime in 2026, with Tomasz demonstrating live raclette on TV alongside hosts Farron Hipp and Maggie Rodriguez.
We've also been covered on Instagram by local food creators including @cravingswithkatrina, @stpete_foodandwine, @foodfreaksguide, and @robsgastronomy.
We accept multiple payment methods for both the deposit and final invoice. Specifics confirmed during the booking conversation.
Deposits are non-refundable but transferable to a rescheduled date within 60 days of the original event. Final invoice is due before the event date. Full specifics are covered in your booking confirmation.
Use the inquiry form on the home page with your event date, guest count, event type, and venue details. We come back inside 24 hours with availability, a price range, and any clarifying questions.
Or skip the form — call (727) 717-5330 directly.