CATERING POLICIES

event space

Event space and tables needed for food service will need to be pre-arranged through Event Services or the appropriate booking office prior to making food arrangements. Event space must be set up a minimum of 1 hour prior to the scheduled event start time to ensure catering for your event is set on time. Events with China service will require sets be completed 2 hours prior to event start time.

building access

Please ensure that facilities are unlocked to allow for delivery and clean up. Should a building or room be inaccessible our staff will leave a door hanger indicating the time they attempted to set up/clean up and a phone number to our main office to call and reschedule your delivery. An additional delivery fee will be added to your final bill. For events that do not require a server present, late night and weekend events will be picked up the next business day.

service time

Two hours of service is provided for your event. Any time occurring after the 2 hours, labor fees will be charged accordingly.

Events booked outside of normal business hours may incur additional labor charges. A minimum of 48 hours advance booking will be required for any events beyond normal business hours. Please contact us to discuss your needs.

prices and minimums

Our menu prices are based on current market conditions. We reserve the right to make changes when necessary. Price quotations will be guaranteed 30 days prior to the event. Prices do not include taxes, service charge, labor or additional rental items. All catering events will have a 10% Service Charge added to the total food and beverage bill with a $5.00 minimum fee.

equipment

All catering equipment supplied for your event must be available for pick up upon event completion. You will be notified of any missing items and have 24 hours to return the items to the Catering Office. All items that are not returned within this time frame will be billed at full replacement cost

special services

staffing guide

The number of staff required will depend on the type of event and the desired level of service. Staffing is required for all events in campus premier spaces as well as events utilizing china service. All staff are booked for a minimum of 4 hours. Staff hours are calculated from event preset through event breakdown.

Staff costs are as follows:
SERVICE STAFF – $25.00 per hour
per hour BARTENDER – $25.00 per hour
per hour CHEF – $30.00 per hour

The required number of staff for events using china service is as follows:
BUFFET — one server per 30 guests
SERVED MEAL — one server per 10 guests
RECEPTION — one server per 40 guests
Chefs and back of the house staff will vary with each event depending on group size and menu.

china

Quality paper and plastic products are included with each event at no additional charge. House china is available for an additional fee of $3.50 per person.

linen

Tablecloths and skirting are included with Bon Appétit food and beverage setups. Additional linens are available at the following costs.

Linen Napkin – $1.00 each
Oblong Tablecloth (54 x 120) – $10.00 each
Square Tablecloth (54 x 54) – $5.00 each
Cloth & Skirt – $35.00 each

Specialty linens and colors are available upon request. Please inquire with one of our Bon Appétit staff for pricing and availability.

For linens that you have provided or rented that you would like the catering staff to install, an additional fee will apply.

requested advanced event set-ups

bar and beverage service

A liquor license is required for all locations. To secure bar service for your event you must contact the catering department 12 days prior to the event to guarantee the liquor license and liquor service at your event. For events requesting wine without a full bar, a $100.00 liquor license fee will be added to your bill.

ALL BARS ARE SUBJECT TO $150.00 SET-UP FEE TO INCLUDE SET-UP OF THE BAR, CLOTH AND SKIRTING AND THE NECESSARY BARTENDER.

full premium bar

2 hour - $15.00* 3 hour - $18.00* 4 hour - $22.00*
LIQUOR – absolut vodka, beefeaters gin, bacardi rum, jim beam, dewar’sscotch, jose cuervo tequila
WINE– house red and white wine
BEER – budweiser, bud light, schlafley, o’douls
ASSORTED SODAS AND MIXES

limited bar

2 hour - $9.75* 3 hour - $12.75* 4 hour - $17.00*
budweiser, bud light, schlafley, o’douls, house chardonnay and merlot wines and assorted sodas
*All bar prices are based on a 75 guest minimum and do not include bartender fees, service charge orsales tax. Bars with less than 75 guests add 15%; bars with less than 25 guests add 25%.

ONE BARTENDER IS REQUIRED FOR EVERY 75 GUESTS. FOR ALL EVENTS WHERE BON APPÉTIT DOES NOT PROVIDE THE WINE THERE WILL BE A $5.00 CORKAGE FEE PER BOTTLE OPENED AND A BARTENDER FEE.

beverage options

wine poured with dinner $4.50 per person for house chardonnay, $6.50 per person for house chardonnay and merlot

Wine glasses are included. Based on 1 hour of service.

champagne toast $4.50 per person, champagne glasses are included.

client provided wine or champagne $1.50 per person + $5.00 corkage fee per bottle, glassware included