Catering Hall Questions???

I'm going to book my hall on Sunday, and I know someone posted a list of questions to ask the hall, can someone bump it for me, I can't seem to find it.... TIA!!!!!

Re: Catering Hall Questions???

Check List:
1. Room Dimensions
2. Max # of people room holds

3. Tables – round, oval, square, rectangle, octagonal (round tables are easier for people to speak with each other, but most places offer rectangle…)
4. # of persons per table
5. How many affairs at a time
6. Wait staff per table
7. Recommended Gratuity – above and beyond the included tax & tip
8. Valet Parking – included?
9. Vendor Dinner Price – ½ price of guests or set amount?
10. Do Vendors need insurance?
11. Bridal Suite – size, look

12. Bathrooms – how do they look? Where are they located (near reception room?)
13. Renovations Planned? – expected date of start/finish
14. Photo’s of facility in different seasons
15. Menu Options – packages, # of courses, additions, substitutions
16. Wedding Cake – included?
17. Flowers – included? For cocktail hour or reception?
18. Place Cards / Direction Cards – provided?
19. Installments/Payment Plans – do you send courtesy reminder?
20. Is there an affair before ours – time?

21. Type of Payments requires / schedule of payments - Cash, Credit Card, Check
22. Meeting the Maitre’d and Chef
23. Once we choose, discount or free dinner for us and parents
24. Any Tasting Events or Showcases before we book
25. Cake Cutting Service Charge?

26. Smoking room - available? Where is the outside compared to where reception is? You don’t want all your guests hanging outside all night if it’s far away
27. Recommendations / Advice from Event Planner

Re: Catering Hall Questions???

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Posted by gina674

I'm going to book my hall on Sunday, and I know someone posted a list of questions to ask the hall, can someone bump it for me, I can't seem to find it.... TIA!!!!!

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GOOD LUCK GINA!!!! Let me know how things go!!!!

-Jill

Re: Catering Hall Questions???

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Posted by gina674

I'm going to book my hall on Sunday, and I know someone posted a list of questions to ask the hall, can someone bump it for me, I can't seem to find it.... TIA!!!!!

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My fact sheet for each hall includes:

NAME OF HALL:
Dates Available:
Capacity:
Minimum for room:
How much are vendor meals?
Are kids half price?
What ages?
Any limit on number of ½ price kids?
Vendors included in minimum?
Are kids included in minimum?
How early can bridal party arrive:
Can we have ceremony on site?
What time will ceremony begin?
Ceremony fee?
Ceremony location:
Can we have a rehearsal the night before?
If not, when?
When can vendors arrive to set up?
Bridal Suite size & location:
Number of Concurrent Events:
If more than one event: separate bathroom facilities?
Is Champagne included throughout the reception?
Liquor – top shelf? (Names?)
Are candles allowed?
In-house Wedding Planner?
Photography/Florist – recommendations?
Can we use others vendors?
Any fee for outside vendors?
Insurance requirements for vendors?
Does hall need proof of insurance?
Wedding Cake included?
Any limitations on flavors/fillings?
Cake cutting charge?
Number of Entrée Options
Can we have a tasting
When is final menu picked?
Any decorations included
Centerpieces/Cocktail hour tables?
Do we get a credit if not using centerpieces?
Linen colors:
Ratio of Guests/Servers:
What will waiters wear?
Bridal attendant included?
Number of Bars and Bartenders
Coat Room and Rest Room Attendants?
Is cost included?
Table Size (number):
Table shape:
Maximum Number of Tables for room:
Valet – included or additional?
Dimensions of Dance Floor:
Dimensions of Room:
Separate Cocktail Room:
Overtime charges:
Gratuity – is it a set fee? Is it distributed amongst all staff?
Service charge % (number):
Is service charge taxed:
Hotel recommendations:
Direction cards provided? (get a copy for file)
Deposit amount
Method of payment:
Payment schedule and is a courtesy reminder sent?
Any tasting events or showcases before we book?
Can we see photos of hall in different seasons (get copies for file)
Timing for final head count
Can we upgrade if under minimum (no wasted dinners) i.e., cordials or upgrade entrees?
Cancellation and refund policy:
Smoking area?
Any renovations planned?
What/When?
Expected completion date?
Do not forget to check out the bathrooms:
***Take digital pics of the rooms and grounds for file

Add any Notes about this hall?

Re: Catering Hall Questions???

Thank you so much, I couldn't remember all those things on my own...

Jill- We were suppose to go yesturday, but had to reschedule for Sunday, which is good, b/c I swing out Sunday morning, and then I'm off for 10 DAYS!!! Maybe we could meet up!!!