Catering Policies & Prices

Room Rental
All function rooms come with a standard room charge. University Club members are charged a reduced room rental rate.

Room Dimensions and Capacities
Click here for a chart detailing room dimensions, capacities depending on seating arrangements and type of party, etc.

Confirming Deposit
A deposit in the amount of the room rental fee is required of all booking parties. This deposit confirms the reservation, guarantees the booking, and is not refundable. A written receipt will be issued once the deposit has been received. Verbal confirmations are not guaranteed. Ninety (90) days prior to the event, 50% of the estimated cost of the function is calculated and must be paid at that time. The remaining balance is due the day of the event.

 

Guarantee
Confirmation of all meal functions as to the number of guests to be served must be made no later than Noon, four weekdays prior to the event. The Club/Commodore will be prepared to serve 5% more than the guaranteed number. If a guarantee is not received, the Club/Commodore will charge for the original number reserved, or the actual number served, if more than the original reservation.

Service Charge
All food and beverages must be purchased through the Club/Commodore. All prices are subject to a service charge and Minnesota State Sales Tax. If beverage service only is requested for meetings, there will be an additional service charge of $20.00 to $50.00, based on the length of the meeting. Service charges are the property of the University Club.

Valet Service
A $75.00 charge for valet parking will be charged for each valet on all parties of 50 or more. The Club/Commodore supplies the valets.

Security
If security is deemed necessary, it will be provided by the Club/Commodore at the client's expense.

Cancellation Policies
Any catered function canceled within four weekdays of the scheduled date will be charged in full for designated food and room rental. In instances where no food has been ordered, full room rental will be charged to any function canceled within 48 hours of the scheduled event.

Special Services
The menus provide helpful suggestions in meal and party planning, but you are not limited to these selections alone. The Catering Director is ready to consult with you on any special gourmet, theme or ethnic menus to give your party the personal touch.

  Payment
All charges will be paid in full at the conclusion of the function by cash or check, or billed through a VISA or MasterCard. If paying by credit card, your credit card number must be given to the Catering Director when final plans are made, or several days in advance of the function.

Prices
The prices listed on our catering menus are, due to market conditions, subject to change. Once the menu is selected, a price can be confirmed to you 30 days prior to your event.

Entertainment
The University Club/Commodore has a list of approved musicians, bands and DJ's that the client may hire and reserves the right to approve all entertainment secured by the booking party. Live or taped music contracted for any function must not disturb the neighbors, patrons, or residents. Musical entertainment is limited to groups of 4 or less unless special arrangements are made with the Catering Director. Loud rock bands or heavy amplifiers will not be allowed, and any contracted person or group must comply immediately with any request from The Club/Commodore staff to reduce volume. The Club/Commodore reserves the right to shut down any excessively loud or offensive entertainment, THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.

Liquor Service
The University Club/Commodore reserves the right to cut liquor service to any person or group when intoxication is imminent or apparent. This is in total compliance with local law enforcement, and also necessitated by our liability insurance.

Equipment and Special Services
The catering office can provide any equipment needed in the setup of a function, for a nominal usage fee. We are prepared to rent any piece of equipment we do not own, at the client's expense.

The University Club offers a full range of business support systems, including copier, fax and phones. All may be arranged for through the catering office in advance, or from the front desk on short notice.

Cake Service
There is a $1.00 per person service charge on all special event cakes supplied by the client. This includes cutting and serving.

There is a minimum food service on wedding receptions of $23.95 per person, plus tax and service charge.

The University Club and the Commodore cannot assume liability for damages or loss of articles left in the premises.

Click Here to contact:

James Bosslet - Director of Food & Beverage / Catering Sales
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