Decide on event date, time and location.
Check availability and reserved location. When reserving a room, allow ample time for catering to set up and clean up on each end of your reservation time. Is there a rain location and rain plan if the event is planned for outdoors?
What is your budget for food? Remember to include sales tax and service charges.
Will your party be formal or informal? Determine what type of service best suits your needs.
Have you obtained permission for wine service, if necessary?
Have you made the necessary arrangements for the provision of tables, chairs, and additional accessories?
Are tablecloths and skirts needed?
Who is responsible for decorations before and after the event?
Do you need a head table? A special table for awards, gifts, or literature?
Who will direct special guest to the head table?
Have you considered special needs? (podium, microphone, lights).
Does your event have a scheduled program that will affect the time or service of catering? If so, please contact Peppercorn Catering and specify schedule.
Are there any special diet restrictions for any of your participants? (Vegetarian, health concerns, etc.) | | Are their place cards or reserved seating? Who will put out place cards and when? Programs?
Will the entertainers be invited to eat? Before or after the performance?
How much time have you allowed for different services — Meal? Program? Awards?
Are your guests familiar with location?
Do you need a map or directions?
Where will guests park?
Will the guests be greeted? Where and by whom?
Have you arranged for coat racks, if needed?
Where are the restrooms?
Have you confirmed table arrangements and final count with the Catering Office?
Who is in charge of arrangements for the event? Alternate in case of emergency?
Who is responsible for payment of bill?
When is payment required?
Have I provided Sales Tax Exemption Form, if applicable?
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