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| Catering |
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| Our full-service Catering Department is available for all your events. From continental breakfasts to coprorate luncheons to gourmet dinners and receptions, the presentation is always superb, as you would expect from a professional service. |
| >>Information for Catering Banquet and Conference Center |
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| Our menus are specifically created for a variety of events. All menu items and prices include set up and break down, china, silverware, glassware, linens and skirting. |
| >>More information on menus & full description of our policies |
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| The Catering Department can be reached via the following methods: |
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Catering Manager: (616) 632-2965 |
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(616) 458-0283 |
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The Catering Office is located on the second floor of Wege Center, Room 201. |
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| Alcohol Use Policy |
| Aquinas College does not have a state liquor license. As a result, the College has adopted an Alcohol Use Policy which must be adhered to by all on and off-campus groups. This policy is strictly enforced for ANY event which takes place on the Aquinas College campus. |
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| If you wish to serve alcoholic beverages at your event, the following procedures must be followed: |
- A contract regarding the AQ Alcohol Use Policy must be signed and returned to the Conferencing Department a minimum of two weeks prior to the actual event.
- A professional bartending service must be hired to provide, deliver, and clean up all alcohol and related materials. No drop-offs will be allowed
- Aquinas and the hired bartending services reserves the right to request valid Picture ID from ANY guest - Please have all guests bring valid ID’s.
- All bars must be “sponsored”- no cash bars
- Alcoholic beverages are only to be served by the licensed bartending service personnel providing the liquor. No outside bartenders allowed.
- The bartending service must arrive no less than one hour prior to the start of the event and must stay for the duration of the actual event.
- Aquinas College requires the following minimum ratio for bartenders:1 - 100 guests: 1 bartender; 101 - 250 guests: 2 bartenders; 250 - 350 guests: 3 bartenders; 350 - 450 guests: 4 bartenders. (Aquinas recommends 1 bartender per 75 guests if you are serving specialty beverages or using glassware- you can determine this with your service provider)
- All alcohol related items must be provided by the bartending service. (I.E. - shot glasses, pitchers, napkins, glasses, corkscrews, etc.)
- No guest is permitted to leave the building with alcoholic beverages.
- No outside alcoholic beverages not provided by your selected licensed bartending service are allowed into the building.
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| If there are any additional questions or concerns, you may contact the Catering Manager at (616) 632-2965. |
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| Recommended Bartending Services |
D. Schuler’s
Contact: Mr. Jim Mulder
2771 44th St. SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 538-4560 |
Martha’s Vineyard
Contact: Alyssa Ritsema-Johnson
200 Union NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-0116 |
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