Buffet Menu               

 

Elegant Hors d'Oeuvres Buffet               $12.95         

Children 2 to 10                                      $6.95

 

Carving Station Sandwiches

Carefully selected, premium quality meats slow roasted and carved to order, served on cocktail rolls.  Accompaniments include honey mustard sauce and dilly-horseradish sauce. 

                       

Select two:

Turkey Breast Roast

Smoked Pit Ham

Prime Rib

                       

Select one:

Cheddar Cheese Ball with assorted party crackers

Cream cheese & cheddar cheese, a dash of herbs & spices, rolled in toasted almonds

Beefy Onion Cheese Ball with assorted party crackers

Dried beef, cream cheese &a sprinkling of seasonings rolled in sunflower kernels

Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Tortilla Chips

Chopped spinach, artichokes & cream cheese, baked with mozzarella & parmesan cheeses

Jalapeno Popper Dip with Tortilla Chips

Baked cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, & jalapenos with a Panko breading top crust

Buffalo Chicken Dip with Tortilla Chips

We mix shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, ranch & buffalo chicken sauce...then bake it...yummy!

Layered Nacho Dip with Tortilla Chops

Refried beans, sour cream, guacamole, black olives, tomatoes, green chilies & cheddar-jack cheese

Black Bean Salsa with Tortilla Chips

Black beans, white corn, tomatoes, peppers, onions, & cilantro in a tasty dressing

 

 Select One:

Fresh Homemade Salsa with Tortilla Chips

Kettle Chips

Mini Pretzel Twists

Snack Mix


Select one:

Assorted Fresh Vegetables with Garden Dill Dip

A medley of fresh vegetables with our own made-from-scratch dip

Sweet Potato Tartelettes

An amazing blend of sweet potato & spices baked into a delicate pastry shell

California Blend Casserole

Broccoli, cauliflower and carrots baked beneath crumbles & a cheesy topping

Green Bean Casserole

Classic Comfort food - just like Grandma's

Scalloped Corn

The classic casserole fresh from the oven

Broccoli and/or Cauliflower Casserole

Your choice - in a creamy & cheesy mushroom sauce topped with almonds

 

Select One:

Potato Salad

Tender potatoes, eggs, celery & onions and old-fashioned dressing

California Ranch Pasta

Rotini pasta with broccoli, cauliflower & carrots tossed in olive oil & spices...served warm.

Italian Salad

Fresh garden greens, cucumbers, tomatoes & green onions tossed with feta cheese & homemade Italian dressing

Tuscan Vermicelli Salad

Tender vermicelli, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, green onions, salad seasonings & Italian dressing

Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad

Broccoli & cauliflower florets, onions, sunflower kernels, raisins, shredded cheddar & bacon in a sweet mayonnaise dressing

Strawberry Fields Salad

Romaine lettuce, strawberries, Mandarin oranges, toasted pecans in raspberry vinaigrette dressing.

House Salad

Garden greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and shredded cheese with French, Italian and Ranch dressings.


Prices include unlimited soft drinks and coffee service.

All prices are subject to an 18% service charge, 7% Indiana sales tax and 1% Allen County food & beverage tax.


 

Elegant Grand Dinner Buffet              

Two Entrees             $22.95

Three Entrees          $24.95

Children 2 to 10         $6.95

     

Pasta Entrees

 

Pasta Primavera

Penne pasta, broccoli, cauliflower & carrots in a delicate cream sauce; sprinkled with Parmesan cheese

Lasagna

Layer after layer of pasta, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese and delicious "from our own family recipe" meat sauce

Fettuccine Alfredo

Perfectly cooked fettuccine noodles in a rich delicious homemade Alfredo sauce

 

Chicken & Turkey Entrees

 

Elegant Baked Chicken

Our House Specialty!  Boneless chicken breast coated with our secret breading then baked to juicy & crispy excellence

Chicken Cordon Bleu

A lightly breaded chicken breast stuffed with ham & Swiss cheese,then drizzled with cream sauce

Chicken Marsala

Pan fried chicken breast drizzled with pan gravy made with Marsala wine, mushrooms, lemon juice and butter...delicious!

Turkey Breast Roast

Slow-roasted; basted in its own juices

 

Seafood Entrée

 

Stuffed Sole

Delicate sole fillet with scallops and crabmeat stuffing; with Hollandaise sauce

 

Pork Entrees

 

Sliced Pork Roast

Baked slowly in an extraordinary blend of Spices complimented with pan gravy

Grilled Pork Chops

Premium quality chops marinated in our own combination of seasonings, then grilled to perfection

 

Beef Entrees

 

Swiss Steak Jardinière

Select cubed steaks baked slowly in layers of tomatoes, onions & fresh mushrooms

Beef Medallions in Mushroom Demi Glaze

Grilled medallions of beef served in a light gravy with sauteed fresh mushrooms

Prime Rib

Slow-roasted to perfection, sliced thin

 

Carving Station Entrees

 

Smoked Pit Ham

Top quality smoked ham, slow-baked and basted in its own juices

Breast of Turkey

Carefully selected whole turkey breast roast delicately seasoned and slow-roasted

Prime Rib

Slow-roasted to perfection; served with natural AuJus and dilly-horseradish sauce


 

 

Prices include two side dishes and two vegetables.  Prices also include your salad choice and warm dinner rolls.  See following pages for selections.  Prices include unlimited soft drinks and coffee service.  All prices are subject to an 18% service charge, 7% Indiana sales tax and 1% Allen County food & beverage tax.

 

 

Plated Dinner Menu

 

Pasta Entrees

$10.95

Served with your salad selection and dinner rolls

 

Pasta Primavera

Penne pasta, broccoli, cauliflower & carrots in a delicate cream sauce; sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and served with garlic bread

Lasagna

Layer after layer of pasta, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese and delicious "from our own family recipe" meat sauce; served with garlic bread

Fettuccine Alfredo

Perfect fettuccine noodles in a rich delicious homemade Alfredo sauce; served with garlic bread.  Add Grilled or Blackened Chicken Breast $3.00

 

Chicken & Turkey Entrees

Includes salad choice, side dish choice, vegetable choice &dinner rolls

$16.95

 

Elegant Baked Chicken

Our House Specialty!  Boneless chicken breast coated with our secret breading then baked to juicy & crispy excellence.

Chicken Cordon Bleu

A lightly breaded chicken breast stuffed with ham & Swiss cheese,then drizzled with cream sauce

Chicken Marsala

Pan fried chicken breast drizzled with pan gravy made with Marsala wine, mushrooms, lemon juice and butter...delicious!

Turkey Breast Roast

Slow-roasted; basted in its own juices

 

Pork Entrees

$16.95

Includes salad choice, side dish choice, vegetable choice &dinner rolls

 

Sliced Pork Roast

Baked in an extraordinary blend of spices complimented with pan gravy

Grilled Pork Chops

Grilled medallions of beef served in a light gravy with sauteed fresh mushrooms


Seafood Entrees

Includes salad choice, side dish choice, vegetable choice &dinner rolls

 

Salmon

$17.95

Boneless filet baked in our special sauce

Shrimp

$17.95

Jumbo butterflied pieces with Homemade Cocktail sauce

Stuffed Sole

$21.95

Scallops and Crabmeat Stuffing; with Hollandaise Sauce

 

Beef Entrees

Includes salad choice, side dish choice, vegetable choice &dinner rolls

 

Beef Medallions in Mushroom Demi Glaze

$23.95

Grilled medallions of beef served in a light gravy with sauteed fresh mushrooms

Grilled Rib Eye Steak

$25.95

A hand-cut select steak, grilled to the perfect temperature

Prime Rib

$25.95

Slow-roasted, served with natural AuJus and dilly-horseradish sauce

 

Children's Entrée

$6.95

Children 2 to 10 - Served with your Salad choice

 

Hot Dog, Macaroni & Cheese and Applesauce

Chicken Strips, French Fries and Applesauce

Hamburger, French Fries and Applesauce

 

See following pages for side dish, vegetable and salad selections.  Prices include unlimited soft drinks and coffee service.  Add $2.00 per person to offer two entrée selections.  Side Dishes, Vegetable and Salad choices must be identical on both selections.  All prices are subject to an 18% service charge, 7% Indiana sales tax and 1% Allen County food & beverage tax.



Side Dishes

 

Rice Pilaf

Made from scratch with long grain rice, green onions, sweet red peppers and fresh mushrooms

Wild & Brown Rice

Long grain & wild rice in a medley of seasonings & spices

Cheddar Potato Casserole

Shredded potatoes baked in rich creamy sauce, topped with cheddar cheese

Baked Idaho Potato

Carefully selected fresh Idaho Potatoes served with sour cream and chives

Whipped Potatoes & Gravy

Hand whipped buttery potatoes served with gravy selected to compliment your entrée choice

Garlic-Smashed Potatoes

Tender skin-on red potatoes"smashed" with garlic & butter

Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes

Top quality red potatoes flavored with olive oil, sprinkled with rosemary & oven roasted

Herbed Penne Pasta

Penne Pasta tossed in lightly seasoned herb sauce

Add  "Toppings Bar"  to

Baked Potatoes or Garlic Smashed Potatoes $.1.00

(Buffet menus only)

Sour Cream, Chives, Broccoli Florets, Shredded Cheese & Bacon


Vegetables

 

Carrots Glace'

Tender whole baby carrots prepared in a "cinnamon inspired" glaze

Peas & Mushrooms

Tender peas and sautéed fresh mushrooms

Buttered Whole Kernel Corn

"Super-sweet" combination of yellow & white corn

Petite Whole Green Beans with Almonds

Superb tasting beans tossed in butter and sprinkled with toasted almonds

Green Bean Casserole

Classic Comfort food - just like Grandma's

Sautéed Green Beans

Cut green beans sautéed in olive oil and bold seasonings

California Blend Vegetables

A Medley of Broccoli, Cauliflower & Carrots

Sweet Potato Tartelettes

Amazing blend of sweet potato & spices baked into a delicate pastry shell

California Blend Casserole

Broccoli, Cauliflower & Carrots baked beneath crumbles & a cheese blend topping

Scalloped Corn

The classic casserole fresh from the oven

Broccoli and/or Cauliflower Casserole

Your choice - in a creamy & cheesy mushroom sauce topped with almonds

Assorted Fresh Vegetables with Garden Dill Dip

 (Buffet Menus only)

A medley of fresh vegetables with our own made-from-scratch dip

 

Salads

Salads are served with warmed dinner rolls

House Salad

Mixed garden greens & tomatoes, sprinkled with cheese, served with Ranch & French Dressings

Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce tossed with caesar dressing & seasoned croutons, sprinkled with parmesan cheese

Strawberry Fields Salad

Romaine lettuce tossed with strawberries, mandarin oranges, toasted pecans & raspberry vinaigrette dressing


 

All prices are subject to an 18% Service Charge, 7% Indiana sales tax and 1% Allen County food & beverage tax.


Ala Carte Menu


Items on this page may be selected only in addition to buffet dinners or plated dinners.      


Cold Hors d'Oeuvres


Cheddar Cheese Ball with assorted party crackers

$1.00 per person

Cream cheese & cheddar cheese, a dash of herbs & spices, rolled in toasted almonds

Beefy Onion Cheese Ball with assorted party crackers

$1.00 per person

Dried beef, cream cheese &a sprinkling of seasonings rolled in sunflower kernels

Layered Nacho Dip with Tortilla Chips

$1.25 per person

Refried beans, sour cream, guacamole, black olives, tomatoes, chilies & jack cheese

Black Bean Salsa with Tortilla Chips

$1.25 per person

Black beans, white corn, tomatoes, onions, peppers, & cilantro in a tasty dressing

Assorted Fresh Vegetables with Garden Dill Dip

$1.00 per person

Fresh Vegetables with our famous made-from-scratch dip

Cubed Cheese & Relishes 

$2.00 per person

Chunks of colby-jack, pepper-jack & Swiss cheeses, sweet & dill pickles, green & ripe olives served with assorted party crackers

Fresh Fruit

$2.75 per person

Bite sized pieces of fresh seasonal favorites

Shrimp Cocktail

$1.75 per piece

Generous pieces of shrimp with our own tangy cocktail sauce

Small Fruit Tree - Serves 175

$275.00

Chunks of fresh fruit presented on a "Palm Tree" of stacked pineapples

Large Fruit Tree - Serves 300

$375.00

Chunks of fresh fruit presented on a "Palm Tree" of stacked pineapples

 


Salads


California Ranch Pasta

$1.00 per person

Pasta with broccoli, cauliflower & carrots tossed in olive oil & spices...served warm.

Tuscan Vermicelli Salad

$1.00 per person

Tender vermicelli, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, onions, salad seasonings & Italian dressing

Potato Salad

$1.25 per person

Tender potatoes, eggs, celery & onions and old-fashioned dressing

House Salad

$1.25 per person

Garden greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded cheese with French, Italian and Ranch dressings

Italian Salad

$1.25 per person

Fresh garden greens, cucumbers, tomatoes & green onions tossed with feta cheese & homemade Italian dressing

Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad

$1.25 per person

Broccoli & cauliflower florets, onions, sunflower kernels, raisins shredded cheddar & bacon in a sweet mayonnaise dressing

Strawberry Fields Salad

$1.75 per person

Romaine lettuce, strawberries, Mandarin oranges, toasted pecans and drizzled with raspberry vinaigrette dressing.

 


Hot Hors d'Oeuvres


Cocktail Sausages

$1.50 per person

Miniature smoked sausages in a tangy homemade sauce

Sweet & Saucy Meatballs

$1.50 per person

Bite-sized meatballs served in a homemade sweet marinara sauce

Swedish Meatballs

$1.50 per person

Bite-sized meatballs served in a classic sauce made from fresh mushrooms, fresh onions, brown gravy and a smattering of herbs and spices

Barbecue Meatballs

$1.50 per person

Bite-sized meatballs served in a smoky barbecue sauce

Sweet Potato Tartelettes

$2.00 per person

Amazing blend of sweet potato and spices baked into a delicate pastry shell

Smashed Potato or Baked Potato Bar

$2.25 per person

Tender skin-on red potatoes "smashed" with garlic & butter - or - baked Idaho potatoes topped with sour cream, chives, broccoli florets, shredded cheese & bacon

Spicy Egg Rolls

$3.50 per person

Hand-rolled miniatures stuffed with spicy pork & vegetables, served with an Oriental sweet & sour sauce

Breaded Chicken Drummettes

$3.75 per person

Generous portions in a lightly seasoned breading, baked to crispiness

Chicken Cordon Bleu Minis

$3.75 per person

Smaller version of the classic; lightly breaded chicken breast stuffed with ham & Swiss cheese and topped with cream sauce

Chicken Sticklers

$4.00 per person

Simply put, chicken on a stick!  With barbecue sauce & honey mustard


 

Snacks

Mini Pretzel Twists

$.50 per person

Kettle Chips

$.75 per person

Snack Mix

$.75 per person

Deluxe Mixed Nuts & Mints

$1.25 per person

Fresh Homemade Salsa with Tortilla Chips

$1.00 per person

Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Tortilla Chips

$1.25 per person

Chopped spinach, artichokes & cream cheese, baked with mozzarella & Parmesan cheeses

Buffalo Chicken Dip with Tortilla Chips

$1.25 per person

We mix shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, ranch & buffalo chicken sauce...then bake it...yummy!

Jalapeno Popper Dip with Tortilla Chips

$1.25 per person

Baked cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, & jalapenos with a Panko breading top crust


All prices are subject to an 18% Service Charge, 7% Indiana sales tax and 1% Allen County food & beverage tax.


Desserts & Treats Menu

 

Cookies & Brownies

$1.25 per person

 

Ice Cream or Sherbet

$1.25 per person

Chocolate

Vanilla                   

Peppermint Stick

Orange

Rainbow

Raspberry

 

Mousse

$1.75 per person

Chocolate

White Chocolate

Strawberry

 

Select Fruit Pies

$2.50 per person

(Four Selections)

Cherry 

Peach

Pecan

Pumpkin

Dutch Apple

Sugar Free Apple

Lemon Meringue     

 

Assorted Layer Cakes

$2.50 per person

(Four Selections)

Carrot 

Coconut

Double Chocolate

German Chocolate

Tangy Lemon


Premium Cream Pies

$2.75 per person

(Four Selections)

Chocolate Meringue

Cookies-n-Cream

Coconut Cream

French Silk

Peanut Butter Silk

 

Assorted Cheesecakes

$3.00 per person

Chocolate Marble

Strawberry Swirl

Caramel Turtle

Plain New York Style

 

Cheesecake Factory Cheesecakes

$4.75 per person

(Four Selections)

Tuxedo Mousse

Lemon Drop

White Chocolate Raspberry

Godiva Double Chocolate

The Big O (Oreo)

Supreme Original

 

Chocolate Fountain

Four selections -- $3.25 per person

Six Selections -- $4.00 per person

Strawberries

Bananas

Pineapple

Pretzel Rods

Graham Crackers

Sugar Wafers

Marshmallows

Pound Cake

Mini Crème Puffs

Fountain Rental -- $175.00

All prices are subject to an 18% Service Charge, 7% Indiana sales tax and 1% Allen County food & beverage tax.


 

Beverages Menu

 

Soft Dinks

Classic Coke

Diet Coke

Sprite

Caffeine free diet Coke

Coke Zero

Vault

Minute Maid Lemonade

Fanta Orange

Hi-C Fruit Punch

Pibb Xtra

Gold Peak Sweet Black Iced Tea

Nestea Raspberry Iced Tea

Fresh Brewed Iced Tea

 

Coffee

$.75 per cup

or

$10.00 per gallon

Approximately 16 cups

 

Fresh Brewed Iced Tea

$10.00 per gallon

Approximately 13 glasses

 

Minute Maid Lemonade

$10.00 per gallon

Approximately 13 glasses

 

Hi-C Fruit Punch

$10.00 per gallon

Approximately 13 glasses

 

Soft Drinks

$1.75 per glass

Free Refills

 

Beer

Draft Domestic Beer

$195.00

16 Gallons, approximately 165 glasses

Budweiser    

Bud Light

Michelob

Coors Light

 Miller Lite 

Miller Genuine Draft

...and others

 

Bottled Domestic Beer

$3.00

Budweiser    

Bud Light

Bud Select

Michelob Ultra    

Coors Light

Miller Lite 

Miller Genuine Draft

...and others

 

Wine

 

Inglenook House Wines

Chablis

California Blush

By the Carafe

$11.00

1 Liter, approximately 6 glasses

By the Cask

$32.95

3 Liters, approximately 19 glasses

Copperidge Premium Wines

Chardonnay

White Zinfandel

Cabenet Sauvignon

Merlot

By the Bottle

$15.95

1 Liter, approximately 6 glasses


 

Cocktails

 

House Brand Cocktails   $4.00

Vodka

 Gin

Rum

Scotch

Tequila

Whisky

Bourbon

 

Premium Brand Cocktails

$5.50

DeKuyper Amaretto

DeKuyper Sloe Gin

DeKuyper Peachtree Schnapps

DeKuyper Peppermint Schnapps

DeKuyper Sour Apple Pucker

Bacardi Rum

Captain Morgan Spiced Rum

Malibu Coconut Rum

Canadian Mist

Windsor Canadian

Canadian Club

Jim Beam

Seagram's 7

Seagram's VO

Southern Comfort

Jack Daniels

Cuervo Gold Tequila

New York Long Island Ice Tea

Absolut

Absolut Raspberri

Absolut Citron

Absolut Mandrin

Absolut Vanilia

Bailey's Irish Cream

Crown Royal

Dewar's White Label Scotch

J & B Scotch

Amaretto DiSaronno

Christian Brothers Brandy

Hennessey VS

Kahlua Coffee Liqueur

Tanqueray Gin


 

Punch

 

Homemade Fruit Punch

$25.00 Per Gallon

Approximately 40 glasses each

A Refreshing combination of Lemonade, Strawberries &

Sparkling Soda - Not just for kids

 

Champagne Punch

$40.00 Per Gallon

Approximately 40 glasses

A Time Honored combination of Champagne & Orange Juice

 

Rum Punch

$40.00 Per Gallon

Approximately 40 glasses

A tasty concoction of Orange, Pineapple & Lime Juices

with a "punch" of Rum

 

Fountain Rental

$25.00

Serve Champagne or Wine in the most elegant style.

Our gold and silver fountain will hold up to three gallons


 

 Hosted Selections are subject to 18% Service Charge, 7% Indiana sales tax and 1% Allen County food & beverage tax.



 

Decorations & Rentals


Dining Tables

No Charge

White linen tablecloth, white high-quality disposable napkin and centerpieces

 

Head Table or Sweetheart Table

Cake or Dessert Table

Buffet Tables

Gift Tables

Registration Table

Beverage Bar

Dee Jay Table

No Charge

White linen tablecloth and white table skirting are included. 

Any additional tables requested that will require tablecloth and skirting...$10 each. 

 

Centerpieces

No Charge

Two options: 1) A candlelit lamp with a clear glass shade and a ring of white gardenias at the base. Our holiday centerpiece incorporates a spray of sparkling copper colored poinsettias and evergreen boughs. 2) A 3" by 3" square cut glass candleholder that is 3 1/2" high; placed atop a 5 1/2" square bevel cut mirror. 

 

Twinkle Lights

No Charge

We hang twinkle lights beneath the skirting of all tables except the DJ table.

 

Linen Napkins

$.25 each

Available colors: black, burgundy, cadet blue, champagne, gold, gray, hunter green, ivory, lavender, lemon yellow, mauve, navy, peach, pink, purple, red, sage, teal, Wedgwood blue and white.   Napkin is "stuffed" into water glass at each seat.  Napkin folding is available at $15.00 per hundred with a $15.00 minimum charge.

 

White Topiary Centerpiece

$5.00 each

A beautiful arrangement of white flowers and cascading greens atop a 4-foot tall clear cylinder

 

Cocktail Tables

$2.00 Each

These tables are 30 inches in diameter and designed to accommodate 4 stools.  Cocktail tables may be added as additional seating...perhaps for the cocktail hour or after dinner.  Pricing includes a white tablecloth.

 

Fountain Rental

$25.00

Serve punch, champagne or wine in the most elegant style.  Our gold & silver fountain will hold three gallons of your chosen beverage.

 

Reception Mailbox

$25.00

White mailbox festooned with lace, pearls, iridescent sequins & floral cascade, rests atop 15" pedestal.

 

Birdcage

$25.00

Beautiful 15 x 25" white birdcage, hangs from its own free standing hook approximately 6' tall.

 

White Arch

$25.00

8-foot white wrought iron arch adorned with tiny twinkle lights, ivy and draped with wispy sheer fabric.

 

Cake Cutting Fee

$50.00

Price includes dessert plates & forks.

 

Decorating

$100 per hour

If you require more time to decorate than two hours before your event and/or more than one hour after your event to tear down, there will be a charge of $100.00 per hour, with a minimum charge of $100.00.  The two hours before the event do not necessarily need to be immediately before the event...depending on availability, you may decorate any time after 9am the day of your event.

 

Decorating

$35.00 per hour

We can do all the work for you...place your favors, pin the ribbon that you provide to all the tables that get skirting, put ribbons that you provide beneath your centerpieces ...and more.  $35.00 minimum charge.

 

Ceremony Set Up & Tear Down

$200.00

We will do all the set-up for your ceremony; arranging guest seating in rows.  We will also remove these chairs immediately following the ceremony if necessary.

 

Ceremony Rehearsals

$100.00 per hour

Rehearsals held prior to the ceremony will be charged $100.00 per hour with a minimum charge of $100.00.  The availability of Elegant Occasions to hold a rehearsal on a date/time other than what you are contracted for will be at the sole discretion of Elegant Occasions.

 

Entertainment Set-Up/Tear Down

$100.00 per hour

If your entertainment requires more time than one hour before your event to set up and/or more than one hour after your event to tear down, there will a charge of $100.00 per hour, with a minimum charge of $100.00.  The hour before the event does not necessarily need to be immediately before the event...depending on availability your entertainment may set up any time after 9am the day of your event.

 

Audio Visual Equipment

$100.00

Each room has 4 TVs, usually well hidden by beautiful pieces of framed art and strategically placed foliage.  VCR or DVD Player is hooked up to the "brain" TV and transmits to all.

 

Projection Screen

$30.00

10' x 10' Fast fold Tripod Screen   

 

All prices subject to 7% Indiana sales tax and 1% Allen County food & beverage tax.

 

General Information

Arrangements

Final menu selections, room arrangements and approximate guest counts should be submitted to Elegant Occasions no later than 30 days prior to your function to ensure availability of the desired menu and special requests. 

 

Reservations

A deposit equal to the Room Rental amount is required on the day the facility is reserved. All Room Rental deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.  We will accept cash, personal check, Visa, MasterCard and Discover Card.

 

Guarantees

It is required that Elegant Occasions is notified of the exact number of attendees by 12:00pm, 10 days prior to your event.  Charges are based on the guaranteed attendance or the actual number served, if greater than the guaranteed attendance.  Any increase in the guaranteed attendance will be considered up to 48 hours before the function.  Acceptance of any such increase will be at the sole discretion of Elegant Occasions.  Elegant Occasions will set and prepare 5% over the guaranteed attendance amount.  If guaranteed attendance falls below 50 guests, additional charges may apply.

 

Deposits & Billing

A deposit equal to the total estimated catering charges is required by 12:00pm, 10 days prior to your event.  As stated above, any increases in guest counts will be considered up to 48 hours before your event and must be accompanied by additional payment.  If your company has an established credit history with Elegant Occasions, only 50% of the estimated catering charges are required by 12:00pm, 10 days prior to your event.  All deposits will be deducted from your final invoice and all balances are due upon receipt of invoice.  All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

 

Food & Beverages

All food items must be supplied and prepared by Elegant Occasions with the exception of wedding cakes and decorated cakes.  All cake bakers must be approved by Elegant Occasions and must be certified by the Allen County Department of Health.  Presentation and food quality will begin to deteriorate over time; therefore it is our policy that food may be displayed in a buffet or hors d'Oeuvres environment for a maximum of two hours.  This policy protects you, your guests and Elegant Occasions.  It is against our policies to risk responsibility for unsafe food handling by allowing food to be removed from the premises therefore, any leftovers will be disposed of at  Elegant Occasions discretion.  Elegant Occasions as a permittee of the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission, is responsible for the administration of the sales and service of all alcoholic beverages.  In accordance with state regulations, all alcoholic beverages must be supplied by Elegant Occasions.

 

Liability

Elegant Occasions reserves the right to inspect and control all private functions.  The use of glitter, rice, or other "toss-able" items is prohibited and will be considered damage to the premises.  Liability for damage to the premises will be charged to the customer accordingly.  Elegant Occasions cannot assume responsibility for personal property and equipment brought onto the premises.

 

Service Charge and Tax

An 18% Service Charge will be applied to all food and beverage items.  Indiana Sales Tax of 7% and Allen County Food and Beverage Tax of 1% will be applied to the final bill.  Tax exemption being claimed by any group must be verified by Elegant Occasions by the appropriate state certificate.  This form must be on file prior to the function to have the tax waived.

Hall Rental

 

Sunday through Friday

One Hall

$200.00

Three hours are included in the rental; additional hours are available at $100.00 per hour.  White linen tablecloths, white high-quality disposable napkins and centerpieces are included.  Set-up and clean up is included.  If bar service is requested the charge for bartenders is $75.00 per 100 guests.   If security personnel are required, there is a flat charge of $90.00.   Security personnel requirements are at the sole discretion of Elegant Occasions.

 

Sunday through Friday

Both Halls

$200.00 per room

Three hours are included in the rental; additional hours are available at $100.00 per hour, per room.  White linen tablecloths, white high-quality disposable napkins and centerpieces are included.  Set-up and clean up is included.  If bar service is requested, the charge for bartenders is $75.00 per 100 guests.   If security personnel are required, there is a flat charge of $180.00.   Security personnel requirements are at the sole discretion of Elegant Occasions.

 

Saturday

One Hall

$750.00

Five hours are included in the rental; additional hours are available at $200.00 per hour.  White linen tablecloths, white high-quality disposable napkins and centerpieces are included.  Set-up and clean up is included.  One bartender is included.  The charge for additional bartenders is $120.00 per bartender.  One security officer is included.  The charge for additional officers is $140.00 per officer.    Security personnel requirements are at the sole discretion of Elegant Occasions.

 

Saturday

Both Halls

$750.00 per room

Five hours are included in the rental; additional hours are available at $200.00 per hour, per room.  White linen tablecloths, white high-quality disposable napkins and centerpieces are included.  Set-up and clean up is included.  Two bartenders are included.  The charge for additional bartenders is $120.00 per bartender.  Two security officers are included.  The charge for additional officers is $140.00 per officer.    Security personnel requirements are at the sole discretion of Elegant Occasions.