CATERING POLICIES

Information and Ordering Policies
Booking a catered event at Claremont McKenna College is a painless process. It’s what we do – specializing in serving catered events from the small, quaint get together to the full banquet. Fine catering is a challenge; creativity is our response. At Bon Appétit, we are very proud of our catering services; we blend fine service with creative planning and consistent event execution to bring satisfaction to our clients and customers every time. We are here to assist in making your event everything it should be—very special.

Ordering
All room reservations need to be booked through the appropriate administrative office. To discuss food and beverage service for your event, please visit our catering office or call us at extension 79309. To complete your order, you will need to provide us with the date, time, number of guests, location, and appropriate billing information. We ask that all catering orders be placed at least 5 days prior to the event date. We will do our best to accommodate last minute requests; however, such events may be subject to additional charges and/or limited menu offerings.

Guarantees & Cancellations
Price quotes are guaranteed for 30 days. We ask that if you need to cancel an event that you provide us with at least 48 hours notice prior to the scheduled event. Events cancelled outside of 48 hours are subject to be charged 50% of the contract total. Inside 48 hours is subject to be charged 100% of the contract total.

Catering Contract and Review Confirmation
Once an initial decision has been made for your event, a contract will be provided to you for approval. We ask that you review the contract to ensure that all of your needs have been met. If a change needs to be made, please return the contract with all noted changes to the catering office. We will make the necessary changes and provide you with a revised contract. Once the contract meets your expectations, we ask that you sign and return it to our office (or fax to 909-607-9307).

Miscellaneous Fees
China and Flatware – Available for an additional $2 per person
Floral and Décor Arrangements – Estimates provided upon request
Cake Cutting – Pricing available upon request
Specialty or Extra Linen – Estimates provided upon request
Decorated Cakes – Estimate provided upon requests
Labor/Service Charges – Additional labor/service charges are $27 per hour-per staff member. Minimum Five Hours
Minimum Orders – All orders which do not meet the catering minimum are subject to an additional fee if labor is requested
Equipment Rentals – Estimates provided upon request
Delivery Fee – All off campus deliveries are subject to a delivery charge based on distance, order quantity, and labor requirements

Management Guarantee
Bon Appétit is here to put you at ease by ensuring the successful execution of all service details, handling last minute changes or requests, and ensuring your event proceeds as planned—to your satisfaction from start to finish