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Our kitchen is not an allergen-free environment. Notify your server of any allergies. Please be aware that during normal kitchen operations involving shared cooking and preparation areas (including common fryer oil), the possibility exists for food items to come in contact with other food products.

*Consuming raw or undercooked eggs and meats increases the risk of food-borne illnesses and will be served only upon customer request.

Our kitchen is not an allergen-free environment. Notify your server of any allergies. Please be aware that during normal kitchen operations involving shared cooking and preparation areas (including common fryer oil), the possibility exists for food items to come in contact with other food products.

*Consuming raw or undercooked eggs and meats increases the risk of food-borne illnesses and will be served only upon customer request.

Guidelines

• Packages are subject to Catering a Fresco Menu guidelines. 
• No substitutions are allowed for food items within packages. 
• All guests, despite their age, not having a children's meal are charged for the full package price. 
• There is no discount for guests under 21. 
• No substitutions or refunds are given on unused portions of food or beverages included in the packages. 
• We reserve the right to determine number of bartenders and bars, as well as their locations for your event. 
• All beverages are only available at the bar. 
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• Début Package includes: 
• Six Hours of Staffed Hosted Bar of Miller Lite, Wine (Cabernet, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir) and Soda 
• Butler Passed Hors d'oeuvres 
• Choice of salad and dressing 
• Three entrées with two complements. 
• Coffee and water service. 
• Wait Staff and basic linens 

Upgrades Available Upon Request

• Upgrades subject to service charge and sales tax. 
• Any menu items may be added at à la carte pricing, though substitutions cannot be made with package items. 
• Liquor may be added to your hosted selection at à la carte pricing. 
• If event extends longer than six hours, the hosted beverages may be extended at à la carte pricing. 
• Upgrade hosted beer to Spotted Cow for $150 per 1/2 barrel. 
• Wine service at dinner is menu priced and not part of the package.

Guidelines 

• Packages are subject to Catering a Fresco Menu guidelines. 
• No substitutions are allowed for food items within packages. 
• All guests, despite their age, not having a children's meal are charged for the full package price. 
• There is no discount for guests under 21. 
• No substitutions or refunds are given on unused portions of food or beverages included in the packages. 
• We reserve the right to determine number of bartenders and bars and the location of the bars necessary for the event. 
• All beverages are only available at the bar.

Premiere Package includes: 

• Six Hours of Staffed Hosted Bar of Miller Lite, Wine (Cabernet, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir), and Soda
• Butler Passed Hors d'oeuvres
• Champagne toast served as guests enter for dinner 
• Choice of salad and dressing. 
• Three entrées with two complements 
• Coffee and water service. 
• Wait Staff and Basic Linens 

Upgrades Available Upon Request

• Upgrades subject to service charge and sales tax. 
• Any menu items may be added at à la carte pricing, though substitutions cannot be made with package items.
• Liquor may be added to your hosted selection at à la carte pricing.
• If event extends longer than six hours, the hosted beverages may be extended at à la carte pricing.
• Upgrade hosted beer to Spotted Cow for $150 per 1/2 barrel. 
• Wine service at dinner is menu priced and not part of the package.

Our kitchen is not an allergen-free environment. Notify your server of any allergies. Please be aware that during normal kitchen operations involving shared cooking and preparation areas (including common fryer oil), the possibility exists for food items to come in contact with other food products.

*Consuming raw or undercooked eggs and meats increases the risk of food-borne illnesses and will be served only upon customer request.

Individual Interactive Stations are "reception-sized" portions and should not be intended for meal replacement unless a minimum of three Interactive Stations are ordered. A minimum of 50 guests are required. Interactive Stations will be attended for 1.5 hours, and may require a Chef Attendant(s) billed at $100 per attendant. Catering a Fresco reserves the right to determine the number of chefs required.

Our kitchen is not an allergen-free environment. Notify your server of any allergies. Please be aware that during normal kitchen operations involving shared cooking and preparation areas (including common fryer oil), the possibility exists for food items to come in contact with other food products.

*Consuming raw or undercooked eggs and meats increases the risk of food-borne illnesses and will be served only upon customer request.

Guarantees 

A signed facility rental contract from Overture Center for the Arts is required to obtain a catering contract from Catering a Fresco. All menu details must be finalized no later than two weeks prior to an event. A final guest count is required 7 business days (by noon) in advance of an event. The number of guests guaranteed may not be decreased after this point. If a final guest count is not received by the specified date, the preliminary guest count (as noted in the initial Overture Center contract) will be the official and accountable guarantee. For groups of 250 guests or more, menus are subject to catering approval.

Deposits 

Clients must place a credit card on file when returning a signed contract. All food payments are due 6 business days (by noon) in advance of an event and can be paid by cash, check or major credit card. Large events and weddings require a deposit in the amount of 50% of the estimated food bill, due 1 calendar month in advance of the event. Changes made after this point will be reflected on the final bar bill at the end of the event. Bar invoices are due the following Monday after your event. Corporate invoices are due within 15 calendar days of the event. If your company is tax exempt, a copy of your State Sales Tax Exempt Certificate needs to be provided with your signed contract. In the event of your event being cancelled, we will work with you to handle your deposit. 

Menus 

It is our policy to quote firm prices for menu items no more than 60 days in advance and all menu substitutions may be subject to a price change. All food and hosted beverages are subject to a 20% service charge. This is not the property of any one employee. This charge is also subject to a 5.5% sales tax. Prices do not include these charges. Chef attendants for Interactive Stations will be billed at $100 per attendant.

Bar Fees and Policies 

Bartenders will be charged at a rate of $30 per hour per bartender from one hour before your event until one hour after your event. There is a 3-hour minimum charge per bartender. Catering a Fresco reserves the right to refuse alcoholic beverage service to anyone under the age of 21 years. Hosted bar prices are subject to the 20% service charge and applicable sales tax. Service charges are not the property of any one employee. Cash bar prices are tax inclusive. In order to ensure proper service levels, Catering a Fresco reserves the right to determine the amount of bartenders necessary to serve each function.

Setup Charges 

Catering setup charges include setting up and breaking down your event, an assortment of standard linens and napkins including available colored linens, butler service of hors d'oeuvres, and cutting of cake. Please inquire about setup charges for all groups over 300 or for special considerations. Catering staff will light candles in the room before guests arrive if requested. All flames must be below the rim of the enclosure. There will be a charge assessed for handling rental items. Please speak to your Catering Coordinator regarding this charge. 

Cocktail Reception - $3.00 per guest

Seated Dinner/Buffet Reception - $4.00 per guest

Food and Timing 

All timing for food during your event must be pre-approved by Catering a Fresco; be prepared to discuss this at your Food and Timing Meeting with your Catering Coordinator. For multiple entrée events, color-coded place cards are required to be pre-approved by catering and are the responsibility of the client to provide and set.

Standard Dinner Service Time Table - approximately 90 minutes:

 Salads or Starter Course: 15 minutes or more to serve, plus time to eat Wine: 15 minutes or more to serve Entrée: 20 minutes or more to serve, plus time to eat Dessert: 15 minutes or more to serve, plus time to eat Optional, Table Break Down: 15 minutes

Average Quantity of Hors D'oeuvres - determined by time and type of service 

Pre-Dinner: 2-4 pieces per person, Late Afternoon: 6-8 pieces per person, Dinner: 12-15 pieces per person, Post Dinner/Dessert Receptions: 2-3 pieces per person

Additional Information 

• All food and beverages served or consumed on the premise must be purchased, served and prepared by Catering a Fresco. Exceptions are granted for wedding cakes, provided they are produced in a State of Wisconsin-licensed professional kitchen. Ice cream cakes are not allowed.  

  • Client must provide Catering a Fresco with guests' dietary restrictions with the final head count, including but not limited to: vegan, vegetarian, or food allergies. 

•No leftover food or beverages may be taken from the premises, with the exception of wedding cake. At the conclusion of the function, such food and beverages become property of Catering a Fresco. 

•Catering a Fresco does not assume responsibility for the loss of, or damage to articles left at the venue prior to, during or after any event. 

•Client is responsible for providing a box or storage containers for any remaining cake, including the top tier. Catering a Fresco assumes no liability for wedding cake stands, parts or pieces. It is the responsibility of the client to ensure these items are taken at the end of the event.