Catering - University Club

The University Club, for faculty, staff and alumni, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Catered Events at the University Club

Reservations
Please make reservations as early as possible by calling the club manager at 545-2551. Club members have priority in booking dates and times.

Final arrangements for food & beverages must be made at least ten days in advance. We may be able to help you on shorter notice but will not always be able to accommodate your exact requirements.

"Guarantees" (number of guests attending) must be called in within three days of the event. If not called in, the Club will use your original estimate to prepare and bill for your event.

Price quotes will be guaranteed for thirty days as menu prices are subject to changes in market conditions.

Prices do not include taxes.

Reception prices do not include 15% service charge.

Minimum
Receptions (Monday - Friday) $150.00 (20 guests )

Dinner (Monday - Wednesday) - $300.00 (15 Guests)

Dinner (Wednesday - Friday) - no minimum (however 12 or more guests must pre-order)

Receptions or dinners (Saturday or Sunday) - $450.00

Club labor charges (in addition to food & beverage charges)
All functions (Monday - Friday) are charged a $25.00 labor charge.

Functions held on a Saturday or Sunday are charged the following additional fee:

Club Members - $100.00
Departments w/POs - $200.00
Non-members - $300.00

Cancellations
Cancellations must be made within 10 working days, if not, it is understood that a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the estimated food charges will be billed. In the event of inclement weather a cancellation fee will not be billed if the event is re-scheduled within twenty-one days.

Dress Code
Neat, casual attire will be acceptable.

Food & Beverage Regulations
All food & beverages served in the Faculty Club must be supplied and served by the Club. Decorated cakes (wedding, birthday, etc.) are the only exception. A plate charge per person will be added for cutting & serving.

Liquor, beer or wine cannot be brought in to the Club under any circumstances. All alcoholic beverages will be served with full regard to the laws pertaining to such service of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any remaining food or beverages from a function cannot be taken out of the club because of Health Department regulations and liability issues.

Payment

Club member charge
University Recharges (must be set up in advance)
C.O.D.
Master Card
Visa
American Express
UMass Travel Card

Non-members are required to pay a 50% deposit of the estimated total function cost in advance.

Rooms
Room assignments are subject to change at the Club's discretion to accommodate Club Members and requirement changes. Private room requests will be honored when available but not guaranteed for non-club members

Normal Function Times

Morning • 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Afternoon • 11:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Evenings • 5:00 p.m. - midnight

Menu Selections - Dinners
Groups of 15 - 75 persons may order one item from the banquet dinner menu.
In the event that two are ordered both will be billed at the higher-priced entree.

R.S.V.P.’s with the number of each selection are required within three days

A vegetarian selection will always be available. Please give the number needed.

When booking a banquet or reception, please tell us the nature of the occasion.

Service staff must be allowed to clear all dishes except coffee and dessert before any speeches or presentations.

In the event that we can not handle your event, we will assist you in contacting our University Catering Department.