Banquet Menu

B A N Q U E T M E N U

Policies & Information

OUR MISSION The Portola Hotel & Spa is proud to be an approved Blue Zones Project. We follow the recommendations of theMonterey Bay Aquarium SeafoodWatch®Program. We pride ourselves on offering some of the most eco-friendly, locally sourced and sustainable menu options fromMonterey County, including award-winning wines and craft beers brewed on-site. MENU SELECTIONS Menu selections are requested a minimum of four (4) weeks prior to event. All Prices are subject to a 25% service charge and applicable local taxes. MENU GUARANTEE Guarantee of attendance is required five (5) business days prior to the function, otherwise the contracted number of guests will become the guarantee. The guaranteed number is not subject to reduction. SETUP CHANGES Set up changes made within same day of the event will be subject to a labor fee starting at $300. Charges will be based on size of room and changes requested. LABOR FEES Events with guarantees fewer than twenty-five (25) guests for Buffet Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner functions will be assessed a labor fee of $190. A Bartender Fee will be assessed $225 per bar, three (3) hour minimum and $50 each additional hour per Bartender. REDUCTION IN GUEST COUNT Banquet space is booked based on group size and type of function. If a group reduces attendance by more than 25% of the original guarantee, the hotel reserves the right to adjust the meeting room rental fee or reassign the group to a smaller meeting space. PRICES Due to market fluctuations, all prices are subject to change until ninety (90) days prior to the function when confirmed prices will be quoted. Prevailing sales tax and service charges will be added to the total cost of the function, when applicable. Service charges are taxable. OUTSIDE FOOD & BEVERAGE All food and beverage must be purchased through Portola Hotel & Spa and must be consumed on premises. Food may not be taken off premises once prepared and served. Hotel guests or attendees are not permitted to bring any outside food or beverage into any hotel public space, banquet events or hospitality suites. A corkage fee of $35 per 750ml bottle of wine will be applied to any wine supplied by the client. MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Please refer to our preferred vendor list for recommended. Should you select an alternate vendor, we require your vendor’s proof of liability insurance ten (10) days prior to the function. All entertainment/musical events must be reviewed with your CateringManager prior to contracting entertainment. The hotel reserves the right to request the volume to be adjusted or discontinued. Music is not allowed after 10pmwithout prior written approval. SECURITY The Portola Hotel & Spa assumes no responsibility for loss or damage of materials or equipment left in the banquet rooms. Your CateringManager can arrange for security for events when necessary and the charges will be posted to your account. The Portola Hotel & Spa reserves the right to exclude, refuse service or remove any and all objectionable persons from the function or its premises without liabilities WARNING: Certain foods and beverages sold or served here can expose you to chemicals including acrylamide in many fried or baked foods and mercury in fish, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.goc/restaurant.

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