CATERING POLICIES

ON CAMPUS CATERING AT FURMAN UNIVERSITY
Bon Appetit catering is committed to presenting foods that appeal to both the palate and the eye. Our menus are thoughtfully designed to highlight the freshest local ingredients available. Within our catering menus are the most requested menus to guide your planning but we will gladly assist you in selecting items and developing custom menus for you event. Please allow at least two weeks for customized menus.

MENU PRICING
Our menu prices are based on current market conditions. We reserve the right to make changes when necessary. Price quotations will be guaranteed 30 days prior to the event. Prices do not include applicable taxes and/or service charges, when they apply. Additional charges may be necessary for any additional paper products, linen, rental items, or service labor over and beyond our usual staffing levels.

PLACING YOUR ORDER
Please have your estimated number of guests, event name, start and end time, location, budget number and contact name when ordering. We ask that all catering requests be placed at least seven business days prior to your event. We will do our best to accommodate short notice catering requests but cannot guarantee the availability of services or product. Last minute requests may be subject to additional charges and/or limited menu offering and customer pick up may be required.

ORDERING
Ordering for any catered event is easy.

First, all events held in rooms other than offices need to be reserved through the Campus Event Coordinator at 864.294.3212. Please let the Campus Event Coordinator know if an outside organization is reimbursing the college for any meals or catering expenses. These orders may be charged differently. Event Services will create an invoice to issue to the organization for payment.

Next, enter your Campus Catering Order through CaterTrax at furman.catertrax.com. Any questions regarding the order form, or to request one to be sent to you, please call the Catering Manager at 864.294.3212. After receipt of your order a Catering Event confirmation email will be sent back to you.

GUARANTEES AND CANCELLATIONS
Final guest count guarantees must be received at least five business days for meals and two business days for snacks prior to the event. Billing of all food, taxes and equipment rental (if applicable) will be based on the guarantee or the actual number of guests served, whichever is greater. In the event that a guarantee is not received within the time requested, the billing will be based on the original guest count recorded on the Catering Event order. We require that all cancellations be made within a reasonable amount of time and no later than 72 hours prior to the scheduled event. A minimum of 50% service charge will be assessed if a cancellation is made within 72 hours of the scheduled event.

MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Additional charges may be necessary for any additional rental items or service labor over and beyond our usual staffing levels. When incurred, such miscellaneous fees will be charged to the invoice.

We offer three levels of service to meet your needs.

DROP OFF
Drop off service includes table top linens for the food table and disposable service ware for your event. orders will be dropped off and picked up at the times indicated on your Catering Event Order. No servers will be present. Drop off service is available from the hours of 8:00am-5:30pm. Drop off service is at the discretion of the Catering Manager and can be implemented for many of our buffets. We recommend this option for beverage service, continental breakfasts and deli lunches.

BUFFET SERVICE
This service is recommended for receptions, lunches and dinner. China glassware, skirting, table and napkin linens are included. One attendant per 25 guests is required depending upon location and menu. If more servers are needed, they will be billed at $25.00 per hour with a four hour minimum. Additional rental costs will appear on the event invoice.

FORMAL TABLE SERVICE
Waited table service is available for formal sit-down luncheons, receptions and dinners. Service includes complete setup and teardown of your event. China, glassware, silver, table linens and cloth napkins are included. One server per 20 guests is required. If more servers are needed, they will be billed at $25.00 per hour with a four hour minimum. Additional rental costs will appear on the event invoice.