| • | After reserving the Thompson Center, as your event date approaches, you will be contacted by a Brandeis Catering event planner to discuss the details of your event, including room set up and food and beverage arrangements. At that time a catering contract/banquet event order must be signed and returned. You do not need to book catering services separately when reserving the Thompson Center. |
| • | At the discretion of Brandeis Catering a non-refundable deposit of $500 is required for most private and some corporate social events. In most circumstances this deposit will be due 3 to 4 months prior to the event and is not due at the time of initial booking with the Thompson Center. |
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| On Friday nights and Saturdays there is a Catering Minimum that must be met. Please review the Catering Minimums and discuss them with your Brandeis event planner or Thompson Center management prior to reserving the facility for your event.
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| • | Brandeis Catering is a full-service caterer and offers generous buffet, sit-down and hors d‘oeuvres packages to meet your needs. Our experienced chefs can also prepare specialty, vegetarian and ethnic menus to your specifications. We suggest one entree selection for plated meals.
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| • | For (private) social events menu selections and event details should be completed a minimum of (1) one month prior to the event. A guaranteed guest count is required (3) three business days prior to your event with final payment due in full at that time. |
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| For corporate events a guaranteed guest count is required (3) three business days prior to your event. At the discretion of Brandeis Catering, food and beverage costs may be invoiced following the event.
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| • | China, glassware, flatware, linen tablecloths, napkins and drape and skirt for buffet, registration and head tables are included in the pricing. Buffets are professionally decorated and some centerpiece assistance is available. |
| • | Menu prices do not include a 20% service charge and current sales tax. |
| • | At the discretion of Brandeis Catering a $20.00 staff charge may be added to all events of 20 or fewer people.
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| • | If your event is to include a cash bar you must inform Brandeis Catering at least 30 days prior to your event. A special single-day liquor license must be obtained from the City Of Omaha. Cost is $75.
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| Buffet lines will remain in place for a term agreed upon by the customer and Brandeis Catering. |
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| For liability reasons, all food and beverage must be consumed on the Thompson Center property. No food or beverage may be removed from the premises. |