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Bon Appétit Catering office hours are Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., closed on some holidays.
Adrianne Barnhart- Catering Director
Adrianne.barnhart@cafebonappetit.com
719.205.8605
This guide is intended to help you as you begin planning for your event. Our catering staff will be happy to customize menu and service proposals to meet specific needs for your special occasion. Total pricing for the event will reflect your menu and service sections. Please review our policies and feel free to ask questions.
Catering orders may be placed via email, telephone, or in person. Email orders should be sent to catering@coloradocollege.edu. Telephone orders and inquiries should be addressed to the Catering team at 719-389-6576.
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When making your reservation, please send the facilities department any non-food related needs including number of tables, chairs, trash cans, recycling bins, or any other nonfood related information necessary.
Room cleanup will normally be done by Bon Appétit staff immediately following the event.
Catering orders are not booked or confirmed until you are contacted by Bon Appétit with a confirmation.
After your order is placed, you will receive a Banquet Event Order form from the Bon Appétit Catering Department to be confirmed.
Catering orders must be placed no later than ten (10) business days prior to the event. Proper notice enables us to adequately order, staff, and plan for your event.
A confirmation and guarantee of guest count, event times, location, room set-up and menu choices must be completed at least three (3) business days prior to your event. Charges may be incurred if cancellations or changes are made after this time frame. If Bon Appétit Catering is not contacted with final count details within 3 business days will prepare for the original estimated number and charge accordingly.
Some food selections may be limited based on seasonal availability, location of event and number of attendees.
Bon Appétit catering will make every attempt to accommodate last minute requests based on product availability and previously scheduled catering events. Late orders that are filled are subject to a late fee of $100 to cover additional labor.
Unless otherwise specified, disposable bioware is included in our catered event pricing.
Formal service ware (china, silverware and glassware) is available for most catered events. A charge of $3.50 per person will be applied to events where such wares are requested. An additional $3.50 per person will be charged for receptions prior to lunches or dinners.
We are able to provide formal service ware for up to 75 people at any one time (available on a first-come-first-served basis). Additional formal service ware may be rented at the client’s expense.
Bar events requesting glassware will be charged 0.50 cents per wine/beer glass and 0.75 cents per champagne flute (available on a first-come-first-served basis).
As the host of the catered event, you are responsible for the equipment we have provided for the service of the catered event. The cost to replace any missing or damaged catering equipment or supplies will be charged to your account.
If Colorado College funds are used to purchase alcohol for an event on campus, the Bon Appétit must be used to serve the alcohol.
In order to have alcohol served at your event you must fill out an alcohol request form to be approved; you can email Brenda Soto at bsoto@coloradocollege.edu.
Alcohol may be provided by the client and should be delivered to the location one hour prior to the event start time. If you are interested in having a cash bar, alcohol will be provided and sold by Bon Appétit. The only place a cash bar can be held is on the main level of Worner Center. For additional information regarding alcohol service please contact the Catering Department.
Food must be present at any event serving alcohol.
Bon Appétit will provide one bartender for every fifty (50) guests at events where alcoholic beverages are offered. We will charge a $25.00 per hour fee for each bartender, 3 hour minimum.
If your event involves liquor at a dinner or reception, a full bar set-up is $3.50 per person. The bar set-up will include containers for alcohol, non-alcoholic beverages and mixers, fruit, ice, napkins, linen and glassware. Events hosting beer and wine only will be charged a separate fee for glassware or biodegradable products and other supplies needed.
Bon Appétit reserves the right to refuse service of alcoholic beverages to any person.
In the interest of providing a safe and enjoyable catering experience, it is important that our clients make Bon Appétit Catering fully aware (in advance/7 days) of any guest dietary restrictions, food sensitivities and/or allergies. Depending on the dietary need there may be an additional charge.
Any cancellations or changes to menu selections, guest counts and other event details must be confirmed no less than three (3) business days prior to the event date. Guest count changes that occur within the 3 business days are subject for an additional charge.
Event cancellations with less than the specified notice will result in the client being charged 50% of the total contracted order price. Event cancellations must be confirmed in writing.
Event cancellations occurring within 24 hours of the event will result in the client being charged 100% of the total contracted order price (including any charges for rented equipment, linens, floral arrangements, et cetera.)
In the event that Colorado College is closed due to inclement weather, all catering events will be automatically cancelled and no financial charges will be incurred. This does not apply to events cancelled by the customer when the college remains open
Delivery is complimentary for all onsite orders of $75.00 or more. For orders not meeting this amount, clients may request onsite delivery for a $15 service fee, or in some instances, pickup catered goods at our kitchen for no additional charge
Bon Appétit must have a means of guaranteeing payment at the time an order is placed. This guarantee may be in the form of a credit card number, departmental credit card number or a check for 50% of the total cost.
Payment in full must be received by the day of the event
Menu prices are based on current market conditions and are subject to change.
Price quotations cannot be guaranteed more than thirty (30) days in advance.
Standard color linens for guest dining tables and food and beverage tables will be provided at no charge for all full service meals.
Linen for any additional tables needed for your event not directly used for food or seating will be $10 per 85”x85”table cloth, Black, White or Ivory. Additional colors and styles available for an additional rental fee.
If you would like linen placed on guest tables for continental breakfasts, receptions, breaks, meeting tables and box lunches there will be $10.00 per linen. The same applies to registration tables, name tags, and any additional table that will not be directly used for set up.
If table draping is needed for your event, please discuss this when placing your order. $30.00 per table.
Event appropriate service, setup and room cleanup are included in our menu prices. Bon Appétit catering staff will be provided during the first 2 hours of service. If additional staff time is needed, a fee of $27.50 per hour per catering staff will be charged. We recommend one catering staff for every 50 guests for receptions and events.
Chef attendant maybe requested at events. $150 per chef for 2 hours.
Client requests for specialty linen, service ware, flowers, or other décor items.
When the above mentioned additional rental needs is required, Bon Appétit catering can facilitate these rentals and an appropriate rental charge will be added to the event invoice based on rental prices and coordination needs.
Outdoor events requiring a gas grill will require the rental of such grill for use at that event. Grill rental ($300) will be coordinated by Bon Appétit catering and rental fee will be applied to event invoice.
If you are interested in Bon Appétit as a caterer for an off-site and/or non- university sponsored event, please contact our Catering Department at 719-389-6576
Offsite delivery is possible for orders of $300 or more. Orders not meeting this amount may be available for client pickup at no charge.
Third party catered events are subject to a 18% service fee
Offsite deliveries will be assessed a delivery fee based on distance and order size.
Bon Appétit must have a means of guaranteeing payment at the time an order is placed
Clients must provide a 50% down payment on the contracted total no less than three (3) days prior to the event or provide Bon Appétit with a valid credit card number as guarantee of payment.
Payment in full must be received by the day of the event.
