The Lansing Center’s Food and Beverage Department is the exclusive supplier for all food & beverage service at the Lansing Center. No outside food or beverage will be allowed to be brought onto Lansing Center premises. The only exception to this policy are wedding cakes.
All proposals, quotes and arrangements for food and beverage service shall be made solely though a Food and Beverage Catering Sales Coordinator. Food and beverage selections should be confirmed at least thirty days (30) prior to the function date. All food and beverage is to be consumed on premise due to state health regulations and concerns of food safety to our guests. No food or beverages may be removed from the building upon completion of the event. Extra charges may be incurred if additional miscellaneous services are requested outside of the normal range of service.
A guaranteed count is required by 3:00 p.m. five (5) business days prior to the function date and will be the minimum used for billing. If this count is not received, the estimated count on the Work Order (WO) will be considered the guarantee. No reductions to the guaranteed count will be accepted. Increases in guarantees made within 72 hours are subject to product availability and may be subject to a 20% surcharge for the additional requested meals. The Lansing Center will be prepared to serve up to 5% over the guaranteed count to a maximum of twenty (20) additional entrees. Pre-setting of meal courses will only be for the guaranteed count. Pre-setting of meal courses beyond the guaranteed count will be subject to additional charges.
All multiple entree selections must be approved through a Catering Sales Coordinator. If multiple selections are desired, a $1.00 surcharge for all meals will be added. Vegetarian meals are not subject to a surcharge. Each entree is subject to the standard guaranteed count policy. The client will be responsible for providing meal tickets or meal designations on name tags or place cards to their guests indicating their meal selection.
Please advise your Catering Sales Coordinator of any special dietary meals a minimum of five (5) business days prior to your event. While every attempt will be made to accommodate these requests, the Catering Sales Coordinator may need to obtain approval from our Executive Chef. In certain situations, a meal waiver release form may need to be signed prior to the event by the attendee requesting the special meals.
All proposals, quotes and arrangements for bar service shall be made solely through your Catering Sales Coordinator. In accordance with Michigan State Law, the Lansing Center will refuse alcoholic beverage service to anyone who cannot prove legal drinking age with proper identification. Absolutely no alcohol can be brought onto or removed from Lansing Center premises.
A $250.00 minimum sales requirement applies for each single bar with one (1) bartender. If sales do not reach the minimum sales guarantee of $250.00 per bar, the client will be assessed the difference. If additional bars are requested in excess of the standard number of bars proportionate to attendance, additional charges will be incurred. A Cash Bar must be open for a minimum of one (1) hour. The Lansing Center and its employees reserve the right to refuse alcoholic beverage service to any person or group who may be or appear to be in the process of becoming intoxicated.
To enhance the ambiance of your event, elegant decorative specialty linens including tablecloths, napkins, overlays and chair covers, as well as specialty tableware such as charger plates are available for event rental. Our Catering Sales Coordinators will be happy to assist you with these many options.
Extra charges may be incurred if additional miscellaneous services are requested outside of the normal range of services. Our Catering Sales Coordinators will be happy to assist you in determining customized service options.
Additional food and beverage labor charges may be applicable to events occurring during holiday periods. Our Catering Sales Coordinators will be able to determine if these charges are applicable to your event.
Catering prices are guaranteed for up to ninety (90) days prior to the event date. All food and beverage charges are subject to an 18% service charge and 6% State of Michigan Sales Tax. Exemptions to the State of Michigan Sales Tax will be determined only upon receipt of appropriate tax exemption documentation on or before the event date.
A non-refundable deposit equal to 100% of the estimated charges is required three (3) business days prior to the event. Deposits are accepted in the form of cash, cashiers check, valid credit card, and money orders. Personal and business checks may be accepted upon prior approval. A valid, signed credit card authorization form is required for any incidental charges after the initial deposit. Notice of meal cancellation must be received a minimum of three (3) business days prior to the function date to avoid cancellation charges.