Policies & Procedures

Food and Beverage

• We retain the exclusive right to supply all food and beverages at Goeglein's Reception Hall with the exception of wedding cakes and decorated cakes.

• We are licensed by the State of Indiana to provide alcoholic beverages at Goeglein's Reception Hall or at the location of your choice and abide by all rules and regulations regarding the serving of alcoholic beverages.

• Any beverages consumed on our premises must be purchased from Goeglein’s in accordance with State regulations.

• You can make changes to your event up to seven days prior to the event date.

• All menus provided are merely suggestions. We will gladly personalize any menu to meet your needs.

Leftover Food

• If you would like to have any leftover food, you must give notice to our catering office prior to your event. Any leftovers not requested will be donated to local charities.

• The amount of leftovers available will not exceed the number of guests served below your final guest count.

• All leftovers will be packaged by Goeglein’s and available at our catering kitchen following the event.

• For an off-premise event all food will be returned to our kitchen to ensure safe handling.

• Leftovers will be held a maximum of 2 days after the event.

Food Consumption Minimums & Guest Guarantees

• Food consumption for an event to be held at Goeglein’s Reception Halls on a Saturday evening must equal $1500.00 for the Lower Level and $2000.00 for the Upper Level.

• If these minimums are not met there will be an additional charge of $350.00 for the Lower Level and $450.00 for the Upper Level.

• The Food Consumption Minimum includes food sales and room rental but does not include the 16% Service Charge, Sales Tax, Beverage Charges or additional labor charges.

• We require a guaranteed guest count 8 days prior to your event.

• Your guaranteed guest count cannot be decreased, but may be increased up to 48 hours prior to the event.

• We will be prepared to serve up five percent above your guaranteed count.

• You will be billed for the guaranteed count plus guests served in excess of that number.

Facility Rental

• Available rental times for Goeglein’s Reception Hall are 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM to Midnight.

• All day rental is also available for an additional charge providing there are no scheduling conflicts.

• No Rent is charged for events held at Goeglein’s Reception Hall in Fort Wayne that are ordered from our Dinner, Dinner Buffet, Theme Buffet, Hot Luncheon, Hot Luncheon Buffet, Chilled Luncheon, or Country House Breakfast menus.

• Security is required for Saturday evening events at Goeglein’s Reception Hall when alcohol is served and for other events at Goeglein's discretion. Goeglein's is responsible for hiring security and you will be billed for the cost of the security provided at Goeglein's.

Deposit, Payment and Cancellation

• A booking deposit must be paid when reserving our catering services. An event is firm upon receipt of the booking deposit and signed contract.

• The booking deposit is required within one week of your receipt of our contract.

• If you should cancel your reservation, your booking deposit will be returned when a signed contract and deposit have been received from another customer for the same time and same room(s) reserved by you.

• For wedding receptions, Goeglein's requires a catering deposit equal to 50% of the proposal within 7 days of its receipt. The remaining balance of your proposal must be paid 8 days prior to your reception. We will submit an invoice after the reception for additional billing or a refund based on any changes from the estimate. Your catering deposit will be refunded if you cancel 30 days prior to the date of your event.

Prices

• Prices are subject to change without notice up to 60 days before your event.

• All prices subject to applicable sales taxes.

• Please add a 16% Service charge to food and beverage items where applicable. The service charge does not apply to rentals, labor, picnics, deliveries, or pick-ups.

• For off-premise events, many venues in the area charge catering fees. If the venue for your event charges a catering fee, it will be invoiced to you by Goeglein's and then paid to the venue by Goeglein's. Check with your venue or Goeglein’s to determine if a catering fee applies.

Gratuities

• Gratuities are at your discretion and will be appreciated. Please note that gratuities are NOT included in quoted prices.

Liability

• The organization or individual renting property from Goeglein's Catering will be financially responsible for damages to any property equal to the cost of the repair or replacement.

• Goeglein’s cannot assume responsibility for personal property and equipment brought onto the premises.

• Goeglein's will not be responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items on our premises.

Decorations

• For the safety of you and your guests, we do not allow the use of confetti, rice or bottles of bubbles at our facility.

• To maintain the quality of our facility, we do not allow customers to attach materials to any surface in our hall without first making arrangements with the catering office.

• Customers are not allowed to move, remove, or alter any existing decorations in our facility. Please see our staff if you desire to have changes made.

• Please confirm your decorating plans with the catering office.