Champions Banquet Policies & General Information

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Food and Beverage Minimum

There is a $3,000.00 minimum food and beverage minimum. Your minimum can be reached not only through food and beverages but through specialty linens, decorations, centerpieces, etc. These options can be discussed and set up through the Champions Manager.

 

Deposit and Cancellation Policy

An advance deposit of $500.00 is required for all functions. The deposit will appear on the contract and is required when signing the contract. In the event of cancellation, the advance deposit is non-refundable. Should it become necessary for you to cancel the event after the banquet contract has been signed, Champions is entitled to any and all cancellation fees as stated in the contract.

 

Tax and Service Charge

Current sales and local taxes are included in menu pricing.

 

Billing and Payment

An estimated bill will be presented for pre-payment on all social functions. Pre-payment is due three (3) days prior to the event and a credit card is required as guarantee for any additional charges incurred during the function. Requests for billing must be submitted to Champions no later than two weeks prior to your function and must be authorized by our accounting department. If final payment or direct bill approval is not received prior to your function, Champions reserves the right to cancel the entire event. Cash, cashier’s check or an approved credit card will be accepted as payment for the balance at the end of the function. No personal checks will be accepted.

 

Guarantee

Final meal guarantees (guaranteed number of guests attending function) must be received by Champions by 12:00 Noon, five (5) days prior to the function. Your final guest count is considered a guarantee and is not subject to reductions. Should a guarantee not be received, Champions will prepare for the minimum number indicated on the event contract. The final bill will reflect charges for the number of meals guaranteed or actual served, whichever is greater. Champions will prepare food for 5% above your final guarantee.

 

Menu Selections

Menu Selections must be submitted to the Champions staff five (5) days prior to the function. Additional menu options are avai lable and our staff will assist you in planning special menus, along with theme parties and events.

 

Food and Beverage Regulations

Due to Health Department Regulations and Champions Policy, all food and beverage is supplied by our property and must be prepared by our staff for the exception of wedding cakes. No food or beverage will be permitted to leave the premises due to license restriction.

 

Wedding Cake

Champions’ staff will cut and serve your wedding cake provided by an outside vendor. All catering pieces will be cleaned by our staff and returned to you by the end of your event.

 

Alcoholic Beverage Services

All alcoholic beverages must be provided and served by employees of Champions. We recommend one (1) bartender per 125 people. The legal drinking age in the state of Minnesota is 21 for all alcoholic beverages. Champions beverage license requires the bar staff to request proper identification of any questionable ages and refuse service to anyone either under age or unable to produce proper identification. Champions also must refuse alcoholic beverage service to any person who in the bar staff’s judgment appears intoxicated. No alcoholic beverages are permitted to leave the facility.

 

Bar Policy

All host and cash bars must exceed $300.00 in sales, otherwise a $75.00 bartender fee per bartender will apply. Bar service and entertainment must end at 1:00 AM. All guests must exit the banquet space by 1:30 AM.

 

Liability

We reserve the right to inspect and control all functions held on the premises. All audio requirements must be discussed with the Champions Manager and approved prior to your event. The client agrees to be responsible for damage to property or equipment and will be charge accordingly. Champions does not assume responsibility for any merchandise, personal property or equipment brought onto the premises. Should you wish to bring your own equipment, proper arrangements are to be made through the Champions Manager.

 

Decorations

If the space is available prior to your scheduled function, you may decorate the room for your event. All decorations must be pre-approved by the Champions staff. Nails and tacks are not to be used to affix decoration to the walls. Confetti, glitter, rice and bird seed are not permitted on our premises. Violation to this policy will result in at $250.00 clean up charge. Items such as favors, centerpieces, card boxes, photo boards, cake knives or toasting glassed may be dropped off at Champions three (3) days prior to your function, and our staff will place these items as directed. All candle flames must be contained; no gas or propane devices are permitted.

 

Linens

Champions will provide white linen table clothes, white linen napkins and white linen chair covers. Specialty linens, napkins and chair covers will carry an additional charge. Please consult with the Champions Manager for specialty items.