Thank you for planning your event with us! We look forward to working with you to insure you have a wonderful experience and fabulous event. Please make sure you read over the Policies and Procedures.  Feel free to call or e-mail to our address below with any questions or concerns. Again, Thank you for your Business!

This represents only a starting point. Our commitment is to customize and create whatever is required to provide you and your guests with an unforgettable experience.

• Once you have reserved your location, please call Catering Services at (574)257-3497, or e-mail cateringservices@bethelcollege.edu, to let us know when and what type of event you will be hosting.
  
  
• There is no such thing as planning too early. For planning and ordering purposes, we will ask you for an estimated number of guests. You can give us your guarantee as we get closer to your event. A final guarantee will be required 72 business hours prior to your event. Cancellations and changes after that date may incur additional charges.
  
  
• We ask that you schedule your event with us 2 weeks prior. We understand that this might not always be an option due to un-foreseen needs, but please, if you are aware that an event is approaching, give us as much notice as possible. Because of scheduling restrictions and availability of food, there may be additional charges and/ or restrictions applied to your event, if your event is booked with less than 2 weeks notice.
  
  
• You will be sent a contract that outlines the details of your event. Please review the information, sign the contract and send it back to us. Fax: (574)257-3220. We must have your signed contract with College Department Account Code in our office prior to your event.
  
  
• Billing will be sent out after your event and you will be billed for your final guarantee or guest count, whichever is greater.
  
  
• Cancellations must be made 3 business days prior to any event. Any cancellations made 3 business days prior to an event will incur a 25% charge of the estimated billing, 2 business days will be 50%, 24 hours or less will be 100%.
  
  
• Meals outside of the Dinning Commons, the President’s Room, and the Trustee’s Board Room will be served on disposables.  For china and cloth napkins it will be an additional $1.00 per person.
  
  
• Sodexo Campus Services has the exclusive food license on the campus of Bethel College. This is for your safety and ours. We ask that you not bring in any outside food or beverages for your event. Due to Health Department regulations and liability issues, prepared foods that are not consumed will remain the property of Sodexo Campus Services.
  
  
• If you request linens for tables for registration, name tags, head tables, meeting tables and any additional table that will not be used directly for food service, there will be a $2.50 fee for each cloth, $10.00 for each skirt.
  
  
• Events under $50.00 will be charged a $15.00 delivery fee. Any event over $50.00 in price will NOT be charged a delivery fee. This will not include events requiring additional needs for a Truck & Driver. Those events will incur additional Charges to cover cost of Truck Rental and labor for the Driver.
  
  
• We have bulk pricing for when you pick up your order to eliminate delivery charges. This is an attempt to help campus groups stay within their budgets and manage their time.
  
  
• All events are priced for a 2 hour event time. If your event is delayed or if the event lasts longer than two hours, there will be an additional labor charge added to your bill. This includes programs after dinner and if room needs to be cleared by catering staff.
  
  
• Centerpieces are not included in the prices; however, we have a few items on hand and can order floral arrangements for an additional fee.
  
  
• These menus and prices are based on a minimum of 15 guests. Additional charges may apply for groups less than 15

Also Remember to Check with our Catering Department for Seasonal Menus!

* THESE PRICE ARE FOR ON-CAMPUS GROUPS ONLY*
Some Restrictions may apply

Please come see me, or email at CateringServices@bethelcollege.edu, and I’ll be happy to help you plan your event!

Stephanie Hazen
Catering Supervisor