CATERING POLICIES AT LAX 10/16/22/35

BASIC CATERING GUIDELINES

• To ensure the best quality and service, please place your orders at least 3 business days in advance.
• Confirmation of Order: It is the client’s responsibility to ensure all information listed on the event order is correct. An email confirmation is required from the client indicating order is reviewed and approved.
• Guaranteed Attendance: Guaranteed number of guests is required for all functions no later than (3) business days prior to the event, subject only to increase and charged accordingly.
• While we will always try to accommodate late orders and revisions, not all requests may be possible.
• Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Cancellation of events with 100+ guests must be made 72 hours in advance. Cancellations made outside the cancellation windows will require the invoice to be paid in full. Please email LAX22Catering@amazon.com
• Set-up and breakdown are included in pricing.
• All invoices reflect applicable Culver City Tax.
• All staffed events will include a $30 per hour/per staff fee, with a 3-hour minimum.

o   This will include 60 min of set up and 60 min of breakdown time.

o   Plated meals and events with china service may incur additional setup and breakdown times.

• A 20% service charge will be applied for all staffed events.
• All necessary serving utensils, buffet signage, buffet equipment, compostable cutlery, plates, napkins, and standard table linens are included in our prices.
• Specialty linen, tableware and equipment are subject to additional charges and require an advance notice of 7 business days.
• Unreturned/damaged catering equipment will incur a charge equal to the cost of replacement.

PAYMENT POLICY

Approved payment methods are a credit card, company issued p-card or an internal PO (fully funded). ACH Payments require approval at the time of booking.

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• The full balance is due the business day following the event date.
• If paying with a PO, Compass One must receive the approved purchase order at least 48 hours in advance.
• If paying with a Credit Card, payment information must be given at the time of booking

ALCOHOL AND BAR SERVICE POLICY

• ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMIT: Compass One Catering holds the liquor license for LAX22, LAX35 and the surrounding campus. The service and sale of alcoholic beverages must be administered by Compass One and must comply with all State of California alcohol policies. Compass One, Compass USA and its affiliates will not be held responsible for any alcoholic beverages brought in by anyone onto the premises.
• ONE-DAY CATERING PERMIT: A One-Day Catering Permit Application must be submitted for approval to the Local Police Department and the State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control License Board (ABC) for all events taking place on an unlicensed premise. Unlicensed premises include, but are not limited to: commercial establishments, public areas (e.g., parking lots, street closures), commercial residences, county/city parks, etc.
• Compass One Catering is not responsible if the Local Police Department and/or the ABC Liquor License Department do not approve the Permit Application
• All bars have a minimum $300 purchase. For events that do not meet the minimum, the difference will be added to the final invoice.
• Bartenders are scheduled at $30 per hour/per bartender, with a 3-hour minimum.
• If you are providing your own alcohol, you must provide a banquet permit. We are happy to staff your bar. Corkage fees apply if we staff/serve the alcohol for you.

EXTRA SERVICES

• Wine/Spirit corkage fee $15.00 per bottle
• Beer/cider corkage fee $2.00 per bottle
• In addition to our food and beverage service, we can assist you with your large party rentals, specific service products, décor, floral, and equipment. Please allow for a 7-business day advance notice.

WEEKEND & OFF-CAMPUS REQUESTS

• The minimum food and beverage catering order on weekends is $500. The weekend service staff rate is $40.00 per hour/per staff member