FAQ

Is It necessary to be a member to book City Club?

No. You do not need to be a member to book an event at City Club.  However, members and Non-profit organizations do receive discounts.  Please inquire with your Catering Manager.

Is it necessary to have an appointment to see City Club?

Yes, an appointment is preferred in order to have time to meet with the Corporate, Social or Membership Director. Pricing, availability and additional details can be covered during the appointment.

 

Are there room rental fees to have an event at City Club?


Yes. City Club rooms will have a rental fee and room rental discounts are given to members & non-profit groups. Rental fees include: In- house tables (round, banquet and cocktail), gold chivari chairs or mahogany chairs, floor length linens in ivory, black or chocolate, napkins in a variety of colors, glassware, silverware, set up and tear down.   If needed, room rentals will also include a parquet dance floor, Skirted DJ table or staging for a band, sign in and gift tables and easels for portrait or diagram displays as well as cake cutting services. For Off-property events, tables, chairs, glassware, silverware, dishes, wait staff and a banquet manager can be included in the quote and there are separate charges for those items.

What is your service charge used for?

All room rentals incur sales tax and all food and beverage items incur sales tax and service charges (23%) Service charges include time to set up and tear down the event, linen cleaning, dance floor installation, maintaining our kitchen and kitchen equipment and so much more that happens behind the scenes. For Off-property, service charges are used for covering our general liability insurance, maintaining our delivery vehicles and off property catering equipment. 
 
Do you include gratuity in your pricing?

We do not include gratuity in our pricing.  Is is always appreciated but never expected.

 

Is there a charge for parking?


Parking is complimentary in City Center Garage II after 6 pm and on weekends.
 Directions & Parking Information

 

What About Security for my event?


Security is included in your rental and will be provided for you.  If you are booking an event with guest’s  that are underage, Club management and your Catering Manager may require  additional security.    No outside security company is allowed at City Club. Please contact your Catering Manager for more information. 
 

Do you require a deposit to hold the space?


Yes.  All Weddings and most Social and Non-Profit events will require a deposit to hold the space and room requested.  This deposit is non-refundable and will be applied to any balance left after the event is over.  Please contact your catering manager for specific deposit amounts.
 

Is there a dress code at the City Club?


Yes.    For Private functions, Traditional Business Attire or Casual Business Attire is acceptable in the Private Function Rooms at the discretion of the host.  It is the host’s responsibility to inform their guests of the Dress Code.  The following is never acceptable in the Club:  Denim in the Oak Room for ladies and gentlemen unless worn with a jacket. Sloppy, worn-out tee shirts, worn-out or dirty sneakers and athletic wear may not be worn in any of the dining rooms.
 

Do you book more than one event at a time?


Yes.  Occasionally there is more than one event happening at City Club.  City Club has 11 rentable rooms and a large  Banquet Catering Staff with many years of experience to provide personal attention to each special event! 
 

Do you accept Credit Cards?


Yes.  City Club can accept credit cards for initial payments, estimated charges or final payments.  However, a Credit Card charge will incur a 3.5% convenience fee.  A credit card must be on file to secure an event at City Club whether it is used for payment or not.  This Card may be charged at the conclusion of the event if the account is not paid in full after 30 days of statement date.  Personal Checks, Money Orders and Cashier’s Checks are all accepted forms of payment. 
 

Do you have a Preferred Vendor List?


While we do have a "Creative Partner List"  or  you can select a vendor of your own choice.   We highly recommend using a partner  from this list as they  are professional, reliable and are familiar with the Club and its staff as well as our loading dock.   If you have a vendor already hired, not on this list, please have them contact your catering manager for insurance liability needs, load in and dock instructions.  More Vendor information can be obtained from the Catering Manager. 
 

How long is the rental period for?


Our Rental period is for 4 hours exclusive of set up and tear down. Additional time may be added on. 

Do you offer tastings?

Yes tastings are complimentary for 2 people with a signed event order and signed contract for all larger events.  Each additional tasting guest is $40 plus service charge and sales tax with a maximum of 4 people.  For smaller group tasting requests, please contact your catering sales manager.

 

How much is it to add on time to my event?


Each Additional hour is $500 to cover the room, staff and additional security needs.  Bar estimates and/or bartender fees may be increased as well if the bar is being extended.  

Do you charge a cake cutting fee?


Yes. You may bring in your own bridal cake(s) for your wedding or other social events.  All larger events will incur a $100 cake cutting fee plus applicable taxes.  Smaller or intimate events may be charged a per person cake cutting fee. Please inquire with the Catering Manager.
 

Do you cater at other venues?

Absolutely.  Please see our Offsite Catering section for more information.