Planning Your Event

 

Sufficient time to plan is critical to the success of an event. Events that require catering services need a minimum 10-day advanced notice. At that time, we will ask you to estimate the number of guests attending your event. A guaranteed number is required 72 hours prior to your event. You will be billed at the guarantee number that you provided, should you go over the guaranteed number, then you will be billed at that new number. (Weekend events need a guaranteed number by noon on Wednesday.)

If your catering request is received with less than 48 hours before the event, you will be assessed a 15% late charge. If your catering request is received in less than 24 hours, you will be assessed a 25% late charge. Any event cancelled with less than 48 hours prior notice will be billed at 50% of the retail cost of your catering order.

Scheduling your event
When scheduling an event at The Alumni Center, please contact the reservations staff at 701.231.6802. They can help you plan your event and any catering services that you may require.

Additional Linen Costs
If linens are not included as part of the caterer's services, or if your event requires additional linen needs, you may order it through us at the following rates:
Round Tablecloths $4.00 each
6' Tablecloths $5.00 each
Cocktail Tablecloths $3.00 each
Skirting $10.00 each
Napkins $.30 each