Taste of the Gardens Alcohol Policies September 2013 The Michigan Liquor Control Commission regulates the service and sale of alcoholic beverages. As a licensee, Meijer Gardens is responsible for the administration of these regulations; therefore alcohol may not be brought in or taken out of the facility (this includes alcohol as a gift). All Alcohol Agreements must be signed and received by Meijer Gardens 30 days prior to the event or alcohol selection and staffing cannot be guaranteed. Alcohol service is available during room rental time and will be open for a minimum of three hours. All alcohol services will cease 30 minutes prior to your confirmed rental time. Only events with complete food service appropriate to the confirmed rental time i.e. breakfast, lunch, dinner or comparable hors d oeuvres will be offered alcohol for their events Bars, stations or passed service for up to 75 guests will include one (1) uniformed service person. Larger parties will require additional staff and labor charges depending on guest count and services desired. See Taste of the Gardens Alcohol Staffing Guide. Draft Beer is an option for the Grand Room only. Draft beer must be accompanied by two other bar menu selections. Bars will be stocked with mixers, assorted soda or soft drinks, juices and garnishes. Arrangements can be made for special orderproduct with a two week notice prior to event. Alcohol will only be provided to persons 21 years of age or older with a valid government issued ID. Meijer Gardens reserves the right to request valid government issued picture identification for service of alcohol to any guest. Meijer Gardens reserves the right to refuse entry should any attendee arrive intoxicated or in possession of alcohol not purchased at Meijer Gardens. Meijer Gardens may refuse service of alcoholic beverages at any time to anyone. Alcohol products or glasses may not be handled by anyone under 21 years of age. Meijer Gardens enforces a zero tolerance for minors consuming alcohol. Minors are the responsibility of the client signing the Alcohol Agreement. Lessee must be 21 years of age or older to sign a Alcohol Agreement. Meijer Gardens solely reserves the right to discontinue alcoholic service and end your event due to liquor laws and or Meijer Gardens policies being violated. Should this event be discontinued as a result of violations, the lessee jointly and severally agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Meijer Gardens, its officers, agents, directors, employees and volunteers against any and all loss, damages, claim or liability whether from personal injury or property damages caused by or arising from the actions of the applicant, its guests and invitees. If the event is discontinued for any reason no refunds will be issued. The Lessee must guarantee the alcohol payment with a valid credit card number (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) or corporate check upon signing the Alcohol Agreement. All balances incurred for alcohol service must be paid the day/evening of the event. Meijer Gardens does not accept personal checks. Payments may be made by cash, corporate check, debit or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express). All bars must achieve $500.00 in sales, exclusive of tax and surcharges, or $100.00 staffing fee will apply. Tableside wine, stations, or passed wine will be charged by the bottle charge plus 20% surcharge and 6% Michigan Sales Tax. All staff charges will be based on final guest count and service types. Multiple Service types are available but will require additional staffing fees. See Taste of the Gardens Alcohol Staffing Guide. All products will be subject to 20% surcharge and 6% sales tax. Prices and products subject to change.
Taste of the Gardens Alcohol Agreement September 2013 Name of Event Date of Event Coordinator Contact Person and Address Work # Home # Fax # Room Number of bars Service Time Beginning: Ending: Number of Guests Name of Caterer Please check your selections for bar Sponsored Bar (Host or Hostess Pays) Cash Bar (Guests Pay) Combination (Cash and Sponsor) Special Instructions Liquor (choose 1) Premium Call Cordials Beer (any or all) Import Domestic Michigan Special Instructions: Draft Beer per Barrel (Available in the Grand Room Only) Domestic Premium Special Instructions: Wine Service: Wine service at bar Station Passed Tableside Wine served at bar: (Choose 1) Tier I Tier II Tier III Select 3 wines from your selected tier: 1. 2. 3. Station, Tableside, Passed selection Select 2 wines: 1. 2. Service Time One Glass per Guest Pour through Dinner Service Time Head Table Only Toast: $45.00 Head Table Full Service $100.00 Service Time Special Instructions Tableside wine staffing charge Please initial (Bar, Station, and/or passed) Alcohol staffing charge Please initial By signing this agreement, you acknowledge that you have read the Hospitality Event Services document and the following Event polices dated September 2013 and agree to abide by these terms and conditions. You jointly and severally agree to indemnify and hold harmless Meijer Gardens, it s officers, agents, employees and volunteers against any and all loss, damages, claims, or liability whether from personal injury or property damages, caused by or arising from the actions of the applicants, its guests and invitees. Meijer Gardens Representative Date Signed Lessee s Signature Date Signed Method of Payment Night of Event Corporate Check Charge All beverage contracts must be guaranteed by a credit card. Visa Master Card Discover Am.Exp Card # Exp. Date Name on Credit Card Credit Card Holder Signature Date Signed
FAX COMPLETED FORM TO 616-975-9545 or scan and email your event coordinator. TASTE OF THE GARDENS ALCOHOL STAFFING GUIDES Fees incurred for staff are as follows according to the number of guest tables served Tableside Wine Staffing Guide 1-3 tables 1 server $45 4-6 tables 2 servers $90 7-9 tables 3 servers $135 10-12 tables 4 servers $180 13-15 tables 5 servers $225 16-19 tables 6 servers $270 20-22 tables 7 servers $315 23-25 tables 8 servers $360 26-28 tables 9 servers $405 29-31 tables 10 servers $450 32-34 tables 11 servers $495 35-37 tables 12 servers $540 38-40 tables 13 servers $585 41-43 tables 14 servers $630 44-46 tables 15 servers $675 47-49 tables 16 servers $720 50-52 tables 17 servers $765 53-55 tables 18 servers $810 56-58 tables 19 servers $855 59-61 tables 20 servers $900 Bars, Stations and Passed Alcohol Staffing Guide All bars, stations and passed service for up to 75 guests will include one uniform service person. Multiple service types will aquire additional fees. Fees incurred for staff are as follows according to guest counts. 0-75 Guests $0 76-150 Guests $100 151-250 Guests $200 251-350 Guests $300 351-450 Guests $400 451-550 Guests $500 551-650 Guests $600 651-750 Guests $700 751-850 Guests $800 851-1000 Guests $900
A 20% service charge and 6% Michigan State Sales tax will apply to bottled products in addition to above staffing charges. LIQUORS Call Brands Cash Sponsor Canadian Club Whiskey $5.25 $4.00 Jim Beam Bourbon $5.25 $4.00 Dewar s Scotch $5.25 $4.00 Beefeater Gin $5.25 $4.00 Bacardi Rum $5.25 $4.00 Smirnoff Vodka $5.25 $4.00 Peach Schnapps $5.25 $4.00 Premium Brands Seagram s Crown Royal Whiskey $6.25 $5.00 Jack Daniels Whiskey $6.25 $5.00 Chivas Regal Scotch $6.25 $5.00 Tanqueray Gin $6.25 $5.00 Bacardi Rum $6.25 $5.00 Absolut Vodka $6.25 $5.00 Captain Morgan Spiced Rum $6.25 $5.00 Cordials Kahlua $7.00 $5.50 Bailey s Irish Cream $7.00 $5.50 Frangelico $7.00 $5.50 Di Saronno Amaretto $7.00 $5.50 Charges are based on the actual number of drinks consumed. Our Beverage Department will provide a fully stocked bar with your choice of Cordials, Call, or Premium Brands of liquor. We serve 1.25.oz drinks. Cash Bar prices include service and tax. Sponsored Bar prices will be charged 20% service charge and 6% sales tax.
WINES Tier 1 Cash Sponsor House Chardonnay, California $5.50 $17.00 House White Zinfandel, California $5.50 $17.00 House Merlot, California $5.50 $17.00 House Cabernet Sauvignon, California $5.50 $17.00 Tier 2 Cash Sponsor Cono Sur Chardonnay, Chile $7.75 $24.00 Stella Pinot Grigio Italy $7.75 $24.00 Xplorador Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina $7.75 $24.00 Penfolds Rawsons Cabernet Sauvignon, Southeast Australia $7.75 $24.00 Good Harbor Trillium Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan $7.75 $24.00 Good Harbor Red Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan $7.75 $24.00 Good Harbor Fishtown White, Michigan $7.75 $24.00 Tier 3 available for sponsor bars only Sponsor Kendall Jackson Chardonnay, California $28.00 Cono Sur Sauvignon Blanc Chile $28.00 Pietra Santa Merlot California $28.00 Cono Sur Pinot Noir,Chile $28.00 Hope Shiraz, Australia $28.00 Cono Sur Cabernet, California $28.00 Sparkling Wine-available for sponsor bars only Sponsor L. Mawby Jadore Michigan (3 bottle minimum) $45.00 M. Lawrence Us Michigan (3 bottle minimum) $45.00 M. Lawrence Fizz Michigan (3 bottle minimum) $45.00 Chateau Chantal Celebrate Michigan $30.00 Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs California $27.00 Segura Viudas Brut Reserve Spain $25.00 Piquito Mascoto $25.00 Gancia Asti Spumante Italy $22.00 St. Julian Sparkling Non-Alcoholic Juice Michigan (sweet) $15.00 BEERS Draft Grand Room Only Choose selection from domestic beers below. N/A $250.00 (per barrel) (Premium prices available upon request) Domestic Beers (per bottle) Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Lite $4.00 $3.25 Michigan Beer (per bottle) $5.00 $4.50 Imported Beers (per bottle) Stella Artois, Heineken & Labatt s Blue $4.50 $3.50 Non-Alcoholic Drinks Soda (Pepsi products) $1.50 Bottled Water $1.50 Juice $2.00