Rules & Regulations

The Connecticut Convention Center is pleased to offer the highest quality full-service, in-house Catering for your food and beverage needs. The Connecticut Convention Center’s Catering Department is the exclusive provider of all food and beverage services within the Center.

Pricing

Pricing is subject to change and will be confirmed six months prior to your event. All Catering quotes are based on per person pricing unless otherwise noted.

Deposit/Attendance Guarantee

All catered functions require a 50% payment on the estimated number of people attending. This payment is required 30 days prior to your event. The remaining balance is required business three (3) days prior to your event.

In order for us to provide you with the highest quality service, we require a final attendance guarantee no less than three (3) business days prior to your event. Should your expected number of guests exceeds 750, your guarantee will be required (5) business days prior to your event.

Your event will be billed based on this final attendance guarantee, or the actual number of guest served, whichever is greater. Consumption and remaining expenses are to be paid immediately upon the conclusion of the your event.

Meeting Room Dining Policy

The room must initially be set with round tables of 10. All attendees must vacate the room and allow our staff to re- set for the meal function (please anticipate a turnaround time of at least 90 minutes to re-set any of the Centers meeting space. The amount of time required will be determined solely by the Catering Department, based on the level of service needed for each event.)

Following the meal, our staff must have ample time to clean the room prior to the meeting’s commencement.

Failure to adhere to the above guidelines will result in additional labor charges as determined by the Catering Department.

The Center’s pricing and service levels are based on rounds of 10.

Tax and Service Charges

All catered functions will have a 20% service charge and 6% sales tax added to the total bill.

Tax Exemption

Per the State of Connecticut, all qualifying organizations are required to provide valid tax exemption certificates/documentation to the Connecticut Convention Center. Please refer to the Connecticut Department of Revenue website fro further information on tax exemption eligibility and requirements: www.ct.gov/drs.

Catering Guidelines

The following catering guidelines are provided to assist you in the process of planning your event with the Connecticut Convention Center. A knowledgeable member of our event management staff will be happy to review these documents with you should you have specific questions or comments.

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Please note that while the information listed in this section is current, all policies are subject to change. Consult your Event Manager for any recent amendments that may pertain to your event.

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