THE OAKS LAKESIDE has been family owned and operated for over 43 years. Our fine dining restaurant and banquet facility offers a wide array of options for large group events. The following banquet guidelines have been prepared to acquaint you with our personalized services. Should you have special requests, we would be happy to discuss them with you.
RESERVING A DATE
An advance deposit of up to One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) is required to reserve a date for your event. If you are reserving a specific room, your deposit will be the same amount as the room rental rate. Deposits are non-refundable and will be applied to your final bill.
ROOM RENTAL FEES
We can accommodate small and large parties throughout our restaurant. If you desire to have the exclusive use of one of our dining rooms, the following room rental rates may be charged:
Large Banquet Room(lakeside) (40 - 100 people) .......... $500.00
Banquet Room Terrace (20 to 40 people) ............. $100.00
Balcony (20 - 65 people)......................... $100.00
Greenhouse/Bar (10 - 25 people)..................$100.00
The Old Bar Room (20 - 40 people).......................... $250.00
The Porch (10 - 20 people)..............................$100.00
The Main Dining Room (50 - 65 people) off season .............. $500.00
The Main Terrace (20 to 35 people) .................... $250.00
The Outside Patio (20 to 75 people).................. $500.00
The Oaks reserves the right to make necessary room changes for your function when your event requires additional space. We reserve the right to substitute an alternative room should the guest count fall below the numbers to which you agreed.
GUARANTEES
The guest count for your event is due in our office fourteen (14) days prior to the day of the event. This is the number that we use to order food and to assign and arrange your space. You will be responsible for meals and beverages for this minimum number of guests. Any increases in this number must be arranged with your Sales Associate and approved by the General Manager to ensure we can accommodate additional guests.
GROUNDS FEE
In the event you wish to use the grounds for a wedding ceremony or other function, there will be an additional fee of $500.00. If a tent is being placed on the property for your event, the grounds fee will be $1500 - $2500. This fee includes the use of the "bride's" room and bath located on the second floor of the lodge.
PAYMENT AND SERVICE CHARGES
Payment in full for all charges except the final bar bill is required seven (7) days prior to your function. A 6.5% sales tax is applied to all food and beverage charges. A service charge of twenty percent (20%) is added on to all charges except taxes. This charge includes staffing (wait and kitchen), set-up, clean-up, and linen service. Form of payment is cash, personal check, Mastercard or Visa. The service fee on all large parties must be paid in cash or check form. Any additional gratuity you wish to pay the staff is separate.
LINENS
Our house linen is ivory. If you wish to have any other color linen, there will be an additional charge.
OUTDOOR SEATING
We do not provide outdoor seating for ceremonies on the grounds. Chair rental companies will provide delivery, set-up and pick-up. If we order your chairs, white folding chairs with a padded seat are $2.50 per chair with a flat fee of $100 for delivery, set up and removal. If you provide your own set up and removal, all chairs must be removed by the end of the evening of your event or earlier if your event is in the afternoon.
ENTERTAINMENT AND SOUND SYSTEM
We do not have an amplification system or a stereo system. You are welcome to bring microphones, amplifiers, CD players or other sound equipment. You are welcome to have DJs or musicians in the large banquet room and other areas with permission. The volume must not be disruptive to other areas of the restaurant.
DECORATIONS
You are welcome to bring flower and table decorations. All candles must be in votives or some type of enclosed container. Any decorations that require nailing, taping or hanging are subject to our approval and must be removed by the end of your event.
RICE THROWING
You are welcome to throw bird seed, flower petals or use bubbles outside only. We do not permit rice throwing. Sparklers may be used in the parking lot only. if you use sparklers, please provide sand buckets for the used sparklers.
PICTURES
You may take pictures on the grounds prior to the day of your event with prior arrangement. If you are paying a grounds fee, there is no additional cost for a picture day. If not, the cost for a picture day is Seventy-Five dollars ($75.00).
OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS
Florists, bakers, musicians, rental companies and other contractors must coordinate their respective services with the management of The Oaks. Services should be completely set up sixty (60) minutes prior to the scheduled start of the event. It is further understood that all contracted service providers will be vacated from the premises at the end of your event. The Oaks is not responsible for any items belonging to such contractors.
SMOKING POLICY
The Oaks is a smoke-free establishment, except in the designated outside areas. If you wish to have a smoking area for your event, please discuss this with your Sales Representative.
CONTACT US
Audrey Pollizi, Banquet and Wedding Coordinator
LoraLee Brown
Johnny Pollizi, President and General Manager
Phone Number: 330-769-2601
Fax Number: 330-769-4434
Address: P.O. Box 32, Chippewa Lake, Ohio 44215
Email: audrey@theoakslakeside.com
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