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Private Events: FAQs

When booking a function large or small, many questions may come to mind, here are some of the more frequently asked questions.

Do you have a room charge?

No, we do not have a room charge. As long as the food and beverages are purchased from Galuppi’s, the room is free of charge. We do how ever; have minimums with either guests or dollar figure, which are generally met when different packages are purchased. (i.e. buffet or served functions.)

Can I bring my own caterer in?

No Food or beverages may not be brought into Galuppi’s by the client or another vendor. Special circumstances may apply (Kosher meals or specialty cakes) must be arranged in advance.

How many people does your facility hold?

We have 2 rooms that can become 1 large room. The smaller room holds up to 80 people, the larger room holds up to 120 people and combined, they hold up to 210 people. During special occasions such as Christmas, we cater our inside lounge or our outside patio and it would be available to be private for your party. We also offer semi private rooms that accommodate parties as small as 15 to 30 people.

How much are HORS D’OEUVRES?

$3 per person, PER HORS D’OEUVRE, per hour, passed or displayed, when not in a special package. Generally one hour in the beginning as an ice breaker.

How much is the buffet vs. a served function?

• Served luncheons start at 19.00.
• Buffet luncheons start at 12.00.
• Served Dinners start at 29.95.
• Buffet Dinners start at start at 22.95.

Can you explain your special occasion and wedding packages?

Our packages start at 39.95 and basically bundle food, open bars, chair covers, HORS D’OEUVRES, champagne toasts and cake together.

What is the difference between well, call or premium brands?

• Well brands are generic names of vodka, gin, rum, etc
• Call is brand names like Bacardi, Skyy, and Jack Daniels etc.
• Premiums include Grey Goose, Johnnie Walker and other top shelf liquors.

What is the difference between open, cash or tab bar?

Open bars are usually for more formal or appreciation functions, these are prepaid and your guests can order alcoholic beverages for free for the amount of hours purchased. A cash bar is alcohol purchased by your guests on a cash basis A tab bar is often suggested when some of the guests are under the age of 21 or a number of your guests will not drink alcoholic beverages, tab bars are often capped at a desired amount.

How much are your open bars?

Our open bars start at $8.50 per person and gradually increase with the type of alcohol and amount of hours desired.

What other costs can I expect and what does the 20% service fee include?

The 20% service fee covers pretty much everything from standard Galuppi’s linen set up, ivory table cloths, burgundy napkins, the set-up and break-down of the room and the gratuities or labor for the event, there are no hidden costs. Some special requests like relocation of the dance floor, extra hours on an open bar, buffet or use of the room, private bartender etc. may incur an extra charge.