Creating Your Special Food Service Order

After you have contacted Carolina Catering concerning the nature of your event, our office will generate a Banquet Event Order (BEO). This contract will clearly state your requirements and our service intentions. Please be sure to review the contract carefully. It will state all of the important information concerning your event. Sign and date the contract and return it to our office. Signing the contract signifies that you approve of all charges and officially books your event. Changes may occur as you continue to plan your event; our office will ask that you approve all changes by initialing subsequent BEOs.

Special Food Service Cancellation Policy

In addition to applicable Friday Center cancellation fees (see Reservations), if a contracted catered function is cancelled or postponed less than 45 days prior to the scheduled event date, the actual cost of any nonrecoverable catering expenses will be added. Numbers cannot be reduced at the time of cancellation. Cancellation fees will be calculated at 50 percent of the number booked as of 45 days prior to the program.

Special Service and Attendant Charges

China and linen service are provided at all food functions at the Friday Center unless the client requests otherwise. Special linen requests may require an additional fee and should be arranged through the Catering Coordinator. Any special requests involving set-up, decorations, or the menu should be arranged with Carolina Catering no less than 10 business days prior to the event. A 20 percent service charge will be added to all events requiring service or set-up staff. Please note that an additional state sales tax is not included in the price. Events costing less than $500 will be assessed an attendant fee of $20 per hour for the first hour and $15 per hour for additional hours, per attendant. Events exceeding 2 hours will be assessed an attendant fee of $15 per hour for additional hours, per attendant.

Any special requests for early set-up must be coordinated with Friday Center staff. Functions that end later than 10:00 pm may be charged a special activity fee, an hourly fee of $15 per attendant, and an hourly fee of $15 per kitchen staff.

Floral Service and Decorations

Floral arrangements and gift baskets can be provided at an additional charge. Our Catering Coordinator will work with you to select the perfect color complements.

Custom Menus and Tasting

Our Executive Chef will customize a menu to your liking. Additionally, tastings are offered for a fee should you choose to sample your selections. Please contact our Catering Coordinator to arrange your custom menu or tasting.

Billing for Special Food Service

Clients of the Friday Center agree to pay all applicable charges for use of the Center’s facilities and services, and payment of invoices is due within 30 days of receipt of invoice. Invoices paid after 30 days are subject to a late payment charge of 5 percent of the total bill.

Alcoholic Beverages

Alcoholic beverages (mixed drinks, beer, wine, and cordials) may be served under terms and conditions consistent with the applicable laws of the State of North Carolina and policies of the University and the Friday Center. Cash bars are not allowed. If you are planning an event that includes the serving of alcoholic beverages, your Conference Services Coordinator will discuss the alcoholic beverage policy with you in detail. A representative of your group will be requested to sign an agreement with the Center indicating that your group assumes responsibility for compliance with applicable laws and policies. This document must be received at least two weeks prior to the event, and will be kept in the file for your event.

Carolina Catering Contact Information

Pallas M. Adamopoulos, Friday Center Catering Coordinator, Carolina Catering
Telephone: 919-962-2638
E-mail: pmadamopoulos@aux-services.unc.edu

See Carolina Catering for menus and prices.