MENU SELECTION AND GUARANTEES
Interlachen Country Club will serve up to two entrées, plus a vegetarian and children’ s meal. If more than one entrée is selected, a split plate fee is applied on all entrées, except for dietary restrictions, and / or children’ s meals. If vegetarian meals exceed 10 % of the guaranteed guest count, a split plate fee is applied. Split plate fees are assessed at $ 4.00 per plate for choice of entrée and $ 5.00 for three entrées. A coded place card must be provided by the host to identify each guest’ s meal selection. Menu prices are locked 30 days before the event. To ensure the availability of your menu items, your menu selection should be submitted to the Catering Office 15 business days prior to your event date. Final guest counts and the breakdown of entrée selections are required 3 business days prior to your event. The final guest count is considered a guarantee and final billing will be based on this guarantee or the actual number of guests served, whichever is greater. In cases where additional entrées need to be made on the day of the event, a 10 % surcharge will be added to the cost of the added entrées.
FOOD MINIMUMS
ICC does require a food purchase for all events. Food minimums are listed per contracted space and found on page 4. This minimum does not include sales tax or service charge. Unattained minimums will be applied to your final invoice at a taxable rate.
TAX AND SERVICE CHARGES
All food and beverage items are subject to a 24 % service charge. The entire service charge is property of Interlachen Country Club, not the employees, and will be dispersed at the discretion of the Club. As required by the State of Minnesota, food prices are subject to 9.025 % sales tax. Liquor prices are subject to 11.525 % sales tax.
FOOD TASTINGS
Food tastings for starter salads and entrées are available for events of 100 guests or more, Wednesday – Friday between 1:00 – 4:00 PM. Tastings are subject to the Chef’ s availability and must be made at least two weeks in advance. We prepare starter salads and full entrées off the Catering Menu charged at menu prices. Dessert tastings may also be arranged, and are charged at menu prices. Tastings take place in the member dining room( please note that Clubhouse dress code and cell phone policies apply).
HEALTH REGULATIONS
All food and beverages must be supplied, prepared and served by Interlachen Country Club with the exception of desserts, which can be provided by a licensed and insured bakery. There will be a $ 3.00 cake cutting and plating fee per person. Dessert tables and cupcake displays may be subject to a plate fee of $ 1.00 per person. These fees are not applicable if the desserts are provided by the Club.
Due to health department regulations, all food and beverage not consumed become the property of the Club and therefore are not allowed to be taken home by the client or guests.
ALCOHOL SERVICE
All alcoholic beverages must be purchased and distributed by Interlachen Country Club and its service staff. Interlachen Country Club is required under state law to request proper identification. In accordance with Minnesota state laws, we reserve the right of our trained staff to assess the level of alcoholic consumption and act accordingly. Last call for alcoholic beverages will be at 11:00 PM and the bar will close down at 11:30 PM.
All hosted and cash bars are subject to a beverage minimum of $ 500.00. If the minimum is not met, a $ 100.00 bartender fee may be added to your final bill. Portable bars require a fee of $ 250.00.
No outside liquor may be consumed on property and will be confiscated; a fee of $ 500.00 will apply. Pre-arranged outside wine is subject to a $ 25.00 corkage fee per 750ml bottle.
FOOD ALLERGIES AND DIETARY RESTRICTIONS
The Club will endeavor to accommodate all known food allergies and dietary restrictions; however, the Club cannot absolutely guarantee the absence of certain food groups, including nuts, gluten, soy, eggs, shellfish, and dairy from its kitchen. The Club is not responsible for any related allergic reactions or sickness due to food allergies or dietary restrictions.
DAY-OF-COORDINATOR
All weddings hosted at the Club are required to hire a Club approved, professional, day-of-coordinator to assist you with your celebration. The Catering Office is pleased to recommend a professional wedding consultant to coordinate your special day.
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
The Catering Office will be happy to assist you in contracting for music or entertainment. Music and entertainment vendors must be approved by the Catering Office and coordinate set-up, power needs, and all other relevant details with the Catering Office at least two weeks prior to the event. All entertainment must finish by 11:30 PM. Outside vendors are required to vacate the facility within one hour after the event end time.
CEREMONIES
Onsite ceremonies may take place in the ballroom for a fee of $ 2,500.00. This includes the setup of up to 300 Interlachen banquet chairs as well as the transformation from the ceremony to the reception. Outside vendors must be present during the Ballroom flip.
ENTRANCE, FACILITY ACCESS, VIDEOGRAPHY, AND PHOTOGRAPHY
All guests are encouraged to utilize the Club’ s valet service and enter through the main Clubhouse doors. The Clubhouse dining areas, including Bobby Jones Pub & Grille and Founders, and the locker rooms are for members only.
Photography and videography are limited to the southern side of the Clubhouse, and are not allowed on the golf course. Due to golf course and country club etiquette, drones are not permitted at any time.
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