Catered by Chef Mike, Inc.

Sales Tax and Service Charge:  All Food and Beverage sales are subject to an 9% Sales tax and an 18% Service charge.  Room rental fee and equipment rental are subject to a 7% Sales tax.  Certain non-Profit organizations that are tax exempt are required to provide a Tax Exempt Certificate (Form ST-105) at the time that the contract is signed.

Propylaeum:  Event as are based on a four (4) hour limit.  Additional hours may be purchased at the cost of $150.00 each.  For all meal events the cost of each meal includes set-up and teardown of the room, all china, glassware, silverware, white linen, (other colors at an extra charge,) wait staff, security and parking.  A service charge of $50.00 applies if less than thirty-five (35 guests are guaranteed or served meals.  Room Rental Fees apply as follows:

NE Room   $100.00                                                     Conference Room          $75.00- $100.00

SE Room $100.00                                                            Hallway under Stairs    $50.00

Club Room    $200.00                                                            Tea Room    $100.00

   Ballroom  $300.00                                        Parking Lot   $300.00 (events only)

Yard  $300.00 (Functions & Events)                               Porch $75.00

$675.00 -Propylaeum First Floor -$725.00 with Porch

Whole House $1025.00

Account Settlement:  We offer two basic plans for payment-Advanced Deposit or Credit Card Billing Authorization.  A Sales Manager will advise you of which plan (s) is/are available for your specific requirements.

Advance Deposit:  There is a $200.00 deposit on all small events (<100 people) and a $400.00 deposit for all large events (.100 people.)  These deposits are non-refundable; they will be credited to the total final bill.  Advance deposits can be established through one or more of the following methods (some restrictions apply.)

Make Checks Paid directly to: Catered by Chef Mike, Inc.

Ø        Cash on Account

Ø        Cashier’s Check

Ø        Money Order

Ø        Company Check or Personal Check (Some Restrictions apply)

Ø        Credit Card Payment

A second deposit of 50% of the anticipated balance is due halfway between booking date and the planned event.  Final payment is due no later than 3 business days before the event.  All final payments need to be made by certified check, cashier’s check.  Money order, or signed credit card receipt.   For any group more than 70 guests a refundable damage deposit of

$500.00 needs to be made directly to The Propylaeum.

Credit Card Billing Authorization:  Credit card billing authorization can be accomplished through completion and acceptance of the Credit Card billing Authorization Form.  The Form may be submitted in person, by mail or via fax.  Accepted credit cards for use with this form are American Express, Discover Card, Diners Card, Visa and Master Card Only.  We do not accept use of credit cards that have not been signed in the appropriate place (on reverse side of the card.)  Acceptance of this settlement method is subject to approval.  We reserve the right to determine; which payment method(s) will be used, based on specific requirements and how far in advance the booking is made.  Our sales managers will be able to provide more details.

Saturday Evening & December Holiday Season Clause:  It is our policy that any event /function held on Saturday evenings have a minimum food revenue of $1500.00.  During the month of December, the policy is that any event/function; held on Friday have a minimum food purchase of $1500.00, on a Saturday $2000.00 minimum food purchase.

Cancellation Policy:  Due to circumstances beyond our control cancellation sometimes occur.  All cancellation notices must be in writing and signed by the individual that signed the original event contract.  If the cancellation notice is 90 days before the scheduled event, any amount paid will be reimbursed minus the no-refundable deposit.  Cancellation notices received 89 days to 31 days before the scheduled event, 50% of the anticipated charges is due.  If cancellation notice is received 30 days or less before the scheduled event, 100% of all anticipated charges is due.  Final cancellation payment is due no later than 10 days after notice.  We are not responsible for any late, lost, unsigned or undelivered correspondence.  To make sure receipt of the cancellation notice, client is urged to bring such correspondence personally to the sales manger that handles their account.  Please keep in mind that the effective date of the cancellation is the date that we receive the signed correspondence regardless of the date the correspondence was called in

Or written.

Put Hold on Space:  No date or Room can be held without a signed Contract outlining the specific Date, Time, and type of Function.  A signed contract is valid only when the initial deposit is received.

We are not responsible for items left unattended.

Off-Premise Catering Fees $50.00 Delivery in Indianapolis, Outside Indianapolis $100.00 

$2.00 per person for China, Glass, and Silver

                                                                                                                            Catered by Chef Mike, Inc.  2008