Some excerpts from the website of Sheraton Dover that might be useful
Cocktails and beverages: Please note that all
banquet bars are subject to the below terms and conditions: The Dover Sheraton Hotel reserves the right to request proof of age from any and all guests in attendance of any function. The Dover Sheraton Hotel reserves the right to cease alcoholic beverage service to anyone that is judged to be intoxicated or inebriated and/or creating a disturbance of any type. No one under 21 years of age may approach any
banquet bar serving alcoholic beverages, for alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage service. A separate beverage station serving non-alcoholic beverages only must be provided for all persons that are under the age of 21 years old. CASH
BAR Drinks are paid for individually on a cash basis by your guests. The Sheraton Dover Hotel reserves the right to place cash
bars in the position necessary to produce required revenues. A $150.00 minimum in sales is required for each
banquet bar. OPEN
BAR Charged on a by the
drink basis with one billing to function sponsor or host, plus a 20% service charge. A $150.00 minimum in sales is required for each
banquet bar. Standard or Premium Service
Bars. $75.00 bartender fee will be charged for all
banquet bars, per bartender. $90.00 bartender fee will be charged for all in and out
banquet bars, per bartender. Sheraton Dover Hotel requires at least one (1) bartender per 100 people in attendance. All
banquet bar service will be designated for four hours in duration. After the four (4) hour time limit expires, a $35.00 per hour charge will be accessed for each hour thereafter, per bartender. standard service
bar will include the following at $5.00 per
drink: Seagrams VO, Seagrams 7 Crown, JB Scotch, Jim Beam Bourbon, Peachtree Schnapps Kapali
Coffee Liqueur, Bacardi Light Rum, Beefeaters Gin, Smirnoff Vodka will include the following at $5.50 per
drink: Southern Comfort, Tanqueray Gin, Jack Daniels, Crown Royal, Absolut Vodka, Kahlua, Chivas Regal Scotch, Capt. Morgan Spiced Rum, Cuervo Gold Tequila. Domestic bottled beer: Miller Lite, Coors Light, Budweiser, YuenlingLager...$3.75. Imported bottled beer: Heineken, Amstel Light Other Imports...$4.50. Wine selections: A complete wine list is available upon request prices vary. Wines By-the-glass house selections: White Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot...$4.50 per glass. House Wines: White Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot..$16.00 per carafe. Champagne Punch...$65.00 per gallon. Whiskey Sour...$65.00 per gallon. House Champagne...$23.00 per bottle. House Champagne Toast...$4.50 per person. Domestic Beer 1/4 Keg...$150.00. Domestic Beer 1/2 Keg...$225.00. Imported Beer 1/2 Keg...$275.00. Pina Colada...$6.00 per
drink. Strawberry Daiquiri...$6.00 per
drink. Margaritas...$6.00 per
drink. Martini
Bars...$8.00 per
drink. Non-alcoholic
bar service options: Standard non-alcoholic
bar set-up fee, per bartender...$90.00. Frozen
drink machine set-up fee...$75.00. Standard non-alcoholic
bar to include the following:...$4.00 per
drink. Virgin Bloody Marys, Perrier, Non-alcoholic beer, Assorted Juices, Sparkling Water (Flavored), Mock Mamosas, Non-alcoholic frozen
drinks, Virgin Daiquiris. Non-alcoholic sparkling beverage items 750 ml bottles...$23.00 per bottle. Including: non-alcoholic sparkling wine, sparkling grape juice (white or red) and sparkling cider. Non-Alcoholic Punch...$35.00 per gallon. Canned sodas:...$2.00 per soda
Since our desire is to provide your group or organization with excellent food, gracious service, and a pleasant atmosphere, we are pleased to offer the enclosed menu selection for your private
banquet or
meeting. We will be delighted to create any special menu that you may need. The Sheraton Dover Hotel must provide all food and beverage. A complete menu must be presented to the
Banquet Sales
Office fourteen (14) days prior to your scheduled function. We suggest that for quick and efficient service, only one menu choice be selected. Food paid for, but not consumed, will not be permitted to leave the premises.
Parties of fifteen (15) and under will be permitted to order off the menu.
Parties over fifteen (15) must order a set menu. GUARANTEE The
Banquet Sales
Office must receive the guarantee of attendance 72 hours prior to the beginning of your function. This number will be considered a guarantee not subject to reduction, and charges will be made accordingly. In the event that no guarantee is given, the expected number on the function sheet will be used. We will charge for the guarantee or the number served, whichever is greater. Seating and food preparation will be provided for 2.5% above the guaranteed attendance for 200 guests or greater. Seating and food preparation will be provided for 5% above the guaranteed attendance for less than 200 guests. BILLING Pre-payment of all events is required unless credit arrangements have been made prior to the event. Pre-payment will be based on the guarantee, with any balances due upon the completion of the event. At that time, an itemized sales check will be presented for your signature verifying the guest count and services rendered. PLEASE NOTE: All food and beverage prices are subject to change without notice. All food and beverage is subject to a 20% service charge. DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION POLICY A 30% non-refundable deposit is required to guarantee all space requirements. All social functions will require payment in full, in advance, fourteen days prior to event. PLEASE NOTE: ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. All
meeting requirements, menu requests and other food and beverage selections must be confirmed no later than thirty (30) days prior to the function date. Changes in
banquet room arrangements within
24 hours will be subject to additional labor charges. All food and beverage are subject to 20% service charge. All prices are subject to change without notice.
BANQUET ROOM LIABILITY We reserve the right to inspect and control all private functions. Liability for damages to the premises will be charged to the representative making the actual arrangements at actual repair or replacement cost. Please note the following: Posters or signs may not be located in the hotel lobby without written permission from the General Manager. Scotch tape, nails, push pins or potentially damaging fasteners MAY NOT be used to hang signs or other materials on walls in hotel. Labor charges will apply to functions if more than standard clean up is required at the close of the function. Banners may be hung with approval from the
Convention Services Manager.
ROOM RENTALS
Meetings, receptions, and gatherings, which do not have a meal and have less than $500.00 in food or beverage service, will be charged a full
room rental. The
room rental for functions over $500.00 will be reduced accordingly. Entertainment functions, concerts, or special promotional events must have written approval by the General Manager. EVENT DURATION Function
room space is scheduled for social affairs and
dinners over a period of six hours; beginning at the time your group is scheduled to enter the
room. If you choose to extend your affair beyond that six hour time limit, a $200.00 per hour
room usage fee will be applied to your statement.
Meeting and
luncheon functions are subject to event duration restrictions as discussed at the time of booking.
Weddings are subject to five-hour duration. LIABILITY The hotel cannot assume responsibility for damage to, or loss of, any merchandise or articles left in the hotel prior to, during, or following an event. If valuable items must be left in any
banquet area it is recommended that a
security firm is retained at the groups expense. The hotel reserves the right to adjust the
room assignment based on actual numbers. All
rooms must be vacated promptly on schedule per the event order.
AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT NEEDS All special equipment and services can be arranged with our Sales Department. For your convenience, we do provide full
Audio/Visual services. If you choose to furnish your own
audio/visual equipment, a $50.00 access fee per
room utilized will be assessed. If these services do not fulfill your needs, we request that the Sales Department be notified in advance of any equipment that you will provide. Should
meetings require extra lighting, electrical requirements or engineering assistance, information must be provided to the
Convention Services Manager fourteen (14) days in advance. Depending on the extent of the arrangements and additional labor or equipment needed, additional charges may be assessed.
SECURITY The hotel reserves the right, with advance notice to the
meeting planner, to contract for professional
security to monitor any function deemed necessary by hotel management. The fee for this
security will be the responsibility of the group or individual in charge of the function or event.
BANQUET CHECKS The person in charge at the conclusion of the event must sign all
banquet checks. Any discrepancies in counts or charges should be identified at that time. SHIPPING The client is responsible for the arrangements and all expenses of shipping materials to and from the hotel. All items must be delivered into the hotel, not dropped at the loading dock. Heavy items must be approved in advance. No items are to be shipped to the hotel more than 72 hours prior to the event. CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY Performance of the agreement is contingent upon the ability of Hotel Management to complete the same and is subject to labor troubles, hotel renovations, disputes or strikes, accident, acts of God, government requisitions, restrictions upon travel, transportation, foods, beverages or management preventing or interfering with performance. In no event will the hotel be liable for the loss of profit or consequential damages whether based on breach of contracts, warranty or otherwise. ADVERTISING The hotel requests that if any of your advertising requires the use of the hotel name that the proper name be used: SHERATON DOVER HOTEL. DETAILS We will be pleased to assist you with any specific
room arrangements, event board listings, flowers, table placements, ice carvings,
wedding cakes or equipment needs. Please bring these items to our attention a minimum of fourteen (14) days in advance of the function. OUTSIDE CATERING The Sheraton Dover Hotel does provide outside catering for specific events. The minimal outside catering set up fee is a minimum of $250.00, which is based on the standard set up requirements. Additional pricing determined based upon services rendered. The Sales Department will help assist in customizing and coordinating your event. PAYMENT If direct bill has not been established with the hotel, payment can be made two (2) weeks prior to the event by personal/organizational check. If payment is made less than fourteen (14) days prior to the event, it must be in the form of money order, certified check, or cashiers check, cash, or credit card. Please note: IF PAYMENT IN FULL IS NOT RECEIVED 72 HOURS (three
business days) PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED FUNCTION, THE EVENT WILL BE CANCELLED BY THE SHERATON DOVER HOTEL.