Services: Off-site food preparation, service staff, setup, breakdown, cleanup, bar service, and necessary equipment, tableware, and linens.
Menus and pricing: At least four packages at different price points covering plated dinners, buffet dinners, lunch buffets, hors d’oeuvres, and full-bar, beer/wine, and standalone bartender options. Include dietary accommodations and per-person pricing effective January 2027, with labor and rental costs itemized.
Event sizes: Small meetings through weddings; venue capacities include 150 at Harkness, 300 seated with tables at Rocky Neck, 240 on Fort Trumbull’s South Lawn, and 30 seated with tables at Gillette Castle’s Visitor Center. Dates and guest counts vary by booking.
Facilities: Limited or no equipped kitchens; include required preparation and warming equipment. Alcohol is prohibited in Fort Trumbull’s Conference Center.
Qualifications: Five years of off-site catering experience, historic venue experience, food service and off-premises liquor licenses, liability coverage including liquor liability, and two certified Qualified Food Operators on staff with one on site during events.
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