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Taste of the Gardens Catering
Taste of the Gardens Catering
Taste of the Gardens catering is the in-house caterer at Meijer Gardens. Our culinary artistic ability and service reflect the image of our botanic gardens and sculpture park.
Whether planning a festive celebration, an elegant wedding or an important corporate event, we have earned a reputation for unparalleled taste, service and style. We combine deliciously distinctive food with beautiful presentation to create events that are a work of art. No matter what the occasion, Taste of the Gardens will delight your senses.
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Office hours for the Food & Beverage department are Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm.
Prices are per person. The listed price includes tableware, standard guest linens, utensils and equipment. Linen and skirting for auxiliary tables are available on a rental basis. All menu prices are subject to change due to market condition.
All menu prices are subject to 6% sales tax and a service charge of $150 or 20% whichever is greater. Additional staff charges may apply according to the menu and type of function (additional staffing fees are $20.00 per server per hour). If tax exempt status applies, a tax exempt letter and ID number must be provided prior to the event.
In order to provide you with the highest quality of food service, advance notice of your event is required. The catering office must receive guarantees for all events at least seven (7) days prior to the function. This number will be used to purchase fresh ingredients for menu production and to arrange for the proper number of service personnel. If a guarantee is not provided, the last number received will be used as a guarantee. For events booked in less than two (2) weeks, selections will be honored when and if available.
Taste of the Gardens will only prepare to serve the guaranteed number of attendees. If attendance is above this amount, with authorization, we will prepare, serve and charge for additional meals. Be advised that this may cause a delay and the additional meals may be different from those originally ordered.
To expedite your plated service and avoid confusion, we recommend that only one (1) meal choice be provided for all of your guests. If two (2) different menu selections are required then place cards must be provided for each guest with an identifying menu selection to assure proper meal service.
A $2.00 per person multiple choice fee is applied when choosing two separate entrees, when selecting a plated dinner. Pricing Varies upon selections.
Cake cutting services are $1.25 per person and include china, flatware, cutting and serving of the cake.
Due to health department regulations, food items cannot be removed from the facility. This policy applies to all perishable food, including entrees for guaranteed guests unable to attend.
Outside food and beverage is prohibited from the facility with the exception of approved cake service
Taste of the Gardens Catering cannot be responsible for food quality due to delays of 30 minutes or more within the scheduled start time.
Events must be secured with a valid credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover) at the time of booking. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your date with Taste of the Gardens. A 50% deposit is due thirty (30) days prior to the event. The remaining balance is due on the day of the event in the form of cash, check or charge.