The Danes Hall of Waupaca (DH) is delighted to partner with your catering business to make this day extra special for our mutual client. This agreement is intended to help make our partnership as successful as possible. The policies below were established to provide safe and respectful working conditions that follow all laws and policies of our historic venue. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the DH Business Manager, Aimee Auer.

 

Unloading/Loading and Parking

The Loading Zone can be accessed by driving from Washington St to Washington Ct. It is illegal park your vehicle(s) on the north side of Granite St next to our building for any duration of time. As soon as you are done unloading/loading, please move your vehicle(s) to the parking lot located at the corner of Granite St and Washington St. A map is available upon request. Propping doors open is not allowed at any time as this allows unwelcome insects and rodents to enter, as well as, does not allow our HVAC system to properly heat or cool our 9000 square foot building. A cart is available upon request.

 

Time of Access

The time of access to our venue is based on the rental time agreed upon between the DH and our mutual client. If you have questions regarding the time of access allowed, please contact the DH Business Manager.

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Open Flames

The DH has a strict open flame policy. Our preference is electric powered methods of warming. If you will be using open flames, please let us know. We have developed a system to allow caterers to use “Sternos” for keeping food warm. Please do NOT throw the caps away. The DH will share this policy with you once notification of use of open flame has been received. The DH appreciates your cooperation in following this policy.

 

Ballroom Access

Most catered events are held in the ballroom. You and your staff are welcome to use the elevator to transfer food, dishes, etc. It is slow, but it moves as quickly as allowed by regulations set forth by the State of Wisconsin. We ask that items are not left in the elevator unattended. Guests must have access to the elevator as much as possible. You and your staff may also the stairway to and from the kitchenette and ballroom. The DH requests that you and your staff practice caution on the steep and narrow stairway. Please note that the ballroom does not have any plumbing.

 

Buffet Size

Our standard size for a buffet is 16ft (two 8ft by 2.5 ft tables). If you have different size requirements, please contact the DH Business Manager.

 

Prepping for Service

The DH has its kitchenette available for you to set up and prep for service. The room is set up with long tables along a wall with several electrical outlets. If the wooden dining table is set up, it may also be used and has leaves that double the surface space available. Please use a trivet or mat for any hot surface. The microwave is also a convection oven that you are free to use. Ice is available, please just let our Event Lead know if you need some. While we do have a commercial kitchen, it is NOT available for use by caterers.

 

Use of Danes Hall Items

It is understandable that you may forget an item or two while packing up your items for catering events. Any and all items that you use that belong to DH must be checked out and checked back in with DH’s Event Lead. This includes, but is not limited to knives, pots, pans, serving spoons, etc. You will be charged for cost of replacing any items that aren’t returned.

 

Cleaning Up

The DH insists that the trash bags provided be used to prevent leaks and damage to our floors. It is the

responsibility of the catering staff or your client to clear the plates, silverware, and/or any other items fromthe tables that are food related. Tablecloths and napkins must be placed in the bags provided to prevent them from getting thrown out with the trash. To prevent distraction from the event, dishes shall be scrapped and stacked in the kitchenette, not in the ballroom.

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Recommendations

If you have catered at the Danes Hall before, we welcome you back. If this is your first time catering here, we hope that you enjoy our facility and working with our staff. Your company will be added to our website. Our policy is to not recommend, nor not-recommend any catering business.

 

Recognition of Caterer During Service

The DH would like all guests to know who is providing the meal. A sign will be made with your logo to set on a table to inform guests of your services. It is greatly appreciated if you can email your logo to daneshall@yahoo.com.

 

Professionalism

This section should not need to be placed in this document, since we are all professionals. However, a past situation has required that we add it. Failure to comply with the DH management’s requests, excessive noise, foul language, violation of rules and regulations, or unruly behavior may result in you or your staff’s removal from the property and/or law enforcement contacted. Such unprofessionalism will result in an end to your company being welcome back to our venue.