Rental Prices & Policies (Rev 11/09)

Lake Forest Yacht Club

Seating Capacity 185

Member Rate

Wedding Receptions

$650.00 Catered
$550.00 We Cater

Non-Member Rate

$750.00 Catered
$650.00 We Cater

Meetings & Gatherings

Member Rate

$550.00 Catered
$450.00 We Cater

Non-Member Rate

$650.00 Catered
$550.00 We Cater

All In House Functions Priced According to Menu.

Price Includes Tax & Gratuity

Policies for Yacht Club & Country Club Functions:

• Room rental and damage deposit must be paid at time of booking.

• Full payment must be received on or before the date of any special event.

• A 30 day cancellation notice is required for refund of room deposit.

• All alcoholic beverages must be purchased from Lake Forest. No alcohol may be removed from premises.

• A bartender fee of $15.00 per hour (minimum 2 hours, beginning 30 minutes prior to event and ending 30 minutes after event) and a $50.00 set up fee for private bar in room ($50.00 per hour minimum) will be charged if booked for the event.

• The kitchens at the Yacht and/or Country Club are not available for private party use or by outside caterers. All individuals and/or caterers must have food prepared upon arrival at Lake Forest.

• Outside caterer must dress all tables. Linens, if contracted with Lake Forest, will be supplied with the following applicable rates: Table Cloths ($7.00 each), Skirts ($10.00 each).

• Outside caterer will supply all dishes and service ware.

• Head tables and food tables will be dressed with linens and skirting at no charge.

• All decorating plans must be approved by party coordinator PRIOR to decorating.

• A staff fee of $15.00 per hour will be charged when a staff member is required to be present during function and/or for decorating.

• Bird Seed, Rice, Toilet Paper, Glitter, Shaving Cream, and any other like items are PROHIBITED INSIDE & OUTSIDE. Bubbles are allowed OUTSIDE ONLY.

• Persons signing the contract are responsible for the conduct of their guests.

• Lake Forest is not responsible for items left after the event.

• All food will be served buffet style.

• 18% Gratuity on all Food & Liquor.

• 9.5% Tax.

**What’s Included with Your Rental:**

• Banquet tables (8’ rectangular), small square tables and chairs are included with the room rental. Prior to the event a room diagram will need to be agreed upon. Lake Forest will set the room according to the diagram. Rooms will be set one time. Should there be any changes, additions and/or deletions after final setup a $25/hour fee will be charged.

• Rental of the Yacht Club will include use of the deck. Members and guests of Lake Forest will also be allowed use of the deck. Should you need a portion of the deck for a special reason such as a wedding, provisions will be made to block off a portion of the deck for your ceremony. After the ceremony the deck will be opened to everyone.

• A staff member will be on hand at all times during the regular operating hours of the Club. If your function is held during non-operating hours a $15 per hour staff fee will be charged.

• Room Rental is for 4 hours unless special arrangements are made with management.

• Outside caterers will be responsible for picking up dishes, removing decorations and emptying trash.

• A staff fee $15 per hour will be charged for plated meals.

• Lake Forest catered events will be supplied with decorative chafers and serving platters at no charge.

• Use of any bar at Lake Forest is available during normal operating hours at no charge. Should your function require a private bar, we will provide you with the complete bar setup, including cups, glasses, etc., at all the applicable prices ($50 setup fee, $15/hour bartender fee, beginning 30 minutes prior to event and 30 minutes afterwards).

HORS D'OEUVRES

Hot(Serves 70-90 People)

Taquito Beef or Chicken $95
Barbeque Meatballs $95
Swedish Meatballs $95
Smokey Links $95

Quiche Lorraine $105
Chicken Fingers $105
Chicken Drummettes $105
Pigs in a Blanket $105
Vegetable Egg Rolls $105
Ham & Cheese Pinwheels $105

Fried Shrimp $140
Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms $140
Mini Crab Cakes $140

Cold(Serves 70-90 People)

Cocktail Shrimp Market
Deviled Eggs $85
Finger Sandwiches $85
Chicken Salad on Croissants $110

Dips(Serves 25-40 People)

French Onion $40
Ranch $40
Chili Con Queso $40
Spinach & Artichoke (Served Warm) $80

All dips served w/appropriate chips or crackers

Specialty Presentations(Serves 50-75 People)

Vegetable Tray with Dill Dip $85
Cheese Tray $95
Fruit & Cheese Tray $160
Roast Beef, Ham or Turkey (per lb) carved Served w/rolls and condiments $11/lb

PARTY BROCHURE All items served buffet style(Plated service requires additional staffing at applicable fees)

Luncheon Selections

Trio Salad Plate - Fresh iceberg lettuce with tomato wedge, chicken salad, tuna salad & pasta salad. Separate fruit cup. $10.95

Quiche Lorraine - Wedge of cheese and bacon quiche, fresh fruit cup and muffin. $10.95

Chef Salad - Julienne slices of ham, bacon, turkey, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese with tomato wedges on a bed of lettuce. $9.95

New York Deli - Assorted cheese, croissant, sliced beef, turkey, ham & condiments. $9.95

Hamburger Buffet - Hamburgers, buns, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, potato salad & condiments. $8.95

Beef Stroganoff - Seasoned cubed beef served over noodles, vegetables, salad. $10.95

Roast Beef - Sliced roast beef, salad, vegetable & potato. $10.95

Entree Selections

Prime Rib - Roasted to perfection and served with au jus. $19.95

Shrimp Scampi - Jumbo shrimp sautéed in garlic butter. $17.95

Fried Shrimp - Deep fried to a crisp golden brown and served with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges. $17.95

Chicken Cordon Bleu - Chicken breasts stuffed with ham and Swiss, baked to perfection. $13.95

Chicken in Mushroom Sauce - Baked chicken breasts smothered in a brown mushroom sauce. $13.95

Catfish (Fried or Broiled) $13.95

All Entrees come with tossed green salad or coleslaw, vegetable, starch and rolls. Select from list below.

Starches - - - - - - - Vegetables
Twice Baked Potato - - - - Vegetable Medley
Potatoes Au Gratin - - - - Green Beans Almondine
Baked Potato - - - - - - - Broccoli
Rice Pilaf - - - - - - - - Corn O’Brien
Mashed Potatoes - - - - - Spinach Madeline

Prime Rib & Chicken Marsala $24.95
Seafood Buffet (Fried Shrimp, w/ Fried or Broiled Catfish) $26.95
Chicken Cordon Bleau & Catfish (Fried or Broiled) $19.95
Italian Buffet (Spaghetti, Meat Lasagna & Vegetable Lasagna) $17.95
BBQ Buffet (BBQ Chicken & Ribs) $22.95

Should you not see the menu items that you would like to have at your event please let us know, our chef is available to prepare any food items you desire. Give us your menu and we will be happy to give you a quote.

Carved Items

Items available for current market price plus carver fee

Prime Rib
Steamship Round of Beef
Stuffed Pork Loin
Roast Round of Beef

Carver Fee $50.00

Beverage List

House Brands by the glass $3.75
Call Brands by the glass $4.25
Premium Brands by the glass $4.75

Beer
Domestic $2.75
Premium $3.25
Keg $175.00

House wines by the glass $4.25
Andre Champagne $10.95
Punch by the bowl $30.00
Juice by the pitcher $8.00
Coffee by the pot $8.00

Bar set up fee $50.00
Bartender fee per hour $15.00
Cash Bar or Open Bar - 3 hour minimum or 18%

Beverage Information

Cash Bar: A cash bar is one where the guests pay for their drinks as the receive them.

Open Bar: An open bar is one where the guests do not pay for their drinks. The cost is computed at the basic drink price and paid by the host.

Lake Forest Yacht & Country Club Suggested Beverage List

Champagnes / Sparkling Wines

 Andre’ $ 10.95
 Cook’s $ 12.95

White Wines

• Chardonnay, Columbia Crest (750 ml) $16.50
• Chablis (3.0 L) $30.00

Red Wines

• Cabernet Sauvignon, Corbett Canyon (1.5 L) $12.00
• Merlot, Delicato (1.5 L) $13.00

Blush Wines

• Blush, Taylor (3.0) $30.00
• White Zinfandel, Delicato (1.5 L) $18.50
• White Zinfandel, Sutterhome (1.5L) $18.50

Keg Beer

• Domestic Beer $175.00
• Premium Beer (available upon request) Market

Bar Setup Fee: $50.00
Bartender Fee: $15/hr. (min. of 3 hours, beginning 30 min. prior to event and ending 30 min. after event)