• Catering / Equipment Prepardness Form

    Outside caterer and/or facility usage and Itemized Fees for the Racine Civic Centre's: Memorial Hall (72 Seventh Street), Festival Hall (5 Fifth Street), and Rotary Park. (2 Fifth Street) Racine, WI 53403 - 262.636.9229 - eMail: events@FestivalPark.com
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  • Catering Guidelines & Equipment Policies

    As the host venue, Festival Park requires all catering partners to be fully self-sufficient and provide the necessary resources to fulfill their obligations to the client. While the venue is not responsible for providing service equipment, we do offer a limited inventory of rental items (such as plates and Alto-Shaams) to help reduce your transport logistics. If an item is needed but not listed, please call us at 262.636.9229 for availability. 

    Note: All internal rental items must be reserved in advance to ensure availability.

    Service Models & Kitchen Fees

    Responsibility for fees and equipment depends on the package selected by the client:

    Feature

    Gala Package

    À La Carte Option

    Kitchen Service Fee

    Included (Pre-paid by client)

    Responsibility of the Caterer

    Linens & Flatware

    Included

    Not Included

    Operational Costs

    Covered by client package

    Billed as an additional charge

    Understanding the Kitchen Service Fee

    The Kitchen Service Fee is an essential charge that covers the operational costs of hosting an event. These funds are allocated toward:

    • Labor & Staffing: Setup and cleanup of the facility.
    • Utilities: Usage of gas, electricity, and water.
    • Maintenance: General upkeep, insurance, and equipment wear-and-tear.
    • Seamless Execution: Ensuring the venue remains a high-functioning environment for both hosts and guests.

    External Rentals

    If our internal inventory is depleted or if you require specialized equipment not listed, please contact our preferred partner:

    General Rental

    Phone: 262.886.6807

    Contact them directly for additional inventory and similar equipment options.

     

    • Requesting items & Inventory Notice 
    • Caterer's Equipment and Supplies: The Caterer is fully responsible for providing all equipment and supplies necessary to fulfill its obligations with the Client.

      Festival Parks Assets: Assets belonging to Festival Parks must not be used unless they have been officially rented or pre-purchased by the Caterer or Client.

      Reservation is Key: Availability is not guaranteed (even for previously used items). To secure your needs all equipment must be reserved and finalized well in advance of your event date.
      Rental Pricing

      • Standard Rental (Flat Fee):..................$200.00
        Maximum of 5 consecutive hours.
      • Extended Use.......................................$65.00 per hour

      NOTE: 5 Hour Rate is included if the client booked a Wedding or Gala Package.

    • Damage & Cleaning Requirements 
    • Damage & Cleaning Requirements
      The renter/caterer assumes full responsibility for the facility and equipment from the time of access until the final inspection.


      Damage Accountability
      The caterer is responsible for any damage or loss to the facility or equipment beyond normal wear and tear. The cost of all necessary repairs will be billed to and payable by the Caterer. Any rental items not returned or in a clean condition will be subject to replacement by the caterer.


      Cleaning Obligations



      • Mandatory Cleaning: The unit must be left in a clean and sanitary condition upon departure.

      • Custodial Fee: Failure to leave the unit in an acceptable condition will result in a $200.00 Custodial Fee per event/day, plus any other applicable charges.

      • Trash Disposal: All event trash must be consolidated and placed in the designated main Trash Dumpster located outside the building.

      • Excessive Trash Fee: If the volume of trash requires an extra collection service, a separate $200.00 Fee will be charged per extra pick-up.

    • Preparedness Form

      Please make sure to fill in the required fields and submit this form before your arrival.
    • Date of Event
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      2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
    • The Racine Civic Centre features three distinct venues. Please select the one you wish to book:
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • Event Catering Intake Form 
    • Check the box next to your desired item.
      Choose the quantity and color (if available).
      Submit your order.

    • Kitchen access, power, set-up space. and dietary information

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          Catering Requirements
          Kitchen Usage Fee. Use of the kitchen facilities, including the walk-in refrigerator, stove, ovens, microwave, toaster, limited utensils, prep tables, cutting boards, cleaning supplies, dish soap, towels, and bus carts.
          Kitchen Usage Fee

          Use of the kitchen facilities, including the walk-in refrigerator, stove, ovens, microwave, toaster, limited utensils, prep tables, cutting boards,  cleaning supplies, dish soap, towels, and bus carts.

          $200.00$200.00

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Trash Removal. All trash created from catering is the caterer's responsibility. The hall provides trash bags. Trash must be placed in the designated trash dumpster. If not selected, you must take all trash off the premises.
          Trash Removal

          All trash created from catering is the caterer's responsibility. The hall provides trash bags. Trash must be placed in the designated trash dumpster. If not selected, you must take all trash off the premises.

          $100.00$100.00
            
          Cleaning / Damage Deposit . This amount will be refunded if the kitchen is left in as good or better condition than you found it. All dishes must be washed, silver polished and placed in it's original place.
          Cleaning / Damage Deposit

          This amount will be refunded if the kitchen is left in as good or better condition than you found it. All dishes must be washed, silver polished and placed in it's original place.

          $500.00$500.00
            
          Dishwasher Staff. Optional: Dishwasher Staff Person: A $2.00 per guest (100 pp minimum) dishwashing fee will be added to the base fee. Staffing Notice: To ensure we can hire staff to provide this cleaning service, a 72-hour advance notice is required.
          Dishwasher Staff

          Optional: Dishwasher Staff Person: A $2.00 per guest (100 pp minimum) dishwashing fee will be added to the base fee. Staffing Notice: To ensure we can hire staff to provide this cleaning service, a 72-hour advance notice is required.

          $2.00$2.00

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Deep Fryer . Per Unit, Per Day. You must provide and dispose of your own cooking oil. Each Unit has two baskets.
          Deep Fryer

          Per Unit, Per Day. You must provide and dispose of your own cooking oil. Each Unit has two baskets.

          $75.00$75.00

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Deep Fryer Cleaning. Caterers are responsible for cleaning the kitchen facilities and properly disposing of all cooking oil following their event. Select this option if you wish to hire our staff to perform deep fryer cleaning and dispose of oil after your event.
          Deep Fryer Cleaning

          Caterers are responsible for cleaning the kitchen facilities and properly disposing of all cooking oil following their event. Select this option if you wish to hire our staff to perform deep fryer cleaning and dispose of oil after your event.

          $75.00$75.00

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          ICE. Ice is available for a flat fee of $25 (4-hour duration)
          ICE

          Ice is available for a flat fee of $25 (4-hour duration)

          $25.00$25.00

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Loading Dock / Dock Height. Please reserve in advance so the dock area is cleared and ready for your team. A staff person (REQUIRED) will meet you upon arrival. Call Ahead!
          Loading Dock / Dock Height

          Please reserve in advance so the dock area is cleared and ready for your team. A staff person (REQUIRED) will meet you upon arrival. Call Ahead!

          $100.00$100.00

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Alto Shaam. Alto-Shaam Banquet Cart Cabinet
          Alto Shaam

          Alto-Shaam  Banquet Cart Cabinet

          $50.00$50.00

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Round Plate Cover. 10 5/8" Round Plate Cover - 2"H, Stainless Steel w/ Satin Finish
          Round Plate Cover

          10 5/8" Round Plate Cover - 2"H, Stainless Steel w/ Satin Finish

          $1.00$1.00

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Catering Essentials
          Chafing Tray. 8 Qt. Full Size 12' x 20' Chrome Accent Roll Top Chafer - includes steam pans and 2 1/2 Insert - FUEL NOT INCLUDED
          Chafing Tray

          8 Qt. Full Size 12' x 20' Chrome Accent Roll Top Chafer - includes steam pans and 2 1/2 Insert - FUEL NOT INCLUDED

          $10.00$10.00

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Water / Juice Dispensers. Clear plastic with an Ice chamber keeps beverages chilled without diluting them. 3.5 Gallon Plastic Beverage, Comes with Stand, Spigot, Ice Cone (Beverage and service not included)
          Water / Juice Dispensers

          Clear plastic with an Ice chamber keeps beverages chilled without diluting them. 3.5 Gallon Plastic Beverage, Comes with Stand, Spigot, Ice Cone (Beverage and service not included)

          $10.00$10.00

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Cambro. 5 Gallon Coffee Dispenser (Coffee Not Included)
          Cambro

          5 Gallon Coffee Dispenser (Coffee Not Included)

          $25.00$25.00

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Coffee Maker. 400 cup capacity / 200 per side - Filters Included - Paper cups and coffee supplies not included.
          Coffee Maker

          400 cup capacity / 200 per side - Filters Included -  Paper cups and coffee supplies not included.

          $75.00$75.00
            
          Beverage Pitcher. Choice 64 oz. Clear SAN Plastic Beverage Pitcher
          Beverage Pitcher

          Choice 64 oz. Clear SAN Plastic Beverage Pitcher

          $1.00$1.00

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Coffee Insulated Carafe 42oz. Choice 64 oz. Clear SAN Plastic Beverage Pitcher
          Coffee Insulated Carafe 42oz

          Choice 64 oz. Clear SAN Plastic Beverage Pitcher

          $2.50$2.50
          Color Quantity
          White
          Black

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Chafing Dish Fuel. 2.5 Hour / Must be ordered 72 hours in advance. Supply is limited.
          Chafing Dish Fuel

          2.5 Hour / Must be ordered 72 hours in advance. Supply is limited.

          $2.00$2.00

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Serving Platters. Available in Large (food) or Small (drinks) options, includes a holding tray
          Serving Platters

          Available in Large (food) or Small (drinks) options, includes a holding tray

          $5.00$5.00
          Quantity
          Large
          Small

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Table Settings. Formal dinner Place setting includes: Dinner fork, salad fork, knife, spoon, dinner plate, salad plate, and drinking glass. (linens are separate)
          Table Settings

          Formal dinner Place setting includes: Dinner fork, salad fork, knife, spoon, dinner plate, salad plate, and drinking glass. (linens are separate)

          $5.00$5.00
          Style Quantity Price
          Standard White Ceramic $5.00$5.00
          Fine China with Silver Inlay (300) $6.00$6.00
          Footed Flatwear (150 Settings) $7.00$7.00

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          A' la cart Table Settings. Pay for exactly what you use
          A' la cart Table Settings

          Pay for exactly what you use

          $0.50$0.50
          Flatwear and drinkwear Quantity Price
          Dinner fork $0.50$0.50
          Salad Fork $0.50$0.50
          Spoon $0.50$0.50
          Soup Spoons $0.50$0.50
          Knife $0.50$0.50
          Salad Plate $2.00$2.00
          Dinner Plate $3.00$3.00
          Water Goblet $0.75$0.75
          Wine Glass $1.25$1.25
          Champagne Glass $2.00$2.00
          Salad Plat (Glass) $2.00$2.00

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Linens. House Linens only -White, Black or Maize. Premium options available
          Linens

          House Linens only -White, Black or Maize. Premium options available

          $0.50$0.50
          Sizes Quantity Color Price
          Napkins $0.50$0.50
          Chair Covers $5.00$5.00
          55 x 52 Sq $5.00$5.00
          88 x 88 Rnd $9.00$9.00
          52 x 114 Rec $10.00$10.00
          Skirting $10.00$10.00
          130 Floor Length Round $36.00$36.00

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Tables and Chairs. Various tables and chairs (Does not include linens)
          Tables and Chairs

          Various tables and chairs (Does not include linens)

          $16.00$16.00
          Sizes Quantity Price
          2.5' ft Low Tops $16.00$16.00
          3.5' High Tops $16.00$16.00
          60" Round $25.00$25.00
          72 Inch Round $25.00$25.00
          6 ft Tables - Rec $25.00$25.00
          8 ft Tables - Rec $25.00$25.00
          Classroom Tables $25.00$25.00

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Baking Pans. Various Baking Pans available
          Baking Pans

          Various Baking Pans available

          $1.00$1.00
          Sizes Quantity Price
          18 x 26 Large $1.00$1.00
          Small $1.00$1.00

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Stainless Steel Steam Table Pans. Various sizes available (NOTE: Chafing dishes include a 4" pan and a 3.5 or 2.5" insert pans, and do not need to be rented separately
          Stainless Steel Steam Table Pans

          Various sizes available (NOTE: Chafing dishes include a 4" pan and a 3.5 or 2.5"  insert pans, and do not need to be rented separately

          $1.00$1.00
          Sizes Quantity Price
          21 x 13 x 4 Large $1.00$1.00
          21 x 13 x 3.5 Medium $1.00$1.00
          21 x 13 x 2.5 Small $1.00$1.00
          1/2 pans (long) 3.5" $1.00$1.00
          1/2 pans (square) 2.5" $6.00$6.00

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Mobile Pan Racks. Easily transfer or display bakery items.
          Mobile Pan Racks

          Easily transfer or display bakery items.

          $5.00$5.00

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
           Mobile Enclosed Bun Rack - 40 sheet pan rack. Pans are not included
          Mobile Enclosed Bun Rack - 40 sheet pan rack

          Pans are not included

          $5.00$5.00

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Stainless Steel Pots. Varios sizes available
          Stainless Steel Pots

          Varios sizes available

          $5.00$5.00
          Size Quantity
          20 Quart
          40 Quart
          60 Quart

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Condiment Server. Includes 3 removable stainless steel dishes
          Condiment Server

          Includes 3 removable stainless steel dishes

          $2.00$2.00

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Gravy Bowl. Stainless Steel
          Gravy Bowl

          Stainless Steel

          $1.00$1.00

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Creamer. Two Styles to choose from.
          Creamer

          Two Styles to choose from.

          $1.00$1.00
          Style Quantity
          Creamer without lid
          Creamer with lid

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Plastic Utensils. Black Nylon and Silcone Kitchen Utensils
          Plastic Utensils

          Black Nylon and Silcone Kitchen Utensils

          $1.00$1.00
          Style Quantity
          Salad Spoon
          Tongs
          Spatulas
          Ladels
          Slotted Spoons
          Serving spoon

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Stainlesss Steel Utensils . Multiple choices
          Stainlesss Steel Utensils

          Multiple choices

          $1.00$1.00
          Style Quantity
          Tongs Large
          Tongs medium
          Tongs Small
          Salad Tongs
          Soup Ladle
          Small Ladle
          Serving Spoons
          Slotted Serving Spoons
          Spatula

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Baskets. Typically used for butter, condiments, napkins, buns, etc.
          Baskets

          Typically used for butter, condiments, napkins, buns, etc. 

          $1.00$1.00
          Style Quantity
          Natural Rectangle
          Natutral Round
          Natural Oval
          Black Rectangle
          Black Round
          Black Oval

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Bowls. Typically used for butter, condiments, napkins, buns, etc.
          Bowls

          Typically used for butter, condiments, napkins, buns, etc. 

          $1.00$1.00
          Style Quantity
          Wooden Bowl
          Salad Bowl Banquet Large
          Salad Bowl Table

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Salt and Pepper. Set of 16 Each (32). Filled and Ready.
          Salt and Pepper

          Set of 16 Each (32). Filled and Ready.

          $10.00$10.00

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Melamine bowl display. Cal-Mil Malamine 5-tier canoe Display.
          Melamine bowl display

          Cal-Mil Malamine 5-tier canoe Display. 

          $20.00$20.00
            
          Chafing dish / Buffet Server. Designed to keep food, such as soup, warm during events. Includes cover, waterpan, food pan, frame, and fuel holder. Fuel not included
          Chafing dish / Buffet Server

          Designed to keep food, such as soup, warm during events. Includes cover, waterpan, food pan, frame, and fuel holder. Fuel not included

          $15.00$15.00
            
          Soup Warmer. Designed to keep food, such as soup, warm during events. Includes cover, waterpan, food pan, frame, and fuel holder. Fuel not included
          Soup Warmer

          Designed to keep food, such as soup, warm during events. Includes cover, waterpan, food pan, frame, and fuel holder. Fuel not included

          $15.00$15.00
            
          Cofee Dispenser. Holds beverages for long periods of time. Coffee not included
          Cofee Dispenser

          Holds beverages for long periods of time. Coffee not included

          $9.00$9.00
            
          Footed Dish. White porcelain footed compote dish. Commonly used for serving items like fruit, cakes, or desserts. The elevated design makes them ideal for creating decorative centerpieces.
          Footed Dish

          White porcelain footed compote dish. Commonly used for serving items like fruit, cakes, or desserts. The elevated design makes them ideal for creating decorative centerpieces. 

          $5.00$5.00
          Size Quantity
          Large
          Medium

          Item subtotal:$0.00$0.00
            
          Cake Stand or Dessert stand. This is a white wrought iron and glass cake or dessert stand.
          Cake Stand or Dessert stand

          This is a white wrought iron and glass cake or dessert stand.

          $10.00$10.00
            
          Total
          $0.00$0.00
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