Banquet Center in Avon Lake

Th e room will be available to you 1 hour prior to your start time to get in and decorate, etc. (Weddings are an exception – please inquire about timing).

If you require earlier access to the event space (more than the 1 hour prior allowed time frame), it will be an additional $50 per half hour. Early access is maxed out at 2 hours total, & also depends on other events booked prior that day. The early access charge will be added to your final check.

Yes, the room rental fee is $250. An additional $500 room fee, per hour past closing.

Our round tables can accommodate up to 9 people per table. We only have round tables for seating. We do have 3 high top tables that can be added in the bar area of our event space for cocktailing.

Yes. If you do not bring in your own, you may use our centerpieces which entail candles on top of a round mirror. No charge to use ours. We do need to know in advance if you wish to use them. If your are bringing in your own centerpieces, please make sure they do not contain any confetti. We do not allow any balloons with confetti in them. $100 clean up fee will apply if used.

No. The bar portion for every event is completely customizable. You can select a package if you would like to know what you’re spending out the door, but it is not necessary. However, we advise you to select a bar package for larger drinking crowds. Based on consumption liquor packages means we charge per drink, based on what your guests order.

If you decide to limit offerings to beer & wine and do a cash bar for liquor, no problem. If you decide to do drink tickets, we will give the host the drink tickets to disperse accordingly t0 their guests. Any unused drink tickets at the end of the event can be cashed in. If you do not want to cover any alcohol, we will do a cash bar and your guests can pay on their own by cash or start a tab with a credit card.

Yes. If you have something in mind, but do not see what you’re looking for in one of our packages, we can price anything out for you. As long as we can get the product in, we can do it. You can also build your own package with heavy apps, full pans of mac n’ cheese/ smashed redskin potatoes/ etc. Ask about pricing for what it is you’re looking for.

We require your menu selections 10 days prior to your event to assure enough time for ordering.

A final headcount must be given no later than two days prior to your scheduled event date. If it is an event larger than 100 people, we require your final headcount 7 days prior. We require a final headcount for any of our buffet or plated packages. You will be charged the final headcount in which you confirm. Any discrepancy in headcount will be charged to reflect your guaranteed headcount on your final bill.

No. If you decide to book a date for an event, we do not require any deposits to be made. We do require you to fill out our event CC authorization form and send back to us to secure and confirm a date. Any restaurant buyout events do require a deposit- please inquire about cost.

No, the price of linens is included in your room rental. You have the choice of standard black linens or white upon request.

Yes. The charge is $1.50/person to bring in your own desserts. We do not limit the number of desserts you are allowed to bring in. We will waive the per person dessert fee if you provide paper plates, forks and napkins for us to serve the desserts on that you bring in. If you would like our staff to cut & serve a cake brought in, a $50 cake cutting fee will apply.

You can request a genre of music.

Yes, to both. We just ask that the bass is not too loud so it does not disturb restaurant guests. Live bands tend to have a harder time controlling sound levels, so we ask to just keep this in mind when booking. If it appears to be too loud we will just ask the DJ or band members to lower the volume.

If you are only doing heavy appetizers, we suggest selecting 7-9 different apps for a good variety. We can help with increments for the apps you select, based on your headcount. Some apps are more popular than others, or might be special order, so our suggestion would be higher on certain apps. If you are having a buffet but would like to offer some appetizers before lunch or dinner, we suggest selecting 2-4.

Yes, but you can only order from Old School if you run out of something.

You have the option to offer your guests to order from our list by the glass, or pre-select varietals and be charged by the bottle. Keep in mind our wines by the glass range from $8-$20/glass. If you want to control your bar spend, we suggest selecting our wines by the bottle. Wines by the bottle are $30 each, and you pay for whatever is opened. Whatever is opened and not fully consumed by the conclusion of your event, you can take home with you. Varietals for wine by the bottle ($30) are: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Moscato.

Absolutely. If your food and beverage minimum is $1,000 and you have $750 in food, any alcohol purchased by your guests can contribute to the $250 needed to reach your room minimum. If you are not doing an open bar, you do not need to select any kind of bar package.

Yes, we do! We do a ton of off-site caterings. We offer it all! From a large pick-up order, drop off & set up orders, cook & serve on-site with a chef, help with serving and/ or clean up, to bartending. You do not have to order food from us to use us for any services. Please inquire about attendant pricing for your next event.