Catering Guide

Thank you for choosing Knollwood Club to host your special function. Since 1924, the staff has taken great care to ensure that every occasion is given the special and personalized attention that has become a Knollwood trademark. This information was developed to guide you in planning your special event and to acquaint you with the many services and options we offer. It is truly our pleasure to help you produce a memorable occasion with a minimum of effort for the host or hostess.

 

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Guidelines and Policies

Private Function Areas
Private Functions may be held in the following areas of the Club: Ballroom, Governor's Room, Main Dining Room, Living Room, Wine Room as well as our Outdoor Patio. It is the Club’s policy to have cocktail and dining spaces available to members during scheduled dining hours. Private parties may be scheduled in accordance with the Club’s operating hours.

Non-Member (Sponsored) Events
Non-member events at Knollwood Club are to be sponsored by a member in good standing. If an event is member sponsored, the sponsoring member must notify either the Club Manager or the Clubhouse Director of Food & Beverage, by phone or written notice that they have agreed to sponsor the event. Additionally, the event must be approved by the Board of Governors before the Club will confirm the date or make any detailed arrangements. In sponsoring a function, the member assumes full responsibility for the conduct of guests, compliance with Club rules, and any debt or damage incurred to the Club.

Cancellations
Cancellations made within 72 hours of the event may be charged in full.

Guarantees
To ensure service and allow for food preparation, the Club must receive within three business days prior to the function, the minimum number of persons who will be attending. This number constitutes the guaranteed minimum and is not subject to reduction. If the Club does not receive a minimum, the number estimated in confirming the function will be used. The actual number of guests served over the guarantee will be billed.

Alcohol
Employees of Knollwood Club will not serve alcohol to anyone under the age of twenty-one or anyone who appears to be intoxicated. All alcoholic beverages, with the exception of bottles of wine (corkage charges will apply) must be purchased through Knollwood Club.

Food
Due to Health Department regulations and Club policy, only food (wedding cakes may be exempted) provided by Knollwood Club may be consumed on Club property. Neither members nor their guests are permitted to remove any extra food or beverages from buffets.

Sales Tax And Service Charge
All banquet menu prices are subject to a 20% service charge and applicable sales tax.
There is a sales tax on all contracted services and set-up fees.

Décor
Decorations are an important factor in creating ambiance and setting just the right mood for your guests. Knollwood Club can make arrangements for your floral decorations or work with a local floral designer of your choice. Decorations must be limited to tabletop or freestanding displays that do not require affixation to walls or furniture. Since the Club cannot be responsible for any personal items, all decorations or other items should be delivered to the Club the day of your function and taken with you upon departure. The Club will not be held responsible for any articles left after a function.

Entertainment
The Club welcomes outside entertainment for your event. We ask that all amplification and sound be confined to your specific room. Entertainers should be advised of the Club’s dress code. Alcoholic beverage service is not permitted for entertainers, photographers and other outside vendors unless specifically approved by the member or the contact person for any event. Any bands performing outdoors or fireworks displays must be planned for in advance and end by 11:00pm as per Lake Forest City ordinance.

Outside Vendors And Deliveries
We are happy to work with your choice of vendors. Any special arrival, deliveries and/or set up, requirements of your vendors must be coordinated in advance with the Clubhouse Food & Beverage Director or Club Manager.

Miscellaneous
No representative of the press is allowed in the Club at any time, except as a guest at a function or by express written consent of Knollwood Club’s Board of Governors. No mention of the Club’s name may be made in any press release or advertisement without prior permission.

Due to safety concerns, no rice, confetti, birdseed, bubbles or glitter are permitted either in the clubhouse or on the grounds. Flower petals are allowed outdoors.

Available Services

The difference is in the details…Listed below are some of the commonly requested services that we are happy to arrange.

Miscellaneous Services
Cake Cutting and Service
Ceremony Set-up
Coat Check
Valet Parking

Audio Visual Equipment
Laptop
VCR
DVD Player
LCD Projector
TV with DVD
Slide Projector
Projection Screen
Hand Held Wireless Microphone
Flip Charts
Easels
Podium with Light

Event Rentals
Tent
Dance Floor
Specialized Tables and Linens

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