Function Room Rental Rates and Policies




 

Need more information? Send us a Function Inquiry and our event manager / executive chef will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

Members of the College Club should contact our chef/event manager to inquire about member rates & availability.

Prices and terms subject to change.


WEEKDAY DAYTIME RATES

8:00 am – 5:00 pm M – F
Rates are based on a four hour rental period
 
 Members' Room 
$125.00 
 Percy Dauber Drawing Room 
$270.00
 Entire Facility 
$450.00
 Additional hours 
$75.00 per hour

EVENINGS & WEEKENDS
M- F 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sat & Sun. 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Rates are based on a four hour rental period.

 Members' Room 
$150.00
 Percy Dauber Drawing Room 
$300.00
 Entire Facility 
$475.00
 Additional hours 
$100.00 per hour

 Member & Social Organizations - Daytime Room Pricing
$150.00 for up to 4 Hours

 

WEDDING RATES


 Wedding Ceremonies
$300.00 / 1.5 hours
$200.00 if Reception is also booked at the club

 Wedding Ceremony Rehearsal
$100.00 / 1 hour

 Wedding Receptions
$1,450.00 for 4 Hour Event

Additional hours: $225.00 per hour

Wedding Rates Include:
Four hour rental period of client’s choice between 10:00 am – 11:00 pm. Rooms are available earlier in the day for set up and deliveries. Also included are the following:

  • Dance floor
  • Use of Steinway baby grand piano
  • Use of house china, glassware, flatware, linens, cocktail tables and chairs

All music, entertainment must end at 11:00 pm. Last call for bar service must be one half-hour before the event's scheduled ending time.

Food Service for The College Club:
Features Jesse Wolkiewicz, our in-house executive chef, and offers menus for a variety of functions including luncheons, dinners, cocktail parties, teas and brunches. Food from outside caterers is not permitted. The manager will gladly discuss menu selections and pricing.  Menus must be decided ten working days prior to the function.

Split menus are allowed on the entrée portion of dinner only. A card or ticket identifying the choice must be supplied by the host.

Guaranteed Number of Guests:
Must be given by noon at least three days prior to the event. This is the guaranteed minimum and is not subject to reduction if we do not receive a guarantee, we may find it necessary to charge based on the original estimate. The College Club can seat a maximum of 60 in the Percy Dauber Drawing Room and can hold up to 99 guests with limited seating.

Alcohol Sales:
All alcohol must be purchased through the club. A bartender will be provided by the club for a minimum charge of $75 for up to 3 hours, and $25 per hour for every hour there after. The College Club is permitted to sell beer, wine and nonalcoholic beverages. All glassware and serviceware is provided by the club.

Cancellations:
Charges will apply as follows:

  • Within one month-- full room rental charges apply
  • Within one week-- 50% of total estimated charges apply
  • Within 48 hours-- 100% of total estimated charges apply
Deliveries and Pickups:
May be made prior to the event when scheduled with the manager. Hosts wishing to leave anything at the Club following an event must make special arrangements with the manager to pick up the items on the following day. The College Club is not responsible for any items left in the building following an event. The club is not responsible for damage or theft of any belongings left in the club prior to, during or following the function. Any damage to the club or its furnishings during an event will be the responsibility of the client. The College Club reserves the right to inspect and control all events held on the premises.
 

Table Service:
Is offered either in the Wheaton College dining room which accommodates a maximum of 25 guests, or in our second floor Percy Dauber Drawing Room which accommodates a maximum of 60 guests.

Waitstaff:
Will be provided free of charge for functions that meet the following food minimums:
$10.00 per person weekdays between 8:00am - 5:00pm
$20.00 per person weekdays after 5:00pm and on weekends

Functions which do not meet these minimums or which require no food will be subject to an extra charge for waitstaff or attendants as needed. The rate is $25 per hour per waitstaff, minimum of 3 hours. 

Deposits:
Deposit and a signed contract are required to guarantee the function. All deposits are non-refundable.

Special Occasion Cakes:
May be ordered from our chef/event manager. If you wish to bring in your own cake, there is a fee of $1.00 per person.

Massachusetts Sales Tax:
7% is applicable to all items charged to a function. Tax-exempt groups must provide a copy of their Certificate of Exemption (Form ST-2).

Outside Rentals:
Outside rentals are permitted. The club can also make the arrangements for you. Specialty tables, chairs, linens, audiovisual equipment, etc., may be ordered through our chef/event manager.

Decorations:
Such as fresh floral centerpieces and ice sculptures may be purchased through
our chef/event manager. Candles are available upon request for a nominal fee. The club does not permit the affixing of objects to the walls, light fixtures or ceilings without the approval of the manager.

No food may be taken out of the club.