Clients of the Crystal Coast Civic Center who elect to cater their own event (as opposed to using a professional caterer or restaurant), are required to adhere to the following guidelines:
o A rental fee of $250.00 will be charged to all clients using the kitchen. This fee will be incorporated into the contract rent cost. A service fee of $100.00 will be charged for groups using the kitchen as storage only.
o Client is responsible for cleaning the kitchen before leaving the Civic Center. This includes draining of all grease/oil in the deep fat fryers, removing all garbage, cleaning out all sinks, and sweeping and mopping the floors. Cleaning materials will be provided by the Civic Center Staff person on duty. Kitchen Check List Form must be signed and dated after event or a cleaning fee will be assessed.
o Any equipment, food, beverage, etc. remaining in the kitchen area for more than 24 hours becomes the property of the Crystal Coast Civic Center (unless prior arrangements have been made with the Civic Center Director)
o If unusual or excessive clean-up is required by the Civic Center Staff following the client’s event, an additional $50.00/hour will be charged for labor to the client. This must be paid within five (5) days following the event.
o The Crystal Coast Civic Center does not allow glass beer bottles / cans only.
o Client preparing and serving their own food assumes full responsibility for the safety of the food served to their attendees.
KITCHEN EQUIPMENT LIST