georgian hills vineyards catering Oliver & Bonacini Blue Mountain 705.293.3555 [email protected] oliverbonacinievents.com georgian hills vineyards Set peacefully in Beaver Valley outside Ravenna, Ontario, in the town of The Blue Mountains, Georgian Hills Vineyards rests on the Niagara Escarpment’s most pristine land. With over 12 acres, our vineyards and property boasts a stunning natural backdrop for your event. From small intimate celebrations to large tented events, our variety of venue settings for ceremonies and receptions are sure to suit your unique visions. Georgian Hills Vineyards offers views of lush vines, endless cornfields and countryside scenery. The on-site boutique winery and outdoor spaces can accommodate groups of 10 to 150 guests. menus and pricing are subject to change based on seasonal availability prices exclude tax & gratuity frequently asked questions What sets O&B Blue Mountain apart? O&B Blue Mountain prides itself on crafting seasonally inspired menus that perfectly suit your style, tastes and budget. Our chef-driven kitchen sources the highest quality ingredients, utilizing local suppliers whenever possible, and our intelligent and interactive service team makes sure to look after your guests throughout the day. With extensive event management experience, O&B Blue Mountain will ensure your event is memorable and runs smoothly. How far in advance do we need to book? In order to best serve you, we require a minimum notice of three business days for drop-off catering and five days for staffed catering prior to your event date to accommodate your request. Please contact Oliver & Bonacini Blue Mountain at 705.293.3555 or by email at [email protected]. Do you require a deposit? To secure your event service details, a deposit of 50% of the estimated food and beverage costs are due at time of booking. The remaining balance must be paid on the dates outlined in your catering contract. What is the required minimum spend amount? There is no minimum spend for catering orders. Do you provide rentals? Yes, we can assist in organizing rental requirements for your event. How are delivery/rentals/staffing/setup fees handled? Delivery, rental, staffing and setup fees will be arranged through your Event Specialist, based on your requirements. When is the final guest count due? The guaranteed number of guests attending the event is required three business days in advance of the function. Unless we are notified of a guest count revision, the number originally contracted will be assumed as the guarantee. You will be billed for the guaranteed number given or attendance, whichever is greater. Can the food be dropped off? Yes, delivery is complimentary within a 15km radius of O&B Blue Mountain. A delivery fee based on your order will apply for all other deliveries. Please contact your Event Specialist for pricing. menus and pricing are subject to change based on seasonal availability prices exclude tax & gratuity Do you provide plates/cutlery/glasses? Are they disposable? Yes, we have disposables as well as rentals for an additional charge. Do you provide coffee and tea service? Yes, coffee and tea service is included with plated dinners with a minimum spend of 1,500. Can you arrange to have flowers delivered with our food? Yes, we work with a list of preferred suppliers and would be happy to order and include flowers in your catering quote. If we want to serve alcohol, could you facilitate? Yes, we are fully licensed as a caterer. Georgian Hills Vineyards provides a lovely selection of wines and ciders. O&B Blue Mountain can customize your other bar offerings. Are there any other items to consider? Some off-site venues will include the following, others may not. Below is a list of items to consider for your function that your Event Specialist can assist in coordinating based on the requirements of your specific event and venue selection. • Off-site venue rentals and landmark fees • Serving and bar staff, including setup and teardown • Standard and specialty linens • Furniture including tables, chairs, cruiser tables, lounge furniture and soft seating • Table flatware, glassware and china • Printed menus for place-setting • Lighting/pipe and drape • Table numbers • SOCAN legislated music fee (government-mandated) • RE:SOUND legislated music fee (government-mandated) • Audio-visual and microphone • Podium • SOP fencing • Tent or patio heaters • Portable dance floors How is the menu determined? • All menu choices must be confirmed five days prior to your event date • Menus are based upon our current seasonal selections and market prices • You are able to interchange items between menus—prices will be adjusted based upon your final selections • Custom menus are subject to a surcharge, this request must be made 45 days prior to the event date • If you have special dietary needs and food allergies, please notify your Event Specialist in advance so we can accommodate accordingly • Dietary specific menus required for religious reasons may be ordered through Oliver & Bonacini Blue Mountain and are subject to a 40. per day handling fee plus the cost and delivery for the catered food items; orders must be placed at least 10 days in advance or additional fees may apply menus and pricing are subject to change based on seasonal availability prices exclude tax & gratuity How are payments made? Oliver & Bonacini Blue Mountain will provide you with a secure online payment link if you wish to pay with credit card. We also accept cheques, debit or cash. Payment of the final bill, minus any deposits, will be invoiced to you. Is there a cancellation fee? Your deposit is fully refundable unless the function is cancelled with less than five business days. Please note that if the function is cancelled with less than three business days notice, you will be charged the full estimated food and beverage costs. Venue Rental Fee Various spaces of the property can be rented for your exclusive use and start at 300. Landmark Commission Fee A landmark fee is charged to caterers for all events to offset charges from wear and tear to the property, due to large volumes of traffic. This fee is charged at 10% of the gross invoice. Insurance Liability insurance of 2,000,000. is required for all events on the property. Georgian Hills Vineyards requires our name to be added to the insured. Vendors must also provide Certificates of Insurance with a minimum 2,000,000. liability. Parking An outlined area for parking will be provided to you based on your rental space. There is limited availability and due to the remote nature of our location, we require a shuttle service to be booked to assist with safely transporting your guests who will be consuming alcohol. Parking attendants are required and are billed at 25. per hour. menus and pricing are subject to change based on seasonal availability prices exclude tax & gratuity weddings Do you offer a menu tasting? A menu tasting is complimentary for two guests, which includes a maximum of two appetizers, main courses and desserts. Additional guests are responsible for all food and beverage consumed. Tastings do not include buffets, canapés, kids’ meals or food station items. The menu tasting will take place in the main dining room of Oliver & Bonacini Café Grill on a date and time you have agreed upon with your Event Specialist. Will you offer vendor meals? • 40. per person • Applies to vendors that are not seated with your guests • Chef’s choice of appetizer, main and dessert Is there a cake plating fee? A service/plating fee applies for all cupcakes or cakes being brought in from an outside supplier, unless the cake is strictly for display purposes only. Cupcakes per cupcake 1.75 Cut, plated by the Chef per guest 5. Cut, plated by the Chef with garnish per guest 8. Served upon request by server at station (includes coffee station) per guest 3. Who is my contact on the day of the event? You will be provided with a WPIC Certified Event Specialist for the “It’s all in the details” planning. From site planning, menu design, venue set up and ceremony coordination, your specialist will assist with the finer details of your special day. For all booking inquiries, please contact: Oliver & Bonacini Blue Mountain 705.293.3555 [email protected] menus and pricing are subject to change based on seasonal availability prices exclude tax & gratuity picnic lunch buffets priced per person · minimum 20 persons o&b deli lunch from the grill Sweet & Bitter Greens Wild Grain & Greens Salad Dried Apricot, Apple, Purple Cabbage, Heirloom Carrots, Radish, Pickled Red Onion, Red Wine Vinaigrette Lemon, Red Wine Vinaigrette Caesar Salad Traditional Greek Salad Crisp Romaine, Radicchio, Shaved Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Focaccia Feta, Oregano Vinaigrette Croutons, Capers, Creamy Caesar - Dressing Lemon & Chili Chicken - Brown Rice, Green Beans Variety of Seasonally Inspired Gourmet Meat & Vegetarian Sandwiches Lamb Kofta New Potatoes, Cauliflower, Tomato Hot Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich Shaved Strip Loin, Onion, Georgian Bay Fish Cake Green Peppers, Provolone Corn & Potato Chowder - Pickled Vegetables & Gherkins Sweet Treats 34. Marinated Olives Whole Grain & Dijon Mustards - Sweet Treats 30. menus and pricing are subject to change based on seasonal availability prices exclude tax & gratuity off the smoker Caesar Salad Crisp Romaine, Radicchio, Shaved Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Focaccia Croutons, Capers, Creamy Caesar Dressing Bean Salad Zucchini, Tomatoes, Eggplant, Feta,