Banquet Rooms Available for……

Wedding and Quincenera Receptions

Business Functions, Holiday Parties

Funeral Receptions and Any Other Celebration

Private and Semi-Private Rooms Available

Accommodations from 10 to 300

Ample Free Parking – Convenient Location

The Rafters Restaurant takes great pride in offering professional service to you in a warm and friendly atmosphere.  We would like the opportunity to help host your next function. 

At the Rafters there are no hidden charges we include…..

White linen table clothes, linen napkins (20 colors to choose from), china, glassware, flatware, globed candles, table draping for the head table, cake table and gift table.

Ask the Banquet Coordinator about the Rafters assistance with your decorations.

On Site Banquet Policies

  The following policies have been established to enable us to accommodate you in a most efficient way.

BANQUET AREAS & SERVICE CHARGES:

Banquet rooms and areas are assigned by guaranteed number of guests, as well as food and beverage required.  Attendance may necessitate reassignment to a more suitable room at Rafter’s discretion.  A18% service charge will be added to your total bill.  Our policy requires that all food and beverages must be purchased from the Rafters, with the exception of special occasion cakes.  State sales tax is applicable to ALL food, beverage and service charges.  Groups requesting state tax exemption must submit a copy of their Tax Exemption Certificate at least three (10) business days prior to a scheduled event

PAYMENT SCHEDULE & DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS – PARTIES UP TO 100

15 – 24 Guests      $100.00 deposit                                     25 – 49 Guests      $200.00 deposit         50 – 74 Guests    $300.00 deposit

75 – 99 Guests      $400.00 deposit

Space is held when a deposit is placed on an area for a specific date.  Deposit is non-refundable and non transferable.  Deposit is deducted from the final bill at the completion of your event.  Events reserved for less than 100:  All charges must be paid in full 5 days prior to your function, unless host has made billing arrangements in advance. We accept cash or pre-approved personal or business check.  Credit Cards are not accepted for deposits or payments.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE & DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS – PARTIES OVER 100

East Room Minimums - Saturday Only 

100 – 175 Guests  $500.00                   Back two-thirds of East Room           $4000.00 (Includes food and bar.  (Excludes 18% Service Capacity 175                                          Charge & 5.85% sales tax) Contract required with deposit

175 – 300 Guests  $750.00                   Entire East Room                                  $6250.00 (Includes food and bar.  Excludes 18% Service Capacity 300                                                Charge & 5.85% sales tax) Contract required with deposit

Space is held when a deposit is placed on an area for a specific date.  A signed contract and deposit is required to hold space for events of over 100.  Deposits and payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.  Deposit is deducted from the final bill at the completion of your event.  We accept cash or pre-approved personal or business checks for deposits and payments.  Payments by credit card will be subject to an additional  5% service charge.  18% service charge and 5.85% sales tax will be added to all bills. One-half of dollar volume guarantee or estimated charges (which ever is greater) due 60 days prior to event.  Balance of dollar volume guarantee or estimated charges (which ever is greater) is due 10 days prior to event.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.  In the event of cancellation, all deposits are forfeited.  The client is responsible for the contracted amount unless the room is rebooked for the minimum dollar volume.  All cancellations must be received in writing.

FINAL PAYMENT & EXTRA:

Other incurred charges are due and payable in full at the completion of your event – less deposits.  Any discrepancies must be identified at that time.  All charges are to be initiated by and are the responsibility of the person in charge or a pre-designated representative.  If the incurred charges are less than the original deposit Rafters will issue a refund check for the balance of the deposit at the completion of the event.

GUARANTEE COUNT:

Ten (10) days prior to your event attendance and menu selections must be specified.  This number will be considered a guaranteed count.  Any increase necessary on your guaranteed count will only be accepted with a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours advance notice.  Rafters will not be held responsible for service to guests not included in your original 10 day advance guaranteed count.  If more than one entrée is selected host is responsible for providing the Rafters with entrée identification for each guest. 

LEFT OVER FOOD:

It is the policy of the State of Wisconsin Health Department and the Rafters that any food left over from a banquet is not permitted to be taken by the guest, and remains property of Rafters.  Please be accurate on your guest counts.

SERVING TIME CHANGES:

Food is ready to be served at agreed upon serving time.  Any delay will affect the quality of your meal.  If client chooses to delay the starting time of a scheduled meal by more than 15 minutes with less than 24 hour notice, Rafters is NOT responsible for the quality, time line or the duration of the function.

PRICING:

Due to market fluctuations beyond our control pricing on these menus can only be guaranteed 60 days prior to the date of your function.  All pricing is subject to change.

DECORATIONS & DISPLAYS:

Decorations or displays brought into the Rafters must be approved prior to arrival.  Banners or display items may not be affixed to any stationary wall, floor, windows or ceiling with nails, staples, tape or any other substance in order to prevent damage to the facility.  Balloons must be anchored, they cannot float to the ceiling freely.  All flowers, table centerpieces and table numbers must be provided by the customer.  State of Wisconsin Health Department code does not permit the use of table confetti, glitter, rice or bubbles in dining rooms or food service areas.    

LIABILITY:

The booking party agrees to be responsible for any damage done to the room or any other part of the facility by the client’s guests, invites, employees or contractors.  Rafter’s reserves the right to inspect and control all parties, meetings, reception, etc. held on the premises.  We regretfully are not responsible for damages, lost or stolen items or articles, equipment or decorations left at the Rafters before, during and after the function.

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT:

Band, D.J or other entertainment arrangements are to be made at the time of booking.  Due to noise factors and the comfort of our other guests, all musical groups and DJ’s must be approved by the Rafters.  Please notify us as soon as your musical arrangements have been made.  Music must end no later than Midnight.  We suggest that Bands or DJ’s set up all equipment at least three hours prior to the start of your function.  Rooms must be cleared by 12:30 AM.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SERVICE:

The Wisconsin State Liquor commission regulates the sale and service of alcoholic beverages.  As a licensee, the Rafters, is responsible for the administration of these regulations.  It is a policy that liquor cannot be brought into the building from outside sources (Wis. Statue 125.32(6)).  Everyone consuming alcoholic beverages must be of legal age.  Guests in your party, who are drinking to excess in the opinion of our bartenders or management, will not be served additional alcoholic beverages.  When free beer is offered, bartenders will card the person(s) receiving the beer.  If a guest purchases or gives alcohol to a minor, parties hosting the function are liable.  All functions, including bars, must conclude by 12:00 AM.

For further information or special arrangements, please feel free to call (414) 761-2222.  We will gladly assist in making your occasion a successful event.