Policies

Guarantee Attendance Numbers

Events under 75 people we require final guaranteed numbers 3 days before the event.
Events over 75 people we require final guaranteed numbers 1 week before the event.

Plan Ahead

Please provide us with as much notice as possible. We suggest a minimum of one month to book a banquet and for smaller functions, we appreciate bookings a week in advance (Minimum 3 business days’ notice)
Late orders will be accommodated as close to the requested time as possible, with a $25.00 late fee charge. Advance orders will receive priority.

Linens

Table Linens are provided with all food display tables, such as a buffet station.
Guest table linen service is provided if conference breaks and meals are purchased. Seating tables that require linens without meals and breaks purchased will be $8.00 per table cloth. Please note that additional linen charges may apply when reviewing your event.
When booking with Conference Services, if additional tables (display or registration tables) are required with linens, an additional cost of $8.00 per table cloth and $20.00 per skirt will be added to your invoice.

Taxes and Gratuities

Please note the prices do not include applicable HST. All gratuities are left to the discretion of the client. Please know that any gratuities will be given directly to the staff that serviced your function.

Payment

Invoicing will be done through the University. Please refer to your contract with Conference Services.

Cancellations

Cancellations must be received in writing at least five business days prior to the event.

Minimum Orders

Catering orders below $50 before tax will be subject to a $15 delivery charge.

Chartwells at Mount Saint Vincent University
166 Bedford Highway
Halifax, NS B3M 2J6
902-457-6149