Banquet & Conference Policies
The following policies have been established to help guide you when making decisions in regards to your upcoming special event here at the Inn. We have found that adherence to these policies makes it possible to offer you the utmost in service. Special events may be scheduled seven days a week during the daytime or in the evening. Events are scheduled according to the size and needs of your group and availability at the Inn. As other groups may be utilizing the same areas prior to or following
your event, please adhere to the times agreed upon. Should your
schedule change, please contact our special events coordinator as soon
as possible. Every effort will be made to accommodate the change
in your schedule. |
Food & Beverage |
All menu planning must be completed ten days prior to your up-coming event. For groups of 50 or more you may select one entrée choice for your guests. For groups of less than 50 you may offer your guests a choice of two entrées. Your guaranteed number of each entrée must be submitted to the special events coordinator no less than ten days prior to your scheduled event to insure availability. A place card or some indicator of entrée selection is required if choosing two entrée selections for your guests. Vegetarian and special dietary needs entrées are available for your guests. Again, these must be pre-ordered from our special events coordinator at least ten days prior to your event. All food & beverage must be purchased through The English Inn. No food may be removed from the Inn upon completion of function because of State health regulations. We cannot guarantee menu prices more than 60 days in advance. |
General Information |
| The English Inn is a smoke-free environment. For those
guests who would care to smoke, they may do so on the terrace
located just outside of the Pub.
When requested on the day of your event, there will be a $50.00 re-set charge for each change to the approved set-up of your event. When children are in attendance, we strongly suggest that they be supervised by a responsible adult. This is both for the comfort and safety of the children and out of respect for your other guests. The Devonshire dining room has a digital grand piano that is at your disposal for a rental fee of $50.00. The English Inn will adjust the location of your event if your guest
counts do not coincide with what fits best to serve all of our guests
on any particular day or evening. |
Damage |
| Function sponsors are responsible for the protection of
walls, furnishings and carpeting in the meeting rooms, both during preparations
and continuation of activities. Damage or loss will be billed to
the function sponsor. The on-site contact of the function is responsible
for the conduct of all attendees. |
Security |
| The English Inn is not liable for loss, theft or damage
to property belonging to function participants. |
Entertainment/Photographers |
Musicians, photographers, etc. will be booked by the
person in charge of each event and will be solely their responsibility. We
will be happy to assist in making contact arrangements. All musical
entertainment must be pre-approved by the management of The English Inn. |
Deposits |
At the time of the initial booking, a non-refundable
deposit of $200.00 is required. This deposit will be applied to
any costs for your event an the outstanding balance is due at the completion
of your event. |
Billing |
| Billing will be based on the confirmed menu, which
is due at least ten days prior to your event. Your confirmed
order cannot be decreased during the ten day period prior to your event,
but if you should find it necessary to increase the number of attendees,
you may do so, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Payment of any outstanding balance is due at the completion of your event. All food and beverages are subject to an 18% service charge and a 6% Michigan tax. The English Inn does accept VISA, Mastercard, Discover and American
Express. |