CATERING AND SPECIAL EVENTS
The Raleigh is the premier South Beach Historic Art Deco Luxury Hotel and is ideally suited to serve the most sophisticated travelers. We pride ourselves in providing the best personal service, extraordinary dining experiences, and host to “Florida’s Most Beautiful Pool” for you to enjoy. Our dedicated catering team will assist in customizing dinners, receptions & parties in our Oasis, Penthouse, Ballroom or The Royal Restaurant Upper Terrace. Your catering manager will be pleased to answer any questions you may have regarding your special event.

CATERING AND MENUS
Allow our catering professionals to co-create customized menus with our chefs for your event based on personal preferences, theme, dietary restrictions, etc.

Food and Beverage Regulations

• The Florida State Liquor Commission regulates the sale and service of alcoholic beverages. The hotel is responsible for the administration of these regulations. It is the hotel policy therefore, that liquor cannot be brought into the hotel from outside sources. Additionally, the hotel does not allow any food to be brought into the hotel, whether purchased or catered from outside sources.

Labor Charges

• For each fifty (50) guests one bartender is required and will be charged at $150.00 for the first three hours and $25.00 for each hour thereafter. Charge is subject to 7% tax.
• For each twenty-five (25) reception guests and for each (10) ten dinner guests, servers are required and will be charged at $125.00 for the first three hours and $25.00 for each hour thereafter. Charge is subject to 7% tax.
• For groups of fewer than ten guests an additional service charge for staff will apply: $125.00 full day, $75.00 half day. Charge is subject to 7% tax.
• Chefs and carvers are required for some menu items and are charged at $125.00 per chef based on 2 hours maximum of food service. Charge is subject to 7% tax.
• For functions over seventy-five (75) guests, restroom attendants are encouraged and a charge of $125.00 will apply. Charge is subject to 7% tax.
• For events in the Penthouse, Elevator Operators are required at a fee of $125 each. Charge is subject to 7% tax.
• The hotel may require security officers be present, at the client’s expense; fees available upon request. Charge is subject to 7% tax.

Service and Tax

• A 22% taxable service charge and present rate of 9% sales tax are added to all food and beverage charges. In accordance with the State of Florida Department of Revenue, sales and use tax, Florida Administrative code, 12A- 1.011 the service charge is taxable at a current rate of 7%. This rate is subject to change. Note that food and beverage prices are subject to change without notice.
• In the event that your organization is tax exempt, we are required by law to have a copy of your Florida State Tax Exemption certificate on file prior to the event.

Guarantees

• The Raleigh requests the receipt of the final guarantee number of guests expected at the event no later than (seventy-two) 72 hours prior to the date of function. After that time, The Raleigh will only accept increases to the guarantee, which are charged per extra person at a rate to be determined for food and for beverage. The Raleigh will determine charges for additional labor, equipment, and special services.

OUTDOOR FUNCTIONS / WEATHER CALLS
Your catering manager will go over all weather back up options based on the size and setup requirements for your
event.

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
Due to City Of Miami Beach regulations, no live musical performances above three pieces are permitted in our outdoor venues. City Noise Ordinances demand that music and entertainment are in compliance with the City Code. Your catering manager will be pleased to discuss with you the various musical or entertainment options available. All entertainment / music must be pre-approved by the catering office. Sound checks are required for all musical entertainment at least seventy-two hours prior to the event.

EQUIPMENT RENTALS / AUDIO AND VISUAL REQUESTS
The client is responsible for equipment rental such as tents, dance floors, additional lighting and sound, etc. A/V rental list can be requested from your catering manager.

Vendors

• Your catering manager can provide you with the hotels preferred vendors list upon request. Should you decide to use a vendor outside of our preferred vendor list, hotel approval is required. Certificate of insurance will be requested from each vendor.

Signs and Displays

• No signs, banners or displays shall be erected or displayed in any part of the hotel without the approval of the Catering Office. The hotel will not permit the affixing of anything to the walls, floors, windows, or ceilings throughout the property.

Shipments

• Shipments may be delivered to the hotel a maximum of three business days prior to the date of the function. Approval is required when packages, boxes and/or equipment exceed 200 pounds. Off premise storage and transportation at the clients expense may be required. Should shipment exceed five 5 boxes at 40 pounds each, additional charges will apply.

NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT / PREPAYMENT (SOCIAL FUNCTIONS)
An initial non-refundable deposit of 50% of the estimated cost of the function will be required to hold the banquet space and will be due and payable as stipulated in the Letter of Agreement. Credit cards, checks and wire transfers are accepted as deposits. All deposits will be applied to The Client’s final bill. The remainder of the balance will be due prior to the day of the event.

VALET PARKING
The hotel is pleased to provide Valet Parking at a rate of $25.00 per car (subject to change) for all guests present at a catered function (this discounted rate does not apply to in house, overnight guests). The charges may be applied to your banquet check or your guests may be responsible for their own parking charges.