Chez Zee Private Dining Room

General Information

We provide the following kinds of service:
Seated, Served Lunches
Seated, Served Dinners
Lunch Buffets
Dinner Buffets
Brunch Buffets
Food Stations
Hors d'oeuvre Receptions
Dessert and Champagne Parties

Menu Selection:
In arranging for private events, menu and beverage selections are to be finalized two weeks prior to the function. All food, bakery items and beverage must be supplied and prepared by Chez Zee for in-house functions.

Beverage and Bar Arrangements:
We have a full service bar as well as wine, beer and soft drinks. No outside beverage of any kind may be brought into Chez Zee as per TABC regulations.

Audio-Visual Equipment:
Chez Zee will make arrangements to rent audio-visual equipment upon your request. You are welcome to provide your own.

We can arrange for such additional services such as:

Special Menus
Floral Arrangements
Music
Entertainment
Décor for Theme Events
Limousine Service
Upgraded Linens
Chair Covers
Valet Parking
Security
Full Cash Bar with Drink Tickets

Specialty Cakes:
We have a full service, on-premise bakery. We make wedding cakes, groom's cakes, birthday cakes and celebration cakes for all occasions. Ask the coordinator for a list of our flavors, sizes and prices.

Kosher Style Menus:
Our kitchen is able to offer certain kosher style food preparations. Please let us know your requirements and we will do our best to meet your needs.

Hors d'oeuvre Reception
The average price for heavy hors d'oeuvres is $25-$35 per person before tax, labor and service fees. The dollar amount is equivalent to a meal but made up of 10-12 pieces or servings of food per person. The price ultimately depends on the items selected.

Seated Lunches and Dinners
Just as you would have guests in your home, we recommend that you offer the same entrée to everyone. If you would like to offer a choice of two entrées, we invite your guests to pre-order. A list of guest's names and entrée selections is required 72 hours prior to the event. Place cards noting entrée selections will be required. We are happy to accommodate any dietary requests. To offer an assortment of desserts, platters are offered, which include three varieties at an additional $2.50 per person. Consult our coordinator for more details.

Capacity:
The Gallery can accommodate up to 80 people for seated functions and 125 for standing receptions.

Parking
Valet parking is available at $3.00 per car.

Guaranteed Head Count
Chez Zee requires a guaranteed number of attendees by 11 a.m., 72 working hours prior to your scheduled event. If no final guarantee is received, the number on the event contract will be considered the final guarantee. Because we know things change, Chez Zee will be prepared to serve 5% over the guaranteed number. You will be billed for additional guests over your guaranteed number. We are preparing this food exclusively for you, therefore your guaranteed number is not subject to reduction after the stated deadline.

Billing
Payment is due in full at the completion of each event. State sales tax of 8.25% will be applied to all non-exempt groups for food items. A tax-exempt form will be required if claiming a tax exemption.

Labor Fees
Our friendly wait staff is billed at $18 per hour per server. Your coordinator will work with you on the details of your particular event to schedule the proper number of staff. The schedule for each server includes and hour and a half for set up and an hour and a half for break down, per server, plus the time scheduled for the actual event.

Room and Coordination Fees
Our professional event coordinator will provide a comprehensive proposal that covers all the details of your event including staffing, food and wine, table arrangements and all the details that go into creating a lovely event. We take pride in our attention to detail and to making your event easy. The room fee includes the Gallery room, designer tables skirts, linens, banquet tables of all sizes and kinds, chairs, our standard table centerpieces, appropriate glassware, dishes and flatware. The room fee based on a three-hour event is $300.00. The coordination fee is $50.00 for standard events and $100.00 for weddings. Additional hours in the Gallery may be purchased at $125.00 per hour.

Service Fee
While the only staff you see at your event are the servers, there are many people behind the scenes making your event a success, from the dishwasher to the chef. The service charge is calculated at 15% of food and beverage sales prior to tax.

Minimum Expenditures
The minimum expenditure in food and beverage requirements for The Gallery vary depending on the time of the event, day of the week and season. The minimum requirements are before tax, labor and service fee. With the exception of the holidays, the catering minimum for the Gallery is $1,500.00.

Deposits:
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold the date you have selected. Deposits can be made by check, cash, or credit card. Deposits are banked immediately upon receipt. Dates are not considered secure until a deposit is received.

Cancellations:
If a function is cancelled within 72 hours prior to the schedule date, payment in full will be due. If an event is cancelled with 10 days of the event, 50% of the estimated charges will be due. All deposits are applied to the total bill owed, but are non-refundable if the event cancels. The initial room deposit of $500 is non-refundable.