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COBBLESTONES
Functions Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
How many
people does the room hold?
Meeting room
- Up to 20 people for dinner, 30 for a cocktail reception
French
Room - Up to 30 people for dinner, 40 for cocktail
reception
The 2nd
Story- Up to 64 people for dinner, 90 for cktl/hors dvs
reception
3rd
Floor Party - Up to 100 people for Cocktail Receptions
only
Main
Dining Room- Up to
70 when requiring a gift table, 100 in conjunction
with The French Room
Are you
closed on all Sundays?
We are open on some Sundays for special occasions and holidays such
as Easter and Mother’s Day, as well as, The Lowell Folk Festival,
each July.
Would you
consider opening the restaurant on a Sunday for our group?
Yes, by arrangement, depending upon the type of function and with a
minimum Food and Beverage balance of $5,000.00
How long
do we have a function room?
Generally up to four hours. Arrangements can be made to extend your
time. Additional labor costs may be applied.
May we add
Hors d’oeuvres to a Dinner Buffet menu?
Yes. Many groups
prefer a “reception” hour allowing all guests to arrive and become
relaxed prior to the meal. Hors d’oeuvres are listed on the
Cocktail Receptions Menu and all are available for $4.00 per person,
per hour.
Where do
guests park?
Extensive parking information is available on our website. Please
click on “about us” and then “directions”.
In short, we have a limited lease with the Dentist’s lot next door
(75 Arcand Drive) and enough local street and garage parking to
consistently park over (300) guests on most Saturday nights with a
shorter walk than if you were heading to a store in a mall from the
mall parking lot.
Do you
have an elevator?
We do not. We would be happy to assist those with ambulatory issues
up the stairs if we are unable to book your function on the first
floor.
May we have a plated dinner?
Yes, for groups up to 25 people in a first floor private room. The 2nd
floor requires a buffet unless you are open to a single entrée
option and you are flexible regarding meal service time, determined
by local events and/or other large group reservations. This policy
is solely intended so that your guests receive the best quality food
and service in a timely fashion.
May we do
“cash drinks”?
If you have a bar setup
on either of the upstairs function rooms. For smaller cocktail
parties on the 1st floor a “cash and carry” service is
available for a $50.00 service fee.
We do not offer a cash
for drinks service during first floor dinner functions. In this
instance we can bill all drinks to the host or run a single,
separate tab for the other guests to be settled at the conclusion of
the event.
May we
have an “open bar”?
Yes, an open bar tab can be added to your food bill or rung on a
separate tab, either for the duration of the function or for
whatever time limit you decide upon.
Do we need “I.D.’s” to get a drink?
Yes. No guest will be served alcohol without an I.D., and, under
no circumstance may a minor drink alcohol. If a minor is found
to be drinking at a function the bar will be immediately be closed
to all other function guests.
How much
is a champagne/ wine toast?
A toast is $3.00 per person unless you choose to order by the bottle
and then billing will reflect the number of bottles opened
multiplied by the price of each. In general, a bottle yields (6-8)
toast portions.
Can we
bring in our own champagne or wine?
We are sorry but doing so is illegal in the State of Massachusetts
when an establishment owns a license to sell alcohol.
What kind
of decorations can we use?
Only table top décor is permitted. Balloons are fine but nothing
may be affixed to walls or furniture using tape, tacks, nails, glue,
etc. Confetti is also not permitted. Our candles, your flowers
and/or centerpieces are welcome.
Can we
bring in a cake?
Yes. A $1.50 per person service fee will applied unless the cake is
substituted for the “Chef’s dessert” should one be included with
your chosen function menu.
How much
for just coffee without the dessert display?
$1.50 per person for unlimited coffee.
How much
is tax and gratuity?
5% Meal Tax and 18% gratuity will be applied to all food and
beverages.
Can we
hire a DJ or musician?
Due to Fire laws, DJ’s and bands are not permitted. COBBLESTONES
offers a sound system with two dozen satellite stations to choose
the musical style that best suits your function. Acoustic musicians
such as a single electric piano player or guitarist are also
permitted.
Do you
require a deposit?
A Credit Card Number will guaranty a private room or large party
reservation.
What is
your cancellation policy?
We have a (60) day policy or a $200.00 cancellation fee will be
charged unless we are able to successfully re-book that room.
May we
cancel if a snowstorm occurs?
Unfortunately it snows in New England! We are unable to refund a
deposit due to snow, as both food and labor cost have already been
incurred.
When is final payment due?
Final payment is due no later than the day of the function.
Why is
there an additional fee for payment using a Credit Card?
Due to the greed of credit card companies, who charge both you and
us for the privilege of using their cards, we greatly encourage the
use of company checks, personal checks drawn on local banks with
proper I.D., travelers checks and cash.
May we
bring home any remaining food?
Sorry, however, due to potential liability issues and the fact that
we often provide “extra” food, We do not permit excess function food
to leave the restaurant.
When do we
have to decide on our menu?
Two weeks prior to the event is greatly appreciated by the Chef in
order that proper planning be dedicated to making your function as
successful as possible.
May we
substitute food items?
We will make substitutions to the best of our ability to satisfy the
needs of you and your guests, most often at an additional cost.
What do
you offer for vegetarians and/or guests with restrictive diets?
We seek to satisfy all of our guests. Please share your
requirements or preferences with the Chef and we will do everything
possible to accommodate each unique situation.
When do
need the guest count and can we change it?
In order to select the proper space for each group and plan
accordingly, a minimum guest count is required two weeks prior to an
event. After that time you may increase your count
but not lower it.
Is there a
room fee?
Meeting room- A $100.00 room fee (waived if
a $400.00 Food and Beverage
minimum is reached)
French
room- A $100.00 room fee (waived if a
$1000.00 F+B minimum is reached)
(No fees apply for semi-private bookings)
2nd Story-
A $200.00 room fee ($100.00 will be waived if $1000.00
F+B minimum is reached)
3rd Floor-
A $200.00 room fee ($100.00 will be waived if $1000.00
F+B minimum is reached)
The Dining Room In those instances where the main
dining room is available
for a function the fees are as follows;
A $200.00 room fee, plus a $1500.00 minimum Food and Beverage
balance.
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