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Q: Where is Red Oak Catering located?
A: Red Oak Catering is located in Beautiful Bowring Park. Situated in the Waterford Valley on 200 acres of lush meadows and bordered by two rivers makes a perfect setting for any event. The park is steeped in history with miles of walking trails, blooming trees and vibrant flower gardens. Whether you are planning a corporate retreat, wedding or gala affair the intimate surrounding of Bowring Park together with Red Oak Catering’s professionalism and attention to detail allow for a memorable event.
Q: Can we have our ceremony in Bowring Park?
A: We have ceremonies at the bungalow for the summer month. We only reserve the bungalow for those couples who wish to host the ceremony and reception at the bungalow. We reserve the front lawn of the bungalow from the sun dial to the front of the veranda for that special occasion. However if you wish to have the ceremony in the park other then the above mentioned space please contact Melanie McLeod with the city of St. John’s (Department of Parks and Recreation) at 576-8406.
Q: What is the capacity of the Bungalow for a wedding or special event?
A: The Capacity of our Banquet hall is approximately 70 people for dinner and 100 for a cocktail reception. However during summer month we can increase the capacity with the use of our awning system on the Veranda to 130 people for a dinner and 170 for a cocktail reception. For more substantial events guest have rented tents and placed them on the front lawn of the Bungalow. With the use of tents we can then accommodate up to 350 people for dinner and 450 for a cocktail reception. All inquiries for tent rentals contact Rosalyn or Owen at Rent a Tent at 726-8368 or email odevereaux@nl.rogers.com
Q: Do we have to rent the Awning System for a summer event that will require the use of the Veranda?
A: We strongly recommend renting the awning system for any summer events at the bungalow. The obstacles we encounter when awning system is not rented is our unpredictable weather, it could look beautiful in the morning but then can take a turn for the worst and get cold and foggy in the evening. At this point while the event is on going we are unable to install this system because of tables, chairs and guests.
Q: Do you supply the chairs for the ceremony to take place on the lawn?
A: We do not have enough chairs to set for a dinner and a ceremony, so we rent them on your behalf at a cost of $1.75 from a local supplier. For the set up a ceremony labor charge of $65.00 is applied for setting up and breaking down the chairs.
Q: If I was having my ceremony on the lawn and the weather wasn’t co-operating that day can we have it inside the bungalow.
A: If there is bad weather the day of your wedding we can move the ceremony inside the bungalow or on the enclosed veranda. We can do this only if the event is for a cocktail reception, if you are having a seated dinner we suggest that you rent a small tent just in case weather does not permit. Rent-A-Tent contact information is listed above in another question.
Q: How many cars can fit in your parking lot and is it safe to leave them overnight?
A: There are 45 available parking spaces in the parking lot behind the bungalow, however for those larger events requiring more then 45 parking spaces guest can park along the shoulder of the road. Red Oak Catering is not responsible to any damage suffered to an automobile due to overnight parking.
Q: Do you supply a PA and Microphone for the out door ceremony and after dinner speeches?
A: We do have a PA and Microphone that is available for rent. However we do strongly recommend that you use a bigger system such as the DJ’s sound system. We suggest this because their system is much bigger and can carry sound to those guests seated on the Veranda.
Q: I have a DJ hired is there a certain area where you would like him to set up?
A: There is a balcony that over looks the main hall, this is where we prefer to have a DJ set his or her equipment. If he or she were to set up on the floor that would mean that we would have to sacrifice a table. The DJ is also to use the veranda entrance only. Under no circumstances can the DJ use the back employee entrance.
Q: I have a decorator hired, what time will he/she have access to the building?
A: We offer access to the bungalow at 11:00 AM, for entrance earlier then 11:00 AM decorators are asked to contact Red Oak Catering Directly.
Q: Do we have to pay both day time and evening room rentals for a day ceremony and an evening reception?
A: One Room Rental fee of $300.00 will apply for both ceremony and reception.
Q: Can I supply my own alcohol for an event at the Bungalow?
A: Red Oak Catering has fully registered liquor license, therefore we have to provide all beverages. It is illegal for anyone else to supply alcohol to a venue, such as the bungalow; that already has a license in place.
Q: What time does the bar close?
A: Our last call is 1:00 AM; however for those who wish to have the bar hours extended until 2:00 AM, we can do so with a extra labor charge of $50.00.
Q: What products can I find on your bar?
A: Generally we have all your basic high balls such as light, amber and dark rum, vodka, gin, rye and scotch, plus domestic and imported beer and red and white wine. For any special requests please contact Red Oak Catering and we will be sure to provide it to you for your event.
Q: When do I need to decide on final menu selections and final number of guests?
A: Red Oak Catering would like to know the general menu selection one month prior to the event. We would also like to know the final number of guests roughly 48 hours before the event. When event is less then 48 hours away we can only increase number and not decrease them due to the fact that food orders have already been placed.
Q: I have a friend/ guest who has an allergy to (gluten, shelf fish, etc) can you accommodate his/ her allergy?
A: We take all the necessary precaution to ensure that no kitchen utensils will be mixed with other utensils for an event that has a guest with an allergy. All food will be cooked with separate pans, ovens, etc and cooked at different times and often by different cooks to ensure that no foods are mixed together. Guest are asked to identify themselves upon arrival.
Q: Can Red Oak Catering cater to other venues other then the bungalow such as a house.
A: There are a number of venues that we cater to on a regular basis. Such as the Johnson Geo Centre (Please see photos in our Photo Album section or visit their website which you will find in our links section. For booking information contact Todd at 737-7883), the Waterford Manor (Please see photos in our Photo Album section, for bookings contact David at 754-4139), the Winter Holme (for booking information contact Lisa 739-7979, plus other venues that you may have a special request for such as an office or house.
Q: Can Red Oak Catering supply alcohol to an offsite venue?
A: Red Oak Catering is permitted and willing to supply your offsite event with the beverages of your choice. If you wish to supply your own alcohol we offer a dry bar for your event. With the dry bar we would supply everything that you would require such as glasses, ice, lemons and limes, beer bins etc. You can have all this and there is no mess left for cleaning, we will simply take everything away the next day.
If you have any questions that have not been answered above, feel free to contact Red Oak Catering at anytime through email johnr@redoaknf.com or by phoning (709) 368-6808.
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