Catering Policies
You must choose a caterer from our approved caterer listing. Our catering list has been carefully chosen due to their knowledge of our facilities and their service to prior clients, as well as their adherence to our sustainability efforts. All caterers listed are full-service and will handle setup, cleanup, and will coordinate your rental items.
Sustainability Efforts
As a non-profit organization committed to the preservation of the Chesapeake Bay, we have implemented a ban on all single-use plastic serving ware at our events.
The use of Styrofoam, plastic water bottles, plastic cups, cutlery, straws, and plates is strictly prohibited for all events. We require the use of china, glassware, or compostable serving ware as alternatives to plastic. When utilizing compostable serving ware, the catering service is responsible for ensuring that all compostable items are properly separated and disposed of in designated compost bins.
Alochol
Hosts can provide their own alcohol for their event. Your alcohol must be delivered at the time of your caterer’s arrival, and any extra leftovers from the end of the night must go home with you. Be sure to plan ahead and have a vehicle large enough to take home leftover alcohol and all your personal decor.
All alcohol must be served by a certified bartender, there cannot be any self-serve stations.
Rentals
Linens, chairs, and additional needs (silverware, glassware, plates, etc.) must be rented and coordinated through your chosen caterer. You are welcome to bring in your own décor or rent additional decor items such as specialty furniture from a 3rd party rental company not coordinated by your caterer. All rentals must be delivered and picked up the same day as your event.
Liquor License
Depending on your caterer, Anne Arundel County may require a One-Day Liquor License through the Anne Arundel County Board of Liquor License Commissioners. Confirm with your caterer if they do not have a SCAT license; you are required to procure a one-day liquor license. It is a simple form that can be filled out online with this link.