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GUARANTEES
An expected guarantee for all food and beverage functions is required by 12 pm, 14 business days prior to the function which can be reduced no more than 10%. The final guarantee is required by 12pm, 5 business days prior to food and beverage functions. In the event that the guarantee is not given to the Resort, the expected attendance number will be used as your guarantee. You will be billed for whichever is higher. You may increase your guarantee within 72 hours, though you may not decrease it. The Resort will prepare food and set seating for 3% over your guarantee for plated meals and for 5% over your guarantee for buffets. The minimum guarantee for all breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets is 25 people. For events for 25 people or less, we will offer plated or ala carte menus. For buffets 25 people or less, a $300 setup fee will apply.
DURATION OF MEALS
Our buffets and food stations are all priced as per the following meal durations:
  • Breakfast Buffet – two (2) hours
  • Lunch Buffet – two (2) hours
  • Dinner Buffet – two (2) hours
  • Coffee Breaks – thirty (30) minutes
  • Reception Stations – two (2) hours
Should you require additional time for your food preparation, this can be arranged. Please coordinate with your Event Manager for a personalized proposal.
MINIMUMS AND FEES
  • For all buffets of fewer than 25 guests, a $300 setup fee will be charged.
  • A labor fee of $300 per Chef or Service Attendant applies to 2 Hour Stations. One Chef or Service Attendant will be staffed for every 50 guests.
  • Bartender fees are $300 per Bartender with a two-hour minimum. One Bartender will be staffed for every 75 guests.
  • Functions exceeding two hours will incur additional fees.
  • Plated menu functions at Kaho’olawe are available for up to 150 people
  • For "Non-Hosted Bars", a $1,500 minimum must be met. In the event the minimum is not met, the difference will be charged to the Group Master Account. 
  • For "Non-Hosted Bars", a $300 Cashier Fee will apply.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE HOSPITALITY
The sale and service of all alcoholic beverages are regulated by the Maui County Liquor Control. The Resort is responsible for the administration of those regulations. Hawai’i law requires all alcohol to be purchased and supplied by the Resort. All persons consuming alcoholic beverages at Resort events must be 21 years old. The Resort reserves the right to terminate alcohol service at any event if minors intending to consume alcoholic beverages are in attendance. No alcoholic beverages may be brought into the Resort. All beverage functions must be arranged through the Events Manager. No food may be brought into the Resort for any catered function. The Event Managers will be happy to customize specialty menus at your request. The Resort prohibits the removal of food from the Resort premises.
PRICES AND PAYMENT
All food and beverage prices are subject to a 25% service charge. Hawai’i State tax, currently 4.712%, will be added to all food, beverage, labor, gratuity, and miscellaneous item charges. Prices are subject to change and will be guaranteed six months prior to your function. The following “Disclaimer” was added to the Banquet Event Order Templates in the Additional Requirements section: In Addition to Appropriate State and Local Taxes, a Service Charge of 25% was applied to the Cost for Food and Beverage Service. A portion of the Service Charge pays for Costs or Expenses other than Wage and Tips for Employees: a Minimum of 18% is allocated toward Wage and Tips for Employees.
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