Events at Sauvage
What is the capacity?
The main dining room can accommodate a maximum of 20 guests for a seated event or 47 guests for a standing cocktail reception inside.
Is there a charge to use the space?
There is no charge to use the space, provided the minimum food and beverage expenditure is met. For reception events that require furniture removal, a $250 fee will be applied.
What are the food and beverage minimum spend requirements?
The room minimums are based on food and beverage combined, exclusive of tax and 18% gratuity. If the minimum spend requirement is not met, the difference will appear as a minimum spend offset fee on the final bill.
• The Attic (seats 16, or 8 on each side)– “Summer Season” (May 1-October 20) For Friday or Saturdays: $1250 for half the Attic, for half the night (5-8pm or 7:30/8pm to close) or, $2500 for the half the Attic for the night. Also available: $2500 for the whole Attic for half the night, or $5000 for the whole Attic for the whole evening. For midweek, there is a 10% discount. For offseason there is a 20% discount. For midweek offseason, there is a 25% discount.
•The Main Floor (seats up to 22)- “Summer Season” (May 1-October 20) For Friday or Saturdays: $3430 for the main floor for half the night, or $6860 for the main floor for the whole evening. For midweek, there is a 10% discount. For offseason there is a 20% discount. For midweek offseason, there is a 25% discount.
• Please discuss with our manager Rebekah Brown if you are interested in the upper or lower patio for summer events from Mid-may to Mid-September, weather permitting.
• Statutory holidays are available at a $1,000 surcharge.
What are the key dates to remember?
• Final guest count and floor plan—due five days in advance
• Insurance—due one month in advance for any commercial event, required $2million minimum liability.
What services and items does Sauvage supply?
The following services are complimentary:
• Service staff
• Existing tables and chairs
• Standard table flatware and glassware
• Candles
• Printed personalized menus at each place setting
• Table numbers
*menus and prices exclude tax & gratuity
Do you provide referrals to musicians, florists, cake makers, etc.?
We are happy to provide referrals for all of your needs! We can refer you to suppliers as needed!
How are beverage and wine costs managed?
Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are charged based upon consumption per drink, plus tax and gratuity. We do not offer fixed price per person bar packages or individual bills. Wines are selected from our current list, and charged per bottle. In accordance with liquor licensing regulations, we are unable to permit our guests to bring in their own wine or alcohol for parties without paying a per bottle corkage fee, but please advise us of your preferences and we will be happy to find a comparable item from our list. Bar offerings can be tailored.
How is the menu determined?
• All food items for private events are selected from our current seasonal menu two to three weeks in advance.
Does Sauvage offer a menu tasting?
• Yes, after a deposit is received, we can work on a menu together to perfect it for your event!
Can I have a slideshow or presentation?
• Absolutely! Please note that adding audio-visual equipment may alter the room capacity and sightlines. Due to the structure of the heritage home that our restaurant occupies, we are not able to offer full visual sightlines for groups larger than 10.
Is there a cake plating fee?
The only outside food item permitted to be brought in is a celebratory cake or cupcakes. The per guest fee is based on your confirmed guest count.
Cakes and cupcakes are subject to the same charges—cut (for a cake) and plated by Chef with garnish and served as part of the dinner menu
Cake—cut (for a cake) and plated for a self-serve station—flat fee $125
Cake—cut and plated— $7 per guest
Be sure to consider the following items for your agenda and timing. Your Event Specialist can help with any questions you may have regarding:
• Photos—pre or post ceremony? Location? How long will they take?
• Ceremony—location, length and travel time to venue if offsite
• Cocktail Reception—how long?
• Receiving line
• Seating—depending on final guest count and pace of crowd, seating can take 10-30 minutes
• Formal introductions, first toasts and welcome speech
• Speeches—for best flow, we recommend having speeches after order taking, before first course is served or in-between courses
How are payments made?
The signed confirmation form and deposit is required to secure the date and space, payable by credit card, bank draft, or etransfer. The balance must be paid by credit card or cash at the conclusion of the event. Your event specialist will confirm the deposit amount based on the minimum spend of your event.
What is the cancellation policy?
Your contract may be terminated with formal written notice. If notice of cancellation is received, all deposits received are non-refundable. Sauvage retains the right to cancel any event without formal notice, with a returned deposit.