We require that rentals serving alcohol use a licensed caterer, and that they provide us with proof of insurance. You don't want to be liable for any problems. We allow self-catering as well (people provide their own food), and, in that case, if they want to serve alcohol they still have to provide proof of insurance, usually obtainable through a homeowner's policy. All rental events are in our modern auditorium or on the grounds; we don't allow use of the historic buildings for events.
Carol Ely
Historic Locust Grove
Louisville
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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Deb Fuller
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 12:06 PM
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Subject: Re: Site rentals
On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 11:54 AM, Scott Lewandowski
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> I would like to know how many historic site/museums have space available
> for rent and if any serve alcohol or allow a catering service to do so. We
> are a county owned 106 year old museum with an auditorium that is available
> for wedding receptions, public forums and other community events. The
> county has asked me to explore allowing alcohol during rentals as a way to
> increase use/rental income of our facility.
When I worked at a historic house, we used a list of approved caterers
that could serve alcohol. The nice thing about going with an approved
list of caterers is that you know that their staff knows your site and
all of the additional regulations that go with working an event in an
historic structure. For example, they know not to do things like put
food and drink on historic woodwork or furniture, all your little
layout quirks (since historic structures are not to code) and what
extra equipment they might need to bring.
And yes, allowing booze is a sure way to increase revenue. Catering
companies scalp people on "corkage" fees and what not. Plus people
want alcohol at their events, esp. weddings. Unless you are surrounded
by teetotalers, I'd definitely allow alcohol at your events, perhaps
with an added fee.
Deb Fuller
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