2020 - Tradewinds Resort

2020Banquet Menus

Table of ContentsGeneral Information. 1-4Continental Breakfasts.5Breakfast Buffets.6Breakfast Enhancements. 7Plated Breakfasts.8Brunch Menu.9Break Menus. 10À La Carte Breaks. 11Plated Luncheon. 12-13Lunch Buffets. 14-15Lunch on the Go. 16Plated Dinners. 17-21Buffet Dinners. 22-24Menu Enhancements.25-28Specialty Food Stations. 29Specialty Dessert Stations. 30Banquet Wine List. 31-32Hosted and Cash Bars. 33-34

General InformationBanquet MenusThe Catering/Convention Services Department will coordinate all of the details of your event. So that ourentire resort staff may prepare to accommodate your needs, the details of your function are requested 30days prior to the date of your arrival. To ensure the safety of all our guests and comply with local healthregulations, neither patrons nor their guests shall be allowed to bring food or beverages into the functionarea. We are at your service to accommodate your special requests to ensure the success of your event.Food may not be taken from the function area, and buffet lines will remain open no longer than two hours.GuaranteesTo best serve your guests, a final confirmation of attendance or “guarantee” is required by 9:00 a.m., threebusiness days prior to your event. This count may not be reduced within this time period. However, we will beprepared to serve 3% more than the final guarantee. If no guarantee is received, the resort will charge for theexpected number of guests indicated on the program event order. A 50.00 service charge will be assessedon each meal function if attendance is less than 25.Buffets and Action StationsOur buffet prices are created for groups of fifty or more people. Should you select a menu with a minimum numberstated and your group’s guarantee falls below this number, the price per guest will be increased by 25%. Forreceptions only, all carving and action stations require a chef or attendant at 175.00 for a two-hour period.Outside FunctionsAn outdoor event service fee equal to 4% of each such event's food and beverage subtotal will be in affectfor beach and outdoor deck venues. Pirate Island, South Lawn, Seabreeze Deck, Breckenridge Decks and allbeach areas.To provide the best possible function, a decision on moving an outdoor function inside will be made byConvention Services four hours prior to the starting time. A forecast of 40% or greater chance of rain willdetermine location.Function RoomsMuch of the success of your event depends on the atmosphere of your surroundings. At TradeWinds Resorts,we will work with you to achieve the overall experience you desire. The attendance you anticipate, as wellas the setup you require, are the primary factors in your Function Room assignment. Revisions in theserequirements may necessitate changes to a more suitable room. Likewise, our schedule of room rental feesis based upon your group’s program. Revisions in factors such as group counts, times, dates, meal functionsor setup may necessitate revision of rental fees. Setup changes, which differ from the specified setup onthe event orders, may require unscheduled setup staff. Revisions may incur additional charges at 15.00 perlabor-hour.All food and beverage prices and meeting room rentals are subject to applicable sales tax and service charge(currently 7% and 24% respectively as of January 2020).Prices are for 2020 and are subject to change unless confirmed by an event order.1

General Information (continued)Beverage PoliciesTradeWinds is the only licensee authorized to sell and serve liquor, beer or wine on the hotel premises.Therefore, we cannot allow any of the above to be brought into any of our function areas by outside services.Items brought into “hospitality suites” will be subject to the following corkage fee: 1.00 per can/bottle ofbeer; 12.00 per .750 ml bottle of wine; 20.00 per liter of liquor. The sale or service of alcohol prior to11:00 a.m. on Sunday is prohibited by law. State law prohibits the serving of alcoholic beverages, includingbeer and wine, to any person under the age of 21 years. As a responsible vendor of alcoholic beverages,TradeWinds requires proper proof of age from anyone appearing to be under 35 years of age.Special ServicesOur staff will be happy to recommend florists, photographers, entertainment and decorations to enhanceyour event.AudiovisualWe will be happy to arrange for all your audiovisual requirements for your function. We recommend our inhouse audiovisual company, which can provide your equipment needs on a rental basis with charges applied toyour hotel master account. A service charge of 25% of the audiovisual bill, based on our in-house audio visualcompany’s prevailing rates, is due to the TradeWinds Resort if companies other than our in-house company areutilized on our premises. There is a patch fee for plugging audiovisual equipment into the resort’s sound system.Exhibits, Booths and PostersWe are pleased to reserve space for booths and tabletops for your exhibits. The organization guaranteespayment for the rental of exhibit space, which will include the daily upkeep of the area (vacuum, trashremoval) at a fee of 50.00 per booth or 25.00 per tabletop, per day. Should any equipment/tables, powerrequirements, etc., be required from the hotel, an additional fee will be incurred. There will also be anadditional charge for receiving shipments from the vendors.Signage and DisplaysTo preserve the ambiance of the resort and comply with local fire codes, all signage, displays or decorations andtheir setup shall be subject to prior approval of the resort, and assessed a hanging charge of 25.00 each.SecurityTradeWinds does not assume responsibility for the damage or loss of any merchandise brought into the resort.Therefore, you may want to consider arranging for security personnel through Convention Services.All food and beverage prices and meeting room rentals are subject to applicable sales tax and service charge(currently 7% and 24% respectively as of January 2020).Prices are for 2020 and are subject to change unless confirmed by an event order.2

General Information (continued)Payment PolicyUnless credit has been established with TradeWinds Resorts, 100% payment of estimated charges must bereceived 10 days in advance of your function. To establish credit, an application must be received four weeksprior to your arrival date, and only groups with projected revenues in excess of 2500.00 may be direct billed.For groups requiring sleeping rooms, please refer to your contract regarding deposits and payment. Weddingevents are not subject to direct billing.CancellationShould you find it necessary to cancel your confirmed function, liquidated damages as outlined on your contractwill be assessed. Recreation, i.e., golf, tennis, beach olympics must be cancelled at least 72 hours prior toavoid charges.DamagesIt is the responsibility of the patron to assume liability for any damages to the resort caused by the patron, theirguests or their agents (i.e. bands, display companies, etc.).Shipping/Receiving/SecurityThe TradeWinds Shipping and Receiving Dept. is onsite to ensure the property security, storage and delivery ofyour packages. Below is the required information for all incoming packages.Hold for the (Client Name) and/or (Convention Service Manager)Name of Group and/or EventFirst Date of EventNumber of Packages (i.e., 1 of 2, 2 of 2, etc.)TradeWinds Island Grand, 5600 Gulf Blvd.St. Pete Beach, FL 33706Packages may be delivered no more than seven (7) business days prior to the event. All package handling feesare due and payable upon delivery. The fees may be charged to your room, master account, credit card, or paidby cash per the recipient. In the event a parcel is received outside the seven (7) day specified period, a 10.00per parcel charge will apply subject to storage and space availability.The maximum weight for any package to be stored is 100 pounds. Please contact the TradeWinds Shippingand Receiving Dept. representative in writing at least (10) days prior to package arrival so that arrangements toaccommodate can be made.A ten (10) day advance notice is required for all pallet ships. In addition, pallet shipments must be deliveredno more than two (2) days prior to the event. Please contact the TradeWinds Shipping and Receiving Dept.representative to make these arrangements. In the event a pallet is received outside the two (2) day specifiedperiod, additional charges will apply subject to storage and space availability.The TradeWinds Shipping and Receiving Dept. onsite representative will be happy to assist you with your returnshipment. To arrange your outgoing return shipment, please email mailroom@twresort.com or visit the conciergedesk and request a Shipping Request Form.All food and beverage prices and meeting room rentals are subject to applicable sales tax and service charge(currently 7% and 24% respectively as of January 2020).Prices are for 2020 and are subject to change unless confirmed by an event order.3

General Information (continued)Please be advised that all inbound and outbound guest, event and exhibitor packages and freight are subject tohandling fees based on the following schedules.Inbound Handling FeesLetters/Packs.3.00Packages up to 10 Pounds.5.0011-20 Pounds. 10.0021-40 Pounds.20.0041-60 Pounds.35.0061 Pounds. 60/lb.Crates.85.00Pallets.175.00Outbound Handling FeesLetters/Packs.3.00Packages up to 19 Pounds.5.0020-34 Pounds. 10.0035-49 Pounds. .15.0050-69 Pounds.20.0070-89 Pounds.25.0090-99 Pounds.30.00100 Pounds.35.00Crates.50.00Pallets. 100.00All food and beverage prices and meeting room rentals are subject to applicable sales tax and service charge(currently 7% and 24% respectively as of January 2020).Prices are for 2020 and are subject to change unless confirmed by an event order.4

CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTSAll meals are served with our Regular & Decaffeinated Coffees and a Selection of Fine Teas.Service allows for 1 hour.BASIC CONTINENTAL Freshly Squeezed Orange JuiceAssorted Dry Cereals with Chilled MilkAssorted Muffins and Danish PastriesSelection of Jams, Marmalades and Butter.18BAKERY CONTINENTAL Select Two Juices: Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Tomato Juice or Cranberry JuiceSliced Seasonal Fresh FruitAssorted Dry Cereals with Chilled MilkDisplay of Baked Goods to include: Breakfast Breads, Croissants, Danish Pastries and Assorted MuffinsSelection of Jams, Marmalades and Butter.25SPA Juice Bar: (Pick 3) Orange, Grapefruit, V-8, Cranberry, Carrot/Apple, Cucumber/Wheatgrass Sliced Seasonal Fresh Fruits Granola Parfait with Acai Berry Non-Fat Yogurt Hot Kettle Oats with Dried Cranberries, Pecans and Fresh Berries Assorted Dry Cereals with Chilled Milk Assorted Individual Non-Fat Fruit Yogurts.28*Juice bartender available @ 75 per bartender, per 50 guests (optional)NINE TO FIVE Basic Continental Mid-Morning Coffee Refresh Mid-Afternoon Sweet Tooth Break.38All food and beverage prices and meeting room rentals are subject to applicable sales tax and service charge(currently 7% and 24% respectively as of January 2020).Prices are for 2020 and are subject to change unless confirmed by an event order.5