How much will it cost to rent the Chateau?
Our hall rental rates run between 935.00 and 1245.00 for a Saturday reception. Saturday is the most popular day of the week for receptions. Our prices are designed for efficiency around the basic service. The packages include our most popular requests for services.

How much are the menu prices?
Our packages include the cost of the menus, but menus by themselves generally run in the 7 to 20 per person dollar range. Menu prices vary depending on the guest count and your menu selection. The more guests you have, the more efficient food service becomes.

Why do you offer packages?
Packages are the best way for us to offer our most popular combination of services. Our packages have been put together based on what clients tell us they want. By putting our most requested services together, we can get the greatest cost efficiency because their is less duplication of vendor efforts. Additionally, there are less vendors to coordinate so it's easier to have a smooth running event.

What can I expect my will my bar tab to be?
Most of our bar tabs run between $500 and $1000. Bar costs can vary greatly based on the number of guests, the length of time the bar is open and your selection of spirits. A cash bar is the least expensive, a host paid bar is more and an open bar has the greatest expense. Costs rise when you offer mixed drinks. When you compare mixed drinks to beer and wine, mixed drinks have a higher cost and guests also consume them at a higher rate. Click here to learn more about bar pricing.

Can I bring my own alcohol in to the Chateau?
No. State Law specifies every product we serve must be provided by licensed distributors with our name on the invoice. In addition, all invoices must be kept on premise and be available for TABC inspection. Regardless of your connections, we can't accept beer or wine from any other source.

I have a friend that is a caterer.  Can I bring another caterer into the Chateau?
Yes, you may bring a caterer of your choice into the Chateau with a few provisions. Anyone catering at the Chateau must possess a valid catering license and list the Chateau at Forest Park as an additional insured on their insurance policy. These two documents must be forwarded to the Chateau 30 days prior to the event date. In addition, the non-catering fee is due by the client.

Is it possible to see the hall set up for an actual reception?
We love to show our hall setup for a reception. It's beautiful! Viewing the hall prior to a reception must be arranged with one of our event coordinators. We will give you a "window of time" for visiting and you should plan for about a 15 minute visit. You must be out of the hall 30 minutes before the actual reception starts.

When can I decorate and put out party favors?
This should be done within the period of time that you have contracted for. Decorating usually occurs during the two hours before a reception begins.

Does the Chateau staff do extras, such as setting out centerpieces & favors?
The Chateau at Forest Park staff reserves the right to charge additional set up fees for any additional services that we would provide. We ask to cover our labor costs only. Situations such as opening early would be covered under this provision. If you have concerns or require additional set up that is not detailed in your proposal, please ask your Event Coordinator for additional information.

I'm ready to go.  How can I can secure the hall?
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