Catering and Bartending Info

For You And To Share With Vendors When Obtaining Estimates For Their Services At Hope’s Way

FOR EVENTS OVER 40 GUESTS, CATERING MUST BE PROVIDED BY INSURED, LICENSED VENDOR
View Our Approved Caterer List

BARTENDING MUST BE PROVIDED BY INSURED (Both general & liquor liability) & SAFETY CERTIFIED VENDOR

prep kitchen

Hope’s Way does not charge a separate kitchen use fee.

INCLUSIONS:

  • Level entrance from outside unloading area; no ramp needed
  • Vendor unloading station w/ table immediately inside kitchen entrance & additional reserved space for hot/cold boxes
  • Storage for up to 12 large bags of ice
  • 2 – 6ft stainless tables w/ bottom shelves, reserved for caterer’s use
  • 1 – 4ft stainless table w/ bottom shelf for venue microwave & family’s use
  • 3 comp sink / prep sink / handwash sink
  • 5 separate circuits in kitchen for portable equipment; 120v/20amp outlets
  • Outdoor area for grills / fryers / smoker just outside back kitchen door 
  • 1 convenience refrigerator for guest use for florals & personal food/beverages when setting up
  • Convenience gas range for guest’s personal use; not intended for licensed catering prep
  • Rolling Rubbermaid trash cans; wine barrel waste receptacles for main reception area
  • Heavy duty trash bags provided
  • Temporary trash holding room just outside of back kitchen door 

BAR

Our bar is located outside the catering room, in the main reception area.

INCLUSIONS:

  • 2 comp sink w/ drain basket
  • 119 lb underbar ice chest
  • 77 lb underbar ice chest w/ lid for clean drink ice
  • 18” x 36” stainless work table beside ice bins
  • Attached storage closet for coolers, cases/boxes of drinks, etc.

VENDOR ACCESS/VISITS:

Vendor access time is the same as Lessee’s with the following exceptions: vendor visit may be arranged in advance at no additional cost if scheduled during Monday cleaning/reset time, or additional time scheduled at cost.

At Hope's Way

CATERING & BARTENDING

HW is not a licensed food prep facility & does not have a full-service kitchen but, a climate controlled caterer’s area.

HW provides reception tables & chairs, and wooden & resin tables for food service, availability based upon planned event setup. Full-length tablecloths for the round 6’ dinner reception tables & cloth napkins are included for wedding reservations. Cloths will be placed on tables by HW staff prior to the beginning of rental time. The napkins will be here, available to be folded as desired.

You will need to provide all other rentals/equipment needed for food & beverage service including, but not limited to, flatware, glassware, china or disposable ware.
Tables will need to be set by lessee &/or their vendors. Wooden food service tables & wooden counters are to be protected from heated materials, condensation & damaging elements.

All activities related to Lessee’s food & beverage preparation, presentation & serving is to be performed by the catering/bartending vendors, not Hope’s Way staff. 




HW does not allow drop-off food when licensed/insured catering is required. Catered events must be staffed by caterer to maintain food service safety, remove food & beverage related trash & return catering areas to condition in which they were found. 

ID’s are to be checked if legal drinking age in question. All alcohol to be stored/chilled in bar area with the exception of champagne for toast served by caterer. There is room to serve from a beer keg behind the bar; kegs must be contained within a separate non-sweating insulated container to prevent slipping hazard & water damage. HW does not allow service of shots. Bar service to end by 10p (all exited property by 11p).

Catering & Bar Service is responsible for emptying their trash receptacles during their preparation for event; Hope’s Way staff will regularly check/empty trash receptacles during event. Trash is to be securely bagged/tied close before placing in bins in outside trash holding room next to kitchen. All boxes brought in by Lessee or vendors are to be broken down if being trashed & placed in trash holding room.

Additional helpful Catering & Bartending Information can be found here.

APPROVED CATERING LIST

Off-List Caterers/Food Trucks considered on an individual basis & must be approved in advance by Hope’s Way. Additional $200 fee applies.

Bailey Family Catering
Driven to excellence by the excitement of their couples as they plan their weddings, they will ensure you & your guests have a delicious experience.

Chef’s Choice Catering
One of Cincinnati’s Premier Off-Site Caterers, Chef’s Choice has enjoyed success with clients largely due to their wide variety of menus & ability to create customized menus, along with their well-regarded service & staff. 

Cincinnati Catering  
Serving Greater Cincinnati & northern KY for 85 years

Funky’s Catering
A Delightmore Company – Seeking excellence through service to others. For over 30 years, Funky’s has been delivering perfect cuisine, service & execution for weddings, corporate events, social gatherings & non-profits. 

Garnish Catering    
Chef Chris Ropp’s goal is to start with your vision & create from scratch using the most fresh, seasonal & responsibly sourced food, creating an event as unique as you. Chef Ropp & his team’s goal is to take the stress out of planning the perfect menu, offering an unforgettable event & peace of mind with their top notch service, exceeding your expectations. 

Mission BBQ  
Passionate about BBQ, & patriotic for our country & its heroes, serving authentic BBQ with the freshest, most delectable ingredients. Scroll through locations on website for Mason, OH business. 

Sweets & Meats BBQ
Operating 2 award winning barbeque food trucks & offering full service buffet catering. Customer service oriented & BBQ style food that’s always complimented by guests.

Tano’s Bistro & Catering   
Tano’s seeks out like-minded farmers & local suppliers of fresh food. Simply crafted seasonal cuisine, created with heartfelt preparation, uplifted by warm hospitality. And we love their creative cocktails!

Village Pantry Catering  
Providing simple but elegantly prepared meals, using only the finest, freshest & most local ingredients available. Known for their professional & attentive staff. 

Vonderhaar’s   
A Delightmore Company - Fresh flavors, creative catering, beautifully presented. Vonderhaar’s takes care of the details of your event so you can truly be a guest at your own gathering. 

PLEASE NOTE THE
FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

Liability insurance coverage must be for industry standard $1M per occurrence & name these 2 legal entities as additional insureds (not just as certificate holders):
Hopes Way LLC
Hopes Way Property Development LLC
@ 4175 Amelia Olive Branch Rd, Batavia, OH 45103

Certificates naming the DBA name, Hope’s Way Gathering Venue, will be returned for correction. 

Copies of up-to-date insurance certificates, caterer food service license & bartending safe serve certifications are due to HW by 30 days prior to event.