Caterer Requirements

Only fully licensed and insured caterers may be used at The Shane Center. The Caterer must provide a Certificate of Insurance providing evidence of one (1) current Comprehensive General Liability Insurance Policy in a minimum amount of $1 million combined public liability for personal injury and property damage naming The Ronald W. Shane Center, 6500 Indian Creek Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33141, as the insured. Caterer's Certificate of Insurance must be filed with The Shane Center thirty (30) days prior to event. If proof of insurance is not received in accordance with this Agreement, The Shane Center has the right to refuse Caterer access to the premise.

Only fully licensed and insured caterers may be used at The Shane Center. The caterer must provide a Liquor Liability Certificate of Insurance providing evidence of one (1) current Comprehensive general Liability Insurance Policy in a minimum amount of $1 million combined public liability for personal injury and property damage naming The Ronald W. Shane Center, 6500 Indian Creek Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33141, as the insured. Caterer's Certificate of Insurance must be filed with The Shane Center thirty (30) days prior to event. If proof of insurance is not received in accordance with this Agreement, The Shane Center has the right to refuse Caterer on premise. In addition, only a certified bartender can be used to dispense alcoholic beverages. Client and its caterers acknowledge that it is illegal to give, serve or sell alcoholic beverages to any person under age 21. This also applies to parents and other family members of minors.

Caterer is responsible for supplying all materials necessary for clean up. Caterer is responsible for bringing sufficient trash bags and any and all other clean up supplies or materials for the event. The Ronald W. Shane Center does not stock and will not provide any such supplies or materials. Clean up after an event of the ovens, tabletops, sinks, floor and other equipment used is required and the responsibility of the caterer. Caterer may not dispose of any drinks, ice, water, etc. on the grounds. The catering area sink and drain are to be used for this purpose. Caterer will ensure sinks are not clogged or items are left in the drain. Stirs, straws, lemons/limes or any other items are to be disposed of in the trash bins provided by The Shane Center. Failure to clean up and/or clear out debris or other obstructions from sinks may result in the caterer and Client being responsible for any and all costs incurred in cleaning up the event, kitchen or other utilized space and/or the debris from sinks and drains.

Caterers are responsible for the removal of all trash derived from the event immediately after the event. Failure to remove all trash resulting from the event will result in a $400 fee. The trash removal fee shall be withheld from the Client's security deposit.

Caterer shall take all equipment, supplies, dishes and food with them at the end of the event. Items rented from another vendor, are the responsibility of the caterer and shall be removed or caused to be removed by the caterer. There will be NO DEEP FRYERS, OUTDOOR GRILLS, or any catering equipment that is considered "OPEN FLAME" permitted at The Shane Center.

Caterers shall have enough staff on duty to service the event properly. All staff, employees, independent contractors or agents of the caterer shall adhere to the rules and regulations of The Shane Center at all times. Staff shall display courteous and professional deportment at all times. Wandering and exploring the facility and the grounds is strictly prohibited and violation of this provision may result in the offending person(s) removal from the facility.

We are a non-smoking facility. Smoking is strictly PROHIBITED inside the building, on the breezeway outside the event space, in the bathrooms or in any other area. There is a designated smoking area located on the outdoor patio on the 2nd floor. This area is clearly marked and is the ONLY area smoking is permitted. Guests must use the cigarette receptacles to dispose of cigarettes butts. NO CIGARETTES ARE TO BE THROWN OVER THE RAILING. Failure to adhere to the smoking rules will result in loss of Client's security deposit.