Bookings for The Great Hall and West Room in Alumni Memorial Hall need to be done through Housing and Conference Services at amhevents@mcmaster.ca. Bookings for The Buttery and Bar Lounge can be done at buttery@mcmaster.ca.
Your menu selections may be made from our suggested list of menus. However, some restrictions may apply because of the size of your group. Our catering coordinator can work with our chefs to create a custom menu to suit your event. Menu needs to be finalized at least 10 business days in advance to ensure we can provide the best service.
Should it be necessary to cancel your event, please inform us at buttery@mcmaster.ca as soon as possible. To avoid any charges our office must be informed at least 5 full business days in advance of your function. (48 hours for coffee only services)
The regular food and beverage prices listed in the package are applicable, providing all orders are placed and finalized at least 10 full business days in advance of your event and meet the minimum numbers required. The late price of an additional 10% will be charged if booked or changed after the 10-business day minimum. Coffee service only, requires 5 days in advance of the event. All events include China service.
Please note there are minimum food and beverage charges for all events at AMH:
Changes/revisions made to your catering order less than 10 business days prior to the event will result in a $30 fee each time a change is made. This includes the following:
To avoid multiple late fees, please send any of the changes at the same time.
A request to make any revision to the contract 24 hours prior to the event will incur a change fee of $200 if we are able to make the change. Please do not make changes on the day of the event.
If your event runs longer than stipulated in the contract, we will add a labour fee of $40 per hour per staff member who must stay late.
All events held on statutory holidays will be charged an additional 20% to cover the increased labour costs.
A guaranteed number of guests must be established 5 business days prior to the event date. We will further accept an additional 10% over and above the guaranteed number up to 48 hours prior to the event. You will be financially responsible for the guaranteed number, or the actual number of persons served, whichever is greater.
Providing quality safe food is our highest priority. Catering makes every effort to ensure that hot and cold food items are kept within the safe temperature ranges. To protect your health and prevent food born illness from occurring, the catering staff is required to remove all perishable food from the event.
Please provide us with your Mosaic Chartfield String at the time of booking. For any non-University accounts, full payment will be required 5 business days prior to the event and all prices would be subject to applicable taxes.
McMaster University Hospitality Services makes every attempt to identify ingredients that may cause allergic reactions for those with food allergies and instruct our food production staff on the severity of food allergies.
We make every effort to prevent cross-contamination and communicate information about allergens to customers. We review ingredient information and priority allergens are identified based on ingredients only. While we work hard to prevent cross-contamination, there is always a risk in a large food service facility.
Please be advised that manufacturers of the commercial foods we use, may potentially change the formulation or substitute at any time, without notice. Customers concerned with food allergies need to be aware of this risk.
$17.50 | Minimum 15 Orders
$20.00 | Minimum 15 Orders
$28.00 | Minimum 20 Orders
GF = Gluten Free | H = Halal | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan
Add a platter of chef’s signature desserts to any buffet for $6.00/person
Themed Luncheon selections are available for dinner, please add $10 per person
$24.00 | Minimum 15 orders
$120.00 per platter
$40.00 | Minimum 20 orders
Indulge in our Afternoon Tea experience, curated to enchant your taste buds and elevate your senses. Our menu includes a selection of seasonally crafted tea sandwiches, our signature scones with preserves, and an assortment of our chef’s signature baked goods, all paired with a wide selection of teas. (10 pieces per person)
Add a glass of sparkling wine for $6.00
$35.00 | Minimum 20 people
$34.00 | Minimum 20 people
$55.00 | Minimum 20 people
Add an additional entrée choice for $15.00 per person.
Our plated menus come with a dessert creation by our Chef, or our Signature Dessert Buffet of individual pastries.
Vegan or vegetarian items are available by request; please provide dietary requirements to your catering coordinator.
Minimum order of 2 dozen per selection
Pricing as above with the addition of HST
Payment can be made by Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Debit (cash not accepted).
Minimum of $300 in bar sales for events that require a bar set up