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1. Do you have a preferred list of caterers?

If you are not having a cash bar or charging admission to your event you can select a caterer of your choice, as long as they can provide a copy of their license and liability insurance. If the renting organization / individual would like to have a cash bar to serve alcohol, or to charge admission to an event, the renting organization / individual is required to hire the services of one of the Arts Center approved caterers. This caterer must provide both the food and alcohol. Please request this list if you will be serving alcohol at a cash bar.

2. Can food be prepared at the Hopkins Center for the Arts?

No, the catering kitchen is intended for catering purposes only. This area is not intended to be used for cooking of any food products. Email Roxanne Wolfe or call at 952-548-6486 for any questions or for more information.

3. What rooms is food allowed in?

Food and beverages must be kept in the rented room or space. Food and beverages are not allowed in the theater or dance studio. All requests to use the lobby for catering must be approved in writing. The Hopkins Center for the Arts reserves the right to coordinate and determine the number and placement of catering stations in the lobby or other common use areas. Requests to use the lobby for catering stations must be made in writing 30 days prior to the event.

Email Roxanne Wolfe or call at 952-548-6486 for any questions or for more information.

4. Are there any foods you prohibit?

The following products are prohibited in the Hopkins Center for the Arts:

• Chewing Gum
• Popcorn
• Red punch

5. Does the HCA provide linens or dishes?

Caterers are responsible for all table coverings. Caterers are also expected to provide all plates, silverware, and glassware for tables.

6. Is there an additional fee for having food at an event?

• A food and beverage fee of $50 is applied when there is a catered meal in the Jaycees Studio or the Albert Pike Lodge Number 237 Community Room. Use of the kitchen is included in this price.
• Renting Organizations / Individuals that wish to bring bagged or boxed lunches or commercially prepared trays do not have a fee. If the Renting Organization / Individual would like to use the kitchen when serving boxed or bagged lunches or commercially prepared trays they may rent the kitchen for a fee.
• The fee for concession carts in the lobby or other common use areas is $15 per 2-hour period. This fee applies to all users without regard to if the station is for sale, service, or demonstration.

All payments must be made prior to the start of the event.

Contact Us

Email Roxanne Wolfe or call at 952-548-6486 for any questions or for more information.