Napa General Store Event Planning FAQS:
(Frequently Asked Questions)
A general guide for questions & answers about your event at the Napa General Store
How Do I Reserve A Date? You must submit a credit card authorization form or check to reserve a date.
How Many People Can You Accommodate? 80 guests Seated inside / 90 guests Seated outside* For a standing reception: 150 guests either inside or outside. *the adjacent outside plaza area may be reserved for seated events up to 175 guests and for standing events up to 250 guests.
What’s Included In Your Price? Use of the space, staffing, existing tables & chairs, plates, glassware & utensils & paper napkins are included in the food & beverage price quoted for your event.
What’s Not Included? Additional rental items (i.e. banquet tables, linens, cloth napkins, décor)
Can I bring My Own Cake? Yes, there is a $3.50 per person cake cutting & plating fee.
What about wine & corkage? We can supply you with reasonably priced wine & beer or you may furnish your own wine with a $15.00 per bottle corkage fee.
What About Music/DJ/Band? We can refer you to local musicians or you can provide your own. Contact Kent Cohea kfcohea@comcast.net
Is There A Minimum? Yes, we have a minimum food & beverage fee of $1,500.00 - $2,500.00 per hour, depending on the season.
Do You Charge A Site Fee? No. We don’t charge a site fee, however if you require the use of the adjacent plaza space there may be a set fee charged by the Napa River Inn
What About Service & Sales Tax? These are currently 18% for service & 8.75%
sales tax & will be added to all food & beverage purchases.
Where Can I Find Info On Other Services (Like Flowers)? Check out
NapaWeddingSource.com or visit our list of recommended wedding planners web-sites.
What About Table Set-up & Linens? We will set-up tables according to your needs. Banquet tables and linens are an additional charge, but we are happy to help you with selecting these items.
What About Decorations? You may supply any table & space decorations you desire as well as signage.
How Do You Price The Menus? After you have made your initial menu item selections we will supply you with pricing.
When Do You Need The Final Count By? Normally two weeks prior to the event
Do You Have Pictures Of Past Events? See our web-site “Catering” page for pictures of past events or use this link: Catering
Where can I rent audio-visual equipment? We recommend
Audio
Video
Center (Art at 707 226-6235)
What is the cut-off time for music and/or noise outside?
9:30 pm
Recommended Wedding & Event Planners - please let them know you were referred by Napa General Store
Wedding Ceremony & Wedding Reception Guidelines
For on-site Wedding ceremonies & receptions larger than fifty (50) guests we require the following
· Rental of the adjacent plaza space which is an additional $1,500.00 for a half-day rental
· Hiring a professional wedding planner (you’ll be glad you did) from our approved list of event planners
· The minimum food & beverage fee is $7,500.00 for a three-and-a-half hour event
· Music must be approved & follow noise limitation guidelines.
Napa General Store
540 Main Street
Napa,
CA
94559
p 707 259-0762 f 707 258-8793