Notes from the Hall
The journal.
Planning tips, seasonal menus, and stories from four decades of celebrations in Ingleside — written by the family who hosts them.
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Holiday party catering: book by Halloween, eat by Thanksgiving
Every September we get the same wave of calls: company holiday parties, family Friendsgivings, retirement send-offs before year-end. By Halloween, half our holiday-party Saturdays are spoken for. By Thanksgiving, the…
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What “real linens” means at a banquet
If the venue’s brochure says “linens included,” ask one follow-up question: are they cloth or paper? Most venues count both as included.…
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Off-site catering vs. the venue
One of the first decisions for any sit-down event: bring the food to your space, or bring your people to the venue?…
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Bringing in your own cake
Most banquet halls have strict rules about outside food. Cake is the near-universal exception. Here’s how it works.
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What “all-inclusive” actually means at Maravela’s
“All-inclusive” gets used loosely in the wedding-venue business. At Maravela’s it means specific things. Here’s what to ask any venue that calls…
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Why scratch-made matters when you’re feeding 300 people
There’s a quiet question every couple should ask the venues on their list. Who actually cooks the food? The answer is the…
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What to ask when you tour a banquet hall in Lake County
A tour is the only way to know if a venue is right for your event. Here’s what to ask while you’re…
