The U.S. Cellular Coliseum and BMI Concession, Inc. prides itself in providing you the best possible service, and we hope every event is an enjoyable and memorable experience, whether your hosting a party in one of our luxury suites, hosting a company meeting or luncheon, or your wedding reception.
Menu Selection
We thank you for considering the U.S. Cellular Coliseum. We take pride in our ability to customize a menu for your special event and to provide you with exceptional service during every aspect of your event.
For the suite catering menu, click HERE!
Guarantee
Our catering department must be notified of the exact number of attendees at least 72 hours (three business days) prior to all functions. This minimum number of guests will be considered a guarantee for which you will be charged, even if fewer guests attend. If no guarantee is received by the catering department, the number of guests estimated on your catering contract will be used as the guarantee.
Service Charges, Set-Up Fees, and Taxes
You will be assessed a service charge and current sales taxes as specified on the contract. Additional fees may be assessed to cover set-up labor, bartenders, food station attendants, cashiers, and other service staff in excess of our customary service standards.
Beverages
You may host drinks for your guests based on consumption, or you may choose to have a cash bar open for your guests to purchase their own drinks. All alcoholic beverages served on the U.S. Cellular Coliseum premises must be dispensed by BMI Concessions, Inc bartenders and servers. Alcoholic beverage service may be refused to any person who is not able to verify legal age with proper photo identification. BMI Concessions, Inc. reserves the right to refuse service to individuals who appear to be intoxicated. A bartender fee may be applied if your bar sales do not exceed the facility minimum.
Linen
Our catering department will provide white linens for food and beverage tables. An additional charge will be applied for meeting table linens.
Tax Exemption Certificate
It is necessary to have a copy of your current tax exemption certificate on file in our catering department to handle your account on a tax exemption basis. If we do not have your certificate on file, we must charge sales tax on all transactions.
Billing and Deposits
We ask the amount covering 75% of the guaranteed number of guests be paid in advance (See Guarantee). The remaining balance will be collected prior to your event. Other billing arrangements may be made in advance with our catering department.
Audio, Visual, and Electrical
A variety of audio visual equipment and services are available on a rental basis. Additional charges may be assessed for labor, set-ups, or electrical usage. To serve you properly, audio visual equipment and electrical needs must be specified to our Booking Director at least one week prior to your function.
Room and Seating Assignments
The U.S. Cellular Coliseum will supply all meeting/banquet rooms with the following complimentary items: tables and chairs, one podium or lectern with a wired microphone, and a head table with stock color skirt on riser. Additional equipment available on a rental basis (See Rental Rates).
Liability and Insurance
The U.S. Cellular Coliseum and BMI Concessions, Inc. reserve the right to inspect and monitor all public and private functions. The U.S. Cellular Coliseum cannot be held responsible for any personal property or equipment brought onto the premises.
Insurance is required for any event held at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum. A certificate of insurance is required evidencing coverage in the limits and format prescribed by the U.S. Cellular Coliseum.
Prohibited Items
The U.S. Cellular Coliseum does not allow any outside food and beverages to be brought into the building, unless otherwise discussed with the Booking Director. In addition, some other arena prohibited items include; helium balloons, umbrellas, weapons of any kind, liquor, confetti, silly string and decorations with glitter. All candles must be surrounded by glass to follow the City of Bloomington Fire Marshall’s code.
If you have any questions or would like to book your next event at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum please call one of the following people:
Traci Andracke
Booking Director – US Cellular Coliseum
traciandracke@uscellularcoliseum.com | 309-434-2668
Paul Grazar
Director of Food and Beverage – BMI Concessions, Inc
paulgrazar@uscellularcoliseum.com | 309-434-2932
Menu Selection
We thank you for considering the U.S. Cellular Coliseum. We take pride in our ability to customize a menu for your special event and to provide you with exceptional service during every aspect of your event.
For the suite catering menu, click HERE!
Guarantee
Our catering department must be notified of the exact number of attendees at least 72 hours (three business days) prior to all functions. This minimum number of guests will be considered a guarantee for which you will be charged, even if fewer guests attend. If no guarantee is received by the catering department, the number of guests estimated on your catering contract will be used as the guarantee.
Service Charges, Set-Up Fees, and Taxes
You will be assessed a service charge and current sales taxes as specified on the contract. Additional fees may be assessed to cover set-up labor, bartenders, food station attendants, cashiers, and other service staff in excess of our customary service standards.
Beverages
You may host drinks for your guests based on consumption, or you may choose to have a cash bar open for your guests to purchase their own drinks. All alcoholic beverages served on the U.S. Cellular Coliseum premises must be dispensed by BMI Concessions, Inc bartenders and servers. Alcoholic beverage service may be refused to any person who is not able to verify legal age with proper photo identification. BMI Concessions, Inc. reserves the right to refuse service to individuals who appear to be intoxicated. A bartender fee may be applied if your bar sales do not exceed the facility minimum.
Linen
Our catering department will provide white linens for food and beverage tables. An additional charge will be applied for meeting table linens.
Tax Exemption Certificate
It is necessary to have a copy of your current tax exemption certificate on file in our catering department to handle your account on a tax exemption basis. If we do not have your certificate on file, we must charge sales tax on all transactions.
Billing and Deposits
We ask the amount covering 75% of the guaranteed number of guests be paid in advance (See Guarantee). The remaining balance will be collected prior to your event. Other billing arrangements may be made in advance with our catering department.
Audio, Visual, and Electrical
A variety of audio visual equipment and services are available on a rental basis. Additional charges may be assessed for labor, set-ups, or electrical usage. To serve you properly, audio visual equipment and electrical needs must be specified to our Booking Director at least one week prior to your function.
Room and Seating Assignments
The U.S. Cellular Coliseum will supply all meeting/banquet rooms with the following complimentary items: tables and chairs, one podium or lectern with a wired microphone, and a head table with stock color skirt on riser. Additional equipment available on a rental basis (See Rental Rates).
Liability and Insurance
The U.S. Cellular Coliseum and BMI Concessions, Inc. reserve the right to inspect and monitor all public and private functions. The U.S. Cellular Coliseum cannot be held responsible for any personal property or equipment brought onto the premises.
Insurance is required for any event held at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum. A certificate of insurance is required evidencing coverage in the limits and format prescribed by the U.S. Cellular Coliseum.
Prohibited Items
The U.S. Cellular Coliseum does not allow any outside food and beverages to be brought into the building, unless otherwise discussed with the Booking Director. In addition, some other arena prohibited items include; helium balloons, umbrellas, weapons of any kind, liquor, confetti, silly string and decorations with glitter. All candles must be surrounded by glass to follow the City of Bloomington Fire Marshall’s code.
If you have any questions or would like to book your next event at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum please call one of the following people:
Traci Andracke
Booking Director – US Cellular Coliseum
traciandracke@uscellularcoliseum.com | 309-434-2668
Paul Grazar
Director of Food and Beverage – BMI Concessions, Inc
paulgrazar@uscellularcoliseum.com | 309-434-2932
