Caterer Requirements

Caterer Requirements

1. Caterers must be approved in advance and comply with City, College, County and State permit requirements. Please refer to the Community Center Caterer’s requirements listed below. Only food provided by an approved Community

Center caterer is permitted on the premises. All documents required must be submitted to the Event Coordinator at least (90) days prior to the event date.

  • Copy of current Chino Business License – Caterers not located in the City of Chino will need to file a City of Chino

  • Vendor permit application with the City of Chino Business License Department (fee of $13.00). Vendor receipt will needto be submitted to the Event Coordinator. Caterer has the option of filling for the yearly business license for a $41.00 fee.

  • Copy of current Health Permit – Health permit must be current and effective for the event date. Caterer health permit must match the caterer business license and certificate of liability insurance.

  • Credit Card Damage Guarantee Authorization Form - Caterers are required to leave credit card information on file. Credit card information will be on file for up to 30 days after the event in case of any incidents or damages.

2. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on premises by outside licensed caterers. Alcohol may only be brought onto the premises and served by an approved alcohol service vendor.

3. USE OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IS PROHIBITED. Entry into the kitchen is prohibited except for the Event Coordinator and approved catering staff. ONLY the following kitchen amenities are available: refrigerator space, table space, sinks, trash cans, carts, ice machine, restrooms, and stools. Caterer is responsible for providing all necessary equipment required for catering services. No cooking is allowed in the kitchen. Kitchen is used for preparation space only. Catering staff must be provided and are required to stay until the conclusion of the catering services. Kitchen space is restricted to rubber-bottomed closed heel and toe shoes only. Kitchen space must be left thoroughly clean by the conclusion of the event clean up time. Trash must be dumped into the dumpster, any trash left behind or dirty work area may result in a cleaning fee of $500.00.

4. Outdoor Catering Areas: Caterer is responsible for leaving all outdoor catering areas clean including the loading dock and courtyard. Caterers using the outdoor areas for catering services must provide grease resistant floor mats,cardboard, or plastic to place underneath the catering equipment. Outdoor cooking can only be done in designated area (asphalt in loading dock). Any stains left behind or dirty work areas may result in a cleaning fee of $500.00.

Please see below for a list of appropriate kitchen cleaning supplies:

  • Dawn dish detergent and hot water

  • NO BLEACH PRODUCTS

5. All events must conclude prior to 12:00 midnight. Move out and cleanup must be completed by 1:00 AM. Occupation of the facility outside of the contracted times will be charged at the contracted hourly fee, and payment must be made by cash or credit card prior to departure.

6. All decorations and visual aids must be freestanding and may not be nailed, stapled, taped or tacked to the walls,ceiling or other fixtures. Removal of any facility decorations is not allowed. Use of flamed candles and any type of fire devices or pyrotechnics are not permitted. Use of electric candles is permitted.