Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely! To create a customized menu for your event, you would need to meet with our Catering Director and Catering Chef so we can discuss what you are looking for specifically. For custom requests, we ask that meetings are set and menus finalized with the Chef at least 2 weeks before your scheduled event.

Yes, the Orchard Conference Center has restrooms for all guests.

Yes, guests are required to pay for parking. Parking rates are enforced by the campus transportation and parking department. Please find more information on their website here.

The closest parking structure for guests is Parking Structure G3. The Orchard Conference Center is located in building CSC.

Guests can refer to the campus map here.

Your room rental fee will be waived once the food order meets or exceeds the rental fee amount.

Due to health and safety concerns, our policy does not allow outside food into our facility. Outside food is only allowed when guests purchase a full buy-out of the venue for an event.

Yes, you can utilize outside non-food vendors for your event such as entertainers or decorators. We ask that you provide our team with information regarding timelines of when to expect arrival, set-up and breakdown.

No, depending on the size of your event, will schedule our staff to begin set-up 1-2 hours before your event start time and will keep staff 1-2 hours after the event for breakdown.

Yes, all tables, chair and linen that are for guest seating or buffet service are included in the rental fee, with any other specific requests billed accordingly.

Our linen color options include white, red and black.

We collect 50% of the invoice total once your event is confirmed. This will ensure that your space is booked. The remaining 50% will be charged on the day of the event, and we ask that full payment be fully processed within 30 days after your event.