What is the process of booking a party at Sea Gulls Nest?
Usually, the host inquires about open dates. A courtesy hold is placed (no charge) and we email the host a form to be filled out which helps us prepare a proposal and contract. Once the host has agreed to the proposed menu and details, the host signs the contract and sends in the initial deposit (typically $500 to $1000, depending on the size of the party). As we get closer to the party date, we are in touch wit the host to go over details and make sure everything is ‘on schedule’. The Monday before the party we will need the ‘final head count’ to order the correct amount of food. That final head count is ‘final’ and that is what the host will be charged. Final payment for private parties is due the day of the party. Usually the host pays for the party right after the party has ended and most of the guests have left. We accept cash, check, credit cards for both deposits and final payments. PLEASE NOTE: The proposal that is generated is not ‘set in stone’. It is not the final cost of th
