Policies

Plan Your Event

Welcome to the Gathering by Chartwells! Our mission is to provide you with exceptional quality, exceptional service and a creative cutting-edge culinary experience. Our professional staff is available to assist in planning your special event Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Please contact our Catering Director at 931-372-6440 for customized service and menus.

Policies & Procedures

To ensure optimal selection and the best possible service we kindly ask that events be booked at least seven business days in advance. We understand events arise unexpectedly and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Guest Counts

We kindly request a confirmed number of guests be specified 3 business days prior to the event. This number is considered the guaranteed guest count.

Cancellation

We kindly request that cancellations must be made 5 days prior to the contracted event date. Orders cancelled less than 5 days in advance will be billed 50% of the total invoice amount. 

Event Times

Events exceeding 4 hours will be billed $50 per hour.

Service ware and China

All disposable service ware will be furnished as accompaniment to all items purchased. Some exceptions apply to orders being picked up. We provide high quality disposable plastic ware. China and glassware is available for an additional charge of $1.00 per person.

Linen

Tablecloths are supplied for all food and beverages service tables at events. Tablecloths for non-food tables are available for an additional $8.00.

Tax Exempt

We request tax-exempt forms be faxed to our office 931-372-6276 three business days prior to the event.

Billing & Payment

A form of payment (purchase order or credit card) is kindly requested three business days prior to the event date. We ask that contracts be paid in full within one business day following the event.

Special Diets

Special diets are accommodated upon request, we kindly request that your needs be submitted as soon as possible.

Meeting Room and Equipment

Please reserve all non-food related equipment by contacting Susan Henry @ TTU 931-372-3123 This will include room reservation, set and room configuration, audio visual and other general information.

Chartwells at Tennessee Tech
1000 N Dixie Ave Room 134
Cookeville, TN 38505
(931) 372-6440