The Candle Light Inn - Catering Summary

We are proud to offer you the warmth and charm of the historic Candle Light Inn for your next special occasion. The Inn can accommodate parties from 15 to 100 guests for lunch and dinner. We also have a cocktail buffet menu for parties of 50 to 120. In addition to the country elegance of our six lovely dining rooms, we offer seasonal covered patio dining in beautiful garden surroundings.

Whether it’s a small gathering of friends, an elaborate reception, or an elegant gourmet dinner, the seasoned professional staff at the Candle Light Inn will make certain it’s a most memorable occasion.

The Management and staff of the Candle Light Inn are dedicated to helping you plan your event from beginning to end. For this reason find a useful list of various Menus and other items to aid you! These menus are only suggestions. The Candle Light Inn can cater any event to meet your needs.

Reservation and Deposit Information:

* To book a reservation for a private party a deposit is required.
* The dollar amount for the deposit is based on your estimated guest count.
* The maximum deposit will be no more than $500.00 and no less than $50.00.
* All deposits are non-refundable in case of cancellation.
* A minimum number of guests must be confirmed, then paid for at the time of party for your deposit to be used as payment toward your bill.
* The minimum guest count must be 12 adults in order to book a private room.
* We can accommodate up to 120 guests for one party.
* Your reservation will not be secured without a deposit.

Guest Count:

* A minimum number of guests must be confirmed, then paid for at the time of the party for your deposit to be used as payment toward your bill.
* The final guest count is required two weeks prior to your event.
* Once you confirm your final guest count you are locked in to pay for the number of guests confirmed.

Menu Information:

* Our Lunch banquet, Dinner banquet, and our Cocktail Buffet menu's include: COFFEE, HOT TEA AND ICE TEA
* All appetizers are served at a buffet table for guests to help themselves.
* The chosen menu must be confirmed two weeks prior to the party with the banquet manager.
* A children’s menu is provided for all guests 12 years of age and under.

Beverage Information:

* Alcoholic beverages, bottled water, soft drinks and juices are not including in the menu pricing.
* All alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages must be purchased through the Candle Light Inn.
* We may ask for proof of age from anyone whom we suspect to be under 21 years of age.
* Maryland state laws prohibit us to serve or sell alcohol to anyone under the age of 21. We may also refuse service to anyone we believe to be intoxicated according to Maryland state guidelines.

Billing Information:

* Once you confirm your final guest count you are locked in to pay for the number of guests confirmed.
* The total cost of the party must be paid in full upon the completion of the event.
* All major credit cards, personal checks, corporate checks and cash may be accepted as payment.
* An additional $50.00 charge will be added for any returned checks.
* Any additional fees added to the final bill may include: patio rental, additional or special linen, additional tables or chairs, cake, dance fl oor, fl oral arrangements, decorations, carves, additional servers and bartenders. These fees will be discussed at the time of booking up until two weeks prior to your event.
* Gratuity is 20% and will be added to all party checks.
* Sales tax is 6% and will be added to all party checks.