Thank you for inquiring about the services and facilities the Buffalo Yacht Club can provide for your upcoming function. Our clubhouse is a wonderful place to have your friends and family join you in your special celebrations. Throughout the year we welcome wedding parties, showers, anniversary celebrations, business meetings and other social events. Our club offers comfortable surroundings as well as a professional staff to help make your visit a great success.

On the following pages you will find a complete catering guide. These are our most popular menu selections, however, our qualified staff will be happy to customize a special menu to suit your needs. Because our first commitment is to hospitality and service, you can be assured all the small but important details of your function will be fulfilled to your satisfaction. We realize each event is unique and treat it as such. Let the Buffalo Yacht Club’s catering staff handle the details!

Our dining room, lounge and outdoor patio have a fabulous view of the Upper Niagara River at the mouth of Lake Erie. We are centrally located directly off the I-190 and only minutes away from downtown Buffalo and the Peace Bridge.

Without a doubt, the Buffalo Yacht Club is a wonderful property to visit and an excellent place to hold meetings, weddings or any special event. We look forward to welcoming you here!

Thank you,

S. Donald Warfe
Restaurant & Events Manager

Buffalo Yacht Club Banquet Policies / Guidelines

All special event plans must be finalized at least one month in advance.  A final count is necessary seven business days prior to the function, and this number will be used as a guarantee.  Your billing will be based on actual attendance or the guarantee, whichever is greater.

No food or beverage of any kind can be brought into the clubhouse by any guest without prior written approval.  An additional charge will be applied for any equipment that may be rented for your event.  BYC will not be responsible for the costs of any outdoor equipment rented [ex. chairs, tables, tents, etc.] for your event.  If inclement weather conditions prevent the use of the rented equipment for your event you will still be responsible for any rental fees incurred by the BYC.   The BYC will provide the
furnishings inside the clubhouse to make the appropriate table arrangements per your specifications.  In the event that the club tables and chairs are insufficient for your needs, and thus, rentals are required, the charge for such rentals will be applied to your bill.

A cloakroom or valet attendant can be provided upon request and will be billed to you accordingly.

All guests of a sponsored function must use the Porter Avenue parking, northern parking lot of the Naval Reserve Center and the space available inside the gate.  The designated parking spaces for the BYC Officers must not be used at any time.

The BYC will not be responsible for any articles left in the building or for loss or damage to any property of any kind including vehicles left on the BYC property.

All decorations for your event must conform to city of Buffalo codes and fire ordinance rules.  The club will not permit affixing anything to walls, floors, or ceilings with nails, pins, staples, tape or any other substance unless there is prior approval.  Confetti, glitter, balloons or open candle floral arrangements must be approved in advance.  The throwing of rice or confetti is not allowed either on the club premises or on the club’s parking lot.  Non-observance of this rule will result in additional billing for clean up.

All guests must be properly attired according to BYC suggested codes (Smart Casual).

Our staff will be happy to assist you with any additional information you may require.

A minimum deposit of $500.00 is required to reserve the date of the event, and 50% of the remaining balance is due 30 days prior to the event.  The deposit & subsequent payments are non-refundable and will be credited to your final bill.

All prices are subject to an 8.75% sales tax, 18% service charge and a 10% room charge.  Tax exempt certificates must be filed 10 days prior to the scheduled day of the event.  Banquet prices quoted in advance are subject to change, with notice given one month prior to the event.  Final payment of the grand total due must be made the day of the event.

I understand & agree to the items addressed above.

Client’s Name:     ____________________________________________________________________
Address:              ____________________________________________________________________
Date of Special Event:      ______________________________________________________________
Sponsoring Member:       ______________________________________________________________
Client’s Signature: ____________________________________        Date _______________________
Club Representative’s Signature _________________________         Date _______________________