At Reverie we are an Open-Vendor Venue meaning that you are welcome to select whatever catering/food service option you would like for your event! However, after many years in the event business and seeing different caterers, restaurants, etc. in action, these are the food service companies that consistently provide quality food, good service, affordable options along with a variety of upgrades, if desired.

Catering Notes

If you haven’t had to shop for catering before, it can be confusing especially knowing what a big role it plays in your day. Understanding what services come with catering often causes the most confusion and makes the biggest difference in pricing. Always ask the caterer to explain their services to you and that it is noted in your contract with them.

Full-Service Catering: Not all catering/food service options are Full-Service. Full-Service means that they will have staff at the event to not only serve food, but also bus tables and clear away the buffet when dinner is complete. Their services can also include handling any rental orders and even setting the tables for you. Be sure to clarify what services they are providing.

Self-Service Catering: This style of catering means that they provide the food, but the rest of the work is up to you. This also includes drop-and-go catering (they deliver and that’s where the service ends) or food trucks. Please remember that you are responsible when using self-service catering for bussing tables, clearing away all leftover food (buffet, plates, etc.) and cleaning the kitchen by your designated event complete time.

NOTE: NO caterer can cook here. We do NOT have a cooking kitchen, only a prep kitchen.

Caterers & Food Trucks must provide us their Certificate of Insurance (COI) with SouthBrook Christian Church AND Reverie listed as “Additionally Insured” at least 14 days before your event. They can email it to us at susan.morgann@reveriedayton.com. Have them include YOUR NAME, EVENT DATE & COI in the email heading so we know it belongs to your event.