Please review the following information
carefully as it will
help our staff to ensure the succes of your event.
Time of Event
~ Zukas Hilltop Barn conducts one event at a time, except for December during the busy holiday season. This provides you with an exclusive event. This allows our guests to have flexible start times. All events are contracted for a maximum duration of 5 hours, unless previous arrangements have been confirmed in writing by Zukas Hilltop Barn management.
~ Florists, musicians, etc. will have access to the property 2 hours prior to the event.
Mass. Ordinances
Liquor
~ The legal drinking age in the state of Massachusetts is 21 years. Zukas Hilltop Barn strictly adheres to this ordinance and reserves the right to ask for identification with proof of age for any guest.
~ Zukas Hilltop Barn bar service is not open prior to your event, and will close 1/2 hour before the end of your event. Mass. Liquor Control Board regulates the sale and service of alcoholic beverages. Zukas Hilltop Barn is responsible for the administration of those regulations.
~ We ask for your cooperation in enforcing the law by not bringing any alcoholic beverages onto the premises from outside services. We reserve the right to limit and control the amount of alcoholic beverages consumed by all guests.
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No outside alcoholic beverages are allowed. This includes table favors and/or car coolers. Management reserves the right to remove any persons not following MA liquor codes. No drinks on dance floor or bare feet allowed.
Wine Service
We recommend that you make one red wine and one white wine selection. Our waitstaff will offer each guest both wines and serve thier preference with dinner. Wine service is charged by consumption of the total bottles that are opened with an 18% house charge.
Cocktail Hour
A bartender and full liquor bar set up is included in your rental fee. We do not sell shots, and do not limit open bars to beer and wine only.
Bridal Suite
A two room bridal suite with a fireplace & Jacuzzi can be provided to rest before the wedding, or for the beginning of an unforgettable honeymoon. Bridal Suite is $200 per night.
Cash Bar
A
cash bar is when your guest would pay for thier own drink.
Open Bar
Open Bar is by consumption. Guest order thier drink and it is put on a tab. The tab is totaled at the end of cocktail hour or a predetermined time frame. An 18% house charge is added to the total. This is paid at the end of the event with a reserved credit card.
Bridal Party Tab
This is when the bridal party and/or immediate family members put thier drinks on a tab for the designated time and is paid with a reserved credit card at the end of the event. We reserve the right to limit and control the amount of alcoholic beverages consumed by all guests at any time.
Bar Pricing
| Domestic Beers | $3.25 |
| Imported Beers | $4.25 |
| House Wine | $5.00 |
| Premium Mixed Drinks | $5.00 |
| Top Shelf Drinks | $6.00 |
| Sodas | $1.50 |
| Juices | $1.50 |
Final Guest Count Guarantees
~ Final quantity for each entree is required.
~ Counts may not be lowered; any additional meals may be added 3 days prior to the event not to exceed 10% of the total.
~ Seating chart is due one week prior to the event.
~ Food for all events must be prepared and provided by Zukas Hilltop Barn. However, we do understand that certain types of events are traditional in nature and therefore allow the following items from off premise: Wedding, Birthday and Shower Cakes. Please consult with our staff should you have any further inquires, this would require permission prior to the event. This is a $1.50 per guest cutting fee for all off premise cakes and/or desserts.
~Any unconsumed food & beverages supplied by Zukas Hilltop Barn may not be removed from the designated function area upon completion of your event.
Linens and Chair Treatments
Zukas Hilltop Barn uses crisp, ivory linens for all events including ivory napkins. Should you wish to have a different color, we offer many choices:
Table overlays 84" square linen
(on top of 132" ivory underskirt)
$10.00 per table,
choice of
| ~ Ivory Imperial Stripe | |
| ~ Ivory Embroidered with Cut Lace Corners | |
| ~ Plum, Gold, and Burgundy Damask | |
| ~ Chocolate Brown, Hot Pink, Black or Copper full length underskirts. | |
| Coordinating Napkins $0.50 each | |
| ~ Ivory or Hot Pink Imperial Stripe | |
| ~ Ivory Embroidered | |
| ~ Solid Colored Napkins | |
Chair Treatments (Prices are per chair) |
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~ Ivory Cut Lace Chair Shawl |
$2.00 |
| ~ Ivory or Hot Pink Imperial Stripe Chair Bow | $2.00 |
| ~ Plum Damask Chair Bow | $2.00 |
| ~ Ivory Imperial Stripe Chair Covers | $5.00 |
| Other | |
| ~ Cut Glass Votives (recommended 3 per table | $1.00 |
| ~ 12" Mirror base for centerpieces | $4.00 |
| ~ Centerpiece Votive Trees | $30.00 each |
| ~ 6' Votive Tree | $200.00 pair |
Decorations
You want to celebrate so you want to decorate, and we can appreciate that. However, all decorations and displays are subect to approval by Zukas Hilltop Barn Management. Due to the preservation of our farm, nothing may be tacked, pinned, taped, etc. to the walls, ceilings doors or floors. Wire, ribbons or pipe cleaners can be used on the gazebo and trellis area only. Decorations are to be removed the day of the event. We are not to be held accountable for any equipment, materials, garments and/or products brought into Zukas Hilltop Barn.
Weather
A decision regarding the relocation of outdoor ceremonies during inclement weather will be made in consultation with the Management 5 hours prior to the event start time.
Cancellations
~ All cancellations must be made in writing
~ All deposits and payments made up to the cancellation are non-refundable and serve as the Cancellation Fee.
Handicap Accessibility
All areas of Zukas Hilltop Barn are handicap accessible with the exception of the Bridal Suite.