Nuovo Restaurant – Private Event Function Policy (2025)
Thank you for choosing Nuovo Restaurant to host your special occasion. We are committed to providing a memorable experience with outstanding Italian cuisine and exceptional service. To ensure the success of your event, please review the following policies:
1. Reservation, Deposit & Cancellation
• A $250 non-refundable deposit and a signed agreement are required within 5 days of receiving the agreement from Nuovo Restaurant to confirm your event (unless otherwise noted). This deposit is due prior to the event and will be applied to the final bill.
• In the event of cancellation, the following fees apply: o No additional charge if canceled more than 4 weeks prior to the event (deposit remains non-refundable). o $500 + deposit if canceled within 4 weeks of the event date. o Full Food & Beverage (F&B) minimum if canceled within 24 hours of the event.
• A final guest count must be provided 72 hours prior to the event. Additional charges will apply for any guests attending above this final count.
2. Severe Weather Policy
In the event of severe weather that makes it unsafe or impossible to hold the event as scheduled:
• The client will receive a full refund of the deposit, or
• The event may be rescheduled to a future available date.
• The determination of severe weather is at the sole discretion of Nuovo Restaurant, based on local weather advisories and safety considerations.
3. Event Duration
• Evening events (after 5:00 PM) are reserved for up to 4.5 to 5 hours.
• Daytime events (before 4:00 PM) are reserved for up to 3.5 to 4 hours.
• A $250 room fee will apply if the event exceeds the allotted time.
4. Food & Beverage Minimums (F&B)
A minimum spending on food and beverages is required for all private events. 7% Massachusetts Meal Tax and 18% gratuity are added to the final bill and are not included in the minimum.
• Monday through Thursday the F&B minimum is $1500, or $1100 with $400 room fee.
• Friday and Saturday for a daytime event the F&B minimum is $1500 (no room fee).
• Friday nighttime event the F&B minimum is $1700 (no room fee)
• Saturday nighttime event the F&B minimum is $1800 (no room fee)
• Sunday day and nighttime event the F&B minimum is $1500 (no room fee)
The host is responsible for meeting the F&B minimum.
5. Menu & Service Details
• Final menu selections must be submitted at least 10 days prior to the event.
• Food for the event (except for cake or desserts) can only be provided by Nuovo. No other food can be brought in.
• Family-style service: Additional $3 per person.
• Outside desserts: Permitted; a $2 per person plating fee applies.
6. Alcohol Service
• Nuovo will provide all the alcohol consumed on the premises. No alcohol, wine or beer is permitted to be brought in and consumed by the host or the guests attending the event.
• Nuovo staff reserves the right to stop alcohol service to any guest at their discretion.
• Alcohol service ends 30 minutes prior to event conclusion.
7. Taxes & Gratuity
• A 7% Massachusetts state tax and 18% gratuity are automatically applied to all functions and to parties of six or more. This includes the food and Open bar.
8. Additional Guidelines
• Complimentary valet parking is available for parties for 25 guests or more (unless otherwise noted).
• Nuovo will provide all white linen at no cost to the host. Other color linen is available for an extra charge depending on the color and availability.
• DJ may attend the event, or the host may choose to use our sound system.
• Nuovo will provide AV equipment on request for a fee of $150. (Smart TV, projector, portable projector screen, speaker and microphone, HDMI cable and extension cords.)
• Nuovo does not provide decorations.
• Confetti are not allowed; extra cleaning fees will apply if used.
• Ballons are allowed. The host is responsible for removing the ballons at the end of the event.
• Nothing may be hung from draperies or sprinkler systems, per fire code.
• Please consult with staff before installing decorations.
Questions- or ready to book?
Contact us: Loreta call at 508-796-5915, text 508-826-8053 Email: nuovoworcester@gmail.com