Policies
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Perelman Quadrangle and VPUL Performing Art Facilities are not licensed to sell alcohol at events. No exchange of money can occur within these facilities when alcohol is present.
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The possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons under the age of twenty-one on properties owned or controlled by the University or as part of any University activity is prohibited.
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At any event at which alcohol will be served, sufficient quantities of non-alcoholic beverages and food must also be available to guests without cost.
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Kegs are NOT permitted in Perelman Quadrangle administered spaces.
- Telephone cancellations must be made during normal business hours with the Event Coordinator, Administrative Assistant and/or the Scheduling Coordinator.
- Any organization that does not show up for their event will also be subject to all staffing charges associated with the event.
Perelman Quadrangle provides a minimum of 12 tables (which includes prep tables with no linen and serving tables with linen) for Perelman Quadrangle approved events. Outside caterers are not permitted to provide rented furniture. There are no kitchen facilities for use by outside groups in the Perelman Quadrangle.
Propane stoves and/or open flames – including candles and stovetop cooking flames – are not allowed in any university building. The use of candles completely enclosed in holders must be approved in advance. Sternos are permitted. Any cooking equipment that might cause smoke will not be permitted.
All outside caterers must provide a fire extinguisher, at their expense, that is easily accessible during their event.
Any additional electrical equipment requirements (such as for electric stoves and warmers) must be prearranged with the Perelman Quadrangle Event Coordinator.
The caterer must bring in all equipment and supplies the day of the event and they must be removed at the conclusion of the event. Advance deliveries will NOT be accepted.
Water/liquid/ice must be obtained from and disposed of in locations identified by the Building Manager on duty. Coffee grounds should be disposed of in trash cans, not sink drains.
Excess ice must be removed immediately from the event, and disposed of at the direction of the Building Manager on duty. Ice should be in tubs and should not be placed directly on any floor surface.
Caterers are expected to clean all spills made by their staff or equipment.
Caterers must clear all tables and bag all trash after the event. Trash cannot be placed in facility trash cans for removal by Perelman Quadrangle housekeeping. Caterers are expected to either remove the trash from the campus in their vehicle or place trash in the designated outdoor trash dumpster/compactor as directed by the Building Manager on duty. Perelman Quadrangle will not supply carts for transport. A $100 fine will be charged to the credit card on file if the caterer fails to comply with this policy.
If the facility used is not cleaned up to the Perelman Quadrangle management staff’s satisfaction, a $100 fine will be charged to the client.
Equipment and prep tables cannot be placed in stairwells and cannot block any means of egress (hallways, doors, restrooms, etc.). These items must be kept out of public view.
Prep area (based on availability) used as staging areas (and screens/drapes for caterers) must be requested and approved in advance.
Use of the loading dock must be pre-arranged with the Perelman Quadrangle event coordinator.
Catering trucks will be given a maximum of 1 hour to unload and 1 hour to pack up. Between unload and pack up, the vehicles must be relocated to another parking area. Loading arrangements must be made in advance with the Perelman Quadrangle Event Coordinator.
The Perelman Quadrangle/University of Pennsylvania will not be responsible for any equipment lost or stolen.
Liquor must be delivered to the caterer and brought to Perelman Quadrangle facilities by the caterer on the day of the event. Excess liquor must be removed immediately after each event as is the case with other catering equipment.
Alcohol may only be served by a trained bartender, who is obligated to request I.D. from any persons who he/she does not believe to be 21 years old.
Please allow extra time to make sure the proper arrangements and permissions are obtained if alcohol will be present at your event. In order to obtain permission to serve alcohol on premise, the caterer must reach out to the Director of Alcohol and Other Drug Program Initiatives. The website for the permission form can be found at: http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/alcohol/pq/pq_form.php.
Catering tents:
Tents used for cooking and heating of food must be used exclusively for that purpose.
Cooking tents must be twenty feet from other tents and any building.
All outside cooking must have plywood under the cooking apparatus to protect the surface.
A minimum of two fire extinguishers must be prominently mounted and available for immediate use in each cooking tent. One extinguisher must be behind the serving area.
Ovens and ranges fueled by electricity or compressed gas are permitted for cooking under the tent.
Compressed Gas: cylinders must be secured at least 10 feet from all tents and buildings. Protective caps must be in place on any cylinder not in use. All applicable sections of the Philadelphia Fire Code, Chapter 30 “compressed gasses” must be followed.
Electricity: Generator must be 10 feet from all buildings. (NOTE: keep related fuel at a safe distance from generator and heat).
Amplified music is not permitted on College Green or Penn Commons before 5:00pm on weekdays. At all other times amplified music in both locations must be kept below 85 decibels.
Please list The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman Quad as an
“additional insured” for the date(s) of the event. Facility User agrees that, at its own cost and expense, it will procure and continue to enforce the following insurance coverage during the Term of this usage agreement:
Commercial general liability insurance on an occurrence basis covering property damage and personal or bodily injuries, including any period during which Facility User is engaged in preparing the Premises for the event or during post-event activities, and including all damage to or from signs, glass, fixtures, or other appurtenances now or hereafter erected by or placed, on or about the Premises during the Term of this usage agreement, with minimum limits of $2,000,000 for personal and bodily injury to or death of any one person, $2,000,000 for personal and bodily injury to or death of more than one person in a single occurrence, and $1,000,000 for property damage.
External users who need insurance will be directed to the Web site https://tulip.ajgrms.com/ by the Events Office. This insurance page can be accessed through www.perelmanquad.com under “plan event.” They will log in, complete an application form and pay by credit card for their coverage. Upon completion of the transaction, you will receive via e-mail a copy of the Certificate/Binder of Coverage. To obtain a complete copy of the policy with the terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy, you must contact: tulip@ajgrms.com or (800) 333-3231.
For all events the institution, The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, must be named
as an “additional insured.”
High Risk activities (those not listed in the drop down boxes) must have an application filed
by fax. These events are individually underwritten. You must allow at least 10 days from the date of your complete application is received for a quote. If you’re on line or hard copy application is not complete, there may be additional days.
Instructions:
1. You must go to the Web site: https://tulip.ajgrms.com/. You will need to log in, complete an application form and pay by credit card for your coverage. For all low risk events (they appear in the drop down box) you should be able to complete your transaction in one web session. Costs are based upon the risk of the activity, the number of days of the activity, the alcohol liability, participant coverage, etc.
2. Upon completion of the transaction, you will receive via e-mail a copy of the Certificate/Binder of Coverage. To obtain a complete copy of the policy with the terms,conditions and exclusions of the policy, you must contact: tulip@ajgrms.com or (800) 333-3231.
Payment With University Budget Code
University and University-sponsored organizations will be required to provide a 26-digit University budget code prior to the event. Once the charges have been finalized, a detailed invoice will be sent to the organization’s contact or budget administrator listed on the reservation application. All event charges will be billed to the account number provided by the organization.
If substantial costs are estimated for an event, the Perelman Quadrangle and VPUL Performing Arts Facilities reserves the right to bill the total estimated cost to the University account number prior to the event.If the actual event charges exceed the estimated charges, the organization will be billed for the remaining balance. Payment must be made in full within thirty days of the billing date on the invoice or the organization will lose reservation privileges for the buildings until the account has been settled. A second invoice will be mailed at that same time. If payment is not made in full within thirty days or the billing date on the second invoice, all upcoming events for that organization will be canceled and reservation privileges will not be reinstated until the account has been settled.