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Seaport Hotel benefits
  • Complimentary Internet
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • 3 Restaurants and Bars
  • One of Boston's Best Gyms
  • Free Bicycles to Explore
  • Free Electric Car Charging
  • MBTA "T" stop on campus
  • Heated indoor pool
  • Powered By OpenTable
  • Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center, Boston Catering Facilities
Catering
At the Seaport Hotel, food is at the heart of every great event. Immersed in the cultural tapestry of Boston, our chefs create New England inspired cuisine with ingredients from local farms and vendors, as well as our own rooftop garden and beehives. Executive Chef Richard Rayment and his culinary team will design a catering menu with seasonal and regional flavors that give every event a unique, local flavor.
 
Sustainable, locally sourced food from New England farms and purveyors are used to create menus that inspire the senses. Let Seaport's talented catering team create exceptional food and drink experiences, with menus designed to wow your attendees.
Catering Facilities Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center, Boston

Menus That Celebrate Boston

The Seaport Hotel offers a variety of catering packages and we are happy to personalize your menu to ensure your events are unique and memorable. Our catering team can also provide low fat, gluten free or nutritionally balanced menus for specific dietary requests.  Please inform your Sales Manager if a person in your party has a food allergy.
 
  • Breakfasts
  • All-Day Meetings
  • Gluten-Free Selections
 
 

FOOD AND BEVERAGE 
All food and beverage prices are subject to a taxable administration fee currently at 10%, a service charge currently at 18%, and a Massachusetts meals tax currently at 7%. 

A charge is added to drink prices for cash bars.

PARKING 
We provide both Valet Parking and Self-Parking in our 2,300-space underground garage for your guests' convenience. Your Sales Manager will be able to discuss the best option for your event.

MISCELLANEOUS 
We have several recommendations to support your unique vision from that will complement your event. Your Sales Manager will be happy to assist you.

LABOR CHARGES
For all culinary stations, a culinary attendant charge per chef is required and will apply for 90 minutes. Additional time is charged at a flat fee up to another 90 minutes.

GUARANTEE 
A guaranteed attendance must be given to our offices by 12 noon three days prior to the function. In the event a function is being held on a Monday or Tuesday, guarantees must be received by 12 noon the preceding Wednesday. Guarantees are not subject to reduction; however, the Hotel will set for 3% more than the guarantee requested for served breakfast, lunch or dinner events over 35 guests. The Hotel does not provide an overset for functions with an attendance of less than 35 guests. The Hotel will not provide an overset if the guarantee increases within 48 hours prior to the event. If no guarantee is received, the expected number of guests indicated on the Banquet Event Order or the number served, whichever is greater, will be charged.

COAT CHECK 
We are happy to provide self-service coat racks at no charge.  Hosted coat check is available with an attendant fee per attendant.

PACKAGES
If you are shipping boxes to the Hotel for your meeting, handling charges will apply. The Hotel does not accept any liability for equipment, goods, displays or other materials that arrive or fail to arrive at the hotel. Your Sales Manager will be glad to provide detailed shipping information and charges for the appropriate space/location.

FLORAL
Stapleton's, our preferred florist, will be pleased to work with your Sales Manager to support the vision of your event with floral theme centerpieces. Additional decorations must be reviewed with your manager prior to your event.

AUDIO VISUAL 
PROjection National Services is our skilled onsite audiovisual partner. An expert from their team can provide you with suggestions to complement your event. Seaport reserves the right to access a fee if any outside AV vendor is brought on property. Your Sales Manager will provide details of the fee and requirements for outside Audio Visual companies working at Seaport. Liasion fees will apply for any outside Audio Visual.  Your Sales or Conference Manager can work with you on your specific requirements to provide a quote based on your event load-in and load-out specifications.

ROOM SETS
Seaport will assess reset fees for significant changes made within 48 hours of the event start time.  There is a minimum fee per room and this fee will vary based on the complexity of the change.  Any equipment or items needed that are above and beyond the hotel's capacity to provide may be rented for an additional fee and added to your master account.  Access to the space and set-up times are subject to room availability and can be arranged with your Sales or Conference Manager.

TAX EXEMPTION
If your organization is tax-exempt, please provide your valid ST2 and ST5 forms issued by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue a minimum of one week prior to your event to your Sales or Conference Manager.  All event checks will be run with tax included and your final invoice will show a lump sum credit.  Guestroom occupancy tax adjustments are only applicable to Federal Agencies and Employees in the Commonwealth and proof of Federal orders must be provided one week prior to your event to receive the exemption.

FOOD SERVICE
Seaport is the exclusive provider of all food items. No outside food and beverage is permitted in any banquet space without prior approval from your Sales or Conference Manager.  Any outside food or beverage is subject to confiscation at the discretion of Seaport if it is deemed to violate food safety or liquor license restrictions.  Approved outside food items will be subject to Fair Market Value Service fees that will be confirmed by your Sales or Conference Manager.  All food and beverage must be consumed at the event and may not be removed from the function spaces.  Seaport will not provide to-go or take out containers. For safe food service, all buffets will not exceed two hours of service. All menus are subject to revision based on season and availability. Contracted food and beverage discounts will not apply to custom items that are not on the published Catering Menus.  Your Sales and Conference Manager will support you in menu selections and any necessary customizations or special requests.  

SET-UP/DÉCOR 
The Massachusetts State law requires all décor materials brought into any public forum to have a current certificate of flame resistance.  There are no venues exempt from these requirements. By law, Seaport is responsible for verification of this certification. Specifically, this requirement will be enforced and applies to, but not limited to the following elements:  Banners, Hanging Fabric/Drape Treatments, Signage, Chuppahs, Canopies/Tents/Awnings, Artificial Plants/ Dried Floral/Branches.
Any use of open flame is prohibited in Foyer spaces. All candles must be enclosed in glass by at least one inch in Ballroom spaces. 

The following items are not permitted for use in event spaces inside or outside on hotel property: fog machines, smoke machines, sparklers of any kind, rice, birdseed, loose glitter and confetti. 

LIABILITY WAIVER
Seaport does not assume any responsibility or liability for any materials or equipment that are damaged or lost at our property prior to, during or after your event. Any items left behind will be turned into Security and can be picked up by their owner per our security protocols.
 

Seaport Capacity Charts

Space Dimensions w/Ceiling Height SQ. FT. Classroom 3 PPL Per 6' Theater Conference 3 PPL Per 6' U-Shape 3 PPL Per 6' Hollow Square 3 PPL Per 6' Banquet 72" rounds of 12 Reception
Plaza Ballroom 114' x 66' x 16' 7,524 336 700 80 96 112 648 750
Rear Screen     315 650       450  
Dance Floor               480  
Plaza A 35' x 66' 2310 120 192 48 54 64 168 200
Plaza B 42' x 66' 2772 150 245 48 54 64 240 250
Plaza C 36' x 78' 2808 138 240 48 54 64 228 250
Plaza A&B 77' x 66' 5082 220 480 56 84 96 408 450
Plaza B&C 78' x 66' 5148 280 500 56 84 96 468 500
Plaza Meeting Room 10' x 24.5' 246     10        
Plaza Ballroom Lobby 20' x 192' 3722              
 
Space Dimensions w/Ceiling Height SQ. FT. Classroom 3 PPL Per 6' Theater Conference 3 PPL Per 6' U-Shape 3 PPL Per 6' Hollow Square 3 PPL Per 6' Banquet 72" rounds of 12 Reception
Lighthouse l 62.5' x 75' x 10' 4687   220       300 350
Lighthouse II 51' x 28' x 9' 1428   80 25 20 24 96 100
 
Space Dimensions w/Ceiling Height SQ. FT. Classroom 3 PPL Per 6' Theater Conference 3 PPL Per 6' U-Shape 3 PPL Per 6' Hollow Square 3 PPL Per 6' Banquet 72" rounds of 12 Reception
Constitution 33' x 38' x 9'4" 1254 60 130 32 34 40 108 130
Liberty 41' x 22' x 9'4" 902 30 88 32 32 37 72 80
Liberty A 20.5' x 22' x 9'4" 451 15 40 16 16 21 36 40
Liberty B 20.5' x 22' x 9'4" 451 15 40 16 16 21 36 40
 
Space Dimensions w/Ceiling Height SQ. FT. Classroom 3 PPL Per 6' Theater Conference 3 PPL Per 6' U-Shape 3 PPL Per 6' Hollow Square 3 PPL Per 6' Banquet 72" rounds of 12 Reception
Seaport Ballroom 98' x 39' x 10'6" 3822 219 420 80 84 96 336 450
Rear Screen     180 360       240  
Dance Floor               220  
Seaport A 32' x 39' 1248 60 125 32 40 48 108 130
Seaport B 43' x 39' 1677 96 216 32 44 56 156 220
Seaport C 23' x 39' 897 24 64 28 21 32 50 60
Seaport A&B 75' x 39' 2925 156 340 56 68 80 264 350
Seaport B&C 66' x 39' 2574 120 280 50 52 58 206 280
 
Space Dimensions w/Ceiling Height SQ. FT. Classroom 3 PPL Per 6' Theater Conference 3 PPL Per 6' U-Shape 3 PPL Per 6' Hollow Square 3 PPL Per 6' Banquet 72" rounds of 12 Reception
Flagship               144 170
Flagship A 34' x 38' x 11'6" 1292 60 130 32 34 40 108 130
Flagship B 16' x 36' x 11' 576 27 42 24 26 28 36 40
 
Space Dimensions w/Ceiling Height SQ. FT. Seated Reception Features
Action Kitchen 47' x 56' x 9'7" 2196 30 50 State-of-the-art demonstration kitchen with four distinct stations, including a Molteni range Flat-screen video wall with live feed and recording AV capabilities Dining room and conference room Fireplace
Aura 46' x 78' x 9'7" 2595 140 175 Formal restaurant setting Includes two private dining rooms Semi-private dining area
Magnum     60 100 French windows overlooking the lobby
Magnum A 12' x 27' x 9'7" 351 10 - 24 15 - 30
Magnum B 23' x 27' x 9'7" 621 21 - 40 30 - 60
TAMO Loft 26' x 16' x 9'3" 500 10 - 24 15 - 35 Comfortable seating 64" flat-screen television
TAMO Terrace 13' x 80' 1040 20 50 Sheltered by permanent umbrellas
Larkin Boardroom 12' x 15' x 8'6" 229 6    
Business Center Boardroom 15' x 10' x 8'6" 165 8    
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