Banquet Menu

WHAT TO EAT WHILE YOU MEET. Whether you're hosting a small corporate retreat, a family reunion, or a large conference, Sunday River's banquet menu offers a variety of meal selections to fit your needs. Below, you'll find options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus snack breaks, receptions, and dessert. Contact the sales team to start planning your event, or connect with your service coordinator if your event is already scheduled.

• Minimums

  All banquet functions are subject to a 20-guest minimum unless otherwise noted. 

• Pricing

  All prices are per person unless otherwise noted, and subject to a 19% service charge plus the prevailing Maine state tax. 

• Dietary Restrictions

  Menu items are marked with a V for vegetarian, GF for gluten-free, DF for dairy-free, and NUT when the item contains nuts. Our facility is not nut-free. 

• Guarantee

  Sunday River requires that clients confirm all menus at least three weeks in advance of event, with a final guarantee on guest count required seven days prior. This guarantee, or the actual number served (whichever is greater), will be the number for which you will be charged. Should the number in your party change considerably, we reserve the right to move your group to a more appropriately sized room or location. We are prepared to serve up to 5% over the guaranteed attendance for your group if your attendance requires an increase of the guarantee number on-site. If the guarantee exceeds 5% any time within the 72-hour period, a 10% surcharge will be included on the cost of the additional meals.

• Meeting Reset Charge

  For any changes made to a function within 24 hours, a minimum of $125 reset charge will be posted to the group's Master Account. 

• Sunday River Banquet Space

  For any changes made to a function within 24 hours, a minimum of $125 reset charge will be posted to the group's All banquet space is a licensed food and beverage outlet. No food and beverage purchased outside of Sunday River Banquets is permitted in these areas. All food and beverage must be prepared and served by resort staff. No outside food or beverage can be brought to a resort function ( exceptions made for wedding cakes prepared by a licensed food service professional).   

• Dining

  Breakfast is available from 6AM to 10AM, lunch from 11AM to 3PM, and dinner from 4PM to 9PM. Meals served outside of these times may be subject to an additional charge. 

• Buffets

  Buffet tables are replenished frequently to maintain a quality appearance. Meals are priced by a maximum of 90 minutes of service, not by the amount of food prepared. To ensure food safety and quality, buffet food may not be removed from function locations. Sunday River policy dictates food, beverage, or alcohol purchased outside of Sunday River is not allowed in any event venue. A minimum guarantee of 20 persons is required for all buffet functions regardless of the number of persons served. At the conclusion of buffet functions, remaining food and beverages (with the exception of wedding cakes) are retained by Sunday River and cannot be taken from the banquet function. Extended schedules are available at an additional cost. Catered functions served at Sunday River less than the required minimum attendance will be charged the per person meal price up to the minimum required, or a surcharge of $150, whichever is less. This charge is non-inclusive of charges incurred for the room rental. Minimums are listed throughout this menu. Due to the preparation involved with food service, Sunday River shall not be responsible for food quality should meal periods be delayed by the customer in excess of 30 minutes beyond the pre-arranged mealtime. 

• Plated Menus

  If more than one entree is selected, we request the client to provide each guest with an entree selection indicator. 

• Special Meals

  Special meals for dietary, health or religious reasons may be arranged with your Sunday River Service Coordinator prior to arrival. The exact number of special substitute meals must be specified with the guaranteed attendance. Many of our menu items can be designed to meet heart-healthy guidelines. The following notations are used: GF Gluten-Free; DF Dairy-Free; V Vegetarian. Thoroughly cooking foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry or shellfish reduces the risk of foodborne illness. Consult your physician or public health official for further information. 

• Alcoholic Beverage Policy

  All banquet space is a licensed food and beverage outlet. No food and beverage purchased outside of Sunday River Banquets is permitted in these areas. Alcoholic beverages may not be brought into the event from outside sources by customers or event attendees. The customer acknowledges that the sale, service, and consumption of alcoholic beverages is regulated by the Maine State Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Sunday River, as an alcoholic beverage licensee, is subject to the regulations put forth by said commission. 

• Damage & Loss

  Sunday River will not assume responsibility for damage or loss of equipment or property belonging to the customer and their guests or attendees. Charges incurred by damage or loss of any items contracted for the customer through an outside vendor is the sole responsibility of the customer. Customer agrees to be responsible for any damages incurred to Sunday River by the patron, guests, or any person connected in any way with said event. 

• Linen

  Sunday River will provide you with a choice of linen held in our inventory. Special orders are available at the client's expense with a minimum four-week notice. All special-order linens must be canceled 2 weeks prior to the event. Cancellations made afterward may result in the full rental charge owed. 

• Decor

  Please notify us of any decoration needs so we can assist you with installation. Any decor set-up that requires a ladder must be executed by either Sunday River or by a licensed and insured decor company. Sunday River decor services are $50 per hour, per staff. Favors may be displayed by the client in advance of the event. All favors that are food-related must be wrapped and remain unopened during the event. Caution is requested when attaching materials to walls, doors, or ceilings, and no nails or tacks of any sort may be used. Any damage due to careless decorating will be the customer's responsibility. 

• Vacate Charges

  Functions that extend beyond midnight may be subject to a fee to cover the labor required to service the function. Some areas require an 11PM vacate time. 

• Service Charges & Sales Tax

  Our catering prices do not include the 19% service charge on food and beverage. Applicable sales tax is added to all food and beverage, service charge and audio-visual rental.