| Take advantage of the superior quality of Blue Cactus, Luxe Bistro, and Stella Osteria for your next corporate event, celebration or wedding. Whether a small cocktail party, sit down dinner or wedding, our event planner will eliminate your questions and stress while comfortably walking you through the process of planning your successful event. We have implemented booking terms and conditions to ensure our guests receive the highest quality of service possible. Each event is unique and for this reason there is some flexibility as it relates to terms and agreements. The family and management of Firestone Restaurant Group assures your event will surpass the expectations of you and your guests. Please contact Ida Firestone at 613-866-9189 or ida@firestonerestaurantgroup.com to start making your party arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blue Cactus Bar and Grill — Restaurant Closure Group Reservations Tentative reservations may be made and will be held for 30 days. You will be asked to confirm or release your reservation should another interested party arise. Back to top ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Event Day The event coordinator will work closely with you to plan details of your event. The day of your event, the coordinator will be available to accept deliveries and place décor. Back to top ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deposits (for private events) All deposits are non refundable. • 25% upon confirming booking. • 25% quarterly deposits until event. • Final payment is required on event day. Back to top ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Guest Count Guarantee Guest attendance will be guaranteed 48 hours prior to event day. The final bill will be based on this count or attendance number, whichever count is greater. Back to top ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Menu Selections In order to provide our level of excellence in service and quality, menu and wine selections must be confirmed 14 days prior to event. All menu selections include bottled water at no additional cost. Back to top ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sommelier — Wine Pairing Please utilize the vast knowledge of our Sommelier in pairing your wine and menu selection. Back to top ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bar Service Alcoholic beverages may be served until 2:00 am. All beverages must be supplied by Blue Cactus Bar and Grill. Arrangements for host bar, open bar, cash bar and subsidized bar can be made. Back to top ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cakes You may bring in your own celebration or wedding cake There is NO cake cutting fee. Back to top ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Décor You may bring your own linen and décor the day before the event and we will be pleased to provide set up. Deliveries of cakes and floral arrangements may be made on day of event. If you prefer, our event coordinator will be pleased to professionally arrange all décor at an additional cost. Please note: • Nothing may be removed from walls • Nothing may be hung on the walls • No open candle flames are permitted due to fire code • The use of confetti, table confetti will result in additional clean up charge • All décor must be removed from premises at end of event. No storage is provided. • A charge may be applied to the bill should there be any damage beyond normal wear and tear. Back to top | Cancellation Policy — Restaurant Closure (for private events) Each event is unique and therefore there are flexibility as it relates to terms and conditions One month Prior * No charge, apart from deposit which is non refundable 30 — 15 Days Prior * 25% estimated cost 8 — 14 Days Prior *40% estimated cost 7 — 2 Days Prior *75% estimated cost Back to top ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blue Cactus Bar and Grill Groups — Semi Private Event Day The event coordinator will work closely with you to plan details of your event. The day of your event, the coordinator will be available to accept deliveries and place décor. Back to top ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Menu Selections Please confirm menu and wine selections 7 days prior to event in order to ensure availability. All menu selections include bottled water at no additional cost. Back to top ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bar Service Alcoholic beverages may be served until 1:00 am or by special arrangement until 2:00 am. All beverages must be supplied by Blue Cactus. Arrangements for host bar, open bar, cash bar and subsidized bar can be made. Back to top ------------------------------------------------------------------------- General Information * Fully air conditioned * Wheelchair accessible washrooms on ground floor * Pay Parking — 1 large pay parking lot directly across the street and 1 additional large parking lot just around the corner. Additional lots and metered parking throughout the Byward Market * Walking distance to all major downtown hotels, Congress Centre, Parliament Buildings, National Gallery, National Arts Centre and many more attractions * Service Staff - Professional - Informed and friendly - Uniformed - Smart Serve certified * Bilingual menus and service upon request Back to top --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We provide at no additional cost: • Filtered bottled water • Specialty dietary meals at no additional cost • White linen for tables • Sommelier Selected wines to pair your menu • Signature cocktails to enhance your party theme • Personalized menu printing • Placement of place cards, floral arrangements and décor • Customized table arrangements Return to top --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We can guide you in choosing your: • Dj and musical entertainment • Wedding officiants Return to top --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rentals: We would be pleased to arrange rentals from AV equipment to specialty linens and décor. 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