Yes. Depending on the date, time, guest count, and event requirements, we may be able to accommodate a full restaurant buyout.

Yes. For certain group sizes and event types, we may be able to reserve a dedicated section of the restaurant while the restaurant remains open to other guests.

Group Dining is generally designed for groups who want to dine together within the restaurant, often with a dedicated area and a pre-selected group menu.

A Private Event provides a more exclusive experience and may include a partial or full restaurant buyout, depending on the event.

Our team can help determine which option makes the most sense based on your guest count, budget, date, and event goals.

We offer curated group dining and event menus designed specifically for larger gatherings.

If you’re looking for something more customized, let us know what you have in mind. Depending on the event, we may be able to accommodate a predetermined selection of menu items.

For larger groups, we generally cannot accommodate individual guests ordering freely from the regular menu at the same time, as this can significantly impact service timing.

Yes. Depending on the event and selected package, beverage options may include non-alcoholic beverages, standard bar packages, premium bar packages, and other beverage enhancements.

Beverage options and pricing vary by event and will be included in your event proposal.

Alcohol arrangements depend on the event and selected beverage service. If you’re interested in à la carte or cash-bar service, please mention this when submitting your inquiry so our team can determine what options are available.

Yes. Please let our team know about any dietary restrictions or food allergies as early as possible during the planning process.

We will review requested accommodations with our culinary and operations teams and let you know what options are available.

Yes. Include your desired guest arrival time, meal/service time, presentation or program timing, setup requirements, and departure time in your inquiry.

Our team will review the requested timeline and confirm what can be accommodated.

Yes, decorations may be permitted with advance approval.

Because installation, placement, and removal requirements can vary, please discuss your décor plans with our team before your event. Certain setup requirements may result in additional charges.

Outside vendors may be permitted depending on the type of service and event.

Any outside vendor should be discussed and approved in advance. Outside vendors may not provide food or beverage preparation or service unless specifically approved by W&E.

Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted.

Outside food or non-alcoholic beverages may require advance approval. Please discuss any outside food or beverage requests with our team during the planning process.

AV and presentation needs can be discussed during the planning process. Please let us know about any microphones, speakers, screens, presentations, entertainment, or other technical requirements as early as possible.

Your final guaranteed guest count is required five days before the event by 2 PM local time.

This allows our culinary and service teams to properly prepare staffing, food, seating, and other event details.

Guest counts can generally be adjusted during the planning process.

Your expected guest count may increase or decrease by up to 10% when your final guest count is submitted without an additional surcharge. Changes beyond that threshold may result in additional charges.

If a final guest count is not received by the deadline, the original expected guest count will become the guaranteed count.

Your event is generally billed based on the guaranteed guest count or the number of guests served, whichever is greater.

W&E prepares food based on the guaranteed guest count.

Yes. A deposit is required to secure an event. The amount depends on how far in advance your event is booked.

Your event proposal will identify the specific deposit amount and payment schedule applicable to your event.

Unless a different payment schedule is specified in your event proposal, our standard schedule is:

The remaining event balance is generally due 14 days before the event date and is based on the applicable guaranteed guest count.

A valid credit card is required at the time of contracting unless approved credit arrangements have been established with Winnie & Ethel’s.

Unless another payment arrangement has been approved in advance, the card provided will be used for applicable event charges.

Refundability depends on when the event is canceled relative to the event date.

Your event proposal will outline the specific deposit and cancellation terms applicable to your booking.

Cancellations must be submitted in writing.

Cancellation fees and deposit refundability depend on how far in advance the cancellation is received. For cancellations made 13 days or fewer before the event, the standard event terms provide for a cancellation charge equal to 100% of applicable event charges, based on the higher of the expected or guaranteed guest count.

Yes. Additional food, beverages, services, equipment, or other event-related charges requested or incurred during the event may be billed separately.

Additional charges incurred during the event are due before the conclusion of the event and are subject to a 22.5% service charge under the standard event terms.

Events are expected to begin and end according to the contracted schedule.

Additional overtime costs may apply if guests, vendors, or event personnel arrive before the scheduled setup time or remain after the scheduled teardown time. The standard event terms provide for a $1,000-per-hour surcharge, billed in 15-minute increments, in these circumstances.

Absolutely. We welcome networking dinners, corporate gatherings, team events, client entertaining, and business receptions.

Depending on your needs, we can discuss group dining, a dedicated area, or a private event experience.

Yes. We can accommodate wedding receptions, post-ceremony dinners, rehearsal dinners, wedding brunches, and other wedding-related celebrations.

Yes. W&E can accommodate campaign fundraisers, receptions, organizational gatherings, and other fundraising-related events.

Yes. W&E offers catering for businesses, private gatherings, meetings, celebrations, and other occasions.

Yes. We offer media and filming space rentals subject to availability.

Please provide your preferred date and time, crew size, equipment, areas needed, and expected duration when submitting your inquiry.

Yes. Delivery arrangements should be made through your designated W&E contact.

Deliveries are generally accepted within 48 hours before the event, unless otherwise approved in advance. Package size and weight restrictions apply.

Additional setup charges may apply when an event requires extensive room setup or elaborate staging.

If equipment beyond W&E’s existing inventory is required, additional rental, delivery, setup, teardown, and insurance costs may apply.

Depending on the size or nature of an event, W&E may determine that additional security is necessary.

If required, security personnel would be provided at the client’s expense and subject to W&E approval.