
Wilf's Reservation and Events Policies
Approving Authority: Hospitality Services, General Manager
Administrative Responsibility: Director, Policy Research & Advocacy
Original Approval Date: July 26th, 2024
Date of Most Recent Review/Revision:
Related Policies, Procedures, and Documents:
1. General Reservations
1.1. All general reservations are subject to availability and accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
1.2. A name and phone number are required for reservations.
1.3. Reservations are. not accepted during specialty programming event nights, including but not limited to:
1.3.1. Trivia Nights.
1.4. Reservations may be booked as follows:
1.4.1. For between 1 and 15 guests, reservations may be booked online through the Students' Union website.
1.4.2. For groups between 15 and 50 guests, reservations may be booked by emailing wilfs@wlu.ca at least 48 hours in advance.
1.4.2.1. An email message will be sent confirm the reservation.
1.4.2.2. An automatic 18% gratuity will be applied to all food and beverage purchases.
2. Pre-Ordering
2.1. Pre-orders are accepted for groups of twenty (20) or more guests.
2.2. Meals must be pre-ordered a minimum of 48 hours in advance of the reservation.
2.3. A credit card number must be provided for all pre-orders but will only be charged if a member of the group does not attend and the meal has already been prepared.
2.4. Pre-ordered meals can be paid for by individual guests or by the organizer on the day of the reservation.
3. Group Menus
3.1. Groups larger than 25 guests may order from the standard Wilf's menu or from Hospitality Services' catering menu.
3.1.1. The catering menu options are served buffet style and are subject to limitations.
4. Hosting Events at Wilf's
4.1. Events hosted at Wilf's must be booked by emailing wilfs@wlu.ca a minimum of ten (10) business days in advance.
4.2. Event bookings are based on availability and subject to exclusions based on scheduled programming.
4.3. Events may take place between 8:00pm - 11:00pm.
4.4. The maximum capacity for events at Wilf's is fifty (50) guests.
4.5. For full capacity events, Wilf's will provide:
4.5.1 A stage area.
4.5.2. A seated area for approximately thirty-five (35) guests in front of the stage.
4.5.3. Standing room space for remaining room capacity.
4.6. There is a $750 charge to host an event at Wilf's.
4.6.1. This charge may be used towards the purchase of food and beverage for attendees.
4.6.2. A credit card number is required to reserve the event booking.
4.7. An 18% gratuity will be automatically applied to the final event bill.
4.8. The organizer is not permitted to impose a cover charge and Wilf's will remain open for regular service.
4.9. Donations may not be solicited from other patrons.
4.10. Events hosted at Wilf's include, but are not limited to:
4.10.1. Trivia Nights
4.10.2. Open Mic Nights
4.10.3. Talent Shows
4.10.4. Cabarets
4.10.5. Karaoke
4.10.6. Paint n' Sips
4.10.7. Meet the Profs events