Catering and Hall Rental

We thank you for considering the Onalaska American Legion for your banquet and catering needs.  Should you have any questions or concerns regarding your contract for the banquet hall, activity center, or beverage options, please contact the Bar Manager at 608-783-3300.  Should you have any questions or concerns regarding your menu, or any details regarding your event, please contact the catering coordinator at 608-769-3628.  We can accommodate any event from 50 to 225 people. We can arrange your special day for weddings, birthdays, reunions, anniversaries, graduations, retirement celebrations, memorials, and funerals.

Should the renter choose not to have the Post Auxiliary cater the event, please make sure that your caterer has all the equipment they will need to serve food.  This includes all flatware, paper products-plates, cups, napkins, salt, pepper, and any condiments needed, plus serving utensils, bowls, pans. ect.  The kitchen will be locked and is off limits for the event.  In addition to the rental costs, there is also a charge of $150.00 for an Auxiliary non-catered event.  The banquet room will be set up as requested prior to the event.  

RENTAL RATES

Post 336 Legion, Auxiliary, and SAL member rates:

Banquet Hall:  $150 Hall Rental | Funeral and Memorial Functions:   No Charge

Activity Center: $125 Rental Fee -plus $75 (refundable) cleaning deposit.

In order to book under member rates, you must be:

Available to Post 336 members in good standing.  (Membership dues are paid).  

The spouse or child of a member. Other family relations do not qualify for discount.

A current member or pending transfer of Post 336.

General Public Rates:

Banquet Hall:  $400 Rental Fee | Funeral and Memorial Functions:  $100

Activity Center: $225 Rental Fee- plus $75 (refundable) cleaning deposit

How to book the Banquet Hall or Activity Center:

You can check the availability of a date with the Bar Manager via telephone at (608)783-3300. To reserve your date, you must have a signed rental contract and a 50% deposit. All bookings are done through the Bar Manager. Please schedule an appointment with the Bar Manager at your convenience to finalize your booking.

The Banquet Hall requires use of on-site catering and beverage services. The Activity Center requires use of on-site beverage services.

Contracted renter is responsible for any damages. Post 336 is not responsible for lost/stolen items. 

BEVERAGE OPTIONS:

There is a one time $50 included service bar fee for self serve alcoholic beverages.

SODA – Fountain service $1.00 per glass.

Champagne:

Brut or Spumante $16 per bottle; $160 per case (12 bottles)

Special Orders:

Premium beers, wines, or champagnes are available on request.

Special orders must be paid for at the time of the order.

How to place your beverage order:

Your beverage order can be placed with the Bar Manager, in person or via telephone, anytime two weeks plus prior to your event. Price guarantee will be given at the time of order. Please provide your event timeline for staff scheduling purposes. You may pay your beverage bill, during our business hours, one week-plus prior to your event. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Bar Manager at (608)783-3300. We do not allow ANY carry-ins - alcoholic or non.

ALL beverages for use anywhere on the property must be ordered through the bar.

UPON PLANNING YOUR SPECIAL EVENT:

Items and services included in our rental fee are: white tablecloths for buffet, gift, dessert, and head table. All other tables carry a $5.00 fee per table for tablecloths.  We only allow freestanding decor on our tables, no confetti or open flame candles.  There is no taping on the walls, only push pins or thumtacks allowed.    Our payment options are as follows: cash, debit or credit cards.  There will be a 4% processing fee for all debit/credit card transactions.  This is to cover the processing cost.  We will not take business or personal cecks.  While figuring your final costs, please take into consideration the 5.5% sales tax and the kitchen service fee of 15% of the total bill.  In addition, a 10% discount is offeered to all Post 336 members in good standing.  We will allow you to take home any left-over food. Please bring your own containers and we will use them to put left-over food in.    We will contact you 7-10 days before the event to get your final head count and any other changes to be made.  

BUFFET DINNER MENU OPTIONS:

All buffets are served with one choice of Salad, Potato, and Vegetable.  If an extra Salad, Potato or Vegetable is requested it will be an additional $2.00 per item.  Entrée's:  Choice of One: $20.00 or choice of two entrees $22.00

Sliced Hot Ham

Meatballs in Brown Gravy

Baked Seasoned Chicken

Beef Tips in Gravy- mushrooms and onions - optional

Potato Choices:

Choice of one:

Mashed Potatoes with or without garlic

Scalloped Potatoes

Au Gratin Potatoes

Baked Potato with butter and sour cream

Buttered Parsley Whole Baby White Potatoes

Cheesy Hash browns

Vegetable Choices:

Choose one:

Buttered Corn

Baked Beans

Honey Glazed Carrots

Green Beans

Salad Choices:

Choose one:

Lettuce Salad with 3 dressings Dressings: French, Ranch, Thousand Island, lo-cal Italian

Creamy Coleslaw

Potato Salad

Sweet, Creamy Macaroni Salad

The above Entrées also include: Dinner Rolls and one pot each of regular and decaf Coffee.

APPETIZERS AND ETC:

Salads (100 Servings):

Fresh Fruit in Season                                                   $275.00

watermelon, grapes, strawberries, musk melon, and canteloupe                                              

Creamy Potato Salad                                                   $165.00

Italian Pasta Salad                                                       $165.00

with or without pepperoni

Creamy Coleslaw                                                          $165.00

Creamy Pasta Salad                                                     $165.00

Baked Beans                                                                 $125.00

Beverages:

Coffee (per 2 gallon pot)                                               $25.00

Milk (gallon 1%, 2%, skim or chocolate)                         $7.00

Fruit punch or lemonade (2 gallon)                              $10.00

We reserve the right to correct typographical errors.

Thank you for considering the Onalaska American Legion.