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Director of Sales
Tracey Lyons
As a bay area resident for over 35 years, as well as a hospitality industry professional for over 20 years, I have loads of experience and insight on all things wedding & special event related! I’ve been a sales director and wedding professional at several leading hotels, golf courses, and private catering companies throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, and have owned my own wedding & event coordination company to boot!
Whether you have questions on how to budget for your special event, need pointers on current trends, choosing vendors, or simply need a bit of advice…please let me know how I can help! My vision is to support your vision, and to assist in making your event SHINE!
And don’t forget to enjoy the planning process! Working with an experienced, reputable venue & coordination team is not only important, but will take the stress off of you so you may enjoy this very special time (and very special event) in your lives. I’d be honored to help in this process!
Executive Chef
John Dirks
At an early age, Chef John Dirks routinely cooked meals for his family and friends. That turned into a passion for food, and John eventually pursued his career in culinary. After graduating with honors from the California Culinary Academy (Le Cordon Bleu) in San Francisco, John expanded his culinary expertise by working with various restaurants and award-winning catering companies. In 2019, John joined the Presidio Golf Course as Executive Chef, and using his base philosophy for food and service, he has revamped the menus and service style to be approachable and casual, with an upscale twist. Whether he’s serving an intimate dinner for 10 or catering for 1,000 guests, John orchestrates his desire to build great memories for guests through his signature modern comfort food dishes.
If you ever have any questions about the menu, just ask for Chef John.
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Presidio Golf Course
300 Finley Road
San Francisco, CA 94129
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What spaces make up the Clubhouse at the Presidio Golf Course?The Clubhouse consists of golf shop and the Presidio Café. The Café is open for breakfast and lunch from 7am – 3pm, Monday – Friday and from 7am – 2pm, Saturday and Sunday. The Palmer Room is an intimate room within the Café, that is either open to seating for the Café or can be made private by closing the pocket doors between the two spaces, to accommodate small private events.
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When can I hold events at the Clubhouse?The Palmer Room can accommodate events between the hours of 7am – 11pm Sunday – Friday and 7am – 2pm on Saturdays (a buyout of the entire space is required on Saturday evenings). The Café can accommodate events between the hours of 5pm – 11pm, every day (music must be off by 10pm in the tented terrace). We allow up to 4 hours for your event, with an extra hour for weddings
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Can I bring in my own food or hire an outside caterer?All food and beverage items are provided exclusively by our in-house Chef and Catering team. The Presidio Café does not allow any outside catering with the exception of cakes (cake cutting fee of $3.00+ applies) and wine or champagne ($20.00+ per 750ml bottle/corkage fee applies).
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Do I have to select the menu today?No – your menu selection and event details will be requested at least 30 days prior to your event; however, your menu selections are gladly accepted as soon as possible. All menu choices and beverage options should be confirmed ten (10) days prior to the event date.
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When do I need to decide on a menu and when is my guarantee due?The number guaranteed will be considered a final count and cannot be decreased. We will prepare for 5% over your guarantee as a courtesy; however additional guests will be part of your onsite guest count and will be billed accordingly. It is the responsibility of our clients to pay for the actual attendance or guaranteed guest count, whichever is greater. While we will do our best, we cannot guarantee our ability to accommodate additional guests when we have not been notified. Entrée Selections: We are happy to offer a maximum of two choices, plus a selected vegetarian option. Specific entrée choice and quantity (precounts) is the responsibility of the client and is to be confirmed ten (10) days prior to the event date, along with the final guaranteed attendance. Please provide an entrée card, escort card or place card indicating the choice of entrée for each guest. These cards should be in alphabetical order and turned over to the Event Sales Director or Event Manager no less than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the event.
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What is required to ensure we reserve our event at the Clubhouse?A signed contract guaranteeing date, space, time and food and beverage minimum, in addition to a non-refundable 50% deposit is required. The deposit amount is calculated based on the room rental fee, in addition to the food and beverage minimum. Once received, you can begin planning your special day! No event is scheduled or committed without a signed contract and deposit.
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Do you have a pre-qualified vendor list available?Yes – we have a list of vendors we recommend, but it is not a requirement to hire them.
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Do you coordinate all of our vendors for us?With the exception of upgraded linen and specialty chair rentals, we do not contract your vendors because of the importance of your personal relationship with them to create your special day. It is important that you advise your Event Sales Director in regard to deliveries and pick-up arrangements for any outside vendors contracted.
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Is there a minimum number of people we have to guarantee to have our wedding at the Clubhouse?No, there is a Ceremony Fee should you require a ceremony site (regardless of the guest list size). The venue will have a food and beverage minimum, as well as a room rental fee. The food and beverage minimum is the amount you will be responsible for spending before tax and service charges are applied. You can also add on Ceremony Coordination.
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What linens do you provide?Colored linens and white napkins are included in the room rental fee. Upgraded linen is available.
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What size dinner tables do you provide?60” round tables that comfortably seat 10 people (with our house white dining chairs). Long banquet tables can also be provided, upon request. Cocktail rounds are provided for the cocktail hour.
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Do you provide a dance floor?Yes – we provide a dance floor (if needed), up to 18’x18’. The dance floor is included in the room rental fee. If a bigger dance floor should be requested, the Event Sales Director can assist with securing rental from a local vendor; rental fees will apply. Evening only.
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What else does the Clubhouse provide to service my event?The Clubhouse provides Tables, Chairs, Colored Poly/Cotton Linens and White Napkins, Dinnerware and Three (3) votive candles per dining table and One (1) per cocktail table. In addition, we also provide the staffing (servers and bartenders), as well as event coordination, on-site event manager and set up of the placecards, escort cards, guest book, and favors.
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When do I or my vendors have access to the space for setup?Setup begins two (2) hours prior to the start of the event, at which time your vendors can arrive with their flowers, equipment, etc.
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Can I extend my wedding reception and/or dinner past the four (4) or five (5) hours?Yes – however, there is an additional fee per hour. Music must still cease by 11:00 pm in the Clubhouse (and 10:00 pm at in the tented terrace).
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Do you provide a food tasting?Yes, with a signed contract and deposit. We offer complimentary tastings for up to four (4) people, for events with a minimum of 50 guests attending and a minimum of $5,000 in contracted F&B. Please contact the Event Sales Director to set up a tasting date.
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Is there a special price for vendor meals?Yes – they are provided an entrée at $35 per person and are offered the same entrée choices as the guests.
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Is electricity provided to our musicians?Yes – we can arrange for power (not actual equipment, i.e. speakers, mixers, etc) for any type of entertainment. Please contact the Event Sales Director for high voltage requirements.