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wedding catering
227 state street, madison, wi
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608 663 7374
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frescomadison.com
fresco is the madison museum of contemporary art ’s rooftop restaurant
and exclusive on-site catering company
We o ffer local, s ea sonal, fa rmer ’s m arket so u rc ed m en u s fo r even t s large an d sm all . O u r
l o ng - st anding relat ionships wit h lo c al far m ers en su re t h at we w ill b r in g t h e b est o f t h e m a rke t
to yo ur wedding. A s us t aina ble p h ilo so p h y is at t h e h eart o f every t h in g we d o, an d we a re
c o m mit t ed t o using loca l produce an d su st ain abl y raised m eat s an d fish . Fro m p re pa rat i o n t o
p re se n t at ion, we t a ke pride in prov id in g u n iq u e sm all b it es an d sm all p lat e bu ffet s t h at a re
artful l y pre pa red and t a st e delic io u s.
The spaces at t he M a dis on M us eu m o f C o n t em p o rary A rt are so m e o f t h e m o st b ea u t i fu l i n
Mad i son and a re st unning for se at ed d in n ers o f 8 0 p eo p le o r fewer, o r sm all p lat e co ck t a i l - s t y l e
re c e p t ions for up t o 2 7 5 (wit h t h e u se o f Fresc o rest au ran t ). O u r fo o d o p t io n s b elow c a n e a s i l y
transl at e t o bot h t ypes of wedd in g rec e p t io n set u p s, wh et h er yo u h ave an in t im at e s e at e d
d i n ne r fo r a sm al l er guest list or a socia l-st yle rec e p t io n fo r 8 0 - 2 7 5 p eo p le. I f yo u h ave an y q u e s t i o n s a b o u t
how yo ur we dd i ng can work in our s paces, please c o n t ac t u s. We are h ap py t o walk yo u t h ro u g h t h e o p t i o n s.
room capacities
Mus e u m Sc ul p ture Ga rden (M us eum L obby, ra in b ack u p )
8 0 s eate d / 175 rece pt ion*
Mus e u m Lo bby
8 0 s eate d / 175 rece pt ion*
Mus e u m Le c ture Ha ll
2 2 5 s e ate d
Fre s co Re staurant
7 0 s eate d / 100 rece pt ion*
*Food stations and buffet table set up may reduce room capacity.
227 state street, madison, wi
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608 663 7374
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frescomadison.com
SMALL BITES, EXCEPTIONAL TASTE
E x q u i si te, b i te - si ze d foods a nd small plat e bu ffet s p rov id e a great er var iet y o f flavo rs available t o yo u r
g u e s ts whi l e al l ow i ng more t ime for socia liz in g. Packaged m en u s like t h e o n es we h ave d evelo p ed b e l ow m a ke
i t exc i ti ng fo r g ue st s while making les s work fo r yo u (n o m en u resp o n se c ard s! ) O u r m en u p acka ge s b e l ow
i ncl ud e se rvi ng p i e ces, china, flat wa re, cockt a il n ap kin s, an d bu ffet t ables, p lu s eit h er a ch am p agn e t o a s t o r
o n e s ig nature c o ck t a il per gues t a nd complim en t ary serv ic e o f yo u r wedd in g c ake. P r ic e c overs 1 . 5 h o u rs o f
fo o d se rvi c e.
menu package #1: rooftop ‘round the world
$50/person, includes champagne toast or one signature cocktail and complimentary cake service
CO MBI NATI ON OF PASSE D & PLAT T ERED H O R S D’ O EUV R ES
ro a ste d chi cke n t os t ada s wit h chile s alt a n d lim e, avo c ad o, c abb age sla w, an d c ru sh ed p ean u t s
fi ve sp i c e d uck confit sliders wit h pea ch-g in ger j am , rad ish , an d c abb age sla w
ve ge tabl e sp ri ng rolls wit h fresh veget a bles, r ic e p ap er, sweet an d sp icy sau c e
m a ri nate d fl ank s t ea k rolled wit h arugula , c aram elized o n io n an d h o rserad ish c ream
a h i tuna tac o s
c rab c ake s w i th chipot le aioli
s a ke b rai se d c ri spy pork bell y skewers
s h ri m p d i abl o w it h ga rlic, a dobo a nd lime
chi cke n satay w it h t hai peanut sa uce
p o rk rango o n w i t h green onion and crea m ch eese
menu package #2: farm to cocktail table
$50/person, includes champagne toast or one signature cocktail and complimentary cake service
PASSED
m a ri nate d fl ank s t ea k rolled wit h arugula , c aram elized o n io n an d h o rserad ish c ream
bb q p ul l e d p o rk sliders wit h creamy sla w
chi cke n satay w it h t hai peanut sa uce
mu shro o m tarts wit h goat chees e and bra ised leeks
ha m and ho o k ’s cheddar on grilled rust ic t o ast s w it h d ij o n aio li an d p ickled o n io n
ro a ste d chi cke n t os t ada s wit h chile s alt a n d lim e, avo c ad o, c abb age sla w, an d c ru sh ed p ean u t s
chi l l e d c antal o upe s oup shoot er wit h ginger an d c ilan t ro *
swe e t p e a, m e yer lemon a nd goat cheese r iso t t o c akes*
truffl e d d e vi l e d eggs
CE NTER PI ECE ANTIPASTO TAB L E
m a ri nate d o l i ve s, marcona a lmonds a nd nu t s
f re sh frui t
ri c o tta w i th l e m on zest , ext ra virgin olive o il an d lo c al h o n ey
ho ok ’s age d che ddar, blue cheese a nd goat ch eese
gr i l l e d rusti c to as t s
s a vo ry and swe et preserves
*ingredients can be substituted for the season
227 state street, madison, wi
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608 663 7374
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frescomadison.com
menu package #2: garden picnic
$65/person, includes champagne toast or one signature cocktail and complimentary cake service
PASSED
b e ef burge r sl i d ers wit h hook’s chedda r, bread an d bu t t er p ickles, ket ch u p an d aio li
swe e t p e a, m e yer lemon a nd goat cheese r iso t t o c akes*
c rab c ake s w i th chipot le aioli
bb q p ul l e d p o rk sliders wit h creamy sla w
ga zp acho sho o ters *
ON THE BU FFET
b i bb sal ad w i th bacon and but t ermilk dres sin g
gr i l l e d b arb e c ue chicken
gr i l l e d fl ank ste a k wit h chimichurri
chi p o tl e - ap ri c o t rubbed slow-bra is ed briske t
gr i l l e d ne w p o tat oes wit h crème fraîche a n d ch ives
s u c c o tash o f fi re roas t ed corn, ha ricot vert s an d ch erry t o m at o *
wat e rm e l o n sal a d*
ho u se m ad e p arker house rolls wit h honey bu t t er
*ingredients can be substituted for the season
menu package #4: mediterranean mezze
$65/person, includes champagne toast or one signature cocktail and complimentary cake service
PASSED
s h o rt ri b c ro sti n i wit h s un dried t omat o a io li
s h ri m p kab o b
gr i l l e d ve ge tabl e ka bob
ON THE BU FFET
hum mus w i th fres h veget ables and grilled p it a
m o ro c c an shre dded carrot sa la d
o r zo sal ad w i th cherry t omat o, ka la mat a olives, ch ickp eas, o n io n , p arsley an d garlic
wh i te b e an p anzanella
ro a ste d c aul i fl ower wit h lent ils and dat es
fe n ne l - garl i c gri lled chicken wit h chut ney
c um i n- rubb e d fl ank st eak
b rai se d l am b w i th rus t ic t omat o s auce
gr i l l e d sal m o n wit h greek sa la d
227 state street, madison, wi
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608 663 7374
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frescomadison.com
A LA CARTE HORS D’OEURVRES & FOOD STATIONS
I f yo u wo ul d p re fe r t o cus t omize a menu for yo u r wedd in g, yo u are welc o m e t o ch o o se fro m o u r a l a c a rt e
ho rs d ’o e uvre s and small plat e food st at ion o ffer in g s. C ake serv ic e an d ch am p ag n e t o ast / sig n at u re c o ck t a i l
a re no t i ncl ud e d i n prices below. For evening wedd in g rec e p t io n s, we rec o m m en d t h e fo llow in g q u a n t i t i e s :
Pa s s e d ho rs d ’o e uvres onl y: 1 2 -1 5 pieces per g u est
Combination food stations & passed hors d ’oeuvres: 3 food stations and 4-6 pieces of hors d ’oeuvres
a la carte hors d ’oeuvres
Priced per piece. 50-piece minimum per selection.
b e ef burge r sl i d ers wit h hook’s chedda r, bread an d bu t t er p ickles, ket ch u p an d aio li | $ 4
m a ri nate d fl ank s t ea k rolled wit h arugula , c aram elized o n io n an d h o rserad ish c ream | $ 4
s h o rt ri b c ro sti n i wit h s un dried t omat o a io li | $ 3
fi ve sp i c e d uck confit sliders wit h pea ch-g in ger j am , rad ish an d c abb age sla w | $ 5
bb q p ul l e d p o rk sliders wit h creamy sla w | $ 4
to mato - b rai se d s hort rib s liders wit h a rugu la, p est o an d p ar m esan | $ 4
p o rk rango o n w i t h green onion and crea m ch eese | $ 4
s a ke b rai se d c ri spy pork bell y skewers | $3
chi cke n satay w it h t hai peanut sa uce | $3
ro a ste d chi cke n t os t ada s wit h chile s alt a n d lim e, avo c ad o, c abb age sla w, an d c ru sh ed p ean u t s | $ 4
a h i tuna tac o s | $4
s h ri m p d i abl o w it h ga rlic, a dobo a nd lime | $ 3
c rab c ake s w i th chipot le aioli | $4
ha m and ho o k ’s cheddar on grilled rust ic t o ast s w it h d ij o n aio li an d p ickled o n io n | $ 3
p e a r w rap p e d i n prosciut t o wit h a rugula | $ 4
swe e t p e a, m e yer lemon a nd goat cheese r iso t t o c akes | $ 3
mu shro o m tarts wit h goat chees e and bra ised leeks | $ 3
ga zp acho sho o ters | $3
chi l l e d c antal o upe s oup shoot er | $3
truffl e d d e vi l e d eggs | $3
ve ge tabl e sp ri ng rolls wit h fresh veget a bles, r ic e p ap er an d sweet an d sp icy sau c e | $ 3
m i n i gri l l e d che es e sa ndwiches wit h red pe p p er an d t o m at o so u p sh o o t ers | $ 3
small plates stations
Inspired by entrées from Fresco’s dinner menu, based on current restaurant menu offerings at the time of
your wedding. These petite entrées are made-to-order at chef stations, and the price per portion includes a
chef attendant fee.
ho u se m ad e ri c ot t a gnocchi st at ion | $7 . 50 / p o rt io n (4 oz . p o rt io n )
chi cke n stati o n | $8 . 5 0 /port ion (3 oz. port io n )
s a l m o n stati o n | $9 . 0 0 /port ion (2 . 5 oz . po rt io n )
s teak stati o n | $1 0 . 5 0 /port ion (3 oz. port io n )
227 state street, madison, wi
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608 663 7374
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frescomadison.com
SEATED, COURSED DINNERS
We a re hap py to serve plat ed, mult i-course din n ers fo r wedd in g s o f u p t o 8 0 g u est s. P lease in q u i re a n d we
wi l l d eve l o p a c ustomized menu for your wedd in g rec e p t io n .
LATE NIGHT FOOD
M a y be p asse d by servers in cra ft paper boat s/ b oxes o r p lat t ered at a bu ffet t able.
ta c o s | $8/se rving (includes t wo t acos)
cho o se fro m c arne as ada or veget a ble t aco s
to pp e d w i th sc allions, chees e and pickled o n io n
s l i de rs | $4/sl i der
b e ef burge r sl i d ers wit h hook’s chedda r, bread an d bu t t er p ickles, ket ch u p an d aio li
gr i l l e d che e se s | $6 /ea ch
fu l l - si ze d gri l l e d chees es made wit h cheddar an d gru yere o n b r io ch e
DESSERTS
cake service
we are happy to display, cut and serve your cake (passed or buffet-style) for $1.00/guest
poached fruit station
$10/person
p o rt p o ache d p ea rs
wa r m ‘p i e styl e ’ apples
l a vend e r- p o ache d pea ches and bla ckberries
f re sh b ake d sho rt brea d
b o u r b o n an d t ah it ian van illa c rem e an gla i s e
wh ip p ed c ream
h o u se- c an d ied c ayen n e p ec an s
homemade pie buffet
$8/person (add $2 for vanilla ice cream, scooped to order)
choose four flavors, served with whipped cream
a p pl e, c aram e l apple wa lnut , banana cream, c o c o n u t c ream , blu eb erry, st ra w b erry - r h u b ar b,
s tra w b e rry, rasp berry, peach, cherry, lemon m er in g u e, key lim e, bu t t ersc o t ch , fren ch silk, p ec a n ,
p e anut butte r silk, gra ss hopper
dessert cart or dessert buffet
$10/person
choose 4
ke y l i m e che e se ca ke ‘ t ruffles’
s tra w b e rry p i e s
l e mo n m e ri ng ue pies
va ni l l a c rè m e b rulee
d a rk cho c o l ate pot de crème
wi th sal te d c aramel whipped crea m
re d ve l ve t c up c akes
m ixed b erry t iram isu w it h lim e c u rd
toasted coconut rice pudding with mango and lime zest
flo u rless ch o c o lat e c ake
lem o n y alm o n d m ac aro o n s
h o m em ad e van illa p u dd in g w it h fresh b e rr i e s
d ark ch o c o lat e m o u sse w it h sh aved ch o c o l at e
lem o n b ars w it h su gared blu eb err ies
227 state street, madison, wi
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608 663 7374
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frescomadison.com
BEV ERAGES/BAR
mixed drinks | $6
rocks/martinis | $8
house wine | $6/glass or $30/bottle
cabernet / pinot noir / chardonnay / pinot grigio
additional wines may be selected from fresco’s wine list. subject to availability.
house sparkling wine | $6/glass or $30/bottle
additional sparkling wines and champagnes may be selected from fresco’s wine list. subject to availability.
premium bottled beer | $4.75
domestic tap beer | $300-375/keg (approximately 165 12-ounce glasses)
imported or micro tap beer | $400-475/keg (approximately 165 12-ounce glasses)
canned soft drinks & bottled water | $1.50 each
coke / diet coke / sprite / sprite zero / bottled water
coffee, regular and decaf | $20/two liter airpot (approx. 10 cups)
non-alcoholic craft mocktails
$4 each
ro se m ary c i trus s prit zer | lemonade, rosem ary sim p le sy ru p, selt zer wat er
h i b i sc us sw i zzl e | iced t ea, hibis cus, s imp le sy ru p, fresh lem o n
bl ue b e rry no - ji to | fres h blueberries, mint , lim e, sim p le sy ru p, selt zer wat er
s tra w b e rry g i nger cooler | muddled s t ra w b erry, o ran ge j u ic e, lim e j u ic e, g in ger b eer
signature craft cocktails
$7 each
re d w i ne p unch | malbec-ba sed red blend, blackb erry iz ze, clem en t in e vo d ka, fresh o ran ge
ro sé w i ne p unch | chilled rosé, rhubarb s im p le sy ru p, fresh st ra w b erry, clu b so d a
whi te w i ne p unch | t orront es -s auvignon blan c wh it e blen d , st . ger m ain eld er flower, b asil, clu b s o d a
s p arkl i ng w i ne punch | spa rkling wine, gra p efru it j u ic e, st . ger m ain eld er flower, c am p ar i
r huby sp arkl e r | rhuby orga nic rhuba rb spir it , h o u se r h u b ar b sy ru p, sp arklin g w in e
s tra w b e rry b asi l moj it o | whit e rum, mudd led st ra w b erry, b asil sim p le sy ru p, fresh m in t , lim e, s e l t ze r
bl ue b e rry- m i nt l emonade | blueberry vodka, m in t , fresh lim e, lem o n ad e
p a ssi o n frui t c o llins | gin, pa ss ion fruit j u ic e, fresh - sq u eezed lem o n , selt zer
cuc um b e r g i n ri ckey | gin, s t . germain fre n ch eld er flower liq u eu r, fresh c u c u m b er, lim e, lem o n , s e l t ze r
p i m m ’s c up | p imm’s no. 1 ginger beer, le m o n , m in t , c u c u m b er
cl e m e nti ne g i nger fizz | clement ine vodka, g in ger b eer, fresh o ran ge
227 state street, madison, wi
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608 663 7374
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frescomadison.com
227 state street, madison, wi
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608 663 7374
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frescomadison.com
POLICIES
menu & guest count
A l l m e nu i te m s a nd event det a ils mus t be c o n fir m ed n o lat er t h an t wo weeks p r io r t o t h e sche d u l e d e ve n t .
A l l m e nu sub sti tut ions may be s ubj ect t o a p r ic e ch an ge. P r ic es d o n o t in clu d e ren t al ch arges, s t a f fi n g
fe es, 5.5% state s ales t a x, or 1 9 % grat uit y ch arge.
U p o n c o ntrac t s igning, an est imat ed guest c o u n t w ill b e req u est ed . O n e week p r io r t o t h e eve n t ,
c o n fi rm ati o n o f gues t count is required. O n c e c o u n t is c o n fir m ed , it m ay n o t b e red u c ed t h ere a f t e r.
A l l charge s w i l l be bas ed on t he gua rant ee d g u est c o u n t , o r t h e ac t u al n u m b er o f g u est s serve d ,
wh i che ve r i s great er.
bar fees & policies
Ba rte nd e rs w i l l be charged at t he rat e of $2 5 p er h o u r p er b art en d er fo r c ash b ars, an d $ 2 0 p e r h o u r
p e r b arte nd e r for host ed ba rs, from one h o u r b efo re yo u r even t u n t il o n e h o u r aft er yo u r even t ( m i n i mu m
3 - ho ur charge ) . A combined bar of host ed b everages an d c ash b everages w ill b e ch arged at t h e rat e o f
$ 2 5 p e r ho ur p er ba rt ender. If you would also like a b ar set u p fo r yo u r c o ckt ail h o u r, t h at b a r ( s e t u p
a n d staffi ng ) i s charged at a flat $1 0 0 rat e.
set up charges
Se t up charge s include glas sware, china a n d flat ware fo r fo o d serv ic e, lin en n ap kin s, bu ffet o r h o rs
d ’o e uvre s tabl e s et up, s et up of any rent ed t ables, ch airs, o r lin en s, an d clean u p an d b reakd ow n o f
e vent. Se t up cha rges include five cockt ail t ables an d several o u t d o o r t ables (p lease see FAQ s e c t i o n fo r
m o re i nfo rm ati o n on t hese t a bles ). If you wo u ld like lin en s fo r t h e t ables, o r add it io n al t ables a n d ch a i rs
fo r yo ur e ve nt, those will be cha rged at a n add it io n al ren t al fee.
$50.00 $100.00
$200.00
$300.00
$400.00
1 -2 5 gues t
2 5 -5 0 gues t s
5 1 -1 0 0 gues t s
1 0 1 -2 0 0 gues t s
2 0 1 -2 9 9 gues t s
additional equipment charges
$250.00
$3.00
$1.00
$1.75
$15.00
$10.00
$10.00
Sound syst em (microph o n e, st an d , am p lifier, t wo sp eakers)
Whit e folding wedding c erem o n y ch airs (ch arged p er ch air )
Set up a nd t ake down of ren t ed ch air c overs (ch arged p er ch air )
Set up a nd t ake down of ren t ed ch air c overs an d sash es (ch arged p er ch air )
Whit e round t a bleclot h fo r c o ckt ail t ables (ch arged p er lin en )
Whit e t ableclot h for ou t d o o r t ables (ch arged p er lin en )
Whit e t ableclot h for rest au ran t t ables (ch arged p er lin en )
We are hap py to as sist you wit h a rent al ord er o r yo u are welc o m e t o ren t add it io n al ch airs, t a bl e s,
l i ne ns and o the r equipment a nd décor. Our p referred ven d o r is Even t Essen t ials. I f yo u are t aki n g c a re
o f yo ur ow n re nta ls, pleas e verify t he orde r w it h u s p r io r t o p lac in g it so we c an c o n fir m d elive ry t i m e s,
e q u i p m e nt se t u p a nd ma ke sure your rentals wo rk in o u r sp ac es.
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de posit & payment
E ve nts at the Madison M useum of Cont em p o rary A rt {sc u lp t u re gard en o r lo bby ren t als} req u i re a $ 5 0 0
d e p o si t, p ayabl e t o M M oCA. This de pos it sec u res t h e mu seu m sp ac e as well as serv ic es fro m Fre s c o.
Fre sc o re stauran t -onl y funct ions, or off prem ise c at er in g, req u ire a $ 5 0 0 n o n - refu n d able d e p o s i t p a ya bl e
to Fre sc o.
F u l l p aym e nt o f t he es t imat ed event bill is d u e o n e week p r io r t o t h e even t wh en g u est c o u n t i s
c o n fi rm e d . Payment ca n be ma de wit h ca sh , c o m p an y ch eck o r c red it c ard . A t t h at t im e, a c re d i t c a rd
num b e r w i l l b e reques t ed and held on file, an d an y rem ain in g t o t al at t h e c o n clu sio n o f t h e eve n t w i l l b e
charge d to the credit card. If any funct ion is c an c elled w it h in 7 2 h o u rs o f t h e sch ed u led event , 1 0 0 % o f
the e sti m ate d revenue will be done.
other important information
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Cl i e nt must provide Fres co Cat ering wit h g u est s’ d iet ary n eed s su ch as: veget ar ian ,
ve gan o r fo od a llergies.
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Wi th the exce pt ion of wedding cakes p ro d u c ed in a S t at e o f Wisc o n sin - lic en sed p ro fessio n a l ki t ch e n , all food and beverage served or consumed on the premise must be purchased, served and pre pared by Fresco Catering. No leftover food or beverages may be taken from the premises. At the conclusion of the func ti o n , such food a nd beverage b ec o m es t h e p ro p ert y o f Fresc o C at er in g.
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We are hap py t o display, cut and s erve yo u r c ake (p assed o r bu ffet - st y le) fo r $ 1 . 0 0 / g u es t .
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Cl i e nt i s re s pons ible for providing a b ox o r st o rage c o n t ain ers fo r an y rem ain in g c ake, in cl u d i n g the to p ti e r. Fresco Cat ering as sumes n o liab ilit y fo r wedd in g c ake st an d , p art s, o r p iec es. I t i s t h e re sp o nsi b i l i ty of t he wedding pa rt y t o m ake su re t h ese it em s are t aken at t h e en d .
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Fre sc o Catering does not as sume resp o n sib ilit y fo r t h e lo ss o f, o r d am age t o, art icles left at t h e ve nue p ri o r t o, during, or aft er a ny even t .
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Cl i e nt must remove a ll flowers, fa vors, g u est b o o k, c ake, an d g ift s at t h e c o n clu sio n o f t h e e ve n t . A l te rnate arrangement s ma y be ma de t o p ick u p yo u r it em s t h e fo llow in g d ay, bu t yo u w il l b e asse sse d a $1 0 0 fee for nex t -da y pick u p if t h is t akes p lac e o u t sid e o f o u r reg u lar bu sin e s s h o u rs.
227 state street, madison, wi
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608 663 7374
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frescomadison.com
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
what tables and chairs are included in the museum rental/set up fee?
Included in the sculpture garden rental are 5 cocktail tables, 3 small round tables that seat 2-4 people, 8
square tables that seat 4 people, and 2 round tables that seat 4-6 people. These same tables may be used
downstairs in the lobby in the case of bad weather, however many clients then prefer to linen the tables for
indoor use, as the brushed metal tables can look out of place in the lobby.
Fresco’s rooftop lounge furniture is also included in your garden rental, and consists of 2 outdoor sectional
couches and 2 glass-top coffee tables. In order to use these furniture pieces you must sign an outdoor
furniture agreement that states you will be financiall y responsible for damage to these furniture items. If you
do not want to sign the agreement and use the lounge furniture, it will be removed from the rooftop space.
We are happy to assist you with the additional rentals if you require more seating for your guests. If you’d
like linens for any tables, they will be charged at an additional rate.
Please note: Outdoor tables on the State Street side of the Fresco dining room are considered part of the
restaurant ’s normal service area. These tables will be seated for regular restaurant use and may not be used
for private events unless additional fees are paid to Fresco. If you buyout Fresco restaurant, you gain use of
Fresco’s dining room tables and chairs and all of the outdoor tables (16 in total).
how does cocktail hour work?
If your wedding ceremony and rece ption are both taking place on the rooftop, we will need 45 to 60 minutes
to “flip” the space to change it over for your rece ption. After your ceremony, we will direct guests to the
museum lobby. During this cocktail hour, we can temporaril y place some of the cocktail tables in that space
if you’d like, and you can choose to have our servers pass hosted alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, or
set up a bar that can be hosted or cash. If we set up a bar in the lobby, there will be a flat rate of $100
added to your bill for the set up and staffing of the one-hour bar. In the event of inclement weather, your
ceremony will take place in the lecture hall and your rece ption will already be set up in the lobby, so cocktail
hour and rece ption will take place in the space, which will be set up prior to your ceremony starting and
your guests arriving.
when does fresco/mmoca make the rain call?
De pending on the set up needs of your ceremony and rece ption, we make a rain call three to four hours
prior to your wedding. We generall y recommend setting up your event indoors if that chance of rain is more
than 30%, but we are happy to discuss this on a case-by-case basis. It is very difficult and sometimes not
possible to move a ceremony or rece ption “mid-event” if it starts to rain, which is why we have to be firm
on a rain call.
what types of décor can be brought, and what will fresco set up?
We are happy to place floral arrangements and favors on tables for you, and you are welcome to have
candles in the sculpture garden and the restaurant (as long as the glass vessel is higher than the tip of
the flame). Candles are not allowed in the lobby. String lights or paper lanterns are allowed on the rooftop,
but we ask that you assign the set up to one of your friends, and they must be taken down immediatel y
following your event by someone in your party. You may not use nails, tacks, screws or tape on the walls,
floors or ceiling of MMoCA or Fresco without the approval of the staff. No open flames, heaters,
free-floating balloons, confetti, birdseed, rice, real or synthetic flower petals, or glitter are allowed.
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