General Information
Let Havana’s professional banquet staff assist you with the responsibilities of planning your private function. Take advantage of our years of experience and local contacts to make your function memorable. Bethany Potanin, Havana’s-Carolina Beach’s general manager & Maggie Walker, Havana’s -Wilmington’s Banquet Cordinator personally sets up and plans every party at Havana’s.About Our Accommodations
We are able to host outdoor as well as indoor private functions. In Carolina Beach, we have a covered patio area that will accommodate up to 40 guests. Our Oasis Room will comfortably host parties up to 14. Havana’s entire first floor can be utilized for functions up to 70. For larger receptions, the entire facility will host up to 200 guests. Our spacious lawns are perfect for a tented event and make an excellent alternative for inclement weather for outdoor ceremonies.
At Havana’s-Wilmington, we have our upstairs dinning room that can accommodate up to 120 guests. Our screen porch can accomodate up to 35 guests. The whole restaurant is available to be private to accomodate your party up to 225 guests.
Location, Location, Location
Carolina Beach
We are proud to be listed as a Historic Site with the Historic Wilmington Society. Erected in 1916, Havana’s is located in what was one of the first summer cottages in Carolina Beach. Havana’s is walking distance (1 Block) from the Marriott-Carolina Beach and we are a short 2 block stroll from the rolling surf of the Atlantic Ocean. Located just 15 minutes to our front door is the romantic & highly desirable beach front gazebo at Fort Fisher & Aquarium. The perfect romantic location to exchange vows to last a lifetime.
Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
With a beautiful new Charleston style restaurant makes for a perfect location to hold your event. We are two blocks from Airlie Gardens and 1 mile from the Wrightsville Beach Draw Bridge & LandFall. A perfect location to hold the perfect reception!
Decorations & Special Equipment
Havana’s is happy to assist you with special decorations for your function. Business related equipment is also available.
Entertainment
Please discuss all of your entertainment needs with Havana’s General Manager.
Food & Beverage Selections
Our Chef, leads his kitchen with attention to detail. Our banquet selections have been chosen with care to be widely appealing and to ensure promptness of service to your guests. Havana’s welcomes the opportunity to work with you on crafting special food items that you would like to have served to your guests.
Deposits
A deposit of $100.00 is required for our Oasis Room and $250.00 deposit is required for the covered patio area & Banquet Room. Larger functions will require a 25% deposit of the minimum quoted. All deposits are applied towards the final bill at the time of the function. The deposits for the Oasis Room and the Patio are refundable with a 30 day notice. Larger functions will require a 60 day notice for a deposit refund. In case of a weather event that would close the restaurant Havana’s will refund your deposit or help reschedule to a future date.
Payment
Final payment is due at the end of the function. Payments may include Cash, Visa, Master Card, American Express, or Discover.
Damages
The patron booking the event is responsible for any damage done to the premises while the function is taking place. On some occasions, a security deposit may be required.
Cost
The cost of each private party varies from the size, location in the restaurant and time of day & year held. Havana’s “Peak Season” is March – October and “Off Peak” season is November – February. Day time events cost less than evening events. If you have the flexibility, this may be a good option for you. The cost of your event is based on Food & Beverage charges and/or Room Fees. Havana’s is committed to you and giving you the best value & location possible for your event. |
