Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the cost of the rental for the function room?
  • What set-up does the Centurion Center provide for meetings?
  • What additional items does the Centurion Center offer?
  • What audio visual equipment is available?
  • Who is the Centurion Center’s in-house AV Company?
  • What type of menus does the Centurion Center’s offer?
  • What is the possibility of having the Centurion Center cater to another location?
  • When are the Client’s requirements & guaranteed attendance needed for the events?
  • Is the Centurion Center licensed to serve alcoholic beverages?
  • What is the procedure to book an event at the Centurion Center?
  • What are the your deposit and payment policy?
  • What is the cost of the rental for the function room?

    The cost of the room will vary based on the following conditions; date, availability, room size, time frame and food and beverage requirements.

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    What set-up does the Centurion Center provide for meetings?

    The following items will usually be included: tables and chairs, white linen table cloths, water on tables, podium and microphone (based on availability), risers, additional tables and chairs required for the purpose of head table, registration table, tables for the client’s projectors or materials.

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    What additional items does the Centurion Center offer?

    The Centurion Center can provide the following additional items, based on availability and at a surcharge: pads of paper and pens, exhibit tables, power cords, power bars, additional power, wired or wireless high-speed internet use, phone line, phone, flipcharts with markers, easels, white boards, cork boards, projection screens, photocopying and fax services, electrical tape, masking tape, coat check service.

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    What audio visual equipment is available?

    The Centurion Center carries a limited number of the following: microphones (corded), P.A. system, projection screens, flipcharts and easels.

    The following options are also available to our Clients:
    1) The client may bring their own equipment.
    2) The client may use the AV company of their choice to provide the required equipment.
    3) The Centurion Center would be pleased to handle all of the arrangements for audio visual equipment on the client’s behalf with the AV company that we use, however, the Client would then pay the AV company directly. The client may also choose to contact and deal directly with this company.

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    Who is the Centurion Center’s in-house AV Company?

    The company is Advantage Audio Visual Rentals Limited. Although they are not located in our building, their office is in close proximity so they can usually deliver equipment which is ordered last minute in a very short time frame. Their co-ordinates are as follows:
    Phone Number: (613) 727-9200 & Fax Number: (613) 727-1224
    Email Address:
    sales@advantageav.com  
    Website:
    www.advantageav.com  

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    What type of menus does the Centurion Center’s offer?

    All current menus are listed on our website. Although most of our guests select their options directly from our published menus, we would be pleased to discuss your specific requirements with you and to customize menus and menu packages. Should any of your guests require a special meal due to allergies or dietary requirements, we can almost always accommodate them provided that we are given advance notice. Note that all allergies must be provided to the Centurion Center in writing at least 72 business hours prior to the day of the event.

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    What is the possibility of having the Centurion Center cater to another location?

    The Centurion Center caters all types of events both at our facility as well as to the location of the client’s choice including work places and homes. Our off-site catering services range from drop-off catering to full service V.I.P. catering for breakfasts, lunches, dinners and receptions and including the service of alcoholic beverages. For drop-off catering, please view our menu selections on our website under Centurion Express Catering. For any event requiring additional options or service, please contact us directly as we would be pleased to discuss your particular requirements and create a proposal specifically for your event. Please note that we can provide almost all elements required for your event, including tables and chairs, dishes, BBQs, service of staff, etcetera.

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    When are the Client’s requirements & guaranteed attendance needed for the events?

    It is preferred that most of the arrangements for an event be made at the time of booking. This ensures that the function room allocated is sufficient to meet the client’s requirements. The food and beverage may also be selected by the Client at time of booking, however, is must be provided to the Centurion Center at least two weeks prior to the event. The Centurion Center requires the client’s best estimate of the number of attendees two weeks prior to event and the guaranteed attendance for food and beverage a minimum of 72 business hours prior to the event. The Chef will prepare for an additional 2% over the guarantee provided. Should additional guests attend your event over the guarantee provided, the client will be charged accordingly.

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    Is the Centurion Center licensed to serve alcoholic beverages?

    The Centurion Center is a fully licensed establishment. Should you wish to host an event which requires service of alcoholic beverages, we would be pleased to discuss your arrangements with you. You will also find more information regarding this service under our Social Events – Most Frequently Asked Questions.

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    What is the procedure to book an event at the Centurion Center?

    Once you we have discussed your requirements with you and you have verbally confirmed your event, we will then create a Corporate or Social Event Agreement, which will serve as your contract. This will outline your coordinates as well as the dates, times and number of guests expected for your event and the allocated function rooms, room rentals and minimum net food revenue requirements. This document will also outline general terms and conditions, cancellation policy and billing options. Closer to the date of your event, once all of your exact arrangements are known, a Banquet Event Order will be created and provided to you with all of your function details and you will be asked to sign and return this documents to confirm the arrangements. Please note that we would be pleased to provide you with a proposal including a cost estimate to assist you with your decision to select the Centurion Center for your event.

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    What are the your deposit and payment policy?

    All functions must be paid in advance unless billing has been established. Deposits may be required and will be discussed on an individual basis. Please see our “Booking Policy” on our website for more information.

    Please view our website for more information regarding the following: drop-off and off-site catering, arrangements for social functions, facility location, hotels located in close proximity, parking, accessibility, as well as our services and facility.

    Please feel free to contact us at any time as it would be our pleasure to schedule an appointment with you to view our facility and to meet with you personally.

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