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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.
Meet Our Team
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What venue spaces are available to be reserved at the Presidio Golf Course?The Palmer Room is a beautifully, intimate space for a gathering of up to 40 seated guests. This space attaches to the Patio Lawn and is available for rent individually all day Monday-Thursday and from 9am-3pm on Friday-Sunday. The Clubhouse & Palmer Room rental is available for rent Monday-Thursday evenings as well. These combined spaces can hold a seated capacity of about 80 guests. The Tented Terrace is available individually for groups up to 130 seated guests. This space is available all day Monday-Thursday and from 9am-3pm on Friday-Sunday, similar to the Palmer Room. The combination of all of these spaces make up the Full Venue Buyout. This is available to be rented out any day or time with varying rates.
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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! Upon booking an event with the Presidio Golf Course, only the room rental rate, food & beverage minimum and the event date and time will be locked in. All menu selections and planning details will be discussed in your planning meeting with Kat, your event director. All menu selections, guest counts, and all other information must be finalized 14 days prior to your event. The final payment will be collected at this time as well.
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When do I need to finalize my guest count and menu selections?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 (pre-counts) is the responsibility of the client and is to be confirmed fourteen (14) 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 for any plated meal services. 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 if you have included a coordinator within your event. Otherwise, the responsibility of setting these out day of is on the client.
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What is required to ensure we reserve our event?A signed contract guaranteeing date, space, time and food and beverage minimum, in addition to a non-refundable 25% deposit for events more than 6 months out and 50% deposit for events within 6 months is required. The deposit amount is calculated based on the room rental fee, in addition to the food and beverage minimum and all taxes and service charges. Your Event Sales Director, Kat, will provide a quote upon booking listing these prices. 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. Some recent vendors have been added to our internal orders, so please inquire further about the potential of these being arranged!
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Is there a minimum guest requirement to host our event?No! There is no minimum guest count required to host an event at the Presidio Golf Course. There are required food & beverage minimums and room rental rates that must be met regardless of your guest count. These minimums are based on date, time, and room chosen.
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What linens do you provide?We offer nearly 50 different full-length linen and napkin colors to choose from. Upgraded textures are available for an additional price point.
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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 60" Tables, White Folding Chairs, Colored Poly Linens and Napkins, Flatware, Glassware, China, 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 an on-site event manager. With the addition of coordination services to your event, your personal décor set up may be taken care of as well. Packages vary in terms of other items and services included! Please inquire!
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When do I or my vendors have access to the space for setup?The Ironwoods Bar & Grill does not close until 2 hours prior to your event start time (if Clubhouse, Palmer Room, or Full Venue Buyout have been selected). Vendors and Clients will have access to the venue at this time for initial set up. More time may be available upon request but is all dependent on other events that date. Your Event Director is happy to discuss the specifics of this with you further and implement the details into your banquet event order.
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Can I extend my event 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. This is only available for weddings. 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.