MENU & FORMAT

Graduation Dinner features four courses served to the center of the table for sharing: snacks, salad and pasta, entrée, and dessert. This format reflects many of our most requested and celebrated dishes, prepared with peak seasonal ingredients. Optional enhancements — including chilled seafood selections and premium entrée upgrades — may be incorporated during menu planning.

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Menus are finalized with our events team in advance of your reservation. To maintain food quality and timing, service begins promptly at your reserved start time and follows a coordinated pace.

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Due to kitchen capacity, our à la carte menu is not available for groups larger than 6 guests during Graduation Dinner.

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DIETARIES

Due to the volume and pace of service during graduation, we are able to accommodate only a limited number of dietary needs. We can prepare gluten-free and pescatarian menus and accommodate tree nut, mushroom, and shellfish allergies.

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We are unable to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, or allium-free dietary restrictions for Graduation Dinner.

 

All dietary requirements must be disclosed in writing at the time of lottery submission. Additional restrictions cannot be added after reservation confirmation.

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If your party includes dietary needs outside of the above categories, we encourage you to consider reserving a table of 6 or fewer through Resy. Reservations for Graduation Dinner open 30 days in advance of the date at 12:00 p.m.

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SEATING WINDOWS

We offer two dinner seatings each evening during Graduation Dinner. Arrival for the early seating is between 5:00 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. and is structured to conclude within 2.5 hours. The late seating begins at 7:30 p.m.

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Seating times outside of these windows are not available. Guests seeking an extended dining time may prefer the late seating.

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PRICING

Pricing begins at $125 per person. Each guest occupies a seat and is billed at the full per-person rate. Shared, split, or reduced pricing is not available. Children are billed at the same per-person rate and must be included in the final headcount.

 

Center of the Table is priced per guest and includes shared snacks, small plates, large plates, and an individually plated treat. Upgrades and substitutions may be incorporated during menu planning. We encourage beverage planning in advance to ensure availability. Beverages are charged by the drink or bottle. A 20% service charge and applicable sales tax are added to the final bill.

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HEADCOUNT & RECONFIRMATION

A final headcount, including all adults and children, must be submitted in writing no later than 7 calendar days before your reservation. This number becomes the billing guarantee and will be charged in full, regardless of attendance. Reductions are not permitted after this deadline.

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If a final headcount is not received by the 7-day deadline, the most recently confirmed guest count will be used for billing purposes. Increases after the deadline are subject to availability and will be billed at the full per-person rate. 

 

Service begins promptly at your reserved start time, and pacing is maintained to protect food quality and ensure a smooth experience for all guests.

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DEPOSIT & PAYMENT

A deposit is required to confirm your reservation once selected through the lottery. For parties of 7–10 guests, the deposit is $500. For parties of 11–20 guests, the deposit is $1,000. The signed contract and deposit must be returned within 5 calendar days of receipt in order to secure your reservation. Reservations not confirmed within this timeframe will be automatically released without further notice.

 

The deposit is applied toward your final bill. Final payment is due at the conclusion of the event, and up to two forms of payment may be used. Deposits are refundable in accordance with our Cancellation Policy.

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CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations are accepted up to 7 calendar days before your reservation for a full refund of the deposit.

 

Within 7 calendar days of your reservation, the event is considered confirmed. The deposit becomes non-refundable, and the final guaranteed guest count will be billed in full, as ingredients and staffing are secured specifically for your group.

 

No-shows are billed at the full per-person rate.

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CELEBRATION CAKES & OUTSIDE FOOD

Outside food and beverages, including cakes and desserts, are not permitted. Celebration cakes must be ordered at least two weeks in advance and are crafted by our in-house pastry team. A 6-inch cake begins at $69, with larger sizes and upgraded flavors available upon request.​

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FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS & DECOR

To maintain the aesthetic and operational flow of our dining room during Graduation Dinner, all floral arrangements must be coordinated exclusively through our floral partner, Cachepot Floral & Garden. Outside floral arrangements are not permitted.

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Personal décor is limited and must be approved in advance. Confetti, glitter, open flames, balloons, and large tabletop installations are not permitted.

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We are unable to store décor or floral items in advance of your reservation. All approved décor deliveries must occur on the day of your reservation between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Earlier deliveries cannot be accommodated.​

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CHILDREN

Children are welcome; however, we do not offer a separate children’s menu, highchairs, or booster seats. All guests occupying a seat are billed at the full per-person rate and must be included in the final headcount.

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Any stroller, booster seat, highchair attachment, or similar equipment that occupies space at the table must replace a reserved seat within your party. Due to the size of our dining room, we are unable to accommodate strollers in walkways or aisles. Please note that we do not have diaper changing stations on site.

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QUESTIONS?

Email us at hello@jcholdway.com. While phone correspondence is limited due to the nature of our operation, our team is available to assist Tuesday through Saturday, between 1:00–3:00 p.m., at (865) 312-9050.

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