Party Policy
SETUP / TEARDOWN
Hosts can enter maximum 15 mins prior to the party start time to decorate/set up. Party decorations must be brought with the host and cannot be dropped off ahead of time. Party guests are not admitted into the space until the party start time.
Host family has a maximum of 15 minutes post event to collect personal items and exit the space; otherwise, we will charge $75 CAD. Standard set up and clean up provide by Ampersand Bakehouse. The party host is to assist with clean up. Any damages caused to the Ampersand Bakehouse facilities will be fixed by Ampersand Bakehouse and charged to the client. Ampersand Bakehouse is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.Â
Party entertainers such as face painters, superheroes, princesses and balloon twisters are allowed, please let us know before the event date.
FOOD AND DRINKÂ
One dozen cupcakes and the full cafĂ© bar are included in the party package. The value of the cupcakes ($60 value) can be put towards the purchase of an Ampersand Bakehouse cake if desired. Cakes and cupcakes from outside bakeries are not permitted. Exception will be made for guests with severe allergies that require baked goods without the possibility of cross-contamination.Â
Outside food and drinks are permitted. You are welcome to bring your own savory food (like pizza!) and additional drinks. Due to health regulations, guests who bring in their own food are unable to use the Ampersand Bakehouse kitchen facilities. Drinks can be stored in our refrigerator if space is available. Our package includes disposable cups and napkins, but does not include cutlery or plates.
Alcoholic drinks are permitted with a Special Occasion Permit from the LCBO. (Please send us the permit two weeks prior to your party date).
Ampersand Bakehouse is not an allergen-free, vegan, gluten-free bakery and our products contain or will come into contact with items of food products containing dairy, soy, eggs, wheat, peanuts, coconut, tree nuts, flour, cocoa (chocolate), sugar and/or other allergy causing ingredients. We cannot guarantee the absence of cross-contamination from allergens. For your safety and the safety of your kids , please be aware that products at this location may contain or come in contact with allergens.Â
CANCELLATIONÂ
If the party is cancelled with less than two weeks notice, a credit for Ampersand Bakehouse will be issued. If the party is cancelled with more than two weeks notice, the party will be fully refunded.Â
PARTY WAIVER
I represent and warrant that I am the parent or legal guardian of the birthday child/children and I agree that I will be fully responsible for the supervision of the child/children in attendance of the party.
I understand and agree that Ampersand Bakehouse, its shareholders, officers, directors, employees, management, contractors, agents or other representatives (the “Representatives'') shall not be liable for any injury, damage or loss that I or my Child/Children may suffer as a result of using the facility. I understand and agree that Ampersand Bakehouse and its representatives are not responsible for the supervision of my Child/Children and shall not be held liable for any reason whatsoever for failing to supervise my Child/Children, including without limitation child disappearance.
I hereby release, waive and forever discharge Ampersand Bakehouse and its Representatives from any and all liability, claims, demands, losses, or damages, however caused, whether related to property damage, theft, and/or personal injury (including death), and whether based on tort, intentional act, strict liability, negligence, and/or negligent rescue, that I or my Child/Children may suffer as a result of my Child/Children using the facility, including as a result of the negligence of Ampersand Bakehouse or its Representatives. I will indemnify, save and hold harmless each of Ampersand Bakehouse and its Representatives from any and all claims, expenses, legal fees, losses, liabilities, damages, or costs which relate to, or arise from, this Waiver, to the maximum extent permitted by law.
As my Child/Children is a minor, I the undersigned, parent or guardian, hereby give permission for Ampersand Bakehouse to authorize emergency medical treatment as may be deemed necessary for the Child/Children named below while participating in activities at the facility. The undersigned hereby releases, discharges and agrees to indemnify and save harmless Ampersand Bakehouse from all liability, claims, demands, losses or damages on the Child’s/Children’s account caused or alleged to have been caused in whole or in part by any medical treatment (whether negligent or otherwise) or any failure to provide medical treatment, and further agree to indemnify, save and hold harmless Ampersand Bakehouse and its Representatives from any liability whatsoever as a result of any such claims.