To complement the hotel’s newly refreshed and totally refurbished conference and pre-function space, Sofitel San Francisco Bay is enhancing “Banquets of the Future,” the hotel’s trend-setting service and catering standards.

A premiere Bay Area wedding and conference venue, Sofitel San Francisco Bay is known for its personalized innovative style, offering the best contemporary cuisine, service and technology together with the ability to create special events tailored to the unique needs and objectives of each function.

The hotel’s enhanced “Banquets of the Future” concept takes meetings and events beyond conventional expectations.

Examples include:

·         “Oxygen breaks” that provide stress relief through yoga, stretching and other holistic activities

·         Conference breaks that not only please the most discerning palates, but touch all your senses; visually stimulating, textured backdrops and unique, contemporary f&b presentations; aromatic delicacies and beverages, enhanced with “pot pourri” and scented candles;  themed music and physical activities that stimulate or relax.

·         “Out of the meeting room box” concepts that change the meeting paradigm from traditional presentations to trendy “grab and go”  service concepts

·         “Sports breaks,” which feature team activities like basketball, badminton, dart boards and team building exercises

The most recent, popular additions to “the menu” of options is the hotel’s series of custom breaks, featuring:

·         Rejuvenate (revives and energizes), including: fresh fruit smoothies; nuts and dried fruit; power bars; and flavored water

·         Celebrate (a celebration of things accomplished), including: antipasti;  selection of cheeses; strawberries in dark and white chocolate; and champagne and cider

·         Calm (unwind from the intensity of concentration and decision-making), including: miniature French pastries; chocolate croissants; miniature croquet monsieur; cheese straws; hot chocolate; and flavored and plain mineral waters

·         Cleanse  (clears the mind and body of life’s daily stresses), including: iced fruit flavored herbal infusions; mineral water; fresh fruit with honey yogurt; roasted and smoked almonds; muesli bars; and herb teas

·         Recreate (fun and frolic with games and recreation for the” team”  –  recommend a minimum of 30 minutes and maximum 50 people), including: popcorn; an assortment of candy; flavored milk; an assortment of sports beverages; coffee, decaf and tea

Examples of how Sofitel San Francisco Bay’s “Banquets of the Future” accommodates non-conventional services, amenities and facilities are as follows:

·         contemporary food and beverage set ups that are “residential” rather than “institutional”

·         satellite offices fully accessorized for conference facilitators and registration

·         individual servings, placed ready to go on buffets to facilitate “self service” and reduce fuss

·         customized menus that meet the needs of each specific event, with the chef participating in the menu planning

·         a selection of food and beverage enhancement options featuring small, tapas style tastings; health conscious food items; local, organically grown products; a selection of individually served side dishes; action stations that include freshly prepared sushi, crepes and wok prepared food; and specialty beverages set on fully serviced bars with smoothies, healthy drinks and trendy cocktails made to order

·         customized event themes, which include everything from poolside barbeques, Ultra Lounge sets with DJs and Karaoke, arcade games, dinner by sunset on the lagoon in a sailboat,  casino/poker and Mah Jong Tournaments and “Breakfast In Bed”  where the guests arrive in pajamas, get into “So beds” laid out in the Ballroom and are served breakfast/Brunch.

The seasoned banquet and conference service team at the Sofitel San Francisco Bay ensures that each event runs seamlessly for the planner and attendees, with staff trained in the demanding standards of the Sofitel brand, known for its service and style.