Policies and Procedures
We at Kellogg House Pomona want your event to be beautiful and full of fond memories.
It is because we want you to cherish this day forever that we ask you to keep in mind the following:
General Information
Food/Alcohol-A copy of the catering/food service license
must be provided when then facility contract is signed. If beer& wine or a full bar are to be offered during the event, copies
of the caterer’s alcohol license and liability insurance policy
must be provided when the facility contract is signed. If the
event planner or host/hostess caters the event, no alcohol may
be served.
Candles-Unity candles and the accompanying candle sets are
permissible for weddings inside the Kellogg House Pomona.
Please discuss all other types of candles with the Director of
Kellogg House Pomona.
Dogs-Only Seeing Eye Dogs are permitted on the grounds or
in the Kellogg House Pomona.
Emergency-The Cal Poly Pomona campus is served by the
University Public Safety Department. In case of emergency,
the telephone in the kitchen should be used to dial 911. This
call will connect directly to the Public Safety dispatcher.
Event Signs-Event signs can be posted no more than 24
hours prior to the event and must be removed no more than
24 hours after the event has concluded. Signs should utilize
the recognized name “Kellogg House Pomona”. Signs may be
mounted on sign stakes that are driven into the ground or on
stands that can be placed adjacent to the campus streets, but
shall not be attached to trees, other signs, buildings, fences, or
walls.
Flowers/Decorations-Flower arrangements may be used in
the house and on the grounds. Containers and stands for
flower arrangements must protect the furnishings, countertops,
and floors from water and/or plant damage. Additional
decorations and flowers for special events, weddings, and holidays
can be added outside the house after consultation with
the Director of Kellogg House Pomona.
Furniture/Furnishings-Most of the furnishings in the house
are period antiques or reproductions and must be treated with
care. Consultation with the Director of Kellogg House
Pomona is required before furnishings can be moved.
Host/Hostess-The Cal Poly Pomona host or hostess, present
at your event, will be designated by and under the direction of
the Director of Kellogg House Pomona.
Maximum Occupancy-Based on the designated Fire Code
Occupancy Totals, the maximum occupancy for the Kellogg
House Pomona is 150 guests, with an additional small
allowance for catering staff. Weather permiting patios and
porches can support a maximum of two hundred (200). (for
selected events)
Photography/Music/Videography-Musicians and DJs may
be included as part of your event. The latest possible music
curfew for your event is 12:30 a.m. Please ask your photographer
to consult with the staff or Director of Kellogg House
Pomona regarding any Photography in or outside Kellogg
House Pomona. Please do not move furniture or furnishings
inside or outside of Kellogg House Pomona.
Use of Kellogg House Pomona-All scheduling, planning &
arrangements are made in advance through the Director of
Kellogg House Pomona with the assistance of the staff at
Kellogg House Pomona.
* Please note: In accordance with state and university policy smoking is prohibited inside Kellogg House Pomona.
Parking
There are thirty nine (39) parking spaces in Lot R at the top
of the hill behind Kellogg House Pomona.
Handicapped Parking-There is one handicapped parking
space immediately outside of the gates to the House, and a
handicapped drop off location inside the gates, which may
also be used for handicapped parking.
Fire Lane -The entire area inside the gates at the Kellogg
House Pomona is a designated fire lane. With the exception
of one designated handicapped drop-off spot, no parking is
allowed inside this area. All vehicles in violation will be towed
away at the owner’s expense.
Parking Passes-From 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday
through Thursday, and from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday
guests who do not have a University parking pass are required
to have a guest parking pass for Lot R. These passes are available
through the Office of the Director of Kellogg House
Pomona and are valid only with the proper signature and date.
Shuttle Service/Valet Parking-The Kellogg House Pomona
contracts shuttle services with selected companies and maintains
their current information on file. Please ask the Director
of Kellogg House Pomona for the authorized company list.
Shuttle and valet services are not included in facility fees.
Rentals
Chairs and Tables-Sixty (60) chairs and twelve (12) tables are
available and included in your arrangement with Kellogg
House Pomona. Also, a guest registration table or will be provided.
The chairs and tables are ideal for the head table, or a
buffet table or however you choose to use them. If additional
chairs or tables need to be rented for use in conjunction with
an event, only those with rubber or plastic feet can be used
inside the Kellogg House Pomona. The charges for renting
these chairs and/or tables will be in addition to the cost of
the facility rental.
Dance Floor-Some events may require a dance floor to be
located on the grass or a paved area surrounding the Kellogg
House Pomona. The charges for renting dance floor sections
will be in addition to the cost of the facility rental.
