Private event space
BASIC INFORMATION
The private room seats up to 50 guests, or can accommodate larger groups who are not all seated at the same time.
The private patio (weather dependent) seats up to 16 at tables, or up to 30 in chairs.
The private patio is included with room reservation.
Room and patio reservations are up to 4 hour time slots for evening parties and 3 hour time slots for daytime parties.
Saturdays and Sundays have 2 daytime 3 hour time slots. 10am-1pm, and 2pm-5pm.
All food must be ordered prior to the event. Food orders must be finalized 2 weeks prior to the event. There is a $50 fee for late orders.
FEES
No room rental fee.
We charge a $50 cleaning fee, not subject to gratuity.
We impose a 2% credit card processing fee. Checks are accepted with a credit card on file. $50 return check fee will be applied.
A 20% gratuity will be added to the final bill.
BOOKING INFORMATION/ ROOM MINIMUMS
The Agreement form with credit card deposit must be completed and returned in order to secure your requested date.
Deposits are NOT charged at the time of booking. Deposits are ONLY charged for cancellations 7 days prior to scheduled event, or in case of damages.
Room minimums include ALL guests, not only the host. Any purchase by anyone in the party counts toward the minimum.
You may purchase bottles of wine or gift cards in order to reach the minimum.
Cleaning fee, tax, credit card processing fee, and gratuity are not counted towards the room minimum.
Minimum Spend Days/Times
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY parties after 4pm start time$300 MINIMUM
THURSDAY parties after 4pm start time$400 MINIMUM
FRIDAY parties after 4pm start time$800 MINIMUM
SATURDAY parties after 6pm start time$800 MINIMUM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Choose either 10am-1pm or 2pm-5pm$300 MINIMUM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Any 4 hour time slot between 10am-5pm$700 MINIMUM
Parties booked on Holidays or times outside of normal business hours may be subject to higher minimums and additional fees.
The Rack House Kitchen Wine Whiskey® is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged personal items, nor is the Rack House liable for any personal injury that may occur on or around the premises during your event. The Rack House requires a valid credit card on file to cover any incidental or intentional damages to the banquet room or any area of the premises made by your guests during the event.
DECORATIONS
You are allotted 30 minutes prior to your event to set up decorations, etc. If more time is needed, it may be allowed unless there is another party in the room.
No confetti, glitter, or similar small pieces. Please make sure balloons are not filled with confetti, glitter, or small pieces. $50 glitter/confetti fee.
Candles are allowed as long as they are in containers or holders and do not drip or burn tables or tablecloths.
No tape, command strips, hooks, tacks, etc on walls for decorations. $50 fee for damage to walls due to decorations.
TABLE SETUP
Table setup typically depends on the final guest number. We use 6 foot long tables and/or tall cocktail tables for mingling, depending on your party type and desired atmosphere.
Tablecloths are recommended. We have tablecloths available at $4 per tablecloth, black or white. Colors other than black or white are $8 per tablecloth and must be ordered 2 weeks in advance.
White paper napkins are provided at no charge. Linen napkins are $1 each, any color. Colors other than black must be ordered 2 weeks in advance.
OTHER ROOM INFORMATION
Outside desserts are allowed, but must come from a health inspected kitchen.
Outside alcohol is not permitted.
There are 2 TVs in the room for presentation/slideshow purposes. An HDMI cord is provided.
If you are using our A/V equipment, please come and test your setup at least 24 hours in advance.
We use Spotify for music. The default station is light instrumental. You may choose other playlists, or we can download a specific playlist prior to your party.
The private patio is not covered.
The private patio includes outdoor heaters if needed.
Smoking is allowed on the private patio at the host’s discretion. Cigars are available in our ventilated cigar lounge for purchase.
Thank you for considering The Rack House for your private event! We look forward to helping to plan a great event for you and your guests! As a small business, many of our bookings come from referrals. Let us know if you were referred by someone, and please consider recommending us to others in the future!