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Top Self Catering Venues in Berkeley, CA
Not every event needs a set menu and waiting staff. Self catering venues in Berkeley give you the freedom to plan things your way, with venue spaces that come with kitchen access and room to host anything from family gatherings to community events and relaxed celebrations. Around the city, you'll find practical halls, private event spaces and larger venues where cooking, serving and organising the day can stay firmly in your hands. That makes them especially handy for groups bringing their own food, working with favourite caterers or planning something with a more personal touch. Browse below and find a Berkeley venue that gives you space, flexibility and a kitchen that earns its keep.
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![Auditorium at Our City Center in Berkeley, CA]()
from $400
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityAuditorium
250 guestsOur City CenterBerkeley, CAThe space is an industrial-style rectangular hall featuring exposed timber beams, a dark-beamed ceiling and a polished concrete floor that creates a clean, functional working environment.
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![Whole Venue with Patio at Mosswood Cottage in Near Berkeley, CA]()
from $150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityWhole Venue with Patio
20 guestsMosswood CottageNear Berkeley, CAAscend the two steps from the foyer and enter the fully equipped kitchen, which includes a dining table suitable for four people. Connected to the kitchen is the bedroom, furnished with a queen-sized bed and offering access
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![Art House Gallery at Art House Gallery & Cultural Center in Berkeley, CA]()
from $125
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityArt House Gallery
125 guestsArt House Gallery & Cultural CenterBerkeley, CAThe Art House is an event space suited to birthday parties, live music, and other private gatherings. It comes with a sound system, microphones, music stands, tables, and chairs, making it a good option for events that include
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![Tasting Room & Patio at Tessier Winery in Berkeley, CA]()
from $166
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityTasting Room & Patio
60 guestsTessier WineryBerkeley, CAThe building is split between wine production space and the Tasting Room area, which includes a full wine bar that is staffed for all events, as well as outdoor space which may be made available to caterers for outdoor cooking
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![Entire Venue at The Monkey House in Berkeley, CA]()
from $400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
50 guestsThe Monkey HouseBerkeley, CAPlus, we're conveniently located just three blocks from North Berkeley BART, with easy parking to boot. Our space is equipped with everything you need to make your event a smash hit, including ceiling fans and air conditioning
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![Entire Space at The Back Room in Downtown Berkeley, CA]()
from $160
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Space
94 guestsThe Back RoomDowntown Berkeley, CAThe Back Room is a compact live music venue defined by up-close sightlines that place audiences close to performers. Design: Exposed brick walls and timber ceiling beams create an industrial backroom look.
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![Show Court + Game Room/Lounge at Pickle Athletics in Near Berkeley, CA]()
from $500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityShow Court + Game Room/Lounge
15 guestsPickle AthleticsNear Berkeley, CAShow Court + Game Room/Lounge is a semi-private sports and social space within Pickle Athletics, defined by an exhibition-style indoor court paired with an adjoining games lounge.
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![Event Space at Cityview Event Hall in Near Berkeley, CA]()
from $400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEvent Space
300 guestsCityview Event HallNear Berkeley, CACityview Event Hall is an industrial-style venue within a working commissary, defined by an open, unobstructed floor that adapts to a wide range of layouts.
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![Our Gallery, Your Venue at Abrams Claghorn Gallery in Near Berkeley, CA]()
from $75
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityOur Gallery, Your Venue
30 guestsAbrams Claghorn GalleryNear Berkeley, CAAbrams Claghorn Gallery is an airy and inviting art space on Solano Avenue, Albany. This rotating-gallery space exhibits works of well-respected local artists and offers a truly inspiring atmosphere to host workshops, meetings,
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![Event Space at Good Stock Garden in Near Berkeley, CA]()
from $175
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEvent Space
32 guestsGood Stock GardenNear Berkeley, CAOur Good Stock Garden is a stylish, serene, and accommodating outdoor space made for celebrating any and all milestones. Bridal and baby showers, rehearsal dinners, corporate retreats, birthdays, and the like infused the
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![Entire Venue at Maybeck Event Venue in Near Berkeley, CA]()
from $5000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Venue
40 guestsMaybeck Event VenueNear Berkeley, CAIntroducing the Guy Hyde Chick House, a treasure among the Bay Area's exclusive private event venues. This historic craftsman home, designed by none other than the legendary architect Bernard Maybeck, known for his iconic
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![Entire Venue with Garden at Indoor/Outdoor Piedmont Luxury Home in Near Berkeley, CA]()
from $250
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue with Garden
6 guestsIndoor/Outdoor Piedmont Luxury HomeNear Berkeley, CAWith private access to the main outdoor entertaining area, you’ll be spoilt for choice! Host a delicious meal at the grill and dining area or bask in the warm glow of the deck seating with a gas fire pit.
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FAQs about Top Self Catering Venues in Berkeley, CA
The cost of self catering venues averages around $166 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Berkeley, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $150 | to $175 | hire fee per hour |
| From $400 | minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 1.1 mi from central Berkeley, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Entire Space at The Back Room
on 1984 Bonita Avenue - 0.3 mi from center.
Venue said: What sets it apart: A no-corkage BYOB policy allows guests to bring their own food and drinks. What guests say: The venue delivers strong acoustics and an intimate layout that keeps performers close to the audience. -
Entire Venue at The Monkey House
on 1638 University Avenue - 0.6 mi from center.
Venue said: The Monkey House is a small theatre that functions as a dedicated listening room for live music and comedy, focused on close, performance-centred presentations. -
Auditorium at Our City Center
on 3201 Shattuck Avenue - 1.1 mi from center.
Venue said: Our City Center Church is located in Berkeley, CA, and is the first building on Shattuck Ave. Free street parking is available, and a parking lot too. The venue offers a large auditorium space.
Cheap self catering venues in Berkeley start from $400 minimum spend per event or $75 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Entire Venue at The Monkey House, from $400 minimum spend per event (up to 50 guests seated)
Venue said: The Monkey House is a small theatre that functions as a dedicated listening room for live music and comedy, focused on close, performance-centred presentations. -
Our Gallery, Your Venue at Abrams Claghorn Gallery, from $75 hire fee per hour (up to 30 guests seated)
Venue said: Abrams Claghorn Gallery is an independent gallery and gift shop that also functions as a community event space, showcasing locally made work alongside rotating exhibitions. -
Art House Gallery at Art House Gallery & Cultural Center, from $125 hire fee per hour (up to 125 guests seated)
Venue said: The Art House is an event space suited to birthday parties, live music, and other private gatherings. It comes with a sound system, microphones, music stands, tables, and chairs, making it a good option for events that include...
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