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Top Self Catering Venues in Houston, TX
Not every celebration calls for a preset menu and in Houston's self catering venues, nobody’s stopping you from showing up with brisket, biryani, or Grandma’s famous sheet cake. For a truly memorable wedding, birthday, or potluck, Houston's self-catering venues provide the ideal setting to create a meaningful culinary experience. Here, you'll find Houston spaces that welcome outside catering, from event halls near The Heights to flexible spaces around Midtown. Whether you prefer food trucks, family recipes, or full DIY buffets, there's a perfect spot for you. Many locations also offer on-site kitchens or are happy for you to bring coolers and chafing dishes. Scroll down and find the space that brings your spread to life.
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![Intimate Unique Bungalow at Verandas Events in Independence Heights, Houston, TX]()
from $120
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityIntimate Unique Bungalow
50 guestsVerandas EventsIndependence Heights, Houston, TX
#Supervenue
RRenae H.
“The inside space was easy to setup with food and games for a respite from the Houston heat.” -
![Entire Venue at Zazzy Event and Rentals in Eldridge / West Oaks, Houston, TX]()
from $99
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
62 guestsZazzy Event and RentalsEldridge / West Oaks, Houston, TXAAlex F.
“All of the different amenities worked properly and provided room to socialize.” -
![The Media Block (North) at North Houston Studio Space in Greater Greenspoint, Houston, TX]()
from $62
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Media Block (North)
75 guestsNorth Houston Studio SpaceGreater Greenspoint, Houston, TXCChandra W.
“I like the different rooms so that we were able to get different looks ..” -
![Rooftop Deck at 3 Stories in Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX]()
from $2000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityRooftop Deck
450 guests3 StoriesGreater Third Ward, Houston, TXPPam U.
“From the moment we stepped into this beautiful venue, we were greeted with warmth and charm.” -
![Event Space at Trading Spaces HTX in Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX]()
from $65
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEvent Space
40 guestsTrading Spaces HTXSpring Branch Central, Houston, TXBBrittney G.
“The place was very cute. Just enough space for my event!” -
![Entire Venue at Tachara in Greater Heights, Houston, TX]()
from $75
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
40 guestsTacharaGreater Heights, Houston, TX
#Supervenue
WWhitney T.
“The event space was wonderful! It was the right atmosphere for our presentation.” -
![Content Studios at Studio 786 in Sharpstown, Houston, TX]()
from $75
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityContent Studios
20 guestsStudio 786Sharpstown, Houston, TXJJulian D.
“Everything I needed was available. The different backdrops allowed us to be more creative than we imagined.” -
![The Retro Play House at The Retro Playhouse in Northside Village, Houston, TX]()
from $100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Retro Play House
15 guestsThe Retro PlayhouseNorthside Village, Houston, TXCCamryn S.
“The creative space had everything I needed to create the perfect ambiance for my music video.” -
![1st Floor Conference Room at Sesh Coworking in Midtown Houston, TX]()
from $54
hire fee / per hourCheck availability1st Floor Conference Room
10 guestsSesh CoworkingMidtown Houston, TX
#Supervenue
CCarmen P.
“Overall, the facilities are impeccably clean (restrooms and kitchen) and secure.” -
![Whole Venue at The Gilded Palm in Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park, Houston, TX]()
from $840
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
60 guestsThe Gilded PalmWashington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park, Houston, TXThe Gilded Palm is a boutique event venue located at 5320 Cornish St, Suite B, Houston, TX 77007. The venue offers the best services for your dream events. -
![The Pink House at The Retro Playhouse in Northside Village, Houston, TX]()
from $100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Pink House
15 guestsThe Retro PlayhouseNorthside Village, Houston, TXEEsther
“Good space, creative and well decorated” -
![Entire Venue at Hillcroft Venue in Sharpstown, Houston, TX]()
from $125
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
50 guestsHillcroft VenueSharpstown, Houston, TXAArielle
“Perfect location and host. She was very professional and kept great communication!”
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FAQs about Top Self Catering Venues in Houston, TX
The cost of self catering venues in Houston averages around $100 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 Houston, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From $70 | to $150 | hire fee per hour |
| From $1200 | to $3291 | hire fee per event |
| From $400 | to $5500 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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The Media Block (North) at North Houston Studio Space in Greater Greenspoint - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Great space. Lots of different looks!’ -
Rooftop Deck at 3 Stories in Greater Third Ward - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘We couldn’t have asked for a better venue and staff, will definitely use this venue again.’ -
Intimate Unique Bungalow at Verandas Events in Independence Heights - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Everyone was impressed. We would book this venue again in the future.’
You'll find self catering venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Houston, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
| Small self catering venues | up to 20 guests | prices average $70 hire fee per hour |
| Medium self catering venues | between 50 and 75 guests | prices average $100 hire fee per hour |
| Large self catering venues | over 95 guests | prices average $299 hire fee per hour |
