In Jersey City, great gatherings often start in the kitchen—especially when it’s yours. Picture a sleek event loft near the waterfront where your homemade feast pairs with views of the Manhattan skyline, or a community center in Journal Square where family recipes take the spotlight. From warehouse-style spaces in The Heights to intimate dining rooms tucked into brownstones, the city offers self catering venues where you bring the food, and the venue brings the setting. Your perfect self-catered celebration is right here. Start browsing today.
The cost of self catering venues averages around $119 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 Jersey City, based on Tagvenue data from January 2026:
| From $85 | to $300 | hire fee per hour |
| From $950 | to $10000 | hire fee per day |
| From $2500 | to $10000 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated January 2026), the best options include:
Room 7 (Add-On Rate) at Fidi Creatives
in Financial District - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Plus, the overall space is large, clean, and modern, which is much nicer than the studios I’ve used so far!’
Kitchenworks Studio Loft at Purple Kale
in Sunset Park - rated 4.9/5
Venue said: Located in Brooklyn, NY, our kitchen studio is available for a variety of projects and events—food photo and video shoots, personal and professional celebrations, pop-up dinners, recipe development, work off-sites, light...
Event Space | Art Gallery at G-Gallery/ Modern Event Space
in TriBeCa - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The venue's coordinator/representative was very responsive and helpful with all of our questions.’
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 Jersey City, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (January 2026):
| Small | up to 20 guests | prices average $90 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 30 and 50 guests | prices average $125 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 75 guests | prices average $300 hire fee per hour |
These are the venues within 1.7 mi from central Jersey City, available to book on Tagvenue:
Page last updated in January 2026
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