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Top Venues with External Catering in New York City, NY
New York City is all about doing things your way and your event should be no different. Self catering venues in New York City include lofts in SoHo where you can bring your favorite caterer, airy studios in Brooklyn perfect for home-cooked feasts, and flexible halls in Manhattan ready for creative menus. Want to showcase grandma’s recipes or hire a trendy food truck? These venues let you take control of the food and drinks so your party feels uniquely yours. In a city built on big ideas, create an event that’s all yours with a space that says “NYC original.” Browse and book your space today.
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![Entire Venue at Exposed Brick Multi-Use Event Space in Bowery, New York City, NY]()
from $160
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
50 guestsExposed Brick Multi-Use Event SpaceBowery, New York City, NY
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JJohn C.
“The whole team was awesome. Will definitely rent the space again for other parties in the future!” -
![Studio B - Green Lung Studio at Green Lung Studio in Red Hook, New York City, NY]()
from $109
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityStudio B - Green Lung Studio
45 guestsGreen Lung StudioRed Hook, New York City, NY
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PPlanet A.
“I was able to view the space before confirming the booking and I absolutely fell in love with the venue.” -
![Entire Studio at Studios by SK in Greenpoint, New York City, NY]()
from $125
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Studio
30 guestsStudios by SKGreenpoint, New York City, NYCConnie C.
“We recommend working with them and would definitely rent their venue again for another event of our own.” -
![VOLUME at CINEPLAY in Garment District, New York City, NY]()
from $375
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityVOLUME
150 guestsCINEPLAYGarment District, New York City, NY
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RRhonda L.
“The space had more than enough room for my themed holiday event. Lorenzo was amazing.” -
![Sanctuary at Church of the Ascension in Greenpoint, New York City, NY]()
from $500
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilitySanctuary
180 guestsChurch of the AscensionGreenpoint, New York City, NYDDerrick A.
“The space was also very well maintained and in a centralized location so it was easy for the guests to find.” -
![Entire Venue at Barzakh Café in Crown Heights, New York City, NY]()
from $100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
50 guestsBarzakh CaféCrown Heights, New York City, NYSSamantha M.
“We brought in our own catering and worked with the venue to have drinks provided by them.” -
![Cre8ive Space 2-3 at Cre8ive NYC in NoMad, New York City, NY]()
from $44
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityCre8ive Space 2-3
20 guestsCre8ive NYCNoMad, New York City, NY
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MMegan O.
“Convenient to book and great location. Raymond was so helpful and the room looked great.” -
![Spartan Lounge & Event Space at Spartan Bar and Lounge Event Space in Queens, New York City, NY]()
from $65
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilitySpartan Lounge & Event Space
12 guestsSpartan Bar and Lounge Event SpaceQueens, New York City, NY
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CCrueshyl P.
“Friends loved the place and are looking forward to booking it for themselves!” -
![Meeting Space at Event space Little Dreams in Midtown, New York City, NY]()
from $75
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMeeting Space
70 guestsEvent space Little DreamsMidtown, New York City, NY
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SStephanie M.
“Great space! Our second time here. Will book again.” -
![4th Floor Warehouse at LOFT39 at LOFT39 in Garment District, New York City, NY]()
from $300
hire fee / per hourCheck availability4th Floor Warehouse at LOFT39
125 guestsLOFT39Garment District, New York City, NYMMaelan C.
“The venue looked really nice and really spacious, clean and well ventilated” -
![The Library at The Farm Soho in SoHo, New York City, NY]()
from $100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Library
10 guestsThe Farm SohoSoHo, New York City, NY
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KKevin K.
“The room was of a nice size. The staff was very responsive to all my questions during the preparation.” -
![1st Floor at H I D D E N in Bed-Stuy, New York City, NY]()
from $750
hire fee / per sessionCheck availability1st Floor
40 guestsH I D D E NBed-Stuy, New York City, NYJJulian
“He always made himself available and accommodating. Couldn't recommend this venue enough.”
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FAQs about Top Venues with External Catering in New York City, NY
The cost of self catering venues averages around $200 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 New York City, based on Tagvenue data from May 2026:
| From $90 | to $325 | hire fee per hour |
| From $750 | to $6000 | hire fee per event |
| From $2000 | to $4000 | minimum spend per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated May 2026), the best options include:
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Entire Studio at Studios by SK in Greenpoint - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘We will absolutely recommend the studio and be back next time we need a space!’ -
Entire Venue at Barzakh Café in Crown Heights - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘This place feels like an absolute STEAL for the area, and I would gladly host another event here.’ -
Entire Venue at Exposed Brick Multi-Use Event Space in Bowery - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Will definitely rent the space again for other parties 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 New York City, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (May 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average $85 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 75 and 100 guests | prices average $200 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 130 guests | prices average $350 hire fee per hour |
These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central New York City, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Full Floor in SOHO at Moonzescope
on 137 Grand Street 3rd Floor - 0.2 mi from center.
Our user said: ‘The flexibility in cleaning fee was super helpful and made it possible for us to go!’ -
The Library at The Farm Soho
on 447 Broadway 4th Floor - 0.2 mi from center.
Our user said: ‘The venue was great. The room was of a nice size.’ -
Event Space | Art Gallery at G-Gallery/ Modern Event Space
on 404 Broadway - 0.3 mi from center.
Our user said: ‘The venue's coordinator/representative was very responsive and helpful with all of our questions.’
Based on Tagvenue data (as of May 2026), users looking for self catering venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Venue | prices average $200 hire fee per hour | typically between 90 and 300 guests |
| Loft | prices average $350 hire fee per hour | typically between 80 and 150 guests |
| Ballroom | prices average $10000 hire fee per event | typically between 100 and 1000 guests |
| Church | prices average $500 hire fee per hour | typically around 200 guests |
| Gallery | prices average $350 hire fee per hour | typically between 30 and 130 guests |
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