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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from $160
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
50 guestsExposed Brick Multi-Use Event SpaceBowery, New York City, NY#Supervenue
JJohn C.
“The whole team was awesome. Will definitely rent the space again for other parties in the future!” -
from $109
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityStudio B - Green Lung Studio
45 guestsGreen Lung StudioRed Hook, New York City, NY#Supervenue
PPlanet A.
“I was able to view the space before confirming the booking and I absolutely fell in love with the venue.” -
from $125
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Studio
30 guestsStudios by SKSunset Park, New York City, NYCConnie C.
“We recommend working with them and would definitely rent their venue again for another event of our own.” -
from $375
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityVOLUME - The Mirage Room
150 guestsVOLUMEGarment District, New York City, NY#Supervenue
RRhonda L.
“The space had more than enough room for my themed holiday event. Lorenzo was amazing.” -
from $500
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilitySanctuary
160 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.” -
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.” -
from $44
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityCre8ive Space 2-3
20 guestsCre8ive NYCNoMad, New York City, NY#Supervenue
MMegan O.
“Convenient to book and great location. Raymond was so helpful and the room looked great.” -
from $100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEvent Space
100 guestsSunset Social HouseSunset Park, New York City, NYNNese T.
“We had a pretty easy time with how the venue is set and large.” -
from $65
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilitySpartan Lounge & Event Space
12 guestsSpartan Bar and Lounge Event SpaceQueens, New York City, NY#Supervenue
CCrueshyl P.
“Friends loved the place and are looking forward to booking it for themselves!” -
from $200
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityWhole Venue
6 guestsLove Song: Brooklyn Urban OasisFort Greene, New York City, NYJJose R.
“Beautiful space, perfect for intimate dinner setting. Host was very helpful, flexible, and gracious.” -
from $500
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilitySOHO MIXOLOGY BAR & EVENT
100 guestsLOCAL 92 EVENT BAR (40-200cap)Nolita, New York City, NYMMinji K.
“Great space with art and place for a DJ. The venue is such a great space for hosting events and gatherings!” -
from $500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrinters Semi Private/Private
150 guestsPrinters AlleyTimes Square, New York City, NY#Supervenue
SSydney R.
“Very responsive, and helped us set up a whole tour of the space last minute on a Friday night!”
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FAQs about Top Venues with External Catering in New York City, NY
The cost of self catering venues averages around $220 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 $100 | to $370 | hire fee per hour |
| From $750 | to $6000 | hire fee per event |
| From $500 | to $5000 | minimum spend per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Entire Studio at Studios by SK in Sunset Park - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘We will absolutely recommend the studio and be back next time we need a space!’ -
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!’ -
VOLUME - The Mirage Room at VOLUME in Garment District - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The space had more than enough room for my themed holiday event.’
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 (October 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average $85 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 80 and 125 guests | prices average $250 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average $375 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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SOHO MIXOLOGY BAR & EVENT at LOCAL 92 EVENT BAR (40-200cap)
on 244 Mulberry Street b\w Spring & Prince - 0.1 mi from center.
Our user said: ‘The manager was beyond communicative and accommodating! Great space with art and place for a DJ.’ -
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: ‘It's a unique space and set up and clean up was easy with their help. Their tech is very impressive.’
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for self catering venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Venue | prices average $370 hire fee per hour | typically between 115 and 300 guests |
| Ballroom | prices average $10000 hire fee per event | typically between 140 and 250 guests |
| Loft | prices average $350 hire fee per hour | typically between 80 and 150 guests |
| Church | prices average $500 hire fee per hour | typically between 160 and 200 guests |
| Photo / Film Studio | prices average $220 hire fee per hour | typically around 75 guests |
Smaller self catering venues usually fit up to 50 guests seated. Here are some great options in New York City, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Cozy Art Land at Cozy Art Land, rated 4.7/5 - art studio for 18 guests
Our user said: ‘The space was amazing and was exactly what I needed.’ -
Sun-Filled Podcasting Studio! at Suite Tea Studio, rated 5/5 - podcast studio for 40 guests
Our user said: ‘The space, equipment, producers are all very professional.’ -
Elegant Daylight Studio at Saxum Studios, rated 4.8/5 - photo / film studio for 30 guests
Our user said: ‘Very nice and reliable place for photography.’
Cheap self catering venues in New York City start from $25 per person or $500 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Spartan Lounge & Event Space at Spartan Bar and Lounge Event Space, from $25 per person (up to 12 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Looking for a venue for your party?? Look no further !!’ -
SOHO MIXOLOGY BAR & EVENT at LOCAL 92 EVENT BAR (40-200cap), from $500 minimum spend per event (up to 100 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘The manager was beyond communicative and accommodating! Great space with art and place for a DJ.’ -
Elegant Daylight Studio at Saxum Studios, from $69 hire fee per hour (up to 20 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Very nice and reliable place for photography.’
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