Ready to call the shots on food and drink? From airy event lofts in SoMa to quirky halls in the Mission and charming garden spaces tucked away in Noe Valley, this city’s full of self catering venues that let you bring your own flavor. Whether you’re planning a potluck, hiring your favourite taco truck, or handing things over to Nonna’s lasagna, these venues give you the freedom to do it your way. Keep scrolling to find your perfect San Francisco DIY-friendly space.
The cost of self catering venues in San Francisco averages around $225 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 San Francisco, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From $125 | to $375 | hire fee per hour |
| From $500 | to $4000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $45 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
Renovated Warehouse at Sintak Studio
in Mission District - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Everything you need for a meeting in clean and well equipped space. Hosts were very responsive and helpful.’
Studio 3 "Creative Lab" at Rae Studios
in Union Square - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘We were a group of 14 dancers and the space was big enough for all our choreos!’
Stunning Waterfront Studio at Culinary Artistas
in Russian Hill - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Great space. Beautiful location. Easy to get set up and connect to the AV.’
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 San Francisco, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
| Small self catering venues | up to 25 guests | prices average $150 hire fee per hour |
| Medium self catering venues | between 50 and 75 guests | prices average $150 hire fee per hour |
| Large self catering venues | over 85 guests | prices average $375 hire fee per hour |