What's cooking at The Marketplace?
What’s cooking at The Marketplace? The Marketplace at the Kitchener Market is available for private rentals! The Marketplace is an accessible 2,000 square foot multi-use community facility – located on the upper level of the Kitchener Market – that is perfect for accommodating a wide variety of events, including: • Community meetings and events • Private events – birthday parties, wedding brunches, bridal & baby showers • Corporate team building events • Cooking classes • Art exhibitions • Social networking events
Rental packages The Marketplace offers customized and pre-planned rental packages to suit every price range and every group. All of our packages include: • Use of full-sized commercial kitchen with state of the art appliances • Free underground parking • Delicious onsite catering by our market vendors • Creative atmosphere • After-hours rental times
Discover your love of cooking Enjoy hands-on or interactive cooking classes led by local experts. They’ll show you the steps of preparing special dishes and meals so you can impress your family and friends. In addition, you will receive a Kitchener Market gift bag, an apron and a few recipes that you can try on your own. Classes are offered in the evening and on weekends to suit your busy lifestyle.
For more information For more information about our rental packages or classes and events at The Marketplace please visit: www.kitchenermarket.ca/rentals, call 519-741-2887, or e-mail: [email protected]
Experience The Marketplace for yourself – we’re sure you’ll leave hungry for more!
The Marketplace at a glance
Our 2,000 square foot multi-use community facility is perfect for hosting a wide variety of events.
The Marketplace features a full-sized commercial kitchen with state of the art appliances.
A private room with a creative atmosphere located on the upper level of the Kitchener Market.
The Marketplace at a glance
A great space for meeting. Equipment rentals and staff support available.
Room layout ideas
Rental packages The Marketplace offers customized and pre-planned rental packages and team building programs to suit every price range and every group. All of our packages include:
Use of full-sized commercial kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances
Delicious onsite catering by our market vendors
Creative atmosphere
After-hours rental times
Pricing: Package 1: Use of Marketplace space only, including tables and chairs. $45.90/hour. Package 2: Use of space and kitchen facilities/equipment. $61.20/hour. ( After hours) Package 3: Use of space, kitchen facilities, as well as linen and china. $86.70/hour. ( and Sundays) ** After hours business charges may apply Please call 519-741-2887, or e-mail: [email protected] for details.
Days and times:
Tuesday to Friday: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturdays: 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
Staffing charges:
Staffing charges may apply before or after market hours (see above)
Set-up and take down:
1 hour of free set-up (staffing charges apply outside of regular hours) per 3-hour rental.
½ hour of free take down (staffing charges apply outside of regular hours) per 3-hour rental.
Additional fees:
SOCAN fees
Insurance
Optional rental items
Additional Information Payment Rentals must be paid in full at least two weeks prior to the event. Payments can be made by cash, cheque, debit or credit card. When required, an invoice can be provided.
Insurance Liability Insurance Insurance coverage for licensed events is mandatory. Insurance coverage for unlicensed events is optional. However, if staff deems that an unlicensed event involves high or unusual risk, they must ensure the Licensee has appropriate insurance coverage and is charged accordingly. The use of any special apparatus, such as smoke machines, bouncy air castles, scissor lifts/skyjacks, etc., must be approved prior to the event by the facility supervisor. Any additional requirements for such apparatus (e.g. insurance, CSA approval) must be agreed upon and followed by the Licensee. Content Insurance The City of Kitchener shall not be liable for damage to or loss of any property brought into the facility. The City of Kitchener does not provide content insurance for any rental/user group. Rental/user groups are encouraged to purchase adequate content insurance coverage.
Special Event Permits It is the responsibility of the Licensee to provide all outstanding special-event permits (i.e. special occasion permit, insurance, sales license, barbeque usage, etc.) within the designated time. It is also the responsibility of the Licensee to obtain copies of the proper certification for the qualified bartender(s) and to submit a copy of these to the facility, at least two weeks prior to the event.
Guidelines on Gambling Gambling is not permitted in City Facilities without a license. Only registered charitable or nonprofit organizations may obtain a license. The city’s policy on gambling is taken from the Criminal Code of Canada. Licensee and/or designate who are not in compliance with the Criminal Code of Canada, may be subject to fine or imprisonment.
Smoking Policy Smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire facility. It is the responsibility of the Licensee to inform their guests of the designated outside smoking area(s).
Additional Information cont’d Fire Safety Plan As a renter of a facility, please be advised of the following information as it pertains to you and your groups and the facility’s Fire Safety Plan. • Make note of all locations of Fire Pull stations and fire extinguishers. • Emergency phone is available. For all available pay phones, there is no charge for 911 calls. • Make note of all the fire exits. • Do not block EXITs. ALL exits must be kept clear at all times. Fire regulation clearance is 3’6” for all doors. • Prior to the start of the event, please inform occupants/guests that in the event of a fire, they must evacuate from the nearest exit to the outside of the building and remain on site until otherwise directed by the fire department.
Decorating Guidelines Helium Balloons Helium balloons are only permitted if pre-arranged by the facility supervisor or designate. If non- secured balloons do escape in the facility, the Licensee may be charged an additional fee. Candle/Fire Usage Candles are permitted if they are used on a birthday cake or fully enclosed in a nonflammable container such as a hurricane glass. Tape and Tacks Please refrain from using tacks of any other damageable devices to put decorations up on walls, tables, chairs, doors or window treatments. Masking tape or sticky tack is allowed but must be removed at the end of the event.
Set-up and Clean-up The Licensee is responsibility for setting up and putting away all tables and chairs as per staff’s direction. Please report any damage immediately to staff. When using the tables and chairs, please: • Lift these items off the floors to avoid drag marks. • Do not kick out legs to open and close. • Ensure that legs are in locked position during set-up.
Additional Information cont’d • Wipe all tables and chairs after use. • Return to proper storage area from which they were borrowed Please return the facility back to the general condition of cleanliness in which it was found. Please note that clean-up and/or damage charges may be levied to the Licensee. Please remember to: • Clean up all liquids and solid spills • Clean counters and sinks • Clean stove and fridge • Clean floors • Take garbage to front of room • Take recyclable items to front of room • Clean patio/outside areas Please be sure all food, beverages and decorations have been removed at the end of the event and prior to leaving the facility. It is required that the Licensee do the final walk-around and check with the on-site staff person at the end of the event to ensure proper compliance of all of the above. Additional clean-up time may be purchased from facility staff. Deposit will be returned upon inspection/inventory of the kitchen. Missing or broken items will be deducted from your deposit. Any damages exceeding $100 will be invoiced.
Parking Two-hour free parking is available in the P2 parking lot located off of Eby Street. Please do not park in the P1 parking lot unless otherwise noted.
Room Capacity The Marketplace holds a maximum of 150 people (120 when seated). Final attendance numbers must be provided to the facility supervisor no later than one week prior to the event.
Pre-event Site Check It is highly recommended that the Licensee perform a pre-event site check two days prior to the event to make sure that all requested items have been met and are fully functioning.
Rental packages The Marketplace offers customized and pre-planned rental packages to suit every price range and every group. All of our packages include: • Use of full-sized commercial kitchen with state of the art appliances • Free underground parking • Delicious onsite catering by our market vendors • Creative atmosphere • After-hours rental times
Discover your love of cooking Enjoy hands-on or interactive cooking classes led by local experts. They’ll show you the steps of preparing special dishes and meals so you can impress your family and friends. In addition, you will receive a Kitchener Market gift bag, an apron and a few recipes that you can try on your own. Classes are offered in the evening and on weekends to suit your busy lifestyle.
For more information For more information about our rental packages or classes and events at The Marketplace please visit: www.kitchenermarket.ca/rentals, call 519-741-2887, or e-mail: [email protected]
Experience The Marketplace for yourself – we’re sure you’ll leave hungry for more!
The Marketplace at a glance
Our 2,000 square foot multi-use community facility is perfect for hosting a wide variety of events.
The Marketplace features a full-sized commercial kitchen with state of the art appliances.
A private room with a creative atmosphere located on the upper level of the Kitchener Market.
The Marketplace at a glance
A great space for meeting. Equipment rentals and staff support available.
Room layout ideas
Rental packages The Marketplace offers customized and pre-planned rental packages and team building programs to suit every price range and every group. All of our packages include:
Use of full-sized commercial kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances
Delicious onsite catering by our market vendors
Creative atmosphere
After-hours rental times
Pricing: Package 1: Use of Marketplace space only, including tables and chairs. $45.90/hour. Package 2: Use of space and kitchen facilities/equipment. $61.20/hour. ( After hours) Package 3: Use of space, kitchen facilities, as well as linen and china. $86.70/hour. ( and Sundays) ** After hours business charges may apply Please call 519-741-2887, or e-mail: [email protected] for details.
Days and times:
Tuesday to Friday: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturdays: 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
Staffing charges:
Staffing charges may apply before or after market hours (see above)
Set-up and take down:
1 hour of free set-up (staffing charges apply outside of regular hours) per 3-hour rental.
½ hour of free take down (staffing charges apply outside of regular hours) per 3-hour rental.
Additional fees:
SOCAN fees
Insurance
Optional rental items
Additional Information Payment Rentals must be paid in full at least two weeks prior to the event. Payments can be made by cash, cheque, debit or credit card. When required, an invoice can be provided.
Insurance Liability Insurance Insurance coverage for licensed events is mandatory. Insurance coverage for unlicensed events is optional. However, if staff deems that an unlicensed event involves high or unusual risk, they must ensure the Licensee has appropriate insurance coverage and is charged accordingly. The use of any special apparatus, such as smoke machines, bouncy air castles, scissor lifts/skyjacks, etc., must be approved prior to the event by the facility supervisor. Any additional requirements for such apparatus (e.g. insurance, CSA approval) must be agreed upon and followed by the Licensee. Content Insurance The City of Kitchener shall not be liable for damage to or loss of any property brought into the facility. The City of Kitchener does not provide content insurance for any rental/user group. Rental/user groups are encouraged to purchase adequate content insurance coverage.
Special Event Permits It is the responsibility of the Licensee to provide all outstanding special-event permits (i.e. special occasion permit, insurance, sales license, barbeque usage, etc.) within the designated time. It is also the responsibility of the Licensee to obtain copies of the proper certification for the qualified bartender(s) and to submit a copy of these to the facility, at least two weeks prior to the event.
Guidelines on Gambling Gambling is not permitted in City Facilities without a license. Only registered charitable or nonprofit organizations may obtain a license. The city’s policy on gambling is taken from the Criminal Code of Canada. Licensee and/or designate who are not in compliance with the Criminal Code of Canada, may be subject to fine or imprisonment.
Smoking Policy Smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire facility. It is the responsibility of the Licensee to inform their guests of the designated outside smoking area(s).
Additional Information cont’d Fire Safety Plan As a renter of a facility, please be advised of the following information as it pertains to you and your groups and the facility’s Fire Safety Plan. • Make note of all locations of Fire Pull stations and fire extinguishers. • Emergency phone is available. For all available pay phones, there is no charge for 911 calls. • Make note of all the fire exits. • Do not block EXITs. ALL exits must be kept clear at all times. Fire regulation clearance is 3’6” for all doors. • Prior to the start of the event, please inform occupants/guests that in the event of a fire, they must evacuate from the nearest exit to the outside of the building and remain on site until otherwise directed by the fire department.
Decorating Guidelines Helium Balloons Helium balloons are only permitted if pre-arranged by the facility supervisor or designate. If non- secured balloons do escape in the facility, the Licensee may be charged an additional fee. Candle/Fire Usage Candles are permitted if they are used on a birthday cake or fully enclosed in a nonflammable container such as a hurricane glass. Tape and Tacks Please refrain from using tacks of any other damageable devices to put decorations up on walls, tables, chairs, doors or window treatments. Masking tape or sticky tack is allowed but must be removed at the end of the event.
Set-up and Clean-up The Licensee is responsibility for setting up and putting away all tables and chairs as per staff’s direction. Please report any damage immediately to staff. When using the tables and chairs, please: • Lift these items off the floors to avoid drag marks. • Do not kick out legs to open and close. • Ensure that legs are in locked position during set-up.
Additional Information cont’d • Wipe all tables and chairs after use. • Return to proper storage area from which they were borrowed Please return the facility back to the general condition of cleanliness in which it was found. Please note that clean-up and/or damage charges may be levied to the Licensee. Please remember to: • Clean up all liquids and solid spills • Clean counters and sinks • Clean stove and fridge • Clean floors • Take garbage to front of room • Take recyclable items to front of room • Clean patio/outside areas Please be sure all food, beverages and decorations have been removed at the end of the event and prior to leaving the facility. It is required that the Licensee do the final walk-around and check with the on-site staff person at the end of the event to ensure proper compliance of all of the above. Additional clean-up time may be purchased from facility staff. Deposit will be returned upon inspection/inventory of the kitchen. Missing or broken items will be deducted from your deposit. Any damages exceeding $100 will be invoiced.
Parking Two-hour free parking is available in the P2 parking lot located off of Eby Street. Please do not park in the P1 parking lot unless otherwise noted.
Room Capacity The Marketplace holds a maximum of 150 people (120 when seated). Final attendance numbers must be provided to the facility supervisor no later than one week prior to the event.
Pre-event Site Check It is highly recommended that the Licensee perform a pre-event site check two days prior to the event to make sure that all requested items have been met and are fully functioning.
