Café Reconcile Catering & Events Policy

Café Reconcile is proud to offer a unique and mission-driven venue for private events that directly supports our workforce training program. All events are held at our historic Central City location and incorporate Reconcile Interns and Alumni as part of their hands-on learning and professional development.

Availability & Capacity

  • Venue Capacity:

    • Seated events held Monday - Friday: up to 50 guests.

    • Seated events held Saturday or Sunday: up to 75 guests.

    • Standing receptions or hybrid formats may accommodate more with advance coordination. 

  • Location: All events must take place at Café Reconcile. We do not offer off-site event execution. Limited panned catering with heating instructions is available for pickup.

Booking Requirements

  • Minimum Spend: $2,000 food and beverage minimum required for all private rentals.

  • Lead Time: Requests must be submitted more than 30 days prior to the desired event date.

  • Deposit: A 50% deposit by credit card is required to secure your reservation. This ensures we can adapt our training schedule and staffing to include your event.

  • Cancellations:

    • Full refund if canceled at least 72 hours in advance.

    • Cancellations within 72 hours will incur a 20% charge.

Menu & Beverage Service

  • Menus: Clients may select from a curated set of menu options designed to showcase the flavors and talent of our community and training kitchen.

    • Custom menus are available for seated dinners of 40 guests or fewer.

  • Alcohol: Café Reconcile is licensed to serve alcohol.

    • Clients may bring their own product with advance notice; a corkage fee will apply.

 

Staffing & Social Impact

  • All events are staffed by a blend of Reconcile Interns, Alumni, and professional team members. Your event provides a meaningful training opportunity and supports young people on their path to career success.

 

Decor, Setup & Equipment

  • Decor: We offer basic décor and can coordinate with clients who wish to provide their own decorations. Scheduling of external vendors must be reviewed with your designated event liaison.

  • AV Access: A projector (with client supplied laptop connection) and Bluetooth speaker / microphone are available upon request. Please notify your liaison in advance for setup needs.