Rent space at the Kitchener Market for your next event or celebration! Our multi-use event venue is located in the heart of downtown Kitchener, with a full-sized commercial kitchen. This is the perfect space for a variety of events, including:

When you rent space at the Kitchener Market, you have access to the following:

  • full-sized commercial kitchen
  • catering from our Food Hall vendors (additional charges apply)
  • availability outside of business hours

Rental packages

You can rent rooms at the Kitchener Market for meetings or events. Room rates are per hour and include HST. Capacities include chairs only. If tables are required, the capacity will be less.

Open the accordions below to find cost information for each space.

The Marketplace
  • seating capacity: 85 people
  • basic package: rental space only - $50.17 per hour, plus HST
  • select package: rental space and kitchen facilities OR rental space and linens, tables and chairs - $72.35 per hour, plus HST
  • inclusive package: rental space, kitchen facilities/equipment, furniture and linens - $102.49 per hour, plus HST 
Upper floor event space
  • seating capacity: 450 people
  • basic package: rental space only - $162.24 per hour, plus HST
  • select package: rental space and kitchen facilities OR rental space, furniture and linens - $178.46 per hour, plus HST
  • inclusive package: rental space, kitchen facilities/equipment, furniture and linens - $205.50 per hour, plus HST
Market piazza
  • seating capacity: 250 people
  • basic package: rental space only - $162.24 per hour, plus HST
  • select package: rental space and kitchen facilities/equipment OR rental space, furniture and linens - $178.46 per hour, plus HST
  • inclusive package: rental space, kitchen facilities/equipment, furniture, and linens – $205.50 per hour, plus HST
Eby Street covered area
  • seating capacity: 400 people
  • basic package: Eby Street Pavilion space only - $108.16 per hour, plus HST
  • select package: Eby Street Pavilion space and kitchen facilities OR Eby Street Pavilion space, furniture and linens - $124.38 per hour, plus HST
  • inclusive package: Eby Street Pavilion space, kitchen facilities/equipment, furniture and linens - $151.42 per hour, plus HST

Please see the information on set-up and take down below.

Additional charges may apply. Please see more information on additional charges below. Staffing charges may also apply to your rental outside of regular hours.

Shared use kitchen pilot

The City’s shared-use commercial kitchen pilot program provides shared-use access to fully equipped, inspected, and licensed commercial kitchen facilities at Rockway Centre and the Downtown Community Centre. This program helps empower culinary entrepreneurs, small businesses, and aspiring chefs by addressing the challenge of accessing professional-grade kitchens.  

Each facility includes:

  • affordable hourly rates from $27/hour, which includes utilities, maintenance and cleaning costs
  • flexible scheduling, allowing you to book the kitchen when it suits your business needs
  • high-quality, well-maintained equipment for a seamless cooking experience

To learn more about the pilot program or to book a spot, please send us an email or call us at 519-741-2287. 

Note that when booked after business hours a three-hour minimum rental is required and additional staff charges will apply.

At the time of booking, we require a non-refundable deposit of 25% to secure your rental. All rental agreements will require a signed contract

Sample event packages

We know when planning events, there are a lot of decisions to be made! That’s why to make it as simple as possible, we have created a few example event packages below for you to choose from. Please note that these packages can be customized to fit your event needs and they are not restricted to the type of event listed.

Birthday party
  • 50 people
  • 4 – 9 p.m.
  • Includes use of furniture, space, kitchen facilities, insurance, and staffing
  • Food and beverage additional
  • $761.00 plus HST
Social event - Piazza
  • 60 people
  • 4 – 10 p.m.
  • Includes use of furniture, space, insurance, and staffing
  • Food and beverage additional
  • $1,268.00 plus HST
Corporate celebration event - covered area
  • 50 people
  • 4 – 9 p.m.
  • Includes use of furniture, space, kitchen facilities, insurance, and staffing
  • Food and beverage additional
  • $761.00 plus HST

How to book your event

If you're interested in booking the Kitchener Market or getting a more detailed quote, please complete the inquiry form to tell us more about your event. Staff will confirm the details of your event with you before finalizing the booking.

Send us an email or call us at 519-741-2287 if you have any questions.

If you are booking an event outside of regular market hours, additional costs may apply. Please see individual packages or contact us for details.

Booking details

Kitchener Market office hours
  • Tuesday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Saturday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Set-up and take down

While we can cater to any length of booking, we suggest the following itineraries as a good starting point for most events’ needs.

Each six-hour rental includes:

  • one hour of set-up
  • 30 minutes of take down

Corporate or private event itinerary

  • set-up: one hour
  • event time: two to four hours
  • take down and clean-up: one hour

Wedding itinerary

  • set-up: two hours
  • event time: six hours
  • tear down and clean-up: one and a half hours

Additional staffing charges apply outside of regular hours.
Capacity

The Marketplace holds a maximum of 150 people (120 when seated). You must provide final attendance numbers to the facility supervisor at least one week before the event.
Parking
Parking is available for event hosts and attendees. When you book your event, our event coordinator will review parking options with you.
Additional fees

The following fees may apply to your booking. When you book your event, our event coordinator will review required fees with you.

  • SOCAN fees
  • insurance
  • food package/catering
  • AV package
  • bar package
  • optional rental items
  • additional upper level event space
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