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 kitchen. This is the perfect space for a variety of events, including birthdays, corporate meetings, networking events, team building events, cooking classes, and more!
When you rent space at the Kitchener Market, you have access to the following:
- full-sized kitchen
- availability outside of business hours
Rental Packages
You can rent rooms at the Kitchener Market for meetings or events. Room rates are per hour. 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 |
- Suggested Capacity: 75 people
- Basic Package - $57.50/hr (+HST): Use of space only
- Select Package - $76.79/hr (+HST): Use of space and tables/chairs OR kitchen (including dishware)
- Inclusive Package - $108.64/hr (+HST): Use of space, tables/chairs, and kitchen (including dishware)
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| Upper-Level Event Space |
- Suggested Capacity: 300 people
- Basic Package - $171.97/hr (+HST): Use of space only
- Select Package - $189.17/hr (+HST): Use of space and tables/chairs OR kitchen (including dishware)
- Inclusive Package - $217.83/hr (+HST): Use of space, tables/chairs, and kitchen (including dishware)
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| Market Piazza |
- Suggested Capacity: 250 people
- Basic Package - $171.97/hr (+HST): Use of space only
- Select Package - $189.17/hr (+HST): Use of space and tables/chairs OR kitchen (including dishware)
- Inclusive Package - $217.83/hr (+HST): Use of space, tables/chairs, and kitchen (including dishware)
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| Eby Street Covered Area |
- Suggested Capacity: 400 people
- Basic Package - $114.65/hr (+HST): Use of space only
- Select Package - $131.85/hr (+HST): Use of space and tables/chairs OR kitchen (including dishware)
- Inclusive Package - $160.51/hr (+HST): Use of space, tables/chairs, and kitchen (including dishware)
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Please see additional information on renting the Market below.
Additional charges and staffing charges may apply. Please see more information on additional charges below.
How to Book Your Event
Please complete the inquiry form to tell us more about your event.
Staff will review the form in 3-5 business days, and provide you with a more detailed quote. We require a 25% deposit to secure the space, and full payment 4 weeks prior to the event.
Send us an email or call us at 519-741-2287 if you have any questions.
Additional Details
| Set Up and Tear Down |
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We require a minimum rental time of 3 hours, including set up and tear down. Most events, we suggest 30-minutes to 1-hour of set up and tear down time, in addition to the event.
Our staff will set up any agreed upon equipment before your arrival. Please note that any decorations used during the event must be easily taken down by the end of the rental.
Additional staffing charges may apply outside of regular hours.
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| Capacity |
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We require final estimated attendance numbers at least one week prior to your event.
Additional staffing charges may apply for large events (over 100 people).
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| 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 |
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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
- AV package
- Bar package
- Optional rental items
- Additional event space
- Security
- Staffing
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Shared Use Kitchen Pilot
Please note: the Commercial Kitchen Pilot Program is currently on hold.
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.
To learn more about the pilot program or to book a spot, please send us an email or call us at 519-741-2287.
