• seating capacity: 450 people
• package 1 – rental space only - $176.28 per hour, including HST
• package 2 – rental space, kitchen facilities / equipment - $193.91 per hour
• package 3 – rental space, kitchen facilities / equipment, china, flatware, linens, tables and chairs – $223.29 per hour

• seating capacity: 250 people
• package 1 – rental space only - $176.28 per hour, including HST
• package 2 – rental space, kitchen facilities / equipment - $193.91 per hour
• package 3 – rental space, kitchen facilities / equipment, china, flatware, linens, tables and chairs – $223.29 per hour

• seating capacity: 85 people
• package 1 – rental space only - $58.94 per hour, including HST
• package 2 – rental space, kitchen facilities / equipment - $78.61 per hour
• package 3 – rental space, kitchen facilities / equipment, china, flatware, linens, tables and chairs – $111.36 per hour

• seating capacity: 400 people
• package 1 – rental space only - $117.52 per hour, including HST
• package 2 – rental space, kitchen facilities / equipment - $135.15 per hour
• package 3 – rental space, kitchen facilities / equipment, china, flatware, linens, tables and chairs – $164.53 per hour

• Tuesday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Saturday: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Each 6-hour rental includes:

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

Additional staffing charges apply outside of regular hours.

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.

The following are available upon request:

• SOCAN fees
• Insurance
• Optional rental items
• Catering
• Additional upper level event space

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.

All requests related to alcohol must be vetted through the events coordinator at the Kitchener Market. This is to ensure your event meets the procedures outlined in the Municipal Alcohol Policy.

For events hosted at the market, we provide AGCO signs that you must post during your event.

The City of Kitchener requires liability insurance for high-risk or licensed events. We also encourage hosts to purchase proper content insurance coverage, though it is not required.

The Licensee must provide special event permits within the designated time.

Special event permits include:

• Special occasion permits
• Insurance
• Sales license
• Barbeque usage
• Other relevant permits

The Licensee is also responsible for getting copies of the qualified bartenders' certification. They must submit a copy of these to the facility at least two weeks before the event.

Gambling is not permitted in city facilities without a license. Only registered charitable or non-profit organizations may obtain a license.

The city’s policy on gambling is taken from the Criminal Code of Canada. If a licensee and/or designate does not comply with the Criminal Code of Canada, they may be subject to a fine or imprisonment.

The Kitchener Market is a smoke-free facility. The Licensee must inform their guests of the designated outside smoking area(s).

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.

Before the event, please inform guests of the evacuation procedures. Guests must evacuate from the nearest exit to the outside of the building and remain on site until otherwise directed by Kitchener Fire.

We recommend that the Licensee perform a pre-event check two days before the event. They should check that all requested items are present and in good working order.

Any use of helium balloons must be pre-arranged with the facility supervisor. If non-secured balloons do escape the facility, you may incur extra fees.

You may use candles in the following circumstances:

• On a birthday cake
• In a non-flammable container like a hurricane glass

Please do not use tacks or any other damageable devices to put up decorations. If decorating walls, tables, chairs, doors or window treatments, you may use masking tape or sticky tack. You must remove decorations, masking tape and sticky tack at the end of the event.

The Licensee handles setting up and putting away all tables and chairs as per staff’s direction. Please report any damage immediately to staff.

• 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
• Wipe all tables and chairs after use
• Return to proper storage area from which they were borrowed

• 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 and outside areas

• Please ensure that you remove all food, beverages and decorations before leaving.
• The Licensee must do a final walk-around and check with the on-site staff member at the end of the event. This is to ensure proper compliance with our clean-up guidelines.
• If additional clean-up time is required after your event, you will incur an extra cost.
• Our team will return your deposit after inspection and inventory of the kitchen. We will deduct the cost of missing or broken items from your deposit. We will invoice the Licensee for any damages exceeding $100.