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:
- birthday parties, weddings, bridal showers, etc.
- community or corporate meetings
- team building events
- cooking classes
- art exhibitions
- networking events
- educational seminars
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 |
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Upper floor event space |
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Market piazza |
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Eby Street covered area |
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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 |
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Social event - Piazza |
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Corporate celebration event - covered area |
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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.
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