Your Oakland event home.

We host ‘em all

corporate event venue

From holiday parties to bdays to fundraisers, we’ve seen it all here. With a capacity of 250, a full bar, and optional in-house catering, we take the work out of your party.

Full bar available

Venues for Corporate Events

Sure, beer and wine are nice…but this is a party. We can stock the bar with whatever meets your fancy, and create specialty cocktails to suite your style.

Right in the heart of it.

Venue Rental for Corporate Events

Located in beautiful uptown Oakland, we’re in the middle of it all. If you live here, lucky, if you don’t, at least your event can. Surrounded by restaurants, hotels, close to BART, and very walkable, it’ll be your new favorite neighborhood.

Come say hi on First Friday

Corporate Venue Hire

Every First Friday of the month we have our own party from 6-10pm. Music, food, drinks. Always a fun time, and a good time to check out the space when it’s alive.

We can do the cooking

Corporate Party Venue

We can set you up with some of our favorite chefs, everything from coursed plated meals to buffet. You’re also welcome to bring in your own caterer for no extra charge.

Venue for Corporate Events

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We’d love to show you our space.

In the heart of uptown.

Forage Kitchen Event Space Map

Located in beautiful uptown Oakland, we’re in the middle of it all. If you live here, lucky, if you don’t, at least your wedding can.

SIMPLE PRICING

Corporate Events

A la carte

We CAN do it all

Rentals, catering, Bar, day of planning, etc. but if you’d rather do that yourself, we have our a la carte option.

The pricing for venue only is $2,500.

Corporate Event

Rentals and DJ's and insurance oh my...

Here are some estimates using our in house partners:

  • Rentals (tables, chairs, etc.): $25-40/guest

  • Short-term event insurance: $180

  • DJ/Music: $1,500

  • Bar Package: $30/guest (over 21+)

  • Pastries/Desserts: Varies $8-15/guest

Forage Kitchen Corporate Event Venue

Full bar makes a party

Our bar packages include beer, wine, and specialty liquor cocktails.

Starting at $26/pp

Capacity:
175 seated 250 standing

Outdoor Seating Map

Whatever the size we have room for you. We can host large or small events, and have several spaces to choose for your perfect day.

  • Yes, Forage has a Type 47 Liquor License. We offer a full bar available in each of our spaces, although food service is required with a bar.

  • We do not have parking on-site. We can assist in arranging valet parking for your event, or there are several garages and flexible street parking in the area as well. We encourage guests to carpool, use shuttle services, Uber/Lyft, or public transportation when possible. Pick up and drop off at our Venue is very easy and accessible. We also recommend guests stay at one of the local boutique hotels so that they can leave their vehicles in the hotel parking garage and walk to and from the Event from there. It’s very close!

  • The price of your event is custom to you and depends on these factors:

    The day of the week you book

    The month of your event

    How many guests you have (because more people means more rentals and beverages)

    The package you choose and how you decide to customize it

    Our event prices are entirely dependent on what each client decides is important to them.

    What we do offer is a straightforward, free custom quote. We also make a vow to not hide any costs. We will provide you with a preliminary proposal that includes potential costs with your max headcount so that you can adjust accordingly from there.

  • We have a ton of great vendors we work with, but you are also welcome to bring in your own selected vendors. The only requirement is that the company you selected must have insurance. We will connect with your vendors directly to collect their insurance documents and see if they want to set up a site tour. One exception is for bar service, which needs to stay in-house.

  • No, we do not apply a guest minimum or a food and beverage minimum. You can celebrate with as many or as few people as you wish, and your food and drink level is determined by the package you choose.

  • We provide 8 hours for your event, with additional hours available at a rate of $500.00 plus tax per hour or fraction thereof.

  • Our venue can accommodate up to 175 seated guests or 250 standing guests.

  • 25% of your total is due when you book

    25% is due 180 days before your event

    50% is due 10 days before your event

    The Space Reservation Fee and Second Payment may be made by personal check, cashier's check, ACH transaction, money order, debit card, or credit card. The Final Payment may be made by cashier's check, money order, debit card, or credit card. Personal checks or ACH transactions cannot be accepted for the Final Payment.

    Checks shall be made payable to Forage Kitchen. A 1.5% fee will be included for any debit or credit card payment. If you're planning an event in less than six months, your On-Site Event Manager can explain your bespoke payment plan.

  • We're happy to host you until 12 am, but all outdoor music must cease at 10:00 pm per City Noise Ordinance. Your Event Manager will provide you with all the options available during the season of your event, including several wonderful after-party locations within walking distance.

  • Yes, you can extend your rental time up to 10 hours max for a rental period at a rate of $500/hour.

  • Yes, we charge a $20 corkage fee per bottle.

  • Absolutely! We provide an experienced On-Site Venue Manager for the day of your event as part of your venue fee. They will help coordinate and facilitate your event from start to finish.

  • Yes, we are 1000% LGBTQ+ friendly! We believe in love and inclusivity.

  • Yes, we do allow food trucks, although some may not be able to fit through our gate. However, we have a designated space for them to park and serve your guests without interfering with your setup within the gate.

  • No worries! We can arrange a virtual tour and plan our meetings through Zoom or Google Meets. Our Event Manager will help you get the visuals you need to plan your event accordingly.

  • There is a new boutique hotel, Kissel, located right down our street at the corner of 25th and Broadway, which we highly recommend. It's a very short walking distance, making it extremely convenient for guests to leave their cars at the hotel parking lot and walk to our property and local restaurants, breweries, and more.

  • Yes, we are able to accommodate all handicap guests.

  • Smoking is prohibited anywhere indoors but is permitted outside.

  • Yes, bartenders are included with your bar package.

  • If more than 1 month (30 days) notice of cancellation, we can offer up to 50% refund. If canceling with less than 30 days notice, we can offer a 25% refund. If you cancel within 10 days of your Event, then we cannot offer a refund due to vendors contracts and agreements.

  • If you include a hosted bar in your package and you have over 125 guests, we require security services for everyone's safety. We will provide this cost with the proposal upfront.

  • Our current tax is 10.25%, and our service charge is 22% (both are subject to change).

  • All beverages are provided by and served by our staff. Outside exceptions may apply for Halal and Kosher requirements. Please contact the Events Manager for more information.

  • Yes, we offer a 20% discount on the venue rental fee for 501(c)(3) organizations. Restrictions apply.

  • We allow a 7 day hold for any available date. After the 24th hour on day 7, we release the date back to the public unless a commitment is made with the interested party. We reserve event dates when we receive your 25% Space Reservation Fee (which we can take in person or over the phone). At that point, your date is officially locked in.

  • The service charge is an industry-standard fee charged on all our events. Tips are voluntary and not included in our fee structure.

  • Please schedule your tour by reaching out to us on our contact form or emailing events@companyname.com. Our team will connect with you to schedule an on-site tour and provide you with a preliminary proposal within 48 hours after your visit.