Welcome, we are Culinary Artistas! Located in the heart of Ghirardelli Square, our stunning 2,400 sq. ft. studio offers sweeping views of the Bay and Alcatraz, abundant natural light, and a full kitchen—an exceptional San Francisco venue.
Furniture can be moved around to suit your needs, and we're happy to help make things easy to host your event. BYOB okay!
- Wondering About Seating and Layout Options? -
• Customizable Layout & Capacity
• Formal dining: Seating for up to 32 guests, with eatingware and glassware provided (more can be accommodated if you rent additional tables & chairs)
• Soft-seating dining (tables, couches, lounge chairs): Accommodates about 50 guests
• Standing and soft-seating mix: Comfortable for 80–100 guests
• Movable furniture: Three large wood tables, a partition wall for flexible layouts, and three lounge areas for socializing or breakout sessions
• Adjustable-height stainless steel workbenches: Ideal for both kids and adults
• BYOB and Catering-friendly
- Catering, Team Building & More -
• Bring your own food, hire a caterer, or cook on-site
• Our team of experienced chefs offers a few catering & beverage package options as well as engaging, hands-on culinary experiences for corporate groups. Note we have a $500 F&B minimum.
• Need additional event services? We can connect you with top-tier caterers, bartenders, DJs, and rental vendors
- Need Help? -
We offer some add-on assistants to help plan and execute your event including:
• Facilities Coordinator to assist setting up the space & tablesettings for your event.
• Rental Coordinator to assist with ordering outside rentals & coordinating delivery/pick-up.
• On-Site Cleaner to assist with keeping tidy, food refresh, and clean up throughout your event.
• Security Gaurd to monitor the door, walk people to their cars, and manage guestlists.
- A Flexible, Stylish Space for Any Occasion -
Our venue accommodates up to 80 guests and is perfect for:
• Birthday parties
• Corporate offsites and retreats
• Team dinners and networking events
• Baby showers and family gatherings
• Workshops and speaker events
• Photo and film shoots
• Pop-up dinners and food R&D
• Wedding celebrations, rehearsal dinners, and engagement parties
- Holiday Rental Rates (Nov 27 – Jan 1) -
• Standard Rate (Nov 27 - Dec 23): $375/hour
• Premium Rate (Dec 24 - Jan 1): $450/hour
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EQUIPMENT LIST
• WiFi
• Wheelchair accessible
• One restroom (plus additional nextdoor)
• SONOS sound system
• Rolling TV Monitor (for presentations or slideshows) available for rent
• Speaker & Mic available for rent
- Tables & Seating -
• 1x live edge table (11ft, seats 12) with 2 wooden benches
• 2x butcher block tables (8ft, seat 10 each) with 2 wooden benches
• 2x cafe tables (3' diam., seat 4 each) with 4 chairs
• 3x stainless steel, adjustable height workbenches (w/ adjustable height to use as kids tables!)
• 14x extra gun metal chairs
• 2x sofas in front lounge
• 2x armchairs in front lounge
• 1x sofa in main space
• 4x ottoman stools in main space
• 1x coat rack, 15x coat hooks & 16x storage cubbies
- Kitchenware -
• Medium-sized refrigerator/freezer combo (12" deep; 40" tall)
• Microwave
• Convection stove
• 2x convection ovens
• Food processor
• Professional mixer
• 4x half-size baking sheets
• Soda stream
• 7x bamboo cutting boards
• 35x plastic cutting mats
• Assorted serving platters
• Cutlery for 35ppl
• Plates/bowls/cups/glasses for 35ppl
• Wine glasses for 35ppl