Daniel's Catering Venues

Alki Bathhouse — Seattle Parks and Recreation

Alki Bathhouse is right on Alki Beach and is a wonderful site for weddings, parties, corporate retreats, and public meetings. Just imagine a typical Pacific Northwest day with the fresh air blowing, and views of the beach, water, downtown, and mountains. The newly remodeled building offers beautiful views of the water and mountains within walking distance of the many shops, restaurants and activities along Alki Beach. The Main Hall accommodates up to 85 people for a seated dinner and 100 standing. The painting room can be added for additional space. Reasonable rates and friendly staff make this an ideal spot!

Big Picture - Redmond

Big Picture is a unique, creative, sophisticated venue that is a memorable choice for meetings and parties. Here are just a few ideas of functions you might hold at Big Picture: Corporate presentations, receptions, holiday parties, special birthday parties, morale events, retreats, board meetings, product launches, and private movie screenings. We are happy to put together a budget for the event you are looking to host. We offer a full beverage selection from coffee and juice to beer, wine, cocktails and specialty martinis. There is no bar minimum consumption requirement. Our caterers will make your meal special - from breakfast pastries to boxed lunches and pull out the stops with lavish dinner buffets - give them your budget, they'll work their magic!

Big Picture - Seattle

Big Picture is a unique, creative, sophisticated venue that is a memorable choice for meetings and parties. Here are just a few ideas of functions you might hold at Big Picture: Corporate presentations, receptions, holiday parties, special birthday parties, morale events, retreats, board meetings, product launches, and private movie screenings. We are happy to put together a budget for the event you are looking to host. We offer a full beverage selection from coffee and juice to beer, wine, cocktails and specialty martinis. There is no bar minimum consumption requirement. Our caterers will make your meal special - from breakfast pastries to boxed lunches and pull out the stops with lavish dinner buffets - give them your budget, they'll work their magic!

Blakely Hall

Blakely Hall, nestled in the center of beautiful Issaquah Highlands, is perfect for any event, casual or elegant.

Blakely Hall, with its rustic charm, centers around a grand fireplace. Wood beams showcase the 35-foot ceilings, giving Blakely Hall a cozy feel to such a large space. At 6,800 square feet, Blakely Hall can host up to 250 guests. We offer a 450 square foot dance floor as well as a gourmet kitchen and patio seating.

Chinese Room at the Smith Tower

The crown jewel of Seattle's first skyscraper, the Smith Tower, is the 35th floor Chinese Room, originally furnished by the last Empress of China. A magnificent hand-carved wood and porcelain-inlay ceiling, ornately carved furniture, and 17th century art adorn the Chinese Room. Guests may step out onto a complete wrap around Observation Deck with panoramic views of Elliott Bay and the cityscape. The Chinese Room accommodates up to 90 people for a reception or seats up to 70 for formal dining. Fully functioning original 1914 Otis elevators, operator-staffed, are another novelty feature of this venue.

Columbia City Theater

The Columbia City Theater, once known as the "Lish house," was a sonic playground for Jimi Hendrix in the 60's, and underground disco haven in the 70's, home to hardcore punk bands in the 80's, and the more revered underground electronic music venue in Seattle during the 90's. With a multimedia deluxe transformation in the 21st Century, the former "Lish" is now hands-down one of the more beautiful event spaces in the region. The current Columbia City Theater offers a classic show stage, a full state-of-the-art audio recording studio, a video production facility, a CIP mezzanine, a catwalk, and a full bar. We host a variety of events from burlesque, live music and comedy, to private parties and community needs.

Banquet Rooms at Columbia Winery

Overlooking the Sammamish river valley, the Columbia Winery is an elegant and spacious location for indoor and outdoor festivities. This Victorian-style mansion features a private outdoor patio and three beautifully appointed banquet rooms-The Milestone Room, Cellarmaster Room and Woodburne Room-that accommodate from 24 to 250 guests.

DeLille Cellars

Founded in 1992 by Charles Lill, Chris Upchurch, Greg Lill, and Jay Soloff, DeLille Cellars is a small winery located in Woodinville, Washington. Simply stated, their goal is to make the very best handcrafted, old-world style red and white wine made in the State of Washington. Located in the heart of Woodinville Wine Country, DeLille Cellars' Chateau sits on ten landscaped acres featuring a number of ponds, gardens, a gazebo, and spaces to accommodate groups of up to 200 people. The facility is an ideal destination for weddings, receptions, wine tastings, private dining, and corporate events.

Experience Music Project & Science Fiction Museum

Host your event at EMP. A venue that has it all and then some. EMP provides a one-of-a-kind venue for special events of all types and sizes. We can accommodate private meetings, lectures and receptions, and include access to EMP's galleries, one of the finest collections of American music and rock artifacts ever assembled. Built to be one of the most technologically advanced structures in the nation, EMP has the resources and the staff to turn your event into an audio-visual spectacle. No matter what your agenda, we'll make sure it runs smoothly.

EMP is available for private events. We have a variety of options available in order to accommodate any type of event.

Future of Flight

Perched at the edge of Paine Field, the Future of Flight Aviation Center features a unique venue for both meetings and special events. Its sleek new building offers eight distinctive spaces to host everything from 10-person executive meetings to gala receptions for 950 guests. The soaring spaces in the glass-walled Lobby and Aviation Gallery invite festive events, while the meeting rooms ensure productive business. And the outdoor Strato Deck delights with its panoramic Cascade vista from Mt. Rainier to Mt. Baker.

Golden Gardens Bathhouse — Seattle Parks and Recreation

The remodeled Golden Gardens Bathhouse offers a spectacular waterfront location to host your next special event. Your guests will never forget their experience at this unique venue! Visualize this scene for your ceremony, reception, seminar, or party: serene forested hillside to the east, and to the west, a beautiful sandy beach, sailboats on Puget Sound, and the sun setting over the Olympic Mountains—just 14 minutes from downtown Seattle!

J. Bookwalter Woodinville Tasting Studio

Bookwalter Winery is pleased to offer guests the opportunity to enjoy an Eastern Washington sensory encounter of hand crafted wines, all from the convenient location of our new Woodinville Washington Tasting Studio. This is the perfect spot for a birthday party, anniversary celebration, or a non-formal gathering with co-workers. "Wine country" native, Nick James and his staff will help you choose the perfect wines to pair with your menu and ensure that you and your guests will have a truly memorable and tasteful event.

Lincoln Square Cinemas

Located in downtown Bellevue, Lincoln Square Cinemas offers a fresh alternative to traditional event facilities. Recognized as one of the nation's premier cinemas, Lincoln Square is dedicated to brining you the latest in quality and sophistication while remaining true to the concept of the movie palaces of old.

The space features a 7,000 sq. ft. grand lobby and 16 luxurious auditoriums with full audiovisual capabilities that will dramatically enhance your event. Lincoln Square Cinemas is ideal for corporate meetings, seminars, private movie screenings, employee morale events, client receptions, and creates an intriguing and unique setting for guests to kick back and unwind with great food and drinks.

Let Lincoln Square Cinemas put your next event on the silver screen!

Moss Bay Events

With beautiful waterfront, Space Needle, and city views, Moss Bay Events Center is an ideal choice for all types of occasions. Moss Bay is a 3000 square foot spacious and bright hall perfect for any occasion. Moss Bay Event Center provides all tables, chairs, set-up and takedown duties.

Pickering Barn

We're a great facility for wedding ceremonies, receptions, auctions, corporate meetings, celebrations and trade shows. The facility accommodates 400 people and includes the Dairy Barn, Hay Barn, Outdoor Courtyard, one private classroom / dressing room, one storage room, a catering support area, portable stage, tables and chairs, as well as ample free parking and complimentary internet service.

Pravda Studios

Lightroom, Seattle's premier natural light studio space, is conveniently situated in the eclectic Capital Hill district - less than 30 minutes from SeaTac International Airport and within walking distance from the downtown area. Lightroom offers southwest daylight, 2,400 sq. ft. of floor space, and 14ft. ceilings to accommodate every project from product shots to commercial spots. Lightroom is also available for event planners seeking a unique venue for catered corporate events.

Rainier Chapter House

The Rainier Chapter House of the D.A.R. (Daughters of the American Revolution) is a replica of George Washington's Mount Vernon home. The white columns, green shuttered windows, and classic design add elegance to any event. Located on Seattle's Capitol Hill, it is easily accessible from all parts of the city.

Seattle Center

Everything you need to know to create an event in one of Seattle Center's facilities is right here. Whether you're planning a concert or a wedding reception, a trade show or a seminar, we have the right venue for you! It all happens here, at the Nation's Best Gathering Place, just blocks from downtown Seattle and minutes from the highway.

Seattle Design Center

Seattle Design Center's Atrium offers endless versatility and beauty for your next corporate or personal event. Your guests will enjoy the elegance and grandeur of the Atrium's open design, featuring natural light, tile floors, and a spectacular formal staircase. The staircase leads to a balcony overlooking the expansive Atrium, creating the perfect setting for wedding processions and silent auctions. The flexibility for entertaining within the Atrium offers a magnificent venue for private events, charity galas, and corporate functions.

Seattle Parks & Recreation

St. Demetrios Hall

St. Demetrios Hall is centrally located near the Arboretum on Boyer Avenue and offers a spectacular ballroom with stunning chandeliers that were originally in the Spanish Ballroom at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel.

The theater style stage flanked by velvet curtains is acoustically designed for a live band or DJ and overlooks the large hardwood dance floor, which is located in the center of the room.

Uptown Hideaway

Whether you're planning a wedding reception, birthday party, cocktail reception or corporate getaway the Uptown Hideaway's warm and inviting character is perfect for just about any type of event. Historic, funky and charming, we are conveniently located just 2 blocks north of Seattle Center in the character filled Queen Anne neighborhood.

The Uptown Hideaway is roughly 3000 square feet. Our lounge and conference area, though a more intimate space, is 600 square feet and can easily accommodate up to 40 people. We recommend it for off-site meetings, presentations, or smaller gatherings.

The "main" event space has a capacity of 150 people and includes a small kitchen (not commercial grade), dining area, and a large open space which can be used for additional dining space, mingling, gaming or dancing. The space has a built-in bar and 2 bathrooms. Access is available either from 5th Avenue or Aloha street.

Virginia V

Built in 1922 in the Puget Sound and recently restored, the Virginia V is a genuine wooden-hull ship with a fully-operational 100+ year-old steam engine. Set against the stunning panorama of Puget Sound and Seattle's inland lakes, the historical elegance of the Virginia V is perfect for any occasion.

Take the opportunity to experience this unique treasure. The Virginia V is available for weddings, receptions, parties, corporate events, and gatherings of all sorts. But you don't need to charter the whole boat to relive the days of steam.

For box lunch and platter options

Gretchen's delivers incomparable taste and impeccable presentations with our creative platters, inspired salads, even freshly-baked pastries and desserts.

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