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Private Events and Buyouts
During a restaurant buyout, your party will enjoy the restaurant space exclusively, with a dedicated server. We do not have a separate private room – whole restaurant will be available. Currently we accommodate parties up to 24 people (no minimum head count). Chef Justė and Ricardo are available for parties and catering at your residence – private event pricing applies.
Food and Beverage Minimum, Fees, Deposit, Tax and Gratuity (Rates Are Subject To Change, Holiday Rates Will Differ)
Monday – Friday Daytime dining room must be vacant by 3 PM, F&B minimum $700, no event fee + 9% tax and 22% tip
Monday – Thursday Dinner 5PM-8:30PM, F&B minimum $900, event fee $100 + 9% tax and 22% tip
Saturday and Sunday Daytime dining room vacant by 3 PM, F&B minimum $1500, event fee $200 + 9% tax and 22% tip
Sunday Dinner 5PM-8:30PM, F&B minimum $900, event fee $200 + 9% tax and 22% tip
Friday and Saturday Dinner 5PM-9:00PM, F&B minimum $2000, event fee $200 + 9% tax and 22% tip
Food and beverage spending minimum includes soft and alcoholic drinks and reflects minimum charge at the end of event (plus event fee (if applicable), tax and gratuity). To book the entire restaurant (we do not have a separate private room) we will agree that your party commits to spending a set minimum dollar amount for food and beverages, therefore F&B minimum stands even if the amount of people served is less than planned. Taxable automatic gratuity (22% – treated as tip) will be applied to the total F&B amount and any fees. Tax (9%) is applied to the total. A $300 deposit is required to save the date – it guarantees availability and current buyout rates. Without a deposit, we cannot hold the date, as well as rates, that are subject to change depending on the volume of business. Deposit amount will be discounted from the total bill. If the event is cancelled 14 days or less before the event, the deposit is non refundable, even if postponing. If cancelled 15 or more days in advance, it will be issued as Maple Ave Restaurant gift card (to be used on take out, dine-in, or event at a later date). Postponed events will be rebooked according to latest pricing and terms. We kindly request for one form of payment at the end of event. Our event duration policy is flexible – additional time could be arranged for an extra fee.
Food and Drinks
For parties of 10+ people a pre-order of food 2 days in advance is necessary. If there are no dietary restrictions, a 4 course tasting menu would eliminate the need for pre-ordering. Soft and alcoholic beverages are served a la carte. Wine is charged by the bottle. Per person food menus do not include drinks, tax or gratuity. Food menu can be adapted to accommodate gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, dairy free, nut free and other dietary restrictions. We can work with your budget in terms of per person pricing and increase / decrease the amount of courses.
Buy Out Event Food and Drink Menu:
(subject to changes, sample only)
Types of Events
In the past we’ve hosted holiday parties, staff appreciation, baby shower, bridal shower, birthday and anniversary celebrations, wedding, wedding rehearsal, christening, graduation parties, corporate meetings, cooking demonstrations etc. And in current times, maybe just a nice private dinner for two. Each event is different (as are we), we’re happy to accommodate. Off-site catering and private chef services also available.
Decor and Dining Room Set Up
To make your event memorable, we encourage you to bring table setting items (including tablecloths, runners, votives, flower arrangements, etc). When planning please consider our cozy space limitations (~200 sq ft), please no confetti or glitter in any form.
We do not provide AV equipment, however there are outlets available – you’re welcome to provide your own.
Parties of more than 17+ people will be seated at 3 separate tables (our dining room is compact, therefore tables will be in proximity to each other). Parties of 16 or less will share one long table.
RESTAURANT BUYOUT REQUEST FORM
Please read the terms before submitting a request for a buy out. By submitting this form you agree to the terms above.
If you have additional questions, please give us a call at (703) 319-2177 during our business hours to schedule a call back appointment. We are not able to take on the spot calls about private events at this time.