The
LODGE
at Malibou Lake
Corporate and Private Events Pricing Guide
Rates
Venue Rental
Exclusive use of the entire property — The Ballroom, Great Lawn, Front Porch, Library Bar, Parking Lots, and three Dressing Suites. 2026 rates shown below.
| Day | Event Window | Venue Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | Up to 6 hours; event must end by 10 PM | $3,900 |
| Friday | 6 hours; event must end by 11 PM | $5,900 |
| Sunday | 6 hours; event must end by 10 PM | $7,100 |
| Saturday | 6 hours; event must end by 11 PM | $9,500 |
Short Daytime Event Option
| Monday – Thursday | 3-hour event | $2,690 |
Includes 2 hours of pre-access and 1 hour of cleanup. Event must end by 5 PM.
Your Venue Rental Includes
Event Time
- 4 hours of vendor load-in and setup
- Up to 6 hours of event time
- 1 hour of cleanup and vendor load-out
- Earliest access time is 8 AM
Use of All Event Spaces
- The Ballroom & Library Bar
- The Great Lawn & Front Porch
- Parking lots & three dressing suites
All Furnishings & Tableware
- Dining tables and cross-back chairs
- Buffet and cocktail tables
- Lounge furniture
- Dinnerware, silverware, glassware
- Barware, serviceware, and serving utensils
Dinner Catering
Evening Dining Options
Select the service style that fits your event — from passed appetizers for cocktail-style gatherings to full seated dining.
Passed Appetizers
$42 per person
- Choice of 6 items from our menu
- Served for 2 hours
- Appropriate for events with no dinner service
Cocktail Stations
$59 per person
- Choice of 3 selections from our Cocktail Stations Menu
- Served for 2 hours
- Appropriate for events with no dinner service
Classic Buffet Dinner
$68 per person
- Selections from our Classic Menu
- 1 salad + 2 sides + 2 entrées
- Buffet service
Plated or Family-Style Dinner
$78 per person
- Selections from our Premiere Menu
- Family Style / Buffet: 1 salad + 2 sides + 2 entrées
- Plated: 1 salad + 3 entrée choices
- Plated dining may require additional servers
Daytime Catering
Lunch & Brunch Options
Daytime dining designed for corporate meetings, offsites, team gatherings, and celebration lunches.
Sandwich & Salad Station
$43 per person
- Choice of 2 sandwiches & 2 salads
- Buffet-style service
Lunch Plated
$59 per person
- 1 plated salad + 1 plated entrée
- Vegetarian alternates prepared at 10% of guest count
- Bread & butter included
Lunch Buffet or Family-Style
$64 per person
- Selections from our Premiere Menu
- Bread basket + 1 salad + 2 sides + 1 entrée
Brunch Buffet
$69 per person
- Choice of 6 items from our Brunch Menu
Staffing
Event Staff
Our staffing model scales with your guest count. A Core Staff package covers managers, captains, kitchen, and setup — servers and bartenders are added separately based on guest count and service style.
Core Staff Package
| Duration | Price |
|---|---|
| 3-Hour Event | $2,362 |
| 4-Hour Event | $2,630 |
| 5-Hour Event | $2,976 |
| Includes 1 Venue Manager, 1 Dining Manager, 2 Captains, 3 Kitchen, 2 Setup Staff | |
Servers & Bartenders (À La Carte)
| Role | 3-Hour Event | 4-Hour Event | 5-Hour Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering Server (1 per 15–25 guests depending on style of service) | $210 ea. | $252 ea. | $294 ea. |
| Bartender (2 per bar) | $236 ea. | $283 ea. | $331 ea. |
| Venue Cleaning Fee | $350 – $500 |
Bar Service
Bar Packages
Barware, glassware, cocktail napkins, and ice are included.
Please contact us for current beverage packages and pricing.
Refreshments & Mixers Package
Sparkling water, sodas, juices, and garnishes — served at the bar
$9 / pp
Host-Provided Alcohol
You are welcome to provide your own spirits, beer, wine. Convenience fee applies.
$5 / pp
Beverage Service
À La Carte Beverages
Add-on beverage service for non-alcohol events or to supplement your bar package.
Iced Water Station
Self-serve at guest arrival
Complimentary
Lemonade & Iced Tea Station
Self-serve at guest arrival
$2.50 / pp
Coffee & Tea Station
Two 60-cup percolators, cream, sweeteners, selection of teas
$2 / pp
Glass of Champagne
Served at guest arrival or during brunch
$7 / pp
Wine Service with Dining
Tableside red and white wine service during dinner
$14 / pp
Enhancements
Catering Additions
Enhance your menu with cocktail-hour stations, dessert, and late-night bites.
Passed Appetizers · Choice of 3
Served for 1 hour before dinner
$18 / pp
Grazing Table Station
Artisanal cheese, charcuterie, crudité, mezze — served for 1 hour
$18 / pp
Artisanal Bread Basket
Served with house-made herbed butter
$2.50 / pp
Add One Entrée
Applies to buffet or family-style dining
$8 / pp
Add One Side
Applies to buffet or family-style dining
$5 / pp
Dessert
Petite desserts, tartlettes, brulees, tiramisu, crepes, and more
$5 – $6 / pp
Ice Cream Sundae Bar
Vanilla & chocolate scoops with full bar of toppings
$9 / pp
S'mores Tower
3-tiered tower served at the firepit. Serves 40–50.
$65 / tower
Music & A/V
Audio, Visual & Entertainment
Built-in packages for presentations, music, and guest entertainment. All packages up to 4 hours.
DJ / MC
Sound equipment, dance lights, DJ/MC services, phone consultation in advance
$1,000
Public Address System
PA system with speakers, wireless microphone, music playback, sound tech
$550
Slide Show Package
Projector and screen for your presentation
$495
TV Package
50" TV with stand for your video presentation
$495
Photobooth
Custom branding, props, unlimited prints & digital copies
$995
Venue Enhancements
Furnishings & Upgrades
White Linen Dinner Napkins
$1 / pp
Patio Heatlamp
8' propane heatlamps
$65 ea.
Uplighting Package
Set of 8 quad-par wireless lights, preset to color of your choice
$125
Fine Print
Minimums, Fees & Policies
Food & Beverage Minimums
| Monday – Thursday | $5,500 |
| Friday & Sunday | $8,000 |
| Saturday | $9,500 |
Additional Charges
In addition to venue rental and catering selections, events are subject to:
- 22% Event Fee — covers company overhead including administrative staff, insurance, workmen's comp, staff training, furnishings maintenance, health & safety compliance, utilities, and operational expenses. The Event Fee is not a gratuity.
- Suggested Gratuity of 15–25% of the staff total (18% added for convenience)
- Current sales tax (9.75% as of publication)
Payment Schedule
- A $5,000 non-refundable payment is due with your signed contract
- 50% of your balance is due 60 days prior to your event
- Remaining balance is due 14 days prior, adjusted for final guest count
Good to Know
- The Lodge at Malibou Lake is managed exclusively by Chef Cordelia Catering
- We're happy to accommodate special dietary preferences
- Chef Cordelia provides all dining tables, chairs, buffet and cocktail tables, lounge seating, and dinnerware (plates, silverware, glassware, barware, serviceware, utensils)
- All prices are subject to change
Let's Plan Your Event
Every corporate event at The Lodge is built around your goals — from intimate board dinners to large-scale offsites. Reach out for a custom quote.
Contact Us for a Custom Quote