Catalyst Restaurant
Guest capacity
Up to 200 seated guests
About this venue
Forever begins at Catalyst … Whether you’re hosting an intimate affair for twenty-five or celebrating with 200 of your closest family and friends, Catalyst offers both indoor and outdoor options. Every detail from the menu to the design is thoughtfully planned with our Director of Events, Robyn Yee. With over 15 years in the event industry she will personally oversee the planning process to ensure your wedding day is memorable. The Catalyst team strives to make every event not only special but safe as well. The restaurant is in a lab building equipped with industrial Air Handler and Exhaust Air Handler Units. Our building is fed 100% outside air through a multifilter system which include MERV 8 prefilters and MERV 15 final filters at the rooftop units. When the air hits each floor, it is filtered again through a MERV 13 filter at the floor distribution boxes. Our top priority is to ensure your safety and the safety of your guests while dining at Catalyst.
Our event spaces
The Private Dining Room | All Space
Our in-house team of experienced planners can help you design a unique celebration!
The Private Dining Room can accommodate up to 120 guests with rounds (80 with a dance floor), 120 set theater style, 200 for a cocktail reception.
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Accomodating”
Atrium Dining Room
Our atrium dining room is a perfect setting for an intimate wedding with a dash of drama
The Atrium Dining Room is a semi-private room that can accommodate up to 60 guests with long tables, 80 for a cocktail reception.
Guest capacity
Up to 80 Seated
Up to 80 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Baraat, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Beautiful”
Restaurant Takeover
A full buyout of Catalyst Restaurant gives you exclusive access to the entire venue! We love to get creative with our space and design a flow that works best for your event
The options are almost limitless when you take over the restaurant! From a wedding ceremony in the Atrium Dining room in front of the sun swept floor-to-ceiling windows, to cocktail hour in the bar and lounge, a seated dinner for 120 in the private room and dancing in the Chef’s Dining Room with space for a full band, we can transform the space to best serve your needs. Holiday parties, corporate meetings, product launches, rehearsal dinners and weddings all work with our unique and flexible space.
Guest capacity
Up to 230 Seated
Up to 500 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Perfect”
Crick Room
Our Crick room is perfectly sized for intimate weddings and corporate meetings. Our nanawall allows us to separate and combine spaces based on the size and needs of your group.
The Crick Room can accommodate up to 30 for a cocktail reception, 26 at rounds and 14 at one long table. The Crick Room can also be combined with the Franklin Room for additional space/square footage.
Guest capacity
Up to 26 Seated
Up to 30 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Intimate”
Franklin Room
Its all in the pretty little details
The Franklin Room can accommodate up to 45 for a cocktail reception, 20 at rounds of 10 and 24 at one long table. The Franklin Room can also be combined with the Crick Room for additional space/square footage.
Guest capacity
Up to 30 Seated
Up to 45 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Charming”
Watson Room
Let your imagination run wild. Our space can be transformed for your event!
The Watson Room can accommodate up to 60 for a cocktail reception, 40 at rounds of 10 and 26 at one long table. The Watson Room can also be combined with the Franklin Room & Foyer for additional space/square footage.
Guest capacity
Up to 40 Seated
Up to 60 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“cozy”
Fireplace Room
Our fireplace room is a perfect spot for a smaller group
The Fireplace Room is a semi-private room that can accommodate up to 18 guests with at a long table.
Guest capacity
Up to 18 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding shower, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Delightful”
The Patio
Did you know that we also offer off-site catering? We can plan it all for you! Rentals, florals, music, every little detail.
The Patio is able to accommodate up to 80 guests for a cocktail style reception with bars or 48 guests for a sit down dinner.
Guest capacity
Up to 48 Seated
Up to 80 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“refreshing”
The Private Dining Room | All Space
Our in-house team of experienced planners can help you design a unique celebration!
The Private Dining Room can accommodate up to 120 guests with rounds (80 with a dance floor), 120 set theater style, 200 for a cocktail reception.
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Accomodating”
Atrium Dining Room
Our atrium dining room is a perfect setting for an intimate wedding with a dash of drama
The Atrium Dining Room is a semi-private room that can accommodate up to 60 guests with long tables, 80 for a cocktail reception.
Guest capacity
Up to 80 Seated
Up to 80 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Baraat, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Beautiful”
Restaurant Takeover
A full buyout of Catalyst Restaurant gives you exclusive access to the entire venue! We love to get creative with our space and design a flow that works best for your event
The options are almost limitless when you take over the restaurant! From a wedding ceremony in the Atrium Dining room in front of the sun swept floor-to-ceiling windows, to cocktail hour in the bar and lounge, a seated dinner for 120 in the private room and dancing in the Chef’s Dining Room with space for a full band, we can transform the space to best serve your needs. Holiday parties, corporate meetings, product launches, rehearsal dinners and weddings all work with our unique and flexible space.
Guest capacity
Up to 230 Seated
Up to 500 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Perfect”
Crick Room
Our Crick room is perfectly sized for intimate weddings and corporate meetings. Our nanawall allows us to separate and combine spaces based on the size and needs of your group.
The Crick Room can accommodate up to 30 for a cocktail reception, 26 at rounds and 14 at one long table. The Crick Room can also be combined with the Franklin Room for additional space/square footage.
Guest capacity
Up to 26 Seated
Up to 30 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Intimate”
Franklin Room
Its all in the pretty little details
The Franklin Room can accommodate up to 45 for a cocktail reception, 20 at rounds of 10 and 24 at one long table. The Franklin Room can also be combined with the Crick Room for additional space/square footage.
Guest capacity
Up to 30 Seated
Up to 45 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Charming”
Watson Room
Let your imagination run wild. Our space can be transformed for your event!
The Watson Room can accommodate up to 60 for a cocktail reception, 40 at rounds of 10 and 26 at one long table. The Watson Room can also be combined with the Franklin Room & Foyer for additional space/square footage.
Guest capacity
Up to 40 Seated
Up to 60 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“cozy”
Fireplace Room
Our fireplace room is a perfect spot for a smaller group
The Fireplace Room is a semi-private room that can accommodate up to 18 guests with at a long table.
Guest capacity
Up to 18 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding shower, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Delightful”
The Patio
Did you know that we also offer off-site catering? We can plan it all for you! Rentals, florals, music, every little detail.
The Patio is able to accommodate up to 80 guests for a cocktail style reception with bars or 48 guests for a sit down dinner.
Guest capacity
Up to 48 Seated
Up to 80 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“refreshing”
Available services that can be provided by Catalyst Restaurant
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wedding cake services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
2 reviews
The Absolute BEST!
Robyn and her team at Catalyst are hands down the best!! I work in events and because of Robyn, I was able to actually take my planning hat off and really enjoy the weekend and be in the moment. The entire planning process and day-of felt seamless and absolutely perfect. Our family and friends still can't stop talking about what an amazing wedding it was - the vibe, the food and the layout/flow! My husband and I felt so taken care of...Robyn, Carlos and the entire Catalyst Team went above and beyond! Cannot recommend Catalyst enough!!
Mrs.
Robyn and her team made our wedding dreams come to life!! We couldn’t have been more happy with how everything turned out. The service was SPECTACULAR, the food was amazing, the tablescape was right off of my Pinterest board.. I literally handed the team all of my decorations and they made it come to life. Robyn took care of everything from start to finish. Her organization was top notch and we truly felt like guests of honor on our big day. We cannot thank Robyn and the incredible staff enough for making our wedding day so special. We will raving about this experience forever. Highly recommend hosting any event at the Catalyst!
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