To lessen your work and ensure a superb evening for all, our Director of Special Events will assist in handling every aspect of event planning. With that in mind, The Reading Terminal Market has policies and procedures that must be considered when arranging an event.
Event Hours
The Market is open to the public until 6 PM Monday through Saturday and until 5 PM on Sundays. Events can be scheduled after 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and Sundays after 6p.m.
Rental Fee
The fee for renting the Market for 1,000 guests or less is $2,000, and the fee for renting the Market for more than 1,000 guests is $2,500, and includes maintenance and security.
Market Capacity
The Market can hold formal sit-down dinners for 50 to 300 people, cocktail receptions for up to 1,500, and large-scale parties for up to 2,500. Separate dance floors can be accommodated in the Market's 80,000 square feet.
Should the number of expected guests change, making the designated space inappropriate, the Market reserves the right to reassign the space accordingly, to assure the quality and comfort of the event.
Reservation Policies
The Market requires a $2,000 deposit payable to the Reading Terminal Market Merchants' Catering Company, two weeks after signing a rental agreement.
Refund Policy
To cancel an event, we must receive notice at least 12 months prior to the event. You will receive a refund of your deposit, less 10%. If notice of cancellationis received within 8 months of the event, your deposit is refunded less 25%. If notice of cancellation is received within 6 months of the event, your deposit is refunded less 50%. If notice of cancellation is recieved within 90 days, no refund can be issued.
Services Provided
Through the Director of Special Events, we can provided full service planning and management for your event, including decorating, service staff, entertainment, and coordination services.
Entry and Exit
Access and egress are designated by Market Security, in recognition of your needs. The market complies with ADA requirements.
Parking
Parking is available at the Parkway Garage on 12th & Filbert Street. Service can be arranged by calling Jorge Kango at 267-228-6682.
Deliveries
Event deliveries and post-event pick-ups are permitted at the Market's loading dock. All deliveries and pick-ups must be coordinated beforehand with the Director of Special Events.
Thirty working days prior to an event, the Director of Special Events will contact you to finalize your plans. At that time, a final guest attendance count must be furnished, as well as any request for additional services.
For additional information contact Stormy Lundy, the Director of Special Events, at (215) 574-8808, or e-mail us.
