Private Events

Let us take care of the details for your next special event. To learn more about our space, pricing, or to set up a tour, please fill out the inquiry form below. 

Email: events@frenchmeadowcafe.com.

Please note: submission of this form does not constitute a confirmed reservation or finalized order. A catering team member will contact you to verify your request details and complete the booking process.

NORD SOCIAL HALL

French Meadow's NORD SOCIAL HALL seats up to 86 guests for a buffet-style or a plated breakfast, luncheon, or dinner, and up to 100 guests for a cocktail-style event.

NORD TASTING ROOM

Our beautiful NORD TASTING ROOM seats up to 26 guests for a buffet-style or a plated breakfast, luncheon, or dinner.

NORD PATIO (SEASONAL)

French Meadow's award-winning seasonal NORD PATIO attached to the Nord Tasting Room is stunning and perfect for hosting parties or additional space to gather during warm weather months. The patio is framed with lush flower boxees and strung with overhead lights. 

BLUESTEM BAR

Buyout the entire BLUESTEM BAR year-round for private parties.

A sophisticated, intimate, and warm extension of French Meadow Bakery & Café, Bluestem Bar offers the ideal space for any special event. Organically inspired, our handcrafted aqua blue-tiled bar, rich tree accents, and gold-hued walls transport you to another world.

Bluestem Bar seats and serves up to 100 guests for a buffet-style or a plated breakfast, luncheon, or dinner, and up to 150 guests for a cocktail-style event.

EVENT SPACE LAYOUT

Event contract terms & conditions

I. Premises

The client/host agrees to occupy the reserved space(s) at 2610 Lyndale Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55408 on the date and times specified in the proposal. French Meadow agrees to reserve the space(s) for the total hours outlined in the contract.

II. Room fee

A room fee is charged for all reserved spaces. This fee is non-refundable. No space is considered reserved until the room fee has been paid in full. The room fee amount is specified in the proposal.

III. Food & beverage minimum

A food and beverage minimum is required for all reserved spaces. The minimum represents the least amount the client/host agrees to spend on food and beverages for the event. Minimums apply per space and are specified in the proposal.

IV. Proposal & payment

French Meadow will prepare a signed Proposal confirming all food, beverage, and pricing details. Final guest count is due 30 days prior to the event. The proposal total (excluding beverages) is due one week prior to the event. A credit card will be held on file and charged accordingly. Any additions made during the event will be billed at the close of the event.

V. Labor, service & administrative charges

French Meadow will provide staffing as determined by the event's needs. A 20% non-gratuity service charge is applied to all food, beverages, and services — this charge is subject to Minnesota state sales tax and is not distributed as a tip. A 10% administrative charge applies to all outside services arranged by French Meadow on behalf of the client (rentals, florists, photographers, etc.), also subject to Minnesota state sales tax.

VI. General policies

1. All decorations must be approved by French Meadow and removed immediately after the event. A $500 set-up fee applies to events requiring supplementary setup (elaborate centerpieces, furniture removal, etc.).

2. A $300 ceremony fee applies to weddings performed on site.

3. Event planning assistance includes 2 complimentary hours. Additional planning time is billed at $80/hour.

4. Final guaranteed guest count is due 14 days prior for the Tasting Room and 4 weeks prior for the Social Hall.

5. All proposal changes must be made in writing to be binding and enforceable.

6. It is the client/host's responsibility to disclose all allergies and food intolerances at the time the proposal is approved. Failure to do so releases French Meadow from related liability.

7. French Meadow reserves the right to refuse food or beverage service to any individual at any time.

VII. Damage & liability

The client/host is financially liable for any damages caused by themselves or their guests, including glassware, stemware, flatware, furniture, fixtures, sound equipment, and physical property. French Meadow is not liable for any personal belongings of the client/host or guests. French Meadow is released from performance obligations in the event of circumstances outside its control (acts of God, fire, flood, etc.).

VIII. Cancellation

Cancellations must be submitted in writing. Cancellations made 60+ days before the event incur a 2% cancellation fee. Cancellations made within 14 days of the event result in the full proposal amount becoming immediately due.