FAQs
We compiled a list of frequently asked questions about the venue space to assist during the booking and planning process for your event day.
Please find the answers to your queries and learn more about Warehouse 7 Venue requirements.
If you have additional questions about our packages, services offered, rates, or vendor participation, please get in touch with us by phone or email and one of our team members will gladly assist you.
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What is the venue rental fee for an event at Warehouse 7 Venue?
Our rental rates vary based on the day of week, occasion hosting, event time frame, and season. General or current promotional (applies to new clients only) venue rates are available here on our site under the RATES tab. Event damage security deposits are required for all events hosted on site.
Please fill out an event inquiry form detailing the nature of your event, date, guest count, and your event timeframe. Our event coordinator will return your email within 48hrs, over event weekends (Thurs--Sun) please allow two business days. You may also call the Venue and schedule a tour Monday through Thursday 862.239.5196
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How do I book an event at Warehouse 7 Venue?
Please submit your event inquiry form through our website and allow 48 hours for a reply. You may email a follow up to our team events@warehouse7venue.com, or extend a call to our venue coordinator at 862.239.5196.
A 50% nonrefundable deposit of the total rental fee will be due at the time of booking. In addition, we require a damage security deposit, refundable per our signed venue agreement terms after your event clears. All venue balances are due no later than 10 business days before your scheduled event date. Late fees are applied to payments past the contratced due date.
Last minute/urgent bookings require payment in full or a shorter payment schedule. Warehouse 7 venue accepts cash, check, money order, all major credit cards at 4% service fee.
*Please contact our venue coordinator with additional questions regarding our booking steps and policies.
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Do I or my hired Vendors need event Insurance?
Yes, all events hosted at Warehouse 7 Venue requires event day insurance coverage to host your event day.
The venue coordinator will provide a sample to include aggregate and coverage limit requirements.
Yes, all event day vendors installing and working at Warehouse 7 Venue on your event day must provide proof of insurance via Certificate of Insurance and list Warehouse 7 Venue additional insured on their policy for your event day.
Warehouse 7 Venue will only permit licensed and insured professional vendors to work on location on your event day.
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What is your cancellation policy?
All deposits are nonrefundable.
If you are forced to postpone your event related to COVID shutdowns, you have up to 2 years to reschedule the event date. A maximum of two rescheduled dates permitted. Additional fee may incur based on your rescheduled seasonal date change where applicable. Warehouse 7 Venue will honor our current signed agreement rates for up to 2 years. After 2 years of the original agreement event date you forfeit your 50% venue deposit. All cancellations unrelated to COVID19 require a 90 (ninety) day notice. Event deposits are nonrefundable, applicable venue balances will apply to the alternate event date with 90 day advance notification in writing to Warehouse 7 Venue.
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What is the capacity of Warehouse 7 Venue?
The venue is able to accommodate up to 360 guests for a cocktail party (standing) layout or 200 guests banquet style/ full service dinning with additional space for a dance floor, music , and catering. Please discuss guests capacity questions and specific guidelines with the Director of events. COVID capacity restrictions in New Jersey were recently revised and updated May 2021. Please account for your catering staff, venue staff, inventory/floor plan layouts, and outside vendor counts. Event personnel may alter the total venue capacity for your event.
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Are there any restrictions on vendors I may use?
Warehouse 7 Venue requires all onsite vendors working your event to provide in advance current proof of insurance.
We pride ourselves on being flexible and accommodating with event industry professionals and guest vendors in the venue space. You may use the vendors of your choice at no additional cost but they must be licensed and insured. Please request the current shareable vendor list for professional that have previously worked on location with past clients.
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Do I need to hire an event planner or coordinator?
Yes, if planning and coordination desired. Warehouse 7 venue staff will be on-site during your full event day to answer any facility related questions and provide general venue assistance. Please be sure to check in with our team for assistance during your event day. Reminder on location venue staff will NOT serve as a private event coordinator for venue client events.
​Am I responsible for clean-up after my event?
Yes. Warehouse 7 venue's cleaning team will deep clean the space before and after your event: sweeping, mopping, detailing the bathroom, and disinfecting and dispose of trash after it is placed in a closed contractor garbage bag. Please see the venue coordinator for additional questions.
*In order to receive your full security deposit back clients must complete the following break down procedures immediately following your event time frame:
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• All centerpieces, candles, additional décor and alcohol must be removed from tables, neatly packed away, and consolidated in the kitchen or foyer for removal from the venue premises at the end of your venue rental timeframe.
•Linens must be bundled and tied, or bagged and consolidated with outside rentals for simplified removal and pickup from the venue during your contracted reservation time.
• All rental furniture, i.e. rental tables and chairs must be folded and stacked against one wall in the main venue space for pickup by rental company during your reservation time. Warehouse 7 furniture rentals and property must be separated from outside rentals when applicable.
• Glasses, dishes, food, drinks and personal items removed from prep space, flex rooms/lounge areas and main venue space.
• Event food + drink stock removed from the kitchen.
• Mobile bars emptied of ice, glassware, plasticware, any water completely drained, wiped down, and dried. Remove all décor products, candles, and coasters etc.
• Please break down all boxes, packaging, bag all trash and caterers must remove catering trash from the kitchen prep space and venue. Trash bags must be placed at the front entry doors of venue space. Warehouse 7 venue provides an outdoor trash receptacle and staff will dispose of event trash bags gathered at venue entry.
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Do I need to provide my own event insurance?
Yes, we require you to provide a certificate of General Liability Insurance that covers your event listing Warehouse 7 Venue, LLC and The Crowned Lion, LLC as additional insured. We require $1M general aggregate / $1M per occurrence including property damage. Your policy should also include Host Liquor Liability for clients hosting with alcohol at their event. The sale of alcohol is not permitted at Warehouse 7 Venue.
We recommend using reputable online sites for your event insurance ie. eventinsured.com, eventhelper.com, wedsafe.com, privateeventinsurance.com. The policy may cost approximately $100--$175 depending on your selected event insurance provider and your additional event details.
Insurance may be purchased 10 business days before your event day. The venue requires a certificate of insurance two weeks prior to your event date scheduled. Please send a copy of the policy directly to events@warehouse7venue.com
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Is there a kitchen?
Warehouse 7 venue is an off premise venue, the rental space includes a catering prep space. The prep does not include a cooking range/fryers. The kitchen prep space features ample counter space, (1) commercial-grade refrigerator, microwave, ice holding freezer, double sink, trash cans, and outlets available. Intimate outdoor prep area for catering grills, smokers and deep frying may be arranged by request to our event coordinator- insurance required by catering and beverage company. Caterers may opt to bring in additional outdoor cooking equipment once approved through the venue in writing. Please check with your venue coordinator for additional questions regarding catering and indoor restrictions.
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Where do my guests park?
Street parking is available. Should your guests need directions or a car service at the end of the evening, our event coordinator will happily assist clients with options to include on your event invitations. Local valet companies are also available for hire. Please email our venue coordinator for more information regarding onsite valet parking services available
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When can we arrive to set up/install décor?
This depends on the type of event you’re hosting and your venue agreement in advance.
Our standard promotional package allows two (2) hours for install and one (1) hour to breakdown post event. Additional hours available for an additional fee. For a full day (12 hour) event rental your vendors gain access at 9am, additional hours available for an hourly fee.
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Is smoking allowed?
There is no smoking allowed onsite or at the entry to our venue space. A space in the courtyard outside the overhead gate may be designated for smoking on your event day.
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Are candles allowed?
Yes, however all candles must be contained in glass/votives. Open flames are not allowed anywhere in the building. Event insurance required for all events.
Is glitter or confetti allowed?
No loose glitter allowed or small particle confetti. Thank you.
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May I keep the large overhead gate open during my event?
Yes, but the gate must be closed by 12:00 am to comply with the Paterson, NJ noise ordinance. Only a Warehouse 7 venue staff member may operate the venue gate and all venue doors.
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Is the building wheelchair accessible?
Yes.
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How many venue bathrooms are there?
Two bathrooms available, four stalls, two of which are wheelchair accessible.
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Can I create an intimate event setting at Warehouse 7 Venue?
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Absolutely! The venue space is flexible and excellent for small gatherings, classes, private dinners, co-working groups, corporate training, workshops, and much more.
Please fill out our event inquiry form, send an email to events@warehouse7venue.com, or extend a call to speak with our venue coordinator to discuss booking options available and our hourly weekday rates.
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