Catalyst Restaurant
Restaurant / Private Dining in Cambridge, MA. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $34k–$38k est. total for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 200 guests
- Minimum: 25 guests
- Services: Dinner
- Address: 300 Technology Square
Opened in 2011 at 300 Technology Square in Cambridge, Catalyst Restaurant showcases an industrial-chic aesthetic highlighted by reclaimed barn board, hand-blown glass light fixtures, and maple wood accents. For indoor celebrations, the 1,750-square-foot private "All Space" offers floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking an adjacent courtyard and can be partitioned into the individual Crick, Franklin, and Watson rooms using opaque, soundproof NanaWalls. Additional interior areas include the glass-walled Atrium Dining Room and the semi-private Fireplace Room, which houses a built-in, two-way fireplace and a 17-foot dining table. For outdoor events, the venue utilizes its patio and the nearby courtyard. The restaurant seats up to 200 guests for a seated reception, with plated dinner packages providing a first course, a choice of two main courses, five passed hors d'oeuvres, a five-item miniature dessert display, bread, and coffee/tea service, along with complimentary walnut rattan linens, though bar service is not included in the base dinner package.
Food
Plated dinner package includes 5 passed hors d'oeuvres, a first course, choice of two main courses, and a 5-item miniature dessert display.
Packages
- 2027 Off-Peak Wedding Package (Plated Option): $130.00 — Price is for food menu only; 5-hour bar packages are purchased separately.
Includes: Selection of five passed hors d'oeuvres, First course and choice of two main course options, Dessert display with five miniature desserts, Bread service and coffee/tea service, Complimentary walnut rattan linens
Taxes and fees
- Massachusetts Meals Tax: 7%
- Administrative Fee: 8%
- Gratuity: 20%
- Bartender Fee: $150.00
- Cake Cutting Fee: $5.00
- Venue Extension Fee: $1,500.00
- LED Candlelight: $400.00
- Menu Cards: $2.75
- Dance Floor Rental (12' x 12'): $1,000.00
- Dance Floor Rental (16' x 16'): $1,200.00
Good to know
- Food and beverage minimum of $18,000.00 applies for Saturday evening buyouts.
- Prices are subject to 7% tax, 8% administrative fee, and 20% gratuity.
- All weddings are contracted for 5 hours; extensions cost $1,500.00 per hour.
- Complimentary validated parking is provided at the Technology Square garage.
- Dance floor rental fees ($1,000.00-$1,200.00) are waived for restaurant buyouts.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at Catalyst Restaurant cost?
Based on Catalyst Restaurant's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $34,000–$38,000 in total, including the venue's own service charges, fees and tax. Your actual quote will depend on date, season, menu and final guest count.
How many guests can Catalyst Restaurant hold?
Catalyst Restaurant can host up to 200 guests seated. It has a minimum of 25 guests.
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