The bar is in the package and the kitchen is ready for your caterer. There is a commercial kitchen in the building and a full bar in the Lobby, so nothing arrives cold and nobody queues in a hallway. You choose who cooks; the Den 1880 team coordinates them on the day.
“With their collaborative catering partner Gourmet Chef at Your Table — the event was perfect.”
You choose your caterer, and they cook in the building's commercial kitchen instead of trucking food in. Need a name? Gourmet Chef at Your Table has cooked here, and a past client named them unprompted in their review of the night.
A staffed bar in the Lobby, included in the package rather than billed separately. Bar enhancements are an add-on if you want something particular poured.
Your caterer builds the menu with you, so restrictions get designed in during planning instead of improvised on the night.
What the building brings, and where your caterer fits in.
Bring the caterer you love, or ask the events team for the preferred vendor sheet. Gourmet Chef at Your Table has cooked here before and was named by a past client in their review of the night.
A staffed bar in the Lobby, part of the package. Bar enhancements are available as an add-on if you want something specific poured.
A commercial kitchen inside the building for your caterer to work from. The difference between food that arrives hot and food that has travelled.
Your caterer builds the menu with you, so restrictions get handled in the planning rather than improvised on the night.
“Such a beautiful venue, perfect for our event last week.”
“Absolutely beautiful venue. Amazing space for hosting events.”
On top of what the package includes, these are the three things you can add.
“The customer service is the most impressive part — it’s impeccable and I always feel taken care of.”
An 1880 heritage building with original wood, ornate chandeliers, marble and coloured lighting. Your décor only has to add the personal touches.
Venue, open bar, coordination, AV, furniture, staff and parking quoted together. One team, one invoice, one point of contact.
Verbatim from Google, trimmed only for length. Den 1880 holds a 5.0 rating across 128 reviews.
“A Dream Venue Come True. From the very first moment we stepped into Den1880 and met our hostess Paige, we knew we had found the perfect venue for our wedding. Den1880 is an exquisite blend of class, glam, and grace — everything we could have hoped for and more. The lighting is soft and romantic, the plush furniture adds comfort and elegance, the marble counters and high-end bathrooms elevate the feel of luxury, and the open space with thoughtfully curated décor meant we didn’t have to bring in a single extra item. But what truly set this venue apart was Paige. Kind, generous, thoughtful, and incredibly organized — Paige went above and beyond every step of the way. She anticipated our needs before we even voiced them and ensured our wedding day was seamless and perfect. Her care and dedication were felt not only by us but by our guests, who couldn’t stop raving about both the venue and the atmosphere she helped create. We received so many compliments and countless people saying they wished they had discovered Den1880 sooner. Paige and her team were flawless. We are forever grateful.”
“Paige, Hannah, Alysha, and Cassie facilitated a fantastic retirement party for a dear colleague and friend. The facility at Den 1880 was perfect and as the night evolved, we migrated through the rooms from cocktails to dessert. All of our guests were complementary and enjoyed the experience making memories underpinned by the ambience and environment. Details matter and Den 1880 outperformed in every way. With their collaborative catering partner Gourmet Chef at Your Table - the event was perfect. Thanks again to the fab four for a wonderful event - we will be back.”
Tell us your date and your guest count. You will hear back from the events team, usually within one business day, with a real quote rather than a starting-from figure.
No commitment required, just a conversation.
Prefer to talk?
(519) 783-1505
or hello@den1880.co
14 Erb St. West, Waterloo, Ontario
Caterers, florists, planners, photographers and performers we have watched work in this building, with their contact details in one place. The sheet is password protected — ask your events contact for the password, or email events@den1880.co and we will send it over. External vendors are welcome either way.
Open the vendor sheet ›