Private Rentals
The Lenexa Public Market has a comfortable space that can be rented for your next special event. The Market is a unique destination to host:
- Private celebrations
- Baby or wedding showers
- Business luncheons
- Family activities
- Menu testing
- Team-building events
- Workshops and trainings
- Chef's dinners
- Community events
- Cocktail parties
- Private demonstrations and classes
- Fundraising events
The Kitchen
This beautiful, versatile space is located on the mezzanine level overlooking the merchants on the Market floor. Also included, an adjacent catering/prep kitchen, a three-compartment sink, hand sink and prep tables (spaced is shared with Public Market merchants) with the rental, make an event easy for anyone to host an event. The Kitchen maximum capacity is 83 people at one time.
Two rental tier options for The Kitchen:
- Partial Rental — $75/hour
- Full Rental — $95/hour
Partial Rental — $75/hour
The Partial Kitchen Rental is ideal for less formal gatherings. Frequent rental types at the Partial Kitchen Rental tier include business luncheons, happy hours, showers, graduation/ birthday/retirement parties, etc.
Includes:
- Private access to the space
- Eight movable tables with butcher block tops (40" W x 72" L x 36” H)
- 48 brushed aluminum-chairs (six per table)
- Partial front of house kitchen amenities including:
- Countertop serving area (for food/gifts/displays/etc.)
- Kitchen sink
- Access to full-size refrigerator and freezer
- Two video screens: Left screen – compatible with laptop (HDMI or USB-C connection); Right screen – connects to a camera for demonstrations in The Kitchen
Full Rental — $95/hour
The Full Kitchen Rental is ideal for more formal events. Frequent rental types at the Full Kitchen Rental tier include small ceremonies, fully catered events, rehearsal dinners, private cooking classes, etc.
Includes:
- Private access to the space
- Eight movable tables with butcher block tops (40" W x 72" L x 36” H)
- 48 brushed aluminum-chairs (six per table)
- Optional use of 12 cocktail tables
- Assistance with table configuration and setup
- Full use of front-of-house kitchen amenities including:
- Countertop serving area (for food/gifts/displays/etc.)
- Cooking range with two ovens and six gas burners
- Front of house sink
- Access to full size refrigerator and freezer
- Under counter high-efficiency dishwasher
- Two video screens: Left screen – compatible with laptop (HDMI or USB-C connection); Right screen – connects to a camera for demonstrations in The Kitchen
- Lavalier microphone
- Access to back of house prep area (prep tables, microwave, three-compartment dish sink)
Facility Rental Agreement(PDF, 253KB)
Directions to The Kitchen(PDF, 703KB) (inside Lenexa Public Market)
Fees/deposits/regulations
Minimum rental time of two hours (including set up time, event and clean up).
Reservation deposit: secures the date and time. Non-refundable. Applied to total rental fee.
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$100 for rental of four hours or less
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$200 for rental of over four hours
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$100 contract violation (refundable, pending no damage)
Assisted coordination with the Public Market Merchants for catering. Outside catering fee of $75 charged when Public Market merchant is not used.
Alcohol for your event
Should you choose to have alcohol at your event, you have two options:
Option one (recommended): Purchase alcohol from a Market vendor and carry it up or have it catered at the event. No additional deposits. No permit or security guard required.
Option two: Outside alcohol brought into the Market for an event. Requirements include:
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Alcohol Security Deposit (refundable): $100
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Facility Alcohol Permit (non-refundable): $100. We obtain the permit on your behalf. Please note that the permit does NOT allow the sale of alcohol.
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Security Guard: $50/hour to be paid in cash the day of event. We arrange the security guard on your behalf. The guard will be stationed at the event 30 minutes before the bar opens and 30 minutes after bar closes.
How to make a reservation
Rental reservations can be made by submitting an interest form below.
Submit a private rental interest form
Once the interest form is submitted, availability for the requested date will be determined. Public Market staff will contact you directly to secure the requested date, take the deposit and answer any questions.
We look forward to hosting your event at the Lenexa Public Market!
The Kitchen photo gallery