Main Room & mezzanine level

The Mitten Building was built in 1890 as the Haigh Citrus Packing House. Then became Mitten Letter Factory from 1940-1980 and was empty for many years until it was restored by the current owners who appreciated its historical significance, sturdy brick walls, exposed rafters, beams and endless wood.
Since 2000, our family has been hosting unique events in its Main Room multilevel interior, basement Speakeasy Bar and Summerbell Room with Garden Patio. It is the perfect fit for any type of event, we can accommodate any Wedding, Ceremony, Reception, Corporate Event, School Dances, Private Dinner Party, Fundraisers, Cocktail Parties, Live Music, Pop Up Events, Art Exhibits, Filming and Full Venue Rental options accommodating up to 700+ guests.

Our Main Room can accommodate:

Seating up to 500 guests for a buffet or sit down dinner, wedding ceremony, dancing and entertainment
60 inch tables are provided and accommodate 8-10 guests per table
20 tables downstairs without dance floor and balance of tables over 20 would be on our Mezzanine Level
200 guests with 10 guests per table, 180 with 9 guests per table, 160 guests with 8 guests per table
18 tables downstairs with dance floor. Add 1 table if no buffet, add 1 table if no head table
180 guests with 10 per table, 162 guests with 9 guests per table, 144 guests with 8 guests per table

DEPOSIT INFORMATION:

Payments made by check or cash only.
Nonrefundable deposit of $1,000 is due upon booking our facility which will be applied to the total cost of your event.
A second $2,000 deposit is due at the halfway date to your event. Remaining balance is due 21 days prior to your event.

ADDITIONAL COSTS AND SERVICES:

If available, extra event hours may be added for $850 per hour up until 1 am.
If available, extra setup hours may be added for $250 per hour.
Dance floors may be added thru the Mitten Building ONLY.
Additional Liability Insurance is required for every event (available from wedsafe.com), average cost $175.
Catering and bar service must be provided onsite by The Mitten Building.

The mitten Bar

Bar service at The Mitten Building

All bar service requires setup fee of $450
Setup fee includes: bartender, glassware, full bar setup and cleanup
Additional bartenders are available for $250 per bartender, events with 100 or more guests require additional bartender
Bar opens after ceremony or at start time of event
Choose from a large selection of crafted cocktails, mixed drinks, draft beer and wines
ATM on property and no bar tabs.

Hosted bar OPTIONS

Any hosting must be arranged 21 day prior to event.
Special orders must be made no later than 21 days prior to event
Hosted per guest per hour options.
3 hours of hosted hourly service waives bar setup fee.
Bar includes: wine, domestic beer, import beer and microbrew beer, soft drinks, bottled water and juices
Well liquor (house vodka, gin, tequila, whiskey)
Call liquor (Tito’s, Jameson, Herradura, Jameson)
Premium liquors (Grey Goose, Patron, Hendricks, Bombay)

Kegs Available, domestic and import microbrew options.

- CHAMPAGNE TOAST -
Champagne and Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider table side pour service and flutes, must be requested no later than 21 days prior to event and paid for in advance.

- PREPAID HOSTED BAR -
All prepaid bar amounts will be setup by the host and must be confirmed and paid at final planning meeting. You can decide if the hosted bar will be limited to wine and beer, or if you want to include cocktails. If you do decide to add spirits, you can choose a level from Premium, Call and Well Liquors, All Wines and Champagne, Draft, Imported, Bottled or Micro-brewed Beer, Hard Seltzer, Soft Drinks and Juices to host.

- BAR -
All alcoholic beverages MUST be provided by The Mitten Building. Clients and guests are NOT allowed to bring in their own alcohol at ANY time. If you would like alcohol served you must hire The Mitten Building to serve your drinks. Any time we find state laws are being broken such as underage drinking, violence, destruction of property, or disorderly and disrespectful conduct your event will be ended without a refund. Remember you are liable for all of your guests.  All beverages and bar service will have tax added.  All guests must show proof of age. NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL PERMITTED ON PREMISE.

OFF-SITE BARTENDING AVAILABLE BY REQUEST FOR EVENTS!

SummerBell room & GARDEN patio

Our Summerbell Room & outdoor GARDEN patio:

230 guests - Summerbell Room

100 seated - Outdoor Garden Patio Area with bistro furniture and outdoor patio lights

deposit information:

A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 is due upon booking our facility which will be applied to the total cost of your event. A second deposit of $2,000 is due at the halfway date to your event.  Remaining balance is due 21 days prior to your event. A security and cleaning deposit of $500.00 is applied to each event.  Payments made by check, cash or Zelle only. Please make checks payable to The Mitten Building. 

ADDITIONAL COSTS AND SERVICES:

Extra hours may be added for $850 per hour up until 1 2pm, subject to availability.

Extra setup hours may be added for $250 per hour subject to availability.

Dance floors may only be added thru the Mitten Building, 12x12, 16x16 and 20x20 available.

Additional Liability insurance is required for EVERY event and usually runs $175+ covering alcohol service (available thru wedsafe.com).

Decor Options & FLORAL Design

For an additional cost we have a floral studio and rentals to supply you with any flowers, centerpieces, or decorations you may need for your ceremony, reception, or centerpieces. Day of Coordinator available for an additional cost. Please call to schedule an appointment to discuss any details.

Mitten Building
345 North 5th Street, Suite A
Redlands, Ca 92374
909.793.1294
mittenbuilding@gmail.com