Interested in renting Little Green for your special event? Below is a list of frequently asked questions related to renting the space. If you have a question that isn’t answered below, feel free to send an e-mail to sharon@littlegreenaplantbar.com

RENTAL FAQ

  • What are the rates to rent your space?

We charge $225 per hour with a 2-hour minimum for a private party up to 35 guests ($275/hr for 36-50 guests, $300/hr for 51-75 guests). Rental includes the use of the main space, bathroom and our tables (those that do not have merchandise on them) and chairs. You may also use our Bluetooth stereo system excluding the turntable. We count guests on the day and will charge if the guest count is higher than originally paid for. For the largest guest count tier, there is a mandatory $100 flat clean up fee.

  • How do we reserve a date?

    We require a 50% deposit to reserve the date. $100 of the deposit is non-refundable. The balance of the cost is due 14 days prior to the event. There are no refunds if the event is cancelled within 14 days of the date. We also require a signed contract at time of deposit that can be printed from our Events Page.

  • Can I pay later?

    We use much of the funds to prep for the event, especially if there is planting involved. All payments must be made before the event takes place. When invoices are sent out, you have 48hrs to pay as is. After those 48hrs, we enact a $100 late fee. For every subsequent late day, it is an additional $25. You have one week after the 48hr grace period to pay your first deposit, otherwise we will dismiss your request so someone else may have that date.

  • What are the Add-ons?

The coffee bar and plant bar are both add-on services with pricing listed below:

Coffee bar is $30 barista cost/hr, 2 hour minimum. This hourly rate is only for labor and odes not include drinks. A tab for drinks will be opened on the day of the event. If your guest count exceeds 35 guests then we require you to hire two baristas to share the workload.

Plant bar is $27 for a 4” basic container with succulents, $37 for a 6” glass terrarium with succulents, and $47 for a 6.5” glass terrarium with house plants. Price includes cost of instruction, planting tools and materials as well as container and succulents. Due to the different instuction parties can choose from either basic containers or terrariums but not both in a single event.

  • Are extra tables and chairs available?

Extra tables and chairs are available to rent at a cost of $15 for a 6’ table and $3.00 per chair. Front bar counter area may also be cleared for an additional $15.00.

  • Can we bring our own food and drinks?

Yes, you can bring in outside food, water, drinks and all eating utensils. We don’t have a full kitchen and do not serve any beverages unless you have included the coffee bar service. Please bring your own ice chest and ice if you have cold drinks. Note that water service from our filtered water tower is available for $20.

  • Can we bring alcoholic beverages?

You may bring in alcohol for a private event.

  • May we bring in our own decorations?

Part of renting Little Green is enjoying the décor that we have incorporated in our space, but we do allow minimal outside decorations. They cannot interfere with our merchandise or equipment and nothing can be hung on the walls. We have a balloon arch available to rent for $30 (balloons not included) that we will set up before the event. Most tables can be moved to create optimal space for your event. Please note that only staff are allowed to move the furniture.

  • Do you have Wi-Fi and outlets?

Free Wi-Fi is available for events. We only have a couple of outlets that are available to use. Please reach out if you need special considerations such as for a co-workspace.

  • What are the rules for setting up and clean up?

We provide a half hour before event start time to set up free of charge. Please do not come any earlier – you will be asked to wait. We also give 15 minutes free time at the end of the event to clean up. Cost for additional clean up time is $50 for each 15 minutes, so please plan your cleanup accordingly. Everything that has been brought into the space must be taken away and nothing left on the tables. We charge an additional $100 if the space is not appropriately cleaned.

  • Do you have garbage cans available?

Yes, there are recycling, landfill and compost bins. Guests are expected to dispose of any oversize containers that do not fit in the bins; otherwise, a $35 garbage fee will be charged if Little Green needs to dispose of it.

  • May we use your refrigerator?

The use of our sinks and fridge space is $40. Please let us know ahead of time what you will be putting in our fridges, so we can make sure we have enough space set aside for you.

  • Where is parking?

There is plenty of downtown parking available within walking distance of Little Green. The nearest parking is adjacent to the store on Maple Street in addition to street parking on Main St across from the shop. These are free to park. The nearest lot parking is at the Redwood City Main Library just in the next block. All downtown parking lots are paid parking. Please be aware that there is no parking along Main St. next to the shop - not even for unloading.