A simple guide to how events work at Time Out On Pine, including reserved space, semi-private celebrations, full venue buyouts, food, drinks, and add-ons.
Here's the basic difference between large reservations, semi-private events, and full venue buyouts.
The cost depends on the event format and what the host wants to cover. Some events are mostly guest-paid. Others are hosted packages.
Large reservations do not have a minimum spend or room rental fee. Guests order their own food and drinks. The host can choose to add food trays, drink tickets, or a simple upgrade — but is not on the hook for the whole group's tab.
Semi-private events use a minimum-spend model. The minimum starts at $600 for groups of 15 or more and can be applied toward host-paid food, drinks, drink tickets, bar packages, DJ/sound, and approved upgrades. Many groups use a hybrid setup — the host covers food and drink tickets while guests continue ordering individually.
Full buyouts reserve the entire venue exclusively for your group. Minimum spend is custom quoted based on date, time, guest count, and event format. It is not a separate room rental fee — it applies toward food, drinks, DJ service, drink tickets, and approved add-ons.
This is where most event planning gets confusing, so here's the simple version.
You can keep drinks fully guest-paid, cover part of the night, or create a hosted bar package.
Guests order and pay individually. Cash bar purchases do not count toward the host's minimum spend.
The host covers a set number of drinks per guest or for the group. Once tickets are used, guests can continue ordering on their own.
The host sets a total bar amount. Once that amount is reached, the event switches to cash bar.
Hosted beer and wine package for a set guest count and time period.
Hosted cocktail package for groups that want mixed drinks included.
Hosted full bar package for more inclusive private events.
Soda, water, and coffee are complimentary.
Food is served buffet-style. Most groups choose a few trays based on guest count, party style, and budget.
Most buffet trays range from $110–$195 per tray.
A good starting point is 1 tray per 12 guests.
| Guest count | Suggested trays |
|---|---|
| Up to 24 guests | 2 trays |
| 25–36 guests | 3 trays |
| 37–48 guests | 4 trays |
| 49–60 guests | 5 trays |
| 61–72 guests | 6 trays |
| 73–84 guests | 7 trays |
| 85–96 guests | 8 trays |
| 97+ guests | Add 1 tray per additional 12 guests |
Actual pricing depends on which trays you choose.
A few common upgrades that hosts ask about.
Includes professional DJ service, sound system, dancefloor lighting, and music direction. Subject to availability and event format. Outside DJs and personal speakers are not permitted.
Staff-operated playlist or sound package for events that want background music without a full DJ. Guests do not connect directly to house equipment.
Includes edited social media/event photos from your celebration.
A minimum spend is not a separate room rental fee. It is the amount your group commits to spend on host-paid food, drinks, drink tickets, bar packages, DJ/sound, and approved upgrades. Semi-private events start at a $600 minimum spend for groups of 15 or more. Full venue buyouts are quoted based on date, time, guest count, and event format.
The most common questions we get during planning.
Most events use a minimum-spend model instead of a separate room rental fee. Your minimum can be applied toward host-paid food, drinks, drink tickets, bar packages, DJ/sound, and approved upgrades.
Yes. Semi-private events are for groups of 15 or more and start at a $600 minimum spend. That minimum can be applied toward food, drinks, drink tickets, bar packages, DJ/sound, and approved upgrades.
Host-paid food, drinks, drink tickets, bar packages, DJ/sound, and approved upgrades can count toward your minimum.
No. Cash bar is available for guests who want to pay individually, but guest-paid purchases do not count toward the host's minimum spend.
Not necessarily. For large reservations there is no minimum at all. For semi-private events, the minimum spend covers what the host commits to — not a per-head charge for every guest. Guests can still order individually on top of that.
Yes. That is the standard setup for large reservations. For semi-private events, a $600 minimum spend applies for groups of 15+, but guests can still order individually beyond that.
Most buffet trays range from $110–$195. A good starting point is 1 tray per 12 guests.
Hosted drink packages start at $20/person/hour for beer and wine, $25/person/hour for cocktails, and $30/person/hour for full bar. Cash bar, drink tickets, and bar stipends are also available.
No. DJ service and staff-operated playlist/sound options may be available depending on your event format and schedule. Guests do not connect directly to house equipment, and outside DJs and personal speakers are not permitted.
Yes. Sweet 16 and teen nightclub events are private buyout only and available daytime or early evening.
No. Outside alcohol is not allowed due to our liquor license.
Cakes, balloons, and decorations are allowed. Confetti and glitter are not allowed.
Food and beverage selections should be finalized 5 days before the event.
Tell us your guest count, date, and event style. We'll point you toward the best fit.