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Current Facility Rentals Pricing

 

Reception & Ceremony Packages
Venue Rentals
Pavilion
Courtyard
Garden/Small Meeting & Event Spaces
Entire Facility
Staffing and Equipment Rentals
FAQs

Reception & Ceremony Packages



Pavilion
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Summer Receptions—$4,400
May 1st - October 31st

400 people Maximum

Package includes the use of the Pavilion and Kitchen for up to 8 event hours plus pre-event load- in and ecoration time; seating for up to 400 guests at 60" custom layout design round tables; 8' banquet tables for the head table, gift table, guestbook, buffet tables, and DJ table; 48" round table for the cake; all required chairs; event set up; the services of an event supervisor and cleaning.

*Additional charges for security.


Setup picture of Pavilion

Winter Receptions—$3,300
November 1st - April 30th
200 people Maximum

Package includes the use of the Pavilion and Kitchen for up to 8 event hours plus pre-event load- in and decoration time; seating for guests at 60" round tables; 8' banquet tables for the head table, gift table, guestbook, buffet tables, and DJ table; 48" round table for the cake; all required chairs; event set up; the services of an event supervisor and cleaning.

*Security and cleaning included.


Chinampa Garden

Garden Ceremony—$660

Package includes the use of the Garden for up to 3 event hours seating for up to 150 guests; a raised platform for the altar; event set up; and the services of an event supervisor. Cleaning and security are included in this package.

If the reception is held at the Mexican Heritage Plaza immediately following the ceremony, the rate for this ceremony package is $550.


Venue Rentals
*Equipment and staffing priced separately.



Theater


Lobby

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Theater

Load In/Rehearsal (10 Hours)

 
Non-Profit
Commercial
Monday - Thursday
$1,150
$1,800
Friday or Sunday
$1,500
$2,300
Saturday
$1,600
$2,500

Performance Day (8 Hours)
 
Non-Profit
Commercial
Monday - Thursday
$1,350
$2,550
Friday or Sunday
$1,750
$3,300
Saturday
$1,900
$3,600

*Includes dressing rooms, green room and lobby (on performance day.)

Lower Lobby (Only)

8 Hours

 
Non-Profit
Commercial
Monday - Thursday
$750
$1,800
Friday or Sunday
$1,000
$2,300
Saturday
$1,100
$2,500


Pavilion

Pavilion Interior


Pavilion Wedding Ceremony
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Pavilion

Other Receptions (8 Hours)

 
Non-Profit
Commercial
Monday - Thursday
$1,150
$3,000
Friday or Sunday
$1,500
$3,900
Saturday
$2,150
$4,250

Non-Reception Events (8 Hours)
 
Non-Profit
Commercial
Monday - Thursday
$1,200
$2,350
Friday or Sunday
$1,550
$3,050
Saturday
$1,650
$3,300



Courtyard

La Plaza


La Plaza, facing towards Pavilion
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La Plaza

Load In/Rehearsal (10 Hours)

 
Non-Profit
Commercial
Monday - Thursday
$750
$1,400
Friday or Sunday
$1,000
$1,850
Saturday
$1,100
$2,000

Event Day (8 Hours)
 
Non-Profit
Commercial
Monday - Thursday
$1,150
$2,000
Friday or Sunday
$1,500
$2,550
Saturday
$1,600
$2,800



Garden/Small Meeting & Event Spaces

Garden
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Garden

 
Non-Profit
Commercial
Monday - Thursday
$200
$400
Friday or Sunday
$250
$500
Saturday
$275
$550


Garden, towards Pavilion
Conference Room and Small Courtyard

 
Non-Profit
Commercial
Monday - Thursday
$375
$600
Friday or Sunday
$250
$750
Saturday
$275
$800

Conference Room Only
 
Non-Profit
Commercial
Monday - Thursday
$95
$280
Friday or Sunday
$125
$365
Saturday
$150
$400


Small Courtyard
Classroom

Day Use 8am - 5pm
 
Non-Profit
Commercial
Monday - Thursday
$120
$235
Friday or Sunday
$150
$300
Saturday
$165
$330

Evening Use 5pm - 10pm
 
Non-Profit
Commercial
Monday - Thursday
$50
$100
Friday or Sunday
$65
$120
Saturday
$70
$130


Entire Facility

Mexican Heritage Tower
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Mexican Heritage Plaza Rental

Entire facility rental includes La Plaza, Theater, Pavilion, Gardens, Kitchen and all smaller meeting rooms. (15 hours)
 
Non-Profit
Commercial
Monday - Thursday
$4,200
$7,000
Friday or Sunday
$5,500
$9,100
Saturday
$6,000
$9,900


La Plaza, facing theater
La Plaza, Pavilion, Gardens and Kitchen

 
Non-Profit
Commercial
Monday - Thursday
$4,200
$7,000
Friday or Sunday
$5,500
$9,100
Saturday
$6,000
$9,900


Staffing and Equipment Rentals
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Staffing

Same rate for Non-Profit or Commercial.
Overtime rates may apply.

All Events:
Security Guards (1 per 100 people ) $18.45/Hour (Require)
On-Site Janitorial $30/Hour (Required for large events)

Theater Events:
Usher Spervisor
Ushers (1 per 75 guests)
Technical staff (i.e.. Lighting, Sound, projection or stage crew.)
$17/Hour
$10/Hour
$18/Hour
Additional theater staffing avaible. $40 Call fee applies to each shift. 28% payroll fee charged.

Theatrical Equipment

Microphone with Stand (2 included)
Wireless Microphone Kit
Wing Monitors (pair)
Followspot

$10
$40
$20
$40


Presentation Equipment

 
  Non-profit Commercial
Large theater projection system
*requires projectionist
Small theater projection system
Fast fold projection screen
LCD Projector
Overhead projector
Podium
Podium with sound and mic
52" Large screen TV
VCR and 20" TV
Easel

$255

$150
$60
$60
$20
$40
$55
$55
$20
$6

$450

$200
$75
$75
$70
$55
$85
$85
$30
$10

     
Staging
  Non-profit Commercial
Platform 8' x 4'
*Ask about other stage configurations
$30

$45

     
Tables
  Non-profit Commercial

6' Banquet
60" Rounds
48" Rounds
8' Long banquets
Cocktail

$8
$8
$8
$8
$8
$9
$9
$9
$9
$9
     
Chairs    
  Non-profit Commercial
Black Stackable
White Folding
$2
$1
$3
$2


FAQs
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Can I use a caterer that is not on the MHP approved list?

Event Services requires that new caterers submit the following documents 90 days in advance for approval:
1. Insurances - general liability, autombile, worker's compensation, Liquor libability.
2. Santa Clara County health permit
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3. San José business licence.

Can I bring in homemade food?

MHP does not allow homemade food on site under any circumstance.


Can I bring my own beverages?
Yes. Clients can arrange for their caterer to serve soft beverages and alcohol during an event. alcohol may not be brought in by guest, during an event. Any uncontrolled liquor will be confiscated. No minors are allowed to drink alcohol on site.

Do we have to do any cleaning after the event?
The client only needs to pick up items that they would like to keep. Rental items will be put aside by the cleaning crew for pickup on another day. The cleaning crews will breakdown the event and clean the Pavilion, restrooms and touch up the kitchen.

Can we extend the event past 12:00am?

No, the event must stop at midnight.

Are the any restrictions on décor?
Candles are fine as long as each candle is in a holder and the flame is below the top lip. No confetti or loose helium balloons. No smoke machines. No tape, pins or nails may be used. If you are not sure, please ask the rentals department.

Do I need event insurance?
Yes. The Policy must cover the entire reservation time.



If you would like to come see the venue and get a detailed quote, please call the
Facility Rentals Department at 408.928.5517

 

 

 

Mexican Heritage Plaza

 
 
 

Mexican Heritage Plaza
1700 Alum Rock Ave San José, CA 95116
tel. 408-928 5517 fax 408-272-9920

 

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