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About

Babette is a restaurant wedding venue located in Berkeley, California. Chef/Owners Joan Ellis and Patrick Hooker have worked together their entire marriage of 24 years beginning with the wholesale bakery Joan started in San Francisco. Patrick came on board in year 2 and helped grow the business for a successful 8 year run. The couple went on to work as private chefs and eventually opened Babette inside the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive where they surprised museum goers with their ethnically diverse cuisine and delectable pastries. After 10 years with the museum, the couple were ready for their own space and in May of 2023 Babette on San Pablo was born. Creativity, playfullness and a true passion for what they do can be seen in not only their creative, bi-monthly changing menust but also in the decor and beautiful garden patio the two have transformed.

Cuisine

Only using the finest local ingredients, the team at Babette cares about supporting local farmers and giving guests delicious-tasting meals. With both outdoor and indoor dining options available, you can decide where you would like to host your event, depending on weather conditions. Moreover, the interior boasts a modern and sophisticated design that is sure to elevate your celebration to the next level. To learn further about the services and catering menus available, don't hesitate to contact the team directly.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$3,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$3,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$8

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Wine

Reviews of Babette

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Eden
Eden J. Sent on 09/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

It was perfect and effortless, we knew we could trust them to put on an amazing party. They had great communication

Babette was a wonderful and perfect venue to host our wedding. We were able to have 80 people there comfortably and had the dj set up outside and the bar set up inside. We did our ceremony on the deck of the patio and it gave our guests a perfect view hear/see our vows. The flow of the place was set up perfectly and it was exactly what we were looking for, to have everyone mingling with each other rather than staying at specific tables. We really loved that the patio had a lot of greenery so we didn’t feel like we need to compensate with too many flower arrangements. I would say the beautiful redwood tree was the best “arrangement” of them all!
We absolutely enjoyed the menu Joan and Patrick so perfectly curated to fit our taste and budget, we got a great response from our guests. Thank you again for making our wedding day so perfect, it’ll forever be a special place for us!

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Babette frequently asked questions

Babette includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Babette includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Babette includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
Babette is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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