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Catering & Event Services at the University of Waterloo is your partner in creating unforgettable wedding celebrations in the heart of Waterloo Region. For over 30 years, our award-winning chefs and passionate service staff have delivered seamless, personalized events!

Our showcase venue, Federation Hall, is one of the premier event spaces in the region. Featuring an elegant Main Hall with soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, Federation Hall can comfortably host up to 300 seated guests, or expand to accommodate up to 400 with flexible adjoining rooms. The venue includes a beautiful reception area, an outdoor patio, and a balcony overlooking the Main Hall, perfect for photos, cocktails, or quiet moments away from the party.

Federation Hall is fully wheelchair accessible and features a new state-of-the-art kitchen that ensures exceptional on-site catering for your special day. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, our dedicated team is ready to help you craft a wedding that’s memorable for all the right reasons.


Facilities and Capacity

  • Main Hall: Up to 300 seated guests

  • Combined spaces: Up to 400 seated guests

  • Reception area with floor-to-ceiling windows

  • Outdoor patio and balcony

  • Fully accessible, modern amenities


Services Offered

We offer comprehensive wedding services designed to make your day stress-free, including:

  • In-house catering and bar service with custom menus

  • Professional event planning and coordination

  • Set-up and clean-up

  • Bridal suite

  • Event rentals

  • Lighting and sound support

  • Liability insurance

  • Partnerships with trusted outside vendors

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Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

30

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet hall
Restaurant

Describe the style of your venue:

Classic
Modern

What kind of settings are available?

Covered outdoor
Indoor
Uncovered outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal shower
Engagement party
Rehearsal dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bridal suite
Cake
Catering / bar
Clean up
Event planning
Event rentals
Liability insurance
Lighting / sound
Outside vendors
Set up

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
French service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash bar
Champagne toast
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Limited bar
Liquor license
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Outside alcohol
Specialty beer
Specialty wine

What event items are available?

Aisle runners
Audio equipment
Centerpieces
Chair covers
Dance floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photobooth
Chairs
Tables
Tent accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair access

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?

$1,000

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

$1,000

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?

$500

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

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up
Clean up
Event planning
Chairs
Tables
Linens
China
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/sound
Bridal suite

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$45

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$30

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$35

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?

$10

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

Cake cutting
Server(s)
Dessert

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$45

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

Open bar
House beer
Specialty beer
House wine
House liquor
Bartenders

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University Avenue West, 200 N2L 3G1 Waterloo (Ontario)

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