Yes, you can customize the food menu for a private event at SPIN. We offer chef-driven, shareable menus that can be tailored to your group’s preferences, dietary needs, and event style. Whether you’re hosting a corporate team-building day or a birthday celebration, our event planners work with you to build a food and beverage experience that fits your occasion. Here’s everything you need to know before you finalize the details.
What food options are available for private events at SPIN?
Private events at SPIN are served by a chef-driven menu built around shareable, snackable dishes that keep energy high and guests moving freely between the tables and the food. The menu is locally sourced where possible and designed to complement a social, active environment rather than tie guests to a seated dinner format.
Expect a range of crowd-pleasing options that work for grazing throughout the event. Think elevated finger foods, small plates, and shareable platters that guests can pick up between games without missing a beat. The à la carte structure means you’re not locked into a fixed package, and our on-site catering team can help you build a spread that matches both your group size and your budget.
For larger full-venue hires, on-site catering is included as part of the experience. This means you have access to our full food program rather than a stripped-back event menu, which is one of the things that sets SPIN apart from more traditional unique entertainment venues that treat food as an afterthought.
How much can you customize the menu for a private event?
Menu customization at SPIN is genuinely flexible. You can work with our dedicated event planners to select dishes from our existing menu, adjust portion formats, and build a food program that reflects your event’s tone, whether that’s a casual team outing or a more polished milestone celebration.
While we don’t operate as a fully bespoke catering kitchen, the à la carte structure gives you meaningful control over what gets served. You can mix and match dishes, prioritize certain categories like snacks and starters over heavier mains, or focus on a particular style of food that suits your crowd. Our event planners will guide you through what’s available at your specific location and help you make selections that work logistically for your group size and timing.
If your event has a particular theme or you want the food to feel curated rather than generic, that’s exactly the kind of conversation our team is set up to have. The goal is always a menu that feels intentional, not like a default banquet package.
What drinks are included in a private event package?
SPIN’s private event packages include access to two full-service bars at each venue, giving your guests a wide selection of beverages throughout the event. The drinks menu covers seasonally inspired cocktails, spirit-free options, local and domestic craft beers, and wines chosen to pair well with the social atmosphere.
Depending on your package, beverages can be set up on a consumption basis, as a set bar tab, or as part of a per-person drinks package. Our event planners will walk you through the options that make the most sense for your group size and event duration. For corporate events, a managed bar tab tends to work well. For birthday parties and social celebrations, a curated cocktail list or drinks package often creates a better atmosphere.
The spirit-free cocktail options are worth highlighting specifically, because they mean every guest at your event has something genuinely enjoyable to drink, not just water or a soft drink. This is a small detail that makes a real difference in how inclusive the event feels.
How do dietary restrictions get handled at private events?
Dietary restrictions are handled directly through your event planner during the planning process. When you book a private event at SPIN, one of the standard conversations you’ll have is around any dietary requirements your guests have, so the menu can be built or adjusted accordingly before the event date.
Common requirements like vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergen-related needs can typically be accommodated through menu selection and kitchen preparation. The key is communicating these requirements early, ideally at the time you’re finalizing your menu choices, so our catering team has the time and information needed to prepare appropriately.
If you’re unsure about specific needs at the time of booking, that’s fine. You can flag it as a consideration and revisit it once you’ve collected RSVPs from your guests. Our event planners are used to working with groups where dietary requirements are varied and will help you navigate the options without making it complicated.
When should you finalize the menu for a private event?
You should aim to finalize your menu at least one to two weeks before your event date. This gives our catering and kitchen teams enough lead time to source ingredients, prepare quantities, and ensure everything is ready for your specific group size and timing.
The earlier you can confirm your selections, the smoother the process. If you’re planning a large event or have complex dietary requirements across your guest list, giving yourself more runway is always the better approach. Last-minute changes are sometimes possible, but they depend on availability and may limit your options.
As a general timeline, here’s how the planning process typically flows for food and beverage:
- At booking: Share your event type, approximate guest count, and any known dietary requirements
- One to three weeks out: Work with your event planner to select dishes and confirm the menu structure
- One week out: Finalize guest numbers and confirm any last dietary adjustments
- Day of event: Our team handles everything from setup to service
For weekend events at our ping pong party venue locations, earlier planning is especially recommended since weekends fill up quickly across all our cities.
How SPIN helps you plan the perfect private event menu
At SPIN, we take the guesswork out of event catering so you can focus on enjoying the experience. Here’s what we bring to every private event:
- Dedicated event planners who guide you through menu selection from start to finish
- Chef-driven, locally sourced food built for social, active environments
- À la carte flexibility so your menu reflects your event, not a generic package
- Two full-service bars with cocktails, spirit-free options, craft beers, and wines
- Dietary accommodation handled proactively through the planning process
- On-site catering included with full-venue hire across all locations
Whether you’re planning a corporate gathering, a birthday party, or a group outing at one of our active social venues, we’re here to make the food and drink side of your event as memorable as the ping pong. Reach out to our events team today to start building your private event package.
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