Chabot Space & Science Center
Oakland Hills, CA
Chabot Space & Science Center provides versatile staging areas and expansive outdoor architectural footprints like the Pleiades Courtyard and Observation Deck. These wide, level outdoor layouts are exceptionally well-suited for heavy equipment positioning, allowing Kitchenina to deploy our custom live-fire cooking units and elegant mobile kitchens to execute a flawless farm-to-table culinary experience on-site.
Location
10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619
Perched high in the scenic, redwood-covered hills of Oakland, the Chabot Space & Science Center offers a spectacular and unique backdrop for high-end weddings, corporate galas, and private celebrations. This modern, state-of-the-art facility seamlessly blends scientific wonder with sophisticated event spaces, featuring architectural highlights like a majestic glass-walled rotunda, expansive exhibit galleries, and the world-class Pleiades Courtyard. For an unforgettable open-air experience, guests can gather on the breathtaking Observation Deck under a canopy of stars, surrounded by the center’s historic, giant research telescopes, while enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding forest and evening sky.
The venue’s versatile layout allows for fluid transitions between indoor and outdoor elements, giving hosts the freedom to design custom spatial experiences. Whether sipping artisanal cocktails amidst interactive astronomy exhibits, enjoying a dramatic sunset ceremony on the plaza, or hosting a grand reception dinner under the night sky, Chabot Space & Science Center infuses every gathering with an air of discovery and celestial elegance. It is an exceptional choice for those seeking a sophisticated, out-of-this-world destination where premium hospitality and natural beauty collide.
Why It Works
The venue's wide, level outdoor courtyards and dedicated service pathways offer seamless drive-in access for heavy mobile kitchen setups, ensuring efficient catering staging without infringing on prime guest event spaces.
Sudha I
"Wonderful Experience
The owner of Kitchenina Aliki Glarou, was always there to answer any questions we had right from the time we decided that we would use their services for catering at our event. She was very quick in responding to our emails and calls. Would highly recommend them for family and private events. Very professional. She was there every step of the way.
We used Kitchenina for our wedding in October and I will never be able to say enough good things about the entire experience from start to finish. They were super responsive and helped us think about things we hadn’t thought about. The food was delicious, I still have people talking about how good the food was when we talk about the wedding. The whole team was amazing, they were incredibly attentive to all the guests on day of wedding and Aliki was so helpful throughout the whole process. I would recommend them to anyone planning an event, we are so thankful we had them as part of our team on our special day."
Casey C
Aliki and Kostas did an excellent job catering our wedding! Aliki is a prompt communicator and very willing to answer questions, and since we are not local to the Bay Area, she made an effort to fit us into her schedule for a tasting outside normal hours when we were in the area, which we really appreciated. Kostas is an excellent chef across a variety of cuisines and styles, and every dish we had at our wedding was excellent, and in many cases even better than the samples we tried at our tasting! The Kitchenina staff also did a great job setting up our reception, and the result was visually even better than we had imagined. The event staff was also great, and made sure we were well fed and taken care of throughout the evening. One small thing for other couples to know is that Kitchenina charges fees for things like tastings and vendor walkthroughs (even when required by the venue), when some of the other caterers we spoke to do not. These fees are quite reasonable and Kitchenina's overall service fees and costs are considerably lower than most other caterers at their level of quality, so it was not a problem for us at all, but hopefully good information for others so there are no surprises later on. We're very glad we hired Kitchenina for our wedding and would happily recommend them to other couples!
Read MoreFAQ
Q: Can Kitchenina provide full live-fire catering setups here?
A: Yes, this venue features open outdoor grounds that perfectly accommodate our custom live-fire rigs and mobile kitchen equipment.
Q: What are the kitchen cleanup and vendor load-in policies at Chabot Space & Science Center?
A: All caterers must fully clean prep areas and pack out all generated waste; Kitchenina manages complete setup, strike, and off-site trash disposal to meet the center's guidelines.
Q: Is there dedicated freight or heavy equipment access for the outdoor decks and courtyards?
A: Yes, Chabot provides level vendor load-in pathways and elevator access where necessary, allowing our mobile units and specialized service equipment to be positioned smoothly and discreetly.
We offer full service packages that include:
- Venue rental of your choice
- Catering (Buffet, Family style, Plated service, Interactive stations)
- Desert bar (staged stations)
- Event & catering Rentals
- Bar service (Bring Your Own or Bar packages)
- Other services (Beverage stations - Specialized Coffee & tea - Welcome Cocktails, Set up & breakdown, Waste Management)