Blanco Urban
San Jose, CA
Blanco Urban Venue offers an on-site commercial prep kitchen, providing ideal infrastructure for Kitchenina’s catering team to execute high-end plated dinners and curated buffet spreads. The open-air Rooftop Terrace and direct freight access facilitate mobile kitchen setups and live-fire cooking stations, delivering elevated wood-fired flavors straight to downtown San Jose. From intimate cocktail receptions on the Mezzanine to grand dinners in the Great Room, the venue's prep facilities ensure flawless culinary timing and service.
Location
12 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110
Blanco Urban Venue is a premier modern-meets-historic event space located in the heart of downtown San Jose’s vibrant San Pedro Square. Spanning three stories and over 12,000 square feet of flexible real estate, this venue seamlessly merges 150-year-old architectural heritage with a bright, contemporary aesthetic. Featuring historic white brick walls, soaring 30-foot ceilings, and sleek modern finishes, Blanco provides an expansive blank canvas ideal for high-end weddings, corporate galas, and private celebrations.
The venue flows naturally across three distinct levels: the expansive indoor Great Room for dining and dancing, an intimate open-air Mezzanine overlooking San Pedro Square, and a lush 2,200-square-foot Rooftop Terrace complete with olive trees and a rustic fireplace. Whether hosting a multi-course seated banquet or interactive culinary stations, Blanco’s multi-level layout allows for smooth event transitions from rooftop sunset cocktails to an unforgettable evening reception indoors.
Why It Works
Blanco’s full commercial prep kitchen and direct freight elevator access across all three floors allow Kitchenina to effortlessly manage multi-level live-fire catering setups from the rooftop down to the Great Room.
Arianna
Thank you so much! We were impressed by their food tasting last year, that we booked them immediately for our wedding. Aliki was easy to reach for any question and in updating our purchase order (especially the week of!). On the big day, Aliki and her team did a great job. They were on time and worked well with the rest of our vendors. They made sure we had food during the cocktail hour and reception, personally delivering it to us (it gets crazy!). Their staff managed the flow of our buffet station so that everyone got to eat (kids included!). Plenty of opportunity for seconds (even thirds). Our guests had great things to say about the food, and we even had some food and dessert to savor for the following week after (because it was so busy the day of!) No regrets!
Read MoreLyka M
We had the best experience working with Kitchenina from the first inquiry all the way up to our wedding day. During our first email exchanges and initial call, Aliki was very responsive and professional (she managed to answer most if not all questions I had before I even got to ask). During our tasting, we met with Chef Konstantine, who not only prepared our initial selections to perfection but also gave honest feedback for crafting our menu design, which really shows how passionate and genuinely they care about not only executing the cooking aspect flawlessly, but also elevating the holistic experience of the guests. On our wedding day, Aliki and the Kitchenina team were punctual, helpful and efficient in setting up. From the cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres to buffet dinner, they were so attentive about serving our guests in a timely manner. We had a good amount of vegetarians/pescatarians amongst our 180+ headcount and Aliki and her team were mindful of that as well. Everyone including my husband and I loved the food! If i had to pick my top 3, it would be 1) apple brie arugula flatbread, 2) guava honey chipotle chicken, 3) salmon with lemon & tomatoes, 4) lamb roast, and 5) cauliflower souffle (yes, I couldn't just pick 3). Thank you so much to Kitchenina for making our day extra special not only with your delicious food but also for the most amazing catering experience :)
Read MoreFAQ
Q: Can Kitchenina provide full live-fire catering setups here?
A: Yes, Blanco Urban Venue features open-air rooftop spaces and an on-site commercial prep kitchen with direct freight elevator access, perfectly accommodating Kitchenina’s live-fire equipment and mobile culinary setups.
Q: What are the venue curfew and noise restriction policies?
A: Amplified outdoor sound on the Rooftop Terrace must end by 11:00 PM per San Jose municipal noise guidelines, with all vendor breakdown and load-out completed by midnight.
Q: Does Blanco Urban Venue allow outside catering services like Kitchenina?
A: Yes, Blanco permits approved professional catering teams like Kitchenina to utilize their kitchen facilities provided vendors comply with venue insurance requirements, food safety standards, and kitchen cleanup rules.
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)