Spill the Tea with a Private Tea Party!
Book your next event at ember+forge
Ember+Forge is open for private tea parties T-F 600p-1000p, Sa-Su 300p-1000p. Tea Parties at E+F are $300 for 3 hours and up to 10 people. Each additional person is $10, up to 30 people. Your tea service will be served in fine china tea cups and pots. A three course pastry service by Perry’s Pastries, loosely following Afternoon Tea service (tea sandwiches, scones, sweets). With your tea service, our full menu is available for a cash or open coffee bar for your guests as well. Guests are welcome to bring any additional food/beverages.
The E+F space is 650 square feet with seating for 25, accommodates up to 50 standing. Due to the historical age and nature of our building and its architectural features, accessibility, decorations, events, and hours or operations will be handled on case-by-case bases. All rental fees listed below are subject to change due to time of year, number of attendees, and hours of events.
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Renter desires to temporarily rent, occupy, and make use and Ember+Forge (E+F) agrees to such rental, occupation, and use of the space, located at 401 State Street with the following terms and conditions:
The renter is allowed use of the tables and chairs located in the space. The Ember+Forge space possesses (1) stationary, 20sq-ft island; (1) stationary, 10x1’ window bar; (4) stationary, wooden high-top tables; (3) mobile, black 4-top tables; (2) stationary, orange cloth loveseats; (2) mobile, faux-leather wingback chairs. Tables have coordinating chairs. The renter is in charge of setting up tables and chairs with the supervision of the E+F staff.
Deposit/Rental Fee:
Tea Parties at E+F are $300 for up to 10 people. Each additional person is $10, up to 30 people
50% non-refundable deposit due to reserve date and time; remainder of balance due at start of rental time
Rental fee includes:
Access to the space for 3 hours; this includes set up/tear down. Additional time may be purchased for $75 per hour.
Tea service in fine china
Three course pastry service by Perry’s Pastries, loosely following Afternoon Tea service (tea sandwiches, scones, sweets)
Regular and/or decaf batch-brewed coffee, cream, and sugar
Access to Sonos sound system
Invoice will be sent to Renter via email upon receipt of completed Agreement. Space will not be reserved until deposit is received.
Cancellation:
If Renter cancels the reservation for the Event 6 days or more before the Event Date, Owner shall refund to Renter both the Rental Fee (if paid in advance) and the Deposit fee. If Renter cancels the reservation for the Event 5 days or less before the Event Date, Owner shall refund to Renter the Rental Fee (if paid in advance), but Owner shall be entitled to retain the Deposit. If circumstances beyond the control of Ember+Forge force cancellation of the reservation, Owner will refund all sums paid.
Cleaning, Trash and Equipment Removal:
Ember+Forge will be in a clean condition prior to your event. Renter will need to incorporate set-up and clean up time into the rental time start and end and are required to return the space to the same clean condition in which it was found, unless payment for clean-up was made. Otherwise, all trash must be collected, properly bagged and removed by the Renter and the furniture must be rearranged. Failure to do so may result in a cleaning fee.
Food & Alcohol:
The Renter may bring in food or have the Event catered. The Renter, caterer, and/or bartender will be responsible for providing all serving utensils, cooking supplies, chaffing dishes and/or sterno cans for warming food, condiments, dishware, cups, napkins, glassware, etc. Alcohol may not be sold and must be served in accordance to Pennsylvania state laws. Alcohol may not be served to minors.
E+F recommended caterer: Dinner is Served by Lisa.
Site Decoration:
Ember+Forge wants to make every event here a special and welcome experience. Therefore every effort will be made to allow Renter to prepare decorations reflecting their creative requirements. Renter must have the assistance of Ember+Forge staff in rearranging and moving any furnishings, including artwork, plants, or seating. No nails, screws, staples or penetrating items should be used on the walls, brick or wood. Any tape or gummed backing materials must be properly removed and in an extreme case of any wall damage, the Renter will be held liable.
City, County, State, and Federal Laws:
Renter agrees to comply with all applicable City, County, State, and Federal laws and shall conduct no illegal act on the premises. Ember+Forge is always a drug free and non-smoking facility, and there are no exceptions. Renter shall not sell alcohol on premises at any time. Renter may not serve alcohol to minors on the premises at any time. Renter agrees, for everyone’s safety, to ensure alcoholic beverages are consumed in a responsible manner. Ember+Forge and HK Ink LLC reserves the right, in its exclusive discretion, to expel anyone who, in its judgment, is intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or who shall, in any manner, do or participate in any act jeopardizing the rights, use permit, or insurability of Ember+Forge and HK Ink LLC or the safety of its staff, guests, or building contents.
Lost and Found:
Ember+Forge takes no responsibility for personal effects and possession left on premises during or after any event. We do, however, maintain a lost and found and may hold recovered items up to 30 days. Every attempt will be made to return any recovered item to its rightful owner.
Liability:
Renter agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold HK Ink LLC, its landlord, building owners, officers, employees, and agents harmless of and from any liabilities, costs, penalties, or expenses arising out of and/or resulting from the rental and use of the premises, including but not limited to, the personal guarantee of provision, service, and dispensing of payment by client, its employees, and agents of alcoholic beverages at Ember+Forge.
By clicking “Book It!” below, Renter is affirming that they have carefully read this entire Agreement and agree to abide by all terms. Renter understands that no terms are binding and no date has been committed until Renter receives an invoice from Ember+Forge and Renter has paid the deposit fee.