Napa General Store Event Planning FAQS:

(Frequently Asked Questions)

Questions & Answers About Private Events at Napa General Store

How Do I Reserve A Date? After contacting us about availability you must submit a deposit (credit card authorization form or check) to reserve a specific date.

How Many People Can You Accommodate? INSIDE:  75 guests seated / 100 guests standing reception.  OUTSIDE: 150 guests seated / 250 guests standing reception.

What’s Included In Your Price? Use of our space, our tables & chairs, plates, glassware, utensils & paper napkins are included in the food & beverage price quoted for your event.

What’s Not Included? Additional rental items (i.e. banquet tables, tablecloths/linens, cloth napkins, décor)

Can I bring My Own Cake? Yes, there is a $3.50 per person cake cutting & plating fee.

What About Wine & Corkage? We can supply you with reasonably priced local wines, or you may furnish your own wine and pay a $15.00 per bottle corkage fee.

What About Music/DJ/Band? We can refer you to local musicians & DJs. We can provide XM radio.

Is There A Minimum? Yes, we have a minimum food & beverage fee of $1,000.00 - $2,500.00 per hour depending on the season and type of event.

Do You Charge A Site Fee? No. We don’t charge a site fee, however if you require the use of the adjacent plaza space there may be a fee charged by the Napa River Inn

What About Gratuity/Service & Sales Tax? These are currently 18% for service & 8.75% sales tax & will be added to all food & beverage purchases.

Where Can I Find Info On Other Services? (Like Event Planners, Flowers, Décor, Transportation) Please contact us directly and we can refer you to contacts for all related services. 

What About Table Set-up & Linens? We will set-up tables according to your needs. Banquet tables and tablecloths/linens are an additional charge, and we are happy to help you with selecting these items.

What About Decorations?  You may supply any table & space decorations you desire, as well as signage.

How Do You Price The Menus? After you have made your initial menu selections we will supply you with pricing.

When Do You Need The Final Guest Count By? Normally two weeks prior to the event

Do You Have Pictures Of Past Events? See our web-site “Catering” page for pictures of past events.

Where can I rent audio-visual equipment? We are happy to refer you to a local company.

What is the cut-off time for music and/or noise outside? 9:00 pm

What If I Have Further Questions? Contact Gaspar Sayoc at GasparConsults@Gmail.com or call 707 259-0762

Wedding Ceremony & Wedding Reception Guidelines

For on-site Wedding ceremonies & receptions larger than fifty (50) guests we require the following:

Rental of the adjacent Riverbend Plaza space.

Hiring a professional wedding planner (you’ll be glad you did) fr om our approved list of event planners

The minimum food & beverage fee is $7,500.00 for a three-and-a-half hour wedding event

Music must be approved & follow noise limitation guidelines.