Parkside Tap House opens the doors to Parkside Parlor

Parties at the Parkside Parlor

With the holiday season finally here, there’s been a rush to book venues over the past few months. As teams begin gathering once again for holiday parties and conferences, venues have been inundated with booking requests, and those requests have only become more difficult to fill due to the number of wedding rehearsal dinners that also had to be rescheduled. Recognizing the impending shortage in venue space, the owners and management at Parkside Tap House decided to invest heavily in their banquet room, the Parkside Parlor. They even hired a new banquet manager, Kate Garey, to create a new program and ensure its most effective use possible.

“I actually worked at Parkside for a bit when they opened four years ago.” Kate started, “I ended up moving to another local restaurant for a management position, but always came back to visit as I loved the owners, managers, and staff. One of my closest friends, Alyssa Arguello, started at Parkside too after being underutilized at another restaurant. She always had great ideas and is just an overall awesome person. I watched Parkside utilize her talents and value her input; as a result she flourished. She’s been there for four years, and I really wanted to work where it was clear team members were valued. When Parkside offered me the position of banquet manager, I naturally jumped onboard!” management to ensure the Parkside Parlor is exactly what customers want and need it to be. “Everyone has a different list of needs,” Kate said, “and we want to make sure we have the ability to cater to them. We’ve expanded our banquet schedule and increased the number of staff we have on-hand to provide dedicated staff for each event.”

Parkside Parlor truly is a one-stop option for those looking to host events. Between Kate’s event planning, the well-appointed room with full AV capabilities, and two completely different menus—one for dinners and another more casual pubstyle, there isn’t much more you could need. It’s important to note, the Parlor also utilizes Parkside’s full bar with options for a no-host, host, or hybrid drinking experience. “Whether hosts are looking to cover the cost of beer and wine, liquor, or a specific amount of either, we can put a package together that takes their needs and budget into account.” Kate said, “Similarly, if they’d rather have guests pay for their own drinks, we can set up individual tabs for each in the room.” To top it off, Kate has even begun offering full decorating packages for holidays, weddings, birthdays, and more, making the room completely turnkey—simply drop in, enjoy your event, and leave the rest to them. The room can accommodate a total of 50 guests, and she’s quick to mention that they also have the option to host outdoors on their giant covered patio with space heaters, weather permitting. “We have so much capability here.” Kate said, “We want to be part of the community, accommodate everyone we possibly can, and make their night exactly how they dream it to be.” As the testimonials at the end of this article prove, they’re doing exactly that.

If you’re looking for the perfect venue to host your next event, visit the Parkside Parlor at Parkside Tap House. You can request a tour or more information by calling (530) 636-4239 or emailing Kate at kate.parkside@gmail.com

My sister and I had a surprise party for my dad at Parkside Parlor and it was the best experience! Kate was so helpful in the days leading up to the party and getting everything coordinated so we didn’t have to stress! The staff and service day of was phenomenal! I would absolutely recommend booking your next event with them! -Jenna Johnson

I had the honor of hosting the Chico State Chicano/Latino Council fall dinner in the Parkside Parlor. The space was perfect, with adequate room that included both a touch of privacy and connection with the surrounding restaurant atmosphere. I really appreciated the accommodating staff, consistent communication, and welcoming support throughout the event. I would highly recommend reserving it for any type of gathering! - Cheryl Ordorica, Chico State