Details and Questions about Mela Room answered below:
☼ PARKING INFO
ACCESS Facility, SET UP & CLEAN UP
When can I have ACCESS to the facility?
-Based on contract, time of event and request you can access our facility on the day of your event.
-MOST contracts begin at 1pm on the day of the event.
-SOMETIMES we open at 10am to clean & ONLY IF POSSIBLE we MAY be able to grant early access (must be pre-arranged)
What about SET UP?
-All Pricing includes set up time.
-We provide one server to set up our furniture/equipment to your request.
-We only assist with moving our equipment (tables, chairs etc).
-We do not set up your decorations.
-Any extra SET UP time prior to the day of the event is $50-100 per hour.
What about TEAR DOWN?
-Tear Down will begin at least 60 minutes prior to contract end time.
-We do not take down your decorations.
-We are not responsible for any decorations/items left behind.
Is there a specific time we must be out of your facility?
1) Party end time is specified in your contract. You should be out of premises by contract time.
2) Plan to end at least 30-60-90 minutes before the contract end time to accommodate you taking out decorations & left over food/drinks.
3) For outside decorators, we need to be involved ahead of time to know what their schedule is.
What are my responsibilities for cleaning up?
-We handle the clean up after your event (separate charges apply).
-Cleaning charges are $1pp
INCLUDED & NOT INCLUDED
What is included in the Hall Rental?
- One server for setup / cleanup
- One server during the event ("Go To" Person)
- Ability to bring your own food and soft drinks
- Stage / Dance Floor / Sound Activated lighting
- Wire Chafing Racks for Disposable Food Trays
- Use of Prep Kitchen, Food Warmers
- Ice and Barrels for Drinks
- Use of Bar and Coolers
- Free Parking for up to 400 cars
- Cleanup after the event $1pp
Use of DJ quality sound system ($50 fee applies)
- Use of projectors for your photos and videos ($50 fee per projector applies)
What is Not Included in the Hall Rental?
- Tables and Chairs are now available at $2.50pp
- Chair covers and sash plus linens for the tables are available at $3.50pp installed
- Decorations (not provided, you can bring your own)
- Supplies (cups, dishes, forks, knives, serving spoons, paper towels, napkins etc.)
- Bartenders (our insurance does not allow us to serve, however you can hire/bring one or we can refer one)
- D.J. (D.J. Services are available for $50 to $200 or you can bring your own music to play on our system)
- Security / Bouncers (Not Required for Private Parties, but available if needed)
- (Charges: $75 per night for Bouncers or $30-$40 per hr for off duty police officers)
LINENS & DECORATIONS
Are table linens included?
No, they can be rented for a reasonable price any vendor. (see our VENDORS page)
Are chair covers included?
No, most companies will rent these for approx. $1.50 to $2.00 per chair cover. (see our VENDORS page)
What size linens will I need?
Please see our TABLES & CHAIRS CHART below or CLICK HERE for recommended linen sizes.
Will the linens I bring be put on the tables for me?
Our servers can assist with setup for the first two hours.
Are decorations included?
No, you will need to bring your own decorations.
What about the SOUND SYSTEM?
-We have a decent sound system good enough for a private party (small usage fee applies).
-CD players, JBL speakers, monitors, two amps, receivers and Bose Speakers for surround sound.
-You can bring your own music, laptop, or MP3 players and connect it.
-Your DJ can also use our sound system or bring their own.
What about the PROJECTORS?
-We have the biggest projectors in Orlando (small usage fee applies)
-You can project Photos/Videos/Presentations (FORMATS: USB, CD, DVD, You Tube etc).
-We also have cameras on the floor, which can PROJECT YOUR EVENT onto the big screens.
HOURS OF OPERATION
FOOD & DRINKS
Does Mela Room cater food?
-No, we do not cater food.
-We have a list of reputable caterers of a variety of ethnicities, available upon request. (see our vendors page)
-You are also welcome to bring your own caterer.
What about home cooked/outside food?
As we are not licensed as restaurant, we can legally allow you to bring food from anywhere to serve to your guests.
SUPPLIES
Do I need to supply my own garbage bags or bathroom supplies?
No.
How many TABLES & CHAIRS do you have?
For details scroll down this page or click here for a DETAILED printer friendly Table/Chairs Chart.
We have enough seating for at least 400 guests. With additional rented tables and chairs our hall can accommodate seating for more.
- 60" round banquet tables = 40 rented at $8/table seats 8
- 48" round banquet tables = 6 rented at $6/table seats 6
- 8ft x 3ft rectangular tables = 12 rented at $8/table seats 8-10
- 3.5 ft by 2.5ft rectangular tables = 10 rented at $4/table seats 4
- 350+ chairs. rented at $1.50/chair
- high bay tables & barstools rented at $5/high bay table and $1/barstool
- barstools at the bar
- couches to seat 50 rented at $10/couch
- cocktail tables & many café style tables and chairs. rented at various prices
Are tables and chairs included with my rental?
No, tables and chairs are not included with your rental Rental prices from Mela Room Listed above or you can rent from outside. PRINTABLE DETAILED CHART HERE
What if I need more tables or chairs?
-Additional tables and chairs can be rented & delivered.
-Most companies charge around $8.00 per table and $1.00-$2 per chair.
FLOOR PLAN & MEASUREMENTS
Do you have a FLOOR PLAN? Yes, scroll down this page or click here for printer friendly Floor Plan.
How many cars can you park at Mela Room?
2. 2 Servers provided for setup/cleanup and 1 during event
3. Tables, Chairs, Ice provided
4. Giant Projection Screens (just plug in your pics/slides/video)
5. We clean up after your event
6. You can bring your own food and drinks
7. Catering/Liquor for Cash Bar Available
8. Built in Sound System (Saves $$)
9. Low Rent /Free Parking
10. Centralized Location