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Culinary Dropout Tempe
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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $6,000
Guest capacity
Up to 1500 seated guests
About this venue
Located in the heart of The Yard at Farmer Arts District, Culinary Dropout serves classic meals done right. Melt into the comfortable, laid-back atmosphere and feast on crowd favorites like our pretzel bites and provolone fondue, 36-hour pork ribs, and our famous fried chicken, drizzled with honey. Thirsty? Wash it all down with an ice-cold craft beer or a killer house-made cocktail. You can revel in live music in the main dining room, patio areas, or book The Coop for privacy. To create any type of vibe for an event, explore The Showcase Room. The Showcase Room can also be divided into two private rooms: The Gallery (south side) and The Broadway (north side). Whatever you choose, Culinary Dropout is the place for people who enjoy damn good food and drinks.
Our event spaces
The Grand Dining Table
The Grand Dining Table offers vibrant energy in the heart of our main dining room.
The Grand Dining Table is a vibrant centerpiece in our main dining room, seating up to 32 guests for an unforgettable celebration!
Guest capacity
Up to 32 Seated
Ideal for
Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon
Room cost
$35-$70
The Patio Lounges
The Patio Lounges offer a casual, semi-private setting for pre- and post-wedding gatherings.
Our patio lounges offer a relaxed, open-air setting for your wedding festivities—adjacent to the gaming area with ping-pong, shuffleboard, foosball, and cornhole, perfect for cocktail hours, mingling, or post-reception fun.
Guest capacity
Up to 64 Seated
Up to 90 Standing
Ideal for
Elopement, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Room cost
$400-$8,000
Campus Room
A modern space for timeless wedding memories.
An ideal spot to gather small circles (seats ~48, up to ~65 reception‑style), the Campus Room brings a hint of ASU history and friendly charm to your wedding weekend. With natural light, a private bar, and AV setup, it's well-suited for rehearsal dinners, welcome brunches, or post-wedding meetups—laid-back yet polished.
Guest capacity
Up to 48 Seated
Up to 65 Standing
Ideal for
Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed and Casual”
Room cost
$1,000-$5,000
The Coop
A hidden gem for gatherings that feel personal and effortless.
The Coop is an inviting, private space perfect for bridal showers, welcome mixers and rehearsal dinners. Located next to the gaming area, it blends playful charm with thoughtful design. Sliding barn doors offer the flexibility of a more intimate setting or an open-air feel, perfect for mingling. The Coop accommodates seated events for approximately 50 guests or reception-style gatherings for up to 75, making it the perfect spot to gather your closest friends and family before the big day.
Guest capacity
Up to 55 Seated
Up to 73 Standing
Ideal for
Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Room cost
$2,000-$14,000
The Broadway
The Broadway: a blank slate to bring your vision to life.
The Broadway: industrial‑chic private room for up to 100 seated or 110 reception guests, complete with linens, chairs, tables, valet, Wi‑Fi, projectors, plasma TVs, mics and full sound system.
Guest capacity
Up to 100 Seated
Up to 110 Standing
Ideal for
Elopement, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Room cost
$2,500-$10,000
The Gallery
The Gallery: your chic, yet private oasis in Tempe.
The Gallery: an intimate private room with its own bar, patio, AV systems, and space for up to 80 seated or 100 guests reception-style—perfect for curated weddings, rehearsal dinners, and signature celebrations.
Guest capacity
Up to 80 Seated
Up to 100 Standing
Ideal for
Elopement, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Room cost
$2,500-$10,000
The Showcase Room
A versatile space built to shine for every occasion.
When you combine Gallery and Broadway, the Showcase Room becomes a dramatic blank canvas for weddings up to ~200 seated or ~300 mingling guests. With its dedicated entrance, private bar, stage, AV capabilities, and industrial‑chic elegance, it's perfect for ceremonies, full receptions, or both—fully custom to your creative vision.
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Seated
Up to 300 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and Chic”
Room cost
$6,000-$25,000
Full Patio Buyout
Games, fire pits, and vows in the Tempe sun.
An expansive outdoor space fit for ~400 guests reception-style, or ~150 seated setups. Featuring covered areas, fire pit lounges, high-top and dining seating, plus yard games like ping pong and corn hole, this patio brings relaxed fun and flexibility to wedding celebrations, especially suited for welcome parties, brunches, or rehearsal soirées under Arizona skies.
Guest capacity
Up to 150 Seated
Up to 400 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and Cozy”
Full Property Buyout
The most memorable night for your most memorable event!
For the ultimate all-in wedding, the full buyout gives exclusive access to every inch of Culinary Dropout Tempe—Showcase, patios, Coop, lounges, and more. Capacity stretches as high as ~500 seated or ~1000–1500 reception-style You’ll enjoy private bars, AV, full stage, yard games, controlled music, valet/parking options, and the freedom to create an entire weekend of celebrations with food, drinks, music, and wedding energy tailored to you.
Guest capacity
Up to 800 Seated
Up to 1500 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Fun and Festive”
The Grand Dining Table
The Grand Dining Table offers vibrant energy in the heart of our main dining room.
The Grand Dining Table is a vibrant centerpiece in our main dining room, seating up to 32 guests for an unforgettable celebration!
Guest capacity
Up to 32 Seated
Ideal for
Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon
Room cost
$35-$70
The Patio Lounges
The Patio Lounges offer a casual, semi-private setting for pre- and post-wedding gatherings.
Our patio lounges offer a relaxed, open-air setting for your wedding festivities—adjacent to the gaming area with ping-pong, shuffleboard, foosball, and cornhole, perfect for cocktail hours, mingling, or post-reception fun.
Guest capacity
Up to 64 Seated
Up to 90 Standing
Ideal for
Elopement, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Room cost
$400-$8,000
Campus Room
A modern space for timeless wedding memories.
An ideal spot to gather small circles (seats ~48, up to ~65 reception‑style), the Campus Room brings a hint of ASU history and friendly charm to your wedding weekend. With natural light, a private bar, and AV setup, it's well-suited for rehearsal dinners, welcome brunches, or post-wedding meetups—laid-back yet polished.
Guest capacity
Up to 48 Seated
Up to 65 Standing
Ideal for
Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed and Casual”
Room cost
$1,000-$5,000
The Coop
A hidden gem for gatherings that feel personal and effortless.
The Coop is an inviting, private space perfect for bridal showers, welcome mixers and rehearsal dinners. Located next to the gaming area, it blends playful charm with thoughtful design. Sliding barn doors offer the flexibility of a more intimate setting or an open-air feel, perfect for mingling. The Coop accommodates seated events for approximately 50 guests or reception-style gatherings for up to 75, making it the perfect spot to gather your closest friends and family before the big day.
Guest capacity
Up to 55 Seated
Up to 73 Standing
Ideal for
Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Room cost
$2,000-$14,000
The Broadway
The Broadway: a blank slate to bring your vision to life.
The Broadway: industrial‑chic private room for up to 100 seated or 110 reception guests, complete with linens, chairs, tables, valet, Wi‑Fi, projectors, plasma TVs, mics and full sound system.
Guest capacity
Up to 100 Seated
Up to 110 Standing
Ideal for
Elopement, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Room cost
$2,500-$10,000
The Gallery
The Gallery: your chic, yet private oasis in Tempe.
The Gallery: an intimate private room with its own bar, patio, AV systems, and space for up to 80 seated or 100 guests reception-style—perfect for curated weddings, rehearsal dinners, and signature celebrations.
Guest capacity
Up to 80 Seated
Up to 100 Standing
Ideal for
Elopement, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Room cost
$2,500-$10,000
The Showcase Room
A versatile space built to shine for every occasion.
When you combine Gallery and Broadway, the Showcase Room becomes a dramatic blank canvas for weddings up to ~200 seated or ~300 mingling guests. With its dedicated entrance, private bar, stage, AV capabilities, and industrial‑chic elegance, it's perfect for ceremonies, full receptions, or both—fully custom to your creative vision.
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Seated
Up to 300 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and Chic”
Room cost
$6,000-$25,000
Full Patio Buyout
Games, fire pits, and vows in the Tempe sun.
An expansive outdoor space fit for ~400 guests reception-style, or ~150 seated setups. Featuring covered areas, fire pit lounges, high-top and dining seating, plus yard games like ping pong and corn hole, this patio brings relaxed fun and flexibility to wedding celebrations, especially suited for welcome parties, brunches, or rehearsal soirées under Arizona skies.
Guest capacity
Up to 150 Seated
Up to 400 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and Cozy”
Full Property Buyout
The most memorable night for your most memorable event!
For the ultimate all-in wedding, the full buyout gives exclusive access to every inch of Culinary Dropout Tempe—Showcase, patios, Coop, lounges, and more. Capacity stretches as high as ~500 seated or ~1000–1500 reception-style You’ll enjoy private bars, AV, full stage, yard games, controlled music, valet/parking options, and the freedom to create an entire weekend of celebrations with food, drinks, music, and wedding energy tailored to you.
Guest capacity
Up to 800 Seated
Up to 1500 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Fun and Festive”
Available services that can be provided by Culinary Dropout Tempe
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - paid
- Valet - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Reviews
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Abby & Luc's Welcome Party
We hosted our welcome party at Culinary Dropout Tempe in The Coop- it was unforgettable! The atmosphere hit the sweet spot between relaxed and electric—cocktails in hand, laughter all around, and just the right energy to launch our wedding weekend.
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