Private Events at Ponderosa

Looking for the perfect spot for your next birthday party, work happy hour, shower, or other special event? We would love to have you! We offer full service event planning, and can assist you with every detail of your event.

With affordable booking for our mezzanine space, we can work with almost any budget. Our private events can accommodate an intimate party, or book the entire space if you’re expecting a big crowd!

Do you need a meeting space for your non-profit or community group? Contact us for information on our sliding scale rates for local organizations!

Jessie’s background in the hospitality industry includes tons of experience with private events! She loves working with clients to execute the perfect, stress free experience.

Preferred Partners

To us, the perfect event means as little work as possible for you; booking with Ponderosa and our partners ensures a seamless experience. We’ll handle every detail for you.

Booking an event at Ponderosa means instant access to our incredible event partners. Our catering partners are local favorites Paella Works and Saltadena Bakery; Auntie M’s Flowers provides stunning, locally grown blooms tailored to each event. Read below about our preferred partners.

Paellaworks

Paella Works has been creating culinary magic for every type of event you can imagine since 2003. We absolutely love working with these friends of ours for events - in addition to their truly incredible Paella, they offer tapas, raw or grilled oysters, charcuterie boards, and custom menus if you want to get creative.

Saltadena Bakery

Saltadena is known for wedding and celebration cakes, as well as dessert tables with treats like cream puffs, French macarons, and cookie sandwiches that threaten to change your life.

Auntie M’s Flowers

Auntie M’s Flowers is owned by Bellingham reading teacher Michelle Mitchell. Her arrangements are absolutely stunning, created from flowers grown at Michelle’s home and other local flower farms. Whether you’re looking for one stunning bouquet, bud vases for each table, or an arranging class as part of a bridal shower, Auntie M’s has it covered.