Event FAQs
Everything to know before booking a private event at Nomade. For anything not covered here, your Event Coordinator has the answer.
Booking and timing
Which option fits my group?
Up to 15 guests: a standard in-house reservation. 16 or more: a private space or full buyout, based on availability.
How long do we have?
Non-private events have a 2.5-hour seating window, and the full party arrives together. Partial and full buyouts have 5 hours, then $750 per additional hour.
When is the final guest count due?
72 hours before a non-private event and 5 days before a buyout. You are billed for the guaranteed count, even if fewer guests attend.
What if plans change?
Your deposit is forfeited when you cancel inside 72 hours (non-private), 7 days (partial buyout), or 30 days (full buyout).
Can we book outside regular hours?
We are closed Mondays. Events outside service hours, including Monday evenings, carry a $3,000 food and beverage minimum and need 14 days notice. Weekday lunch buyouts are available Monday through Thursday.
Costs and fees
Is there a room fee?
No. Each space carries a food and beverage minimum that varies by space and day, and your proposal lists the exact figure.
What is added to the final bill?
- 20% gratuity
- 3% event coordination fee (parties of 12 or more and all buyouts)
- 8.25% Texas sales tax
Food and drink
What about allergies and dietary needs?
Our entire menu is gluten-free, seed-oil-free, and celiac-safe, and we can accommodate almost any restriction. Tell us as early as you can, and we answer menu and allergy questions within 48 hours.
Because some equipment is shared, we cannot guarantee zero cross-contact, and bottled beer at the bar contains gluten.
When do we see the menu?
Menu ideas arrive 3 to 4 weeks before your event. Final selections are due 2 weeks out.
Can we bring outside food or drinks?
No outside food or desserts, to protect our gluten-free kitchen. Bottled wine is welcome for a $15 per bottle corkage fee.
Need a cake? We make custom cakes with 72 hours notice for an additional charge.
Bar, decor, and music
Can we add a satellite bar?
Yes, for a $250 flat fee plus either per-person hourly pricing or consumption pricing. It suits cocktail receptions best. No separate beverage minimum applies once your food and beverage minimum is met.
What decor is included?
Table linens are included. Cheesecloth runners and bud vases are $50 per room, and custom decor packages come through your Event Coordinator.
We cannot allow confetti, glitter, balloons, rice, or birdseed. Candles and flowers are welcome.
What about music and AV?
Volume is adjustable by room. For your own playlist, bring or rent a speaker. We can arrange speakers, projectors, and screens and pass the cost through. Full buyouts can use the house audio.
How much notice do add-ons need?
Two weeks is ideal for bar, wine service, and decor, plus about 30 minutes of extra setup time. Closer requests depend on availability.
Full buyout extras
How much setup and breakdown time is included?
One hour of setup before and one hour of breakdown after are included. Additional time is $750 per hour.
Can we have items delivered to the restaurant?
Send nothing without prior written approval from your Event Coordinator. Packages may arrive 1 day before your event at no charge. Earlier arrivals, or items left more than 1 day after, carry a $50 per day storage fee. You pack, label, and schedule your own pickup.
Do you host ceremonies?
Yes, for a $1,000 location and setup fee. A professional wedding coordinator is required on site from deliveries through post-ceremony photos. Reception-only events carry no location fee.
Parking and contact
Where can our guests park?
- Free lot: Behind Nomade, open after 5:00pm Monday through Friday and 10:30am to 11:00pm on weekends.
- Free street parking: Monroe Street and Elizabeth Street. Please keep driveways and sidewalks clear.
- Paid parking: The lot on South 1st next to Nomade, the underground parking garage at 1600 South 1st, and hourly parking across South 1st.
How do we reach the events team?
1506 South 1st Street, Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 520-5440
Email: Events@Nomadecocina.com
