Event FAQs

Only Sparkman Cellars wines are allowed at your event and must be purchased through the winery. Non-alcoholic beverages must be provided by your selected caterer. If you would like to provide additional alcohol options to guests, please see available options below…

A. Beer and Sparkling/Champagne – Clients are allowed to purchase directly. A Special Events Banquet Permit must be obtained by the client and shared with Sparkman Cellars no less than 30 days prior to the event. Clients selected caterer to provide licensed bartenders for the event.

B. Beer, Sparkling/Champagne and Hard Alcohol – Sparkman Cellars prohibits shots. When choosing this option, all beverages must be purchased through selected caterer who will also provide licensed bartenders for the event.

We require all onsite food be provided by one of our preferred caterers. Caterer must provide adequate service sta based on the event logistics to setup, service, cleanup (including trash removal), and are required to return the facility into pre-event condition. Any food service contract is to be established between the Client and caterer. If group would like to bring in supplementary items such as espresso carts, ice cream carts, etc., these are allowed with prior approval of both Sparkman Cellars and selected caterer. Wine menus and pricing will be confirmed no sooner than 30 days prior to the event.

We have carefully selected the caterers on our exclusive list based on the high level of service they provide to clients, with a price point that is mid- to high-range for the area. We are not currently entertaining any additional companies.

Events at Sparkman Cellars are required to hire one of the caterers from our exclusive list. Outside of your caterer, you are welcome to hire whichever vendors you like. We do have a Vendor Guidelines Agreement for all vendors to sign prior that outlines our policies, including that all on-site vendors must be licensed and insured and that all florals are provided by a commercial florist.

If the person signing the contract or paying for the event is a Club Member, we are happy to extend their Club discount to bottles purchased for the event.

We require that events purchase a minimum of two (2) cases of Sparkman Cellars wine. If an event doesn’t open/consume two case worth of wine, additional bottles may be purchased to take home after the event. Any opened bottles not finished are the property of the host and are welcome to be taken at the end of the event.

Our rooms were built with flexibility in mind. We are happy to create a customized option for your event if it doesn’t fall within these parameters. We are excited to see how events use our space!

Your caterer is responsible for setup/clean up of all rentals, trash, etc. Your other vendors are responsible for the setup/clean up of their items and your planner or host will assist you with any personal items. All items must be removed at the end of the event unless previous arrangements have been made.

Outdoor music/entertainment to end at 10:00pm, and indoor music to be completed by Midnight.

We encourage events to use the beautiful furniture we have at the winery. Events will be responsible to work with either their caterer or preferred planner to rent china, glassware, flatware and linens along with any additional desired tables and chairs.

Absolutely! Sparkman Cellars is a single-story venue with plenty of parking, access points and large restrooms.

We do have an in-house music system and wireless microphone available for use. Anything additional would need to be brought in by the event host.

Per the Woodinville Fire Department, we are only allowed to have tealight candles in votives on property, and sparklers/fireworks are not allowed unless a permit is filed and must be planned, organized, and discharged by a WA State-licensed pyrotechnician.