FAQ

How do we book a special event or corporate function?

We would love to host your special event or corporate function! Please contact 905-874-2133, alderlea@brampton.ca or the contact form found here and a staff member will be in touch with you!

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Are we able to book a tour?

Yes, please contact 905-874-2133, alderlea@brampton.ca or the request form found here to request a tour of Alderlea and a staff member will be in touch with you!

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What is included in the venue rental fee?

• Access to the Outside Grounds, the Parlour, the Pavilion, the Chisholm Room and on-site parking
• Chiavari chairs and banquet tables including set-up and tear down
• Consultation meeting with Facility Support Associate
• City of Brampton Representative on-site for the duration of event
• Photo shoot fees (for special events and corporate functions)
• Key access to a safe
• Easels/Flip chart stand
• Podium
• In-house audio-visual equipment (i.e. wireless microphones, projector and screen etc.)
• Adjustable lighting system
• One final details meeting with Facility Support Associate and Facility Technician Lead (maximum 1 week prior to event)

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What is the payment schedule?

The payment structure for events booked more than thirty (30) days before the event date consists of:

• Signed rental agreement
• 20% non-refundable deposit within ten (10) business days of agreement being issued
• Remaining balance required thirty (30) days prior to the event date
• $359.88 damage deposit required thirty (30) days prior to the event date

Events booked less than thirty (30) days before the event date must be paid in full upon booking

*Bookings may only be made up to one (1) year in advance unless approved by the Director, Facilities Operations and Maintenance or Designate

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Are we able to have both our ceremony and reception at The Alderlea? 

Yes! We do not charge a separate fee for ceremony and/or reception. You are however required to provide your own officiant for ceremonies taking place at The Alderlea.

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Is there a preferred vendor list?

We do not have a preferred vendor list however, we do have a partnered caterers list only – please click here for more information on catering options.

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Are we able to use our own caterer?

Alderlea has seven (7) partnered caterers who offer a variety of options. The Alderlea caterers are the only caterers permitted to work on the premises. Please click here to contact the caterers directly for more information (NOTE - clients are welcome to use multiple partnered caterers so as long as the involved caterers are aware and in agreement).

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If we have friends or family who are Smart Serve certified, are they able to serve alcohol at our event? 

No, all servers must be provided by one (1) of our seven (7) partnered caterers. 

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Are you able to provide me a quote per head for our event? 

The City of Brampton manages The Alderlea venue space. For all food and beverage related questions, please contact our partnered caterers directly, their contact information can be found here.

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Is the venue accessible? 

Yes, the venue is fully accessible.

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Is there on-site parking available?

Yes, there are 25 parking spots available and 4 accessible spots on-site. There is additional parking less than a 5 minute walk located at City Hall and West Tower (parking at these locations are free in the evenings from 7pm onwards and weekends).

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Is there Valet service at The Alderlea?

We do not have Valet service, but hiring a Valet company is allowed provided we are given advance notice.

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Is there wi-fi available on-site? 

Yes, there is free public wifi available to all guests.

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What Audio-Visual (A/V) equipment is available? If there is something you don't have, can we bring our own?

The following A/V equipment is available for use in your venue rental fee:

• Built-in projector and screen in the Pavilion room
• Built-in speakers in the Pavilion and Parlour room
• Satellite radio
• Wireless microphones
• Uplighting (12 lights)
• Hearing assist system
• External speaker system to be used Outdoors, the Pavilion, the Parlour or Chisholm room

With the exception of speakers, you and your vendors are able to bring in your own A/V equipment. All musicians and vendors are required to plug into our built-in speaker system.

Please contact us at alderlea@brampton.ca for more information