Party Halls That Allow Outside Food

Bringing your own food — or hiring the caterer you actually want — can cut a quinceañera, wedding or birthday bill by thousands. These halls in the Gateway Cities and Southeast LA have confirmed, in their own words, that outside food is welcome.

Confirmed — bring your own food

Ovation Square — Long Beach

Downtown Long Beach, up to 1,100 guests. The venue says: ‘you are more than welcome to bring in your own catering service and bar service company.’ Outside alcohol is also allowed.

Events On Pine — Long Beach

Downtown Long Beach, up to 200 guests. Outside vendors are welcome — your caterer needs approval and proof of insurance at least 14 days before the event.

Hollywood Sports Banquet Hall — Bellflower

Up to 250 guests. Its listing states plainly: ‘Outside Catering Permitted (BYO): Yes.’

Norwalk Whittier Hall Rental — Norwalk

Up to 340 guests, kitchen available. Its listing says: ‘Use Your Own Caterer.’

Celebrations by RRB Studios — Cerritos

Up to 200 guests, tables and chairs included. Its FAQ says: ‘Bring the caterer you like, or your family’s cooking.’

Social Space For Events — Long Beach

Up to 120 guests, tables and chairs included. The venue’s homepage says: ‘BYOB & Food, Outside vendors allowed.’

Salon Brandy — Compton

Compton, up to 500 guests. Confirmed by phone in November 2026: you can bring your own food — homemade food or your own caterer — for a $150 fee. Outside alcohol is allowed, and tables and chairs are included.

Confirmed — outside food NOT allowed

These halls use their own in-house catering only. They are listed so you don’t waste a call:

• 440 Elm — Long Beach
• The Centre — Lakewood
• The Mayne Events Center — Bellflower

Not yet confirmed

23 more halls are in the directory with their outside-food policy not yet confirmed — each page shows the phone number so you can ask, and we update pages as venues confirm. If you run a hall listed here, contact us and we will verify and update your page.