
Special Events
Host your special event at the Fleet and create everlasting memories. World-famous Balboa Park provides a perfect locale, and photo ops abound in our galleries and just outside our doors at the majestic Bea Evenson Fountain. Whether it’s a wedding, reception or dinner dance, our Special Events Department will ensure everything is the way you want it.
Receptions
- 200 to 1,000 people
- Galleries or event spaces
- Tray-passed hors d’oeuvres or small plate food stations
- Wine and beer service by Craveology
- Science-themed presentation
- Experienced event staff
- Add-ons
- Documentary screening or gaming session in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater
Seated Dinners:
- 250 maximum
- Great Hall
- Food served by a preferred catering partner
- Wine and beer service by Craveology Café
- Experienced event staff
Dances:
- 150 maximum for seated dinner and dancing
- 600 maximum for food stations and dancing
- Great Hall or Upstairs Rotunda
- Food served by a preferred catering partner
- Wine and beer service by Craveology Café
- Music by a preferred DJ or band
- Experienced event staff
Weddings and Celebrations:
- 250 maximum for seated dinner
- 150 maximum for seated dinner and dancing
- 600 maximum for food stations and dancing
- Great Hall or Upstairs Rotunda
- Food served by a preferred catering partner
- Wine and beer service by Craveology Café
- Music by a preferred DJ or band
- Experienced event staff
Pricing:
- Special Event Packages Start at $8,000
- Fleet Science Center Members receive a 10% Discount on all Special Events.
The following is a list of the vendors preferred for events at the Fleet Science Center. Although you are not required to use these vendors and may bring in your own Catering or Equipment Vendors, we reserve the right to approve any vendors not on our preferred list. Outside Vendors are subject to additional fees.
Preferred Caterers
- The Catering Artists
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At The Catering Artists, we pride ourselves on serving gourmet meals at affordable prices. Our cuisine is heavily influenced by our international backgrounds and travels throughout the world. As food artists, we hope to feed your senses with a different experience at each meal. Our ingredients are sourced as locally as possible. We pride ourselves on serving natural products of higher grades and we carefully select all our vendors.
Othman Janati
619-417-0065
- Feast on This Catering
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Since 2000, Feast On This has been the absolute pinnacle of event magic. Delivering happily ever after for weddings, driving employee morale at a company holiday parties and crafting intimate social gatherings your friends will talk about for years. At Feast On This, our customers have 3 responsibilities: be a good host, take credit for an unbelievable event and let us handle the rest.
Matthew Baker
Chief Culinary Officer
858-597-0740
- Terra Catering & Events
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With over 24 years catering spectacular events, Terra Catering & Events believes in communication and is ready to listen to your vision in order to bring your guests together for an event they’ll never forget. Terra Catering & Events prides themselves on building long lasting relationships, their impeccable restaurant style service and exceptional quality of their customized menus.
Megan Farmer
619-993-1437
Community Partner Caterers
- Bread & Cheese
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Justin Frank
619-709-6016
(Great for Family or Company Events!)
- Indulge USA Catering
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Luz Williamson
619-888-8034
(Excellent Breakfasts and any Cuisine)
- Toast Catering
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Auriel
858-837-2397
(Outstanding Cuisine and Ambience!)
- The Wild Thyme Co.
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Jen Hawley
858-527-0226
(Excellent Service and Cuisine!)
Equipment
- Abbey Rents
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Ryan
888-252-1319
Entertainment
- Full Strength Live Music
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858-869-9440
- Dance N' Groove DJs
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Professional Event Entertainment
Heath Taylor
858-740-6740
- SOS Entertainment
Florists
- Bonita Florists
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Jane Adelmeyer
619-479-4410
- Genesee Florists
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Darlene or Doug
858-278-4220
- Studio Palma
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Rissa Walters
Creative Director
858-945-5893
Photography
- Gates Photography
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Douglas Gates
858-513-7543
- Brittany Leach Photography
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Brittany Leach
619-729-4191