Private Events in Key West
With over 40 years of Cuban food, music, and family tradition, El Meson de Pepe is one of Key West’s last long-standing, family-owned and family-run restaurant businesses. We offer a private event setting filled with flavor, history, and Key West energy.
Host Your Event with Us
Finding a venue for your private party in Key West can be a challenge, especially if you need to entertain a large group. Many of the restaurants on the island are small with limited outdoor space. That is certainly not the case with El Meson de Pepe.
We can accommodate smaller parties as well as large events for up to 300 guests. We specialize in “Friday Night” rehearsal dinners, full wedding receptions, private cocktail parties, and corporate outings. Treat your guests to the flavors of Cuba with unique buffet stations or smaller parties have the option of choosing a plated service.
“Below are sample menus that should help you select the options most suited to your tastes. Please feel free to select options from any of the menus and we will provide a custom quote for your group.”
Sonny Diaz-Napoles
Manager / Events Coordinator
Contact us to discuss your vision and receive a custom quote for your special occasion.
General Fees & Charges
Each dining room has a rental fee; this rental fee is given the day you decide to hold your party with us. The fees are as follows:
1/2 The Garden
$450
Whole Garden
$850
1/2 The Inside
$500
Whole Inside
$950
Satellite Bar
$400
Set-up Fee
$2.50 per person
Linen Rental*
$2.50 per person
Standard Gratuity
22% of total bill
Sales Tax
7.5% of total bill
Please Note: A 3% processing surcharge will be added to all credit card payments.
This fee does not apply to cash, check, or ACH payments.
Disclosures: An 18% service charge is added to parties of five or more.
Linens are not required for your event but are suggested to enhance the overall effect of your event.
Half of the total bill is due two weeks prior to your event along with a final head count. (Alcohol bill will not be included at this point.)
Peak Hours & Spending Minimums
*** DURING PEAK DINING HOURS (WEEKENDS & POST SUNSET), THERE ARE ALSO SPENDING MINIMUMS THAT MUST BE MET FOR DINING ROOM RENTALS (e.g. FULL GARDEN RENTAL – $4,000.00 AND FULL INSIDE RENTAL – $6,000.00) (PARTIAL ROOM GARDEN – $65.00PP, INSIDE – $50.00PP).
**** DUE TO THE LIMITED SIZE OF OUR KITCHEN, IF YOUR PARTY CONSISTS OF MORE THAN 25 GUESTS, YOU MAY ONLY CHOOSE OUR BUFFET OPTIONS. BUFFET OPTIONS ARE A MIX OF TABLE SERVICE AND BUFFET SERVICE.
Key West Private Party Packages:
Cuban Cuisine & Open Bar
Consumption Basis
You will be charged for each drink served to your guests according to your menu specifications. You may choose to have only beer and wine, a full-service bar, no frozen drinks, etc. You will be notified when your personalized estimate is reached.
Buffet Packages
Authentic Cuban buffets for groups larger than 25 guests.
Buffet Option 1
$65.00 per person + tax/gratuity
Appetizers (Family Style): Choose Two
Salad (Table Side): Choose One
Entrees (On Buffet): Choose Two
Sides (On Buffet): Choose Three
Desserts: Choose One
Cuban bread, iced tea, fountain drinks, and American coffee included.
Golden Buffet Menu
$85.00 per person + tax/gratuity
Appetizers (Family Style): Choose Three
Salad (Table Side): Choose One
Entrees (On Buffet): Choose Three
Sides (On Buffet): Choose Three
Desserts: Choose Two
Cuban bread, iced tea, fountain drinks, and American coffee included.
El Meson's Platinum Buffet
$100.00 per person plus gratuity and tax
Appetizers (Served Family Style): Choose four
Soups (Served Table Side): Choose one
Salad (Served Table Side): Choose one
Entrees (On Buffet): Choose four
Sides (On Buffet): Choose three
Desserts: Choose two
Cuban bread, iced tea, fountain drinks, and American coffee included.
Buffet Option 2
$75.00 per person + tax/gratuity
Appetizers (Family Style): Choose Three
Salad (Table Side): Choose One
Entrees (On Buffet): Choose Three
Sides (On Buffet): Choose Three
Desserts (Table Side): Choose Two
Cuban bread, iced tea, fountain drinks, and American coffee included.
Planning Your Event
Simple steps to host your private event in Key West.
1. Inquire
Submit your event details or contact our coordinator to check availability.
2. Customize
Select your menu, bar package, and preferred space for your group.
3. Celebrate
Enjoy authentic Cuban hospitality and a memorable Key West event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Plan Your Event?
Contact our events coordinator to discuss your vision, check availability, and receive a custom quote for your special occasion.
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