This is a little gem in Newark. If you need a blank canvas of a space for too many people to fit in your home and less than a big hall (capacity is 60), then this place is you! I emailed Mulakat Hall and received a response back that same night. The next day I called to setup a time to view the hall and Alka was kind enough to meet me at a time that worked for me. Booking & reserving the date was so simple and I had asked about decorations, food, drinks, music, etc and to all she said YES! Even better round and rectangle tables that fit about 6 to 8 people each (I would say 6 comfortably) and chairs are provided. You definitely get your bang for your buck: refundable deposit + affordable hourly rate with tables and chairs included = WINNING!
Hall - The hall itself is a clean, open space, with 2 restrooms, and a tiny kitchen area with a sink & I believe there was a microwave & small refrigerator. Since we had ordered party trays of food, we didn't need to use the kitchen area. I would definitely suggest taking that into consideration if you plan to serve food.
Decorating - Be creative with the space & I believe your options are limitless. We used the little stage with a DIY photo backdrop made of PVC piping and decorations for the gift area. We used another table for the cake, favors and candy bar by the back door. In the front (off to the left side after you walk into the hall) we used that area as a beverage bar. Now add some tablecloths + a simple centerpiece and this place comes to life.
Clean Up - We put the tables and chairs back where we found them (storage room), took out our belongings, took out the trash (big trash in the parking lot) and swept. A man came to lock up the hall and asked how everything turned out - GREAT!
I would recommend bringing the following: trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap, painters tape, fishing wire, scissors, etc. It made the event run so much smoother by planning ahead for the unknown.
Our original location was outside but with all the RAIN, we made a decision to change the location with only a 10 day notice. Alka soothed the stress away by making the process so simple - THANK YOU!
Btw we received so many post event compliments!
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