This review is for a recent experience renting an event space at Orange Hill for a few hours to host a birthday celebration. Overall, it was a success, and the whole family and all the guests had a great time. EVENT DETAILS: We finalized the party details with Cindy Lee and Kalea Brown. They helped with a package deal that worked for us. On event day, we were able to arrive early to set up the space. The Starlight event space was perfect and spacious. Additionally, the nearly 180-degree window views are amazing, overlooking the city. Unfortunately, it was mostly overcast during our stay, but we did get a peek of the sun after lunch. Additional features we requested for an extra cost were a dance floor and a projector screen. Reuben and the rest of the staff were exceptional throughout our event, from setup to serving food and drinks, and behind-the-scenes work. FOOD: We had a choice of set meal options, which came with hors d'oeuvres, salad, main entrée, and dessert. After the appetizers and before the entrée, we had a champagne toast. * Appetizers: grilled chicken skewers & crispy coconut shrimp * Fresh-made bread and butter * House mixed green salad with vinaigrette * We had two entrée options for our guests: a Rosemary Bistro Filet and Pan-Seared Salmon. There's also a vegetarian option, but no one in our party requested it. * Dessert: Chocolate lava cake. Yum! I had a filet cooked medium, and it was a bit chewy. The sauce added a much-needed flavor and moisture. We didn't have a choice in how we wanted the meat cooked; most everyone had it cooked in the medium range. I heard the salmon was delicious. My favorite items were the juicy grilled chicken skewers and lava cake dessert. As part of our package, a two-hour bar service was included, which featured wine and beer. Javier, the bartender, was friendly and offered a nice selection of drinks. OTHER NOTES: * The event length was from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm (including clean up) * Valet parking only, with the option to cover all party guest parking for a $9 fee per car * Additional fees for administrative and gratuity Is it worthwhile to plan an event at Orange Hill? For our situation, it was worth it, especially if you want to splurge a little and plan something memorable. read more