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Sourcing Locally...

for zero waste event planning

Planning an event that is less than 300 people? (Wedding, community supper, fundraiser...).  This guide will help you find local central Vermont district resources that fit into your event style and budget.
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In general, check with your local church, community center, and clubhouses for options that are affordable and have their own kitchen and service-ware.

Have other ideas or venues that aren't on this list?  Let us know!  We're always open to suggestions!
​Email: comments@cvswmd.org

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Options for hosting events in fully equipped spaces:

$ Lower Range

$$ Mid-Range

Most options in this list are affordable & DIY-style event spaces that have full-kitchen and service-ware provided.  (Few may NOT have dinner-ware, but have kitchen space available).

• Unitarian Church of Montpelier Multiple spaces from smaller to larger fitting from 20, up to 200
• Christ Church Episcopal Montpelier. Full kitchen, service ware supports up to 80 
• Capitol City Grange - Full Kitchen, service ware for 100+ people 
• Downstreet - Barre. Modern, 25-40 capacity “Café”   
• Hardwick Town House - Hardwick. 300 people capacity
• Four Corners Schoolhouse - East Montpelier. Stove & Sink, no dishware  223-3177
  garlicmountain@gmail.com
• Plainfield Town Hall -  Plainfield. Small kitchen, some dishes. 200 people max
• Maple Corner Community Center - Dinner settings for 80
• First Church - Barre. Full kitchen. Hosts 80 people

Options may vary for bringing your own food or catering.

• Green Mountain Girls - Northfield.  30-40 people
• Millstone Hill - Barre. 50 people
• Old Labor Hall - Barre. 300 people 
• Canadian Club - Barre.  

Finding free or borrowed dinnerware:

• 1). Front Porch Forum- Try posting a "Request" for free or borrowed dishes/ silverware to your community. Not a member?  Sign up here!
  1. 2). Yard sales, thrift stores, or Craigslist- often people get rid of their old dishes for free or cheap 

1. 3). Contact your local churches, or community center to find out if they have available dishes for lending or renting out.​
2. 4). FaceBook- Try looking or posting to pages/groups that showcase local free or for sale items.  Such as “Central Vermont Free For You”, “Buying and Selling Vermont”, and “Home Goods Swap!”, or “Buy, Sell, Swap, or Trade Vermont”


3. 5). Center for an Agricultural Economy - You can borrow plates for your event for a small fee of $25.  They have a large selection of many sizes and materials (unmatched). (center@hardwickagriculture.org​

6) CVSWMD Event kits - For at least a $15 fee, the district offers plates, cups, cutlery, and even linens for use. Request your event kit here!

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Catering rentals in Vermont:

​Want someone else to take care of the dishes?  Here’s local options for renting dishware and napkins:​

• Eileen Dugan - Event specialist, with rentals available – dishes, cutlery, buffet set-up, and more.
  Eileenllure@gmail.com  802.522.8720
  
• VT Tent Company - South Burlington, VT 
• Rain or Shine Tent and Events Company - Randolph, VT 
• Celebration Rentals - Brandon, VT  
• Blood’s Catering and Supply - WRJ, VT 
• Green Mountain Tent Rentals - Townshend, VT