The Balkan Corporate Events Banff | Private Group Events in Banff

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Eat, Drink, Celebrate!

Treat your guests to dinner & Banff's liveliest dinner show! Graze family style on fresh & flavourful Mediterranean dishes and get your guests out of their seats with belly dancing, plate smashing, and zorba dancing! Perfect for bachelorettes, rehearsal dinners and welcome parties.

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Private Venue

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Guests

Rustic charm meets modern elegance. Offering authentic Mediterranian cuisine amidst the stunning Rockies. The Balkan offers an ideal setting for hosting events of all occasions, ensuring a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere while welcoming our guests with warm Greek hospitality.

Capacity

104

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Features

Guests seated together on two adjacent levels. Private bar area with cocktail tables for reception. AV capabilities, DJs/bands permitted, dancefloor. Guests are seated at long tables of 8-30.

Considerations

Minimum spend and set menu required. Not wheelchair accessible.

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Upper Level

Guests

The upper level at The Balkan features a quieter ambiance, offering a serene retreat. Accessed via a small set of stairs, this space is enclosed by weathered stone walls, imparting a rustic charm.

Capacity

40-52

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Features

Sound panels (provide a quieter dining atmosphere). Guests are seated at tables of 6-8.

Considerations

Minimum spend and set menu required. Not wheelchair accessible. No AV capabilities.

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Dining Room

Guests

Our main floor dining room features a huge harvest table that seats up to 30 guests so you can recreate the loud, family dinners we all miss and love...

Capacity

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Features

No minimum food & beverage requirement. Group is seated together at one large family style table with up to 30 seats or a combination of smaller tables of up to 6 seats each.

Considerations

Set menu required. Reservations available at select times only (5:45 pm or earlier & 8:15 pm or later) and subject to a 2-hour time limit. Guests are seated up on arrival (no cocktail space). Group is seated together but custom floorplans not available. Not wheelchair accessible. No AV capabilities.

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FOOD

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Greek Appetizer Platter

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Vegetarian

Vegan

Contains Nuts

Halal

No items.

Greek Passed Appetizers

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Vegetarian

Vegan

Contains Nuts

Halal

No items.

$35 Souvlaki Platter

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Vegetarian

Vegan

Contains Nuts

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$55 Greek Feast

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Vegetarian

Vegan

Contains Nuts

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$60 Menu

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Vegetarian

Vegan

Contains Nuts

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$80 Menu

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Vegetarian

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Kids Menu

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Greek Appetizer Platter

$12 per person

Greek Passed Appetizers

Minimum of 3 choices, price per appetizer, per person

Greek Passed Appetizers

Minimum of 3 choices, price per appetizer, per person

1st Course

Shared

2nd Course

Shared

3rd Course

Choice of

4th Course

Shared desserts

4th Course

Shared desserts

1st Course

Choice of

2nd Course

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1st Course

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2nd Course

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3rd Course

Shared

1st Course

Choose your souvlaki. Choice of grilled skewers served with hummus, Mediterranean salad, labneh, grilled pita, olives and pickled onions

2nd Course

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2nd Course

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Kids Menu

All meals $12, includes choice of side.

WINE

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INFORMATION

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GROUP POLICY

A signed event contract and online credit card authorization form are required to complete any group booking.
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- 30% non-refundable deposit will be automatically processed 60 days prior to the event date.
- Events may be cancelled without penalty up to 61 days before the event.
- Events cancelled with less than 61 days notice are subject to full cancellation charges and the full 30% deposit is forfeited.
- Events may be postponed up to 61 days before the event, in which case the deposit is transferred to the new event date.
- It is the responsibility of the client to act within the stated time frame, and to provide ample notice of postponement or cancellation.
- In the event you do not achieve the minimum, a rental fee in the amount required to achieve the minimum spend will be applied to the host bill.
- Both the host bill and individual guest bills count toward a minimum spend. In the case of separate bills, if the minimum spend is not achieved, the host is responsible for paying a venue fee in the amount required to achieve the minimum spend.
- Only food and beverage consumed during the event count toward achieving the minimum spend. Venue fees are processed the night of the event and are non-transferrable to other dates or purchases.
- Minimum spend rates are agreed upon at the time of booking and will not be reduced if Provincial public health measures limit the features or reduce the capacity of any event space. It is the responsibility of the client to stay up to date on all Provincial public health measures.
- If there is a government mandated shut-down of in-person dining, the deposit would be refunded regardless of timing.
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- No deposit is required in advance of the event date.
- Events may be cancelled without penalty upto 7 days before the event.
- Events cancelled with less than 7 days notice will be automatically charged 100% of the set menu price for the reserved number of guests.
- If there is a government mandated shut-down of in-person dining, the above cancellation penalty is waived.
We require a final guest count 7 days prior to the event date. After this time you will be charged the full price of the set menu for any ‘no shows’.
30-minute grace period for group reservations. After 45-minutes, group is deemed a ‘no show' and you will be charged the price of the menu for the reserved number of guests.
In the case of separate bills, the credit card provided on the authorization form will be charged the price of the menu for any ‘no shows’ or any charges not paid in full.
All events must be paid in full the day of the event, with payment presented on-site. We do not invoice.
F&B charges and rental fees (if applicable) are both subject to a 5% planning fee & 5% GST. We encourage you to prearrange gratuity on your contract to simplify billing. This will be applied to the main bill. Regarding separate bills, all rates are subject to 5% GST and 5% planning fee. Gratuity is discretionary and handled during payment.
Damages: The client is responsible for any damages to or on Balkan's property and/or injury to the staff and/or guests caused by the client and/or client’s guests. Please note that verbal & physical abuse will not be tolerated towards any of our staff.

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Wedding Specific Information

DECOR POLICY

Our staff are focused on preparing the space for an impeccable meal service and are therefore unable to set up décor.

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All décor needs (assembling center-pieces, unpacking décor, putting out place cards according to a seating plan, etc.) must be left in the hands of your Wedding Coordinator or friends & family. Special Event Rentals Banff is a local company that aids with set up should more extensive assistance be required.
The Balkan uses tea light candles on all tables as part of the regular dinner set up. Guests are permitted to bring in additional candles for décor as long as the flame is contained within a votive.
We have very limited storage available at the restaurant, therefore we are not able to store décor at the restaurant in advance of the scheduled access time or after the event.

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WEDDING CAKES

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The Balkan does not make wedding cakes, however there are many exceptional bakers within the Bow Valley and we would be happy to make local recommendations for a professional wedding cake should you require one.
There is a $3.50/person cake cutting fee to cut, plate, and serve the cake to your guests. There is no charge for a small ceremonial cake if you choose to cut and plate the cake yourselves (we will provide cutlery and plates). There is no charge for cupcakes and clients are responsible for the set up of a cupcake station.
Cakes may be delivered and stored at the restaurant the day of the event. Please ensure the cake is packed safely and labeled with your reservation name & details (for example: Smith Wedding, The June 15th, Balkan, Main Dining Room).
Please note, by bringing your own wedding cake, the client assumes full responsibility for the event guests. The Balkan will not be held liable for any allergic reaction resulting from the consumption of cake, frosting or fillings.

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DO YOU HAVE A PREFERRED LIST OF VENDORS IN BANFF?

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We work with many amazing florists, stylists, bakers and photographers in the Bow Valley. Please speak with your Sales Manager for our favorite local vendors.

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MAY WE HOLD OUR WEDDING CEREMONY AT THE RESTAURANT?

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The Balkan is first and foremost a dining room and we are therefore limited in terms of ceremony space. On occasion, and only with a private venue booking of the entire restaurant, we may be able to host your ceremony. Please note we are not able to remove all the tables from the dining room and therefore cannot set up a traditional ceremony space with rows of chairs.

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IS THERE A DANCEFLOOR?

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For a private venue rental, there is not a dedicated dance floor, however tables can be moved after dinner service to allow for dancing (which we highly encourage!).

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