Pearl Catering

I had the privilege of working at Urban Studio on a styled shoot earlier this year and WOW -- this space is immaculately clean, and has a chic city vibe to it. You're right in the heart of NW Portland, within walking distance of several parking options and fun places to eat if you're not taking advantage of the ever-fabulous Pearl Catering, of course, and you're guaranteed to have an amazing event at this stylish space. Urban Studio provides all of its events with an excellent canvas to bring to life however they see fit. I cannot wait to work there again -- the possibilities are endless!

We love working at Urban Studio. From a vendor perspective they have an easy load in area versus many other event spaces in downtown Portland. The space is very modern and clean and open to various styles of events and decor options. The food is exquisite and the service is always prompt and professional. ~Sophisticated Floral~

We held our annual Holiday Party at Urban Studio and it was absolutely beautiful. Kelly, our coordinator made the experience enjoyable, from booking the event, to tasting the food, picking out the decor, setting up for us and taking care of us every step of the way. It far exceeded my expectations, and I haven't even mentioned the food yet. Our staff couldn't stop raving about how delicious the food was; Meat so tender you could cut it with your fork and unyielding cheesy potatoes, Yum! Impeccable. Definitely a tremendous experience from start to finish. Thank you Kelly, Pearl Catering, and Urban Studio.

Beautiful setup, very versatile space. Built in sound system and lighting are currently inoperable. No communication of this crucial information to the hostess or DJ until after event was already under way. Owner disclosed that the sound guy that's usually there just hooks up an iPod to some little speakers. Hostess was also told to shut down her party early because if she wanted to use the venue later than 10pm she was supposed to have told the owner 24 hours in advance. I imagine it could be an amazing place to work with and enjoy events if under better management in the future.

Pros: In the Pearl district, very neat space with lots of decorating potential and built in bar Cons: Hosting both ceremony and reception while possible is tricky, expect an hour in the lobby while the space is flipped, if you have over 100 guests I think you’d feel so cramped, windows expose you to the street no privacy This space is definitely tiny. I recommend seeing it in person before signing any contracts even if they pressure you to sign because someone else wants your date. Or at least walk by to get a glimpse of the space. I tried so many times to make an appointment to see the space but they are really busy. Once we saw the space we realized it wasn’t possible for our 125 person wedding unless we wanted to be super cramped. No longer going with venue. Another thing to note is once the contract is signed Natalia is no longer a point of contact and all questions had to be directed to Ashley with Pearl catering who manages their space. I was beyond frustrated at their lack of teamwork, instead of being able to ask either person I was constantly being redirected back and forth. I also was told flipping the space from ceremony to reception would take only half n hour but it can be upwards of hour. Your guests would wait in the reception area which is really just a lobby and isn’t that large. I cannot fathom how 130 guests could fit and they can if they are sardines. I’m sure this space is really lovely for a wedding but make sure your guest count is small or go else where. Also be prepared to only communicate on email, it was hard to reach anyone by phone. Maybe just walk by the space before you even think of booking to get a feel for it.

We had our wedding rehearsal dinner this past Thursday and we loved everything about the venue. Working with Natalia and Ashley is awesome and we received so many compliments from guest how beautiful the space is!

We hosted a rehearsal dinner at Urban Studio. From start to finish it was a pleasure working with Natalia and Ashley, The space was great and the food was fantastic. All of our guests had a great time and raved about the food and space.

Great event venue. You have a blank slate on which to work: two moderate size rooms with a bar between and a smaller loft area. Can be set for casual conversation, dining, and/or dancing Easily reconfigured as the event progresses. Access is good but allow for in city parking.

If you are planning an event, you must have it at Urban Studio. We had our wedding reception here and it was by far the best venue I have ever come across. Not only did they do a fantastic job organizing every single detail, but they walked through each item of the event so we knew exactly what we were paying for and how the event would be set up. The staff was amazing and the coordinator Annette was by far the most amazing person to work with. She made my day feel as special as if it was her day! Jason helped the day of and even in the middle of a snowstorm made it the most memorable day ever. The event is so classy and beautiful inside. The lighting, furniture, and set up made for enough space for talking, dancing, and eating, in addition to beautiful photos! The catering by Pearl Catering was off the charts good. We had a lot of crazy foodies at the reception that would not stop talking about how incredible the food was. It came out hot, on time, and delicious. The presentation alone was to die for. The bartenders and servers went over and beyond to make sure everyone was taken care of, even if it wasn't there exact job. I had no stress or worries on my wedding day thanks to Urban Studio and Pearl Catering. I will use them again in the future and highly recommend you do the same. What professionals! Thank you!

Urban Studio is an awesome event space. The entire Urban Studio team are some of the best in the business. It is in a great location that is close to downtown and smack dab right in the Pearl! I am a wedding planner and this space is one I get excited to work in. There is so much versatility in the space, without having to do a whole lot to make your event unique and fresh. You can’t go wrong with Urban Studio!