WIMBERLEY EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Inside Wimberley’s State‑of‑the‑Art Community Commercial Kitchen
A practical guide to renting and using the Community Center’s commercial kitchen — its capabilities, rules, and how it fits into event planning in Wimberley.
Inside Wimberley’s State‑of‑the‑Art Community Commercial Kitchen.
The City of Wimberley’s Community Center houses a state-of-the-art Commercial Kitchen designed for cooking classes, caterers and large-scale meal preparation. Outfitted with commercial-grade appliances and a commercial-sized refrigerator and freezer, the space can be rented on its own or used in support of other rooms at the Community Center, offering a practical backbone for potlucks, catering and hands‑on culinary programs.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Commercial Kitchen Built for Real Work
The Community Center’s kitchen is a purpose-built, rentable commercial kitchen intended for chefs, instructors and event cooks who need generous prep surfaces and professional equipment.
Ample Cold Storage for Large Events
A commercial-sized refrigerator and freezer give renters the cold-storage capacity required for multi-course meals, classes or catered events.
Standalone or Part of a Larger Rental
Renters may reserve the kitchen alone for classes or use it as an adjunct to other Community Center rooms to support potlucks, meal prep and catering for events.
What the day feels like
What it Feels Like to Use the Kitchen
Working in Wimberley’s Community Center kitchen feels deliberately practical: a rented, professional space where culinary work and event logistics meet. Chefs and instructors arrive, stage ingredients in the commercial refrigerator and run classes or prep for service, with the kitchen available either as a stand‑alone workspace or as a service point for adjacent event rooms.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this facility works best for, and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rental hours for the Community Center run from 8:00 am until 11:00 pm on the date of the rental; setup and cleanup must occur within these hours. The Senior Lounge has limited weekday availability (after 5:00 pm) and is available all day on weekends.
If alcohol will be sold, secure appropriate TABC licensing and provide a copy of the TABC permit to Facility Reservation personnel 15 days prior to the event; if any alcohol is present at all, a Certified Peace Officer from Hays County must be secured. Plan to bring any approved specialty equipment only after pre‑approval by park personnel.
All facility rentals require a $100 deposit due at reservation (Johnson Hall requires a $300 deposit). Deposits are refundable if the facility is returned in the same condition; damage or additional cleanup costs may reduce or forfeit the deposit and can result in further billing.
Storage of items before or after the reserved date is not permitted; parking is not guaranteed on the rental date due to other events; facilities may be unavailable for WPARD programs or City‑recognized holidays and the City reserves the right to deny requests.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where is the Kitchen located?
The Commercial Kitchen is at the Wimberley Community Center.
Can I rent only the kitchen?
Yes — the Community Center’s Commercial Kitchen can be rented on its own for cooking classes or as a standalone prep space, or it can serve as an addition to other rented rooms for potlucks and catering.
What are the facility hours and when must I set up and clean up?
Community building rental hours are 8:00 am until 11:00 pm on the date of the rental; setup and cleanup MUST take place during those rental hours and the facility must be cleaned and vacated no later than 11:00 pm.
Can I store equipment or supplies at the facility before or after my rental?
No — storage of any items at the facility the day before the rental date or the day(s) after the rental date is not permitted.
Is alcohol allowed during rentals?
Alcohol types are limited to beer, wine and champagne. If ANY alcohol is present during the reservation a Certified Peace Officer from Hays County must be secured; selling alcohol requires TABC licensing and insurance, and a copy of the TABC permit must be provided 15 days prior to the event. No alcohol shall be served to or consumed by anyone under 21 and alcohol must remain in the room specified in the rental agreement.
What deposit is required and when is it refunded?
A $100 deposit is required at the time of reservation ($300 for Johnson Hall). Deposits are refunded in full if the facility is returned in the same condition; damage, excessive cleanup, improper conduct, or other violations can result in forfeiture of the deposit and additional charges.