Private events & catering
Your event at the Music Mecca of Kansas City.
Live music, thoughtful food, craft cocktails and the unmistakable spirit of Kansas City come together at Ted’s Taproom. From intimate gatherings and rehearsal dinners to corporate events and full venue celebrations, our team will shape the experience around your occasion.
Set the stage
Two distinct ways to make Ted’s yours, from a private lounge gathering to a full-room celebration.
Choose your setting.
Intimate
The Burns Lounge
A private, atmospheric setting for conversation, cocktails, and close-knit celebrations.
24 guests seated
All yours
Full Venue Buyout
Take over the room with access to the bar, stage, lounge seating, and the full Ted’s experience.
152 guests seated
A setting with soul
Relaxed enough to feel effortless. Distinctive enough to be unforgettable.
Ted’s Taproom is more than a venue. It’s a Kansas City jazz club with the energy, warmth, and character to make a gathering feel instantly special.
Pair your event with live music, build the evening around cocktails and conversation, or let the atmosphere of Ted’s provide the soundtrack.
Savor the occasion
Food made for gathering.
Build a reception menu around shareable boards, flatbreads, and crowd-friendly bites served by the dozen.
Shareable boards
Cheese and charcuterie, whipped ricotta, hummus, and buffalo chicken dip invite everyone to start at the center of the table.
Flatbreads
Familiar favorites finished with flair, including pesto chicken, buffalo chicken, the meats, and ricotta.
By the dozen
Bruschetta, deviled eggs, sliders, meatballs, wings, and other easy bites keep a lively room moving.
Ask our events team for the current catering menu, serving guidance, and dietary information.
Raise a glass
A bar experience that fits the room.
Rather than offering one-size-fits-all packages, Ted’s provides flexible bar service tailored to your event. Beverages are billed based on consumption, and our team can help you make selections from the most current beer, wine, and cocktail lists.
The Full Bar
Invite guests to explore the complete current beverage menu.
The Curated Bar
Create a focused selection of beer, wine, and signature cocktails.
Beer & Wine
Offer curre89 nt by-the-glass selections and bottles chosen with our team.
Guest-Pay Bar
Guests may purchase their own beverages by cash or card.
Optional touches: Champagne toast · Welcome wine or cocktails · Signature cocktails
Make it your own
The details set the tone.
- Florals: Arrangements sized and styled for your tables, bar, or entry.
- Tabletop details: China, linens, and finishing touches selected in colors and styles that suit the character of your event.
- Live music: Set the mood with a pianist, jazz ensemble, or other entertainment.
- Presentation & sound: A microphone, PA system, and 100-inch presentation screen are available.
What happens next
From first idea to final toast.
01
We’ll confirm availability and recommend the best setting for your group.
02
Together, we’ll shape the food, bar, music, and finishing touches.
03
When the details feel right, we’ll prepare your customized proposal and contract.
Your event starts here
Let’s set the stage.
Share a few details about the gathering you have in mind. Our events team will follow up with availability, recommendations, and next steps.
Prefer to reach out directly? events@tedstaproom.com