The San Francisco Film Centre boasts a meticulously remodeled 2,775 square foot event space, The Palm Room, with an expansive view of the historic Main Post and the Golden Gate Bridge. It can be the perfect location for your next special event, whether it be a private party, a meeting or conference, a fundraiser, a holiday extravaganza, wedding reception, or film production.
Located on the ground floor, The Palm Room, offers exquisite Australian eucalyptus wood flooring, live potted palms, and flexible track lighting to help create the appropriate atmosphere for your event. Its statuesque French doors open onto an adjoining veranda with Mexican tiles, rounded archways, and views out onto some of the Presidio's historic homes. It also has a professionally equipped catering kitchen located on the lower level.
A list of full service caterers can be provided to create the perfect event. Ample parking is available in a lot adjacent to the facility.
We welcome your inquiries and invite you to drop by to experience firsthand the sophisticated elegance of The Palm Room at the San Francisco Film Centre.
To see a 360-degree view of The Palm Room and veranda,
click here: HereComesTheGuide.com.
For information and making reservations, please call us at (415) 561-3456.
Capacity

| Banquet Style Dining | 180 people (without dance floor) 150 people (with dance floor) 80-120 people (with dance floor and buffet stations) |
| Classroom Style | 100 people |
| Reception Style | 300 people (stand-up) |
| Theatre Style | 150 people (for presentation with visuals) 250 people (with no visuals) |
| Wedding Ceremony | 100 people (on veranda) |
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Palm Room: 36.5 ft. wide x 76 ft. long
Approx. 2,775 square feet
Veranda: 11.5 ft. wide x 75 ft. long
Approx. 865 square feet
Preferred Catering Options
The San Francisco Film Centre prefers that the following full service caterers be used for special events in The Palm Room. They are professional, reliable vendors offering quality, customer service and value, and they are ready to assist you in all the elements of your special event.
| Best Beverage Catering (Drop off only) |
(415) 642-2410 | www.bestbeverage.com |
| Continental Caterers | (650) 322-4189 | www.continentalcaterer.com |
| Dish Cafe | (415) 561-2336 | |
| Food Glorious Food | (415) 479-0924 | www.foodgloriousfoodcaters.com |
| Global Gourmet Catering | (415) 701-0001 | www.ggcatering.com |
| Grace Street Catering | (510) 523-1600 | www.gracestreetcatering.com |
| James Standfield Catering | (650) 583-3180 | www.jamesstandfieldcatering.com |
| Knight's Catering | (415) 920-3663 | www.knightscatering.com |
| Living Room Events | (415) 522-1417 | www.livingroomevents.com |
| McCall Associates | (415) 552-8550 | www.danmccall.com |
| Melons Catering & Events | (650) 583-1756 | www.melonscatering.com |
| Paula LeDuc Fine Catering | (510) 547-7825 | www.paulaleduc.com |
| Taste Catering | (415) 550-6464 | www.tastecatering.com |
| Union Street Catering | (415) 330-2420 | www.unionstreetcatering.com |
Exclusive Alcholic Bartending Service
All alcoholic beverage service must be secured from Best Beverage Catering, with limited exceptions.
| Best Beverage Catering | (415) 642-2410 | www.bestbeverage.com | |


