Repast & Celebration of Life Venue
Columbus, Ohio
Honor their memory the way they deserved. Blanco's peaceful all-white space provides a beautiful, private setting to gather, remember, and celebrate a life well lived — with warmth and dignity.
Why Choose Blanco
Why Blanco is the right celebration of life venue in Columbus
Peaceful & Private
The all-white space is calm, dignified, and fully private. Your family and friends have the entire venue to themselves to gather and grieve and celebrate together.
Warm & Customizable
Display photos, set up a memory table, bring flowers and personal touches. The space is flexible for any tribute — formal, relaxed, or somewhere in between.
Open Vendor Policy
Bring your own caterer for a meal, a bakery for a tribute cake, or family members with homemade dishes. No required vendors.
Right-Sized for Family
Up to 60 seated guests — intimate enough to feel personal, spacious enough to accommodate extended family and close friends.
The Space
Your perfect backdrop awaits
Everything Included
No hidden fees.
All-inclusive rental.
Every booking comes fully loaded — tables, chairs, chandeliers, sound, and more. You bring your vendors and vision. We provide the rest.
- 16 White Rectangular Tables
- 60 White Chairs
- 4 Chandeliers
- 8 Wall Sconces
- Professional Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
- Wireless Microphone
- Changing Room
- AC/Heat Control
- Kitchenette with Refrigerator & Microwave
- White Mobile Bar
- 2 Restrooms
- Free On-Site Parking
- ADA Accessible
- Wi-Fi
Pricing
Transparent rates,
no surprises.
$200 refundable retainer required. Prices include all amenities listed.
Book Your Date"We chose Blanco for our mom's celebration of life and it was the most beautiful, peaceful setting. The all-white space felt serene and dignified. The family was so touched by how thoughtfully it came together. We're grateful for the experience."
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Celebration of Life Venues in Columbus Ohio — Honor & Remember with Dignity
A celebration of life gathers the people who loved someone most — and the setting should match the weight of that moment. Blanco Event Center provides a peaceful, elegant, and fully private celebration of life venue in Columbus Ohio. The all-white space is calm and dignified, with crystal chandeliers that create a warm atmosphere without being overwhelming.
Our 1,600 sq ft venue seats up to 60 guests — intimate enough for close family and friends, spacious enough for extended gatherings. You have the entire space to yourselves.
A Space That Allows Personalization
A celebration of life is personal — and Blanco makes personalization easy. Display photos along the tables, set up a memory table with mementos, bring in flowers or candles that remind guests of your loved one. The open vendor policy means you bring your own caterer for a meal that meant something to the person you're honoring, or let family members contribute homemade dishes. No restrictions on how you want to set up the space or what you bring in.
Located in Northland Columbus at I-71 and I-270 — easily accessible for family traveling from across the city and surrounding areas. Free on-site parking.
Repast Venue in Columbus Ohio — Halls for the Meal After the Service
Families searching for a repast venue in Columbus Ohio — also spelled repass — usually need one thing quickly: a clean, private room close to the funeral home or church where 40 to 60 people can sit, eat, and talk. Blanco does exactly that. The 3-hour weekday minimum is $525, the space seats up to 60, and the open vendor policy means you can bring a caterer, a soul food tray order, or dishes made by family. There is no in-house food requirement and no minimum spend.
Because repasts are often booked on short notice, availability changes daily — call (614) 618-4346 and we will tell you immediately whether the date is open. Blanco is at 993 Mediterranean Ave in Northland, minutes from I-71 and I-270, with free on-site parking so no one in the procession has to hunt for a space.
Celebration of Life Venue Pricing in Columbus
Weekday gatherings start at $175/hour (3-hour minimum). Weekend half-day (8 hours) is $1,000. Full-day Saturday is $2,000. Sunday full-day is $1,300. A $200 refundable retainer holds your date. During a difficult time, Blanco aims to make the venue process as simple and straightforward as possible.
Pricing and availability information last reviewed .
Straight Answers
Straight answers before you book
Where can you rent a celebration of life event space in Central Ohio?
Blanco Event Center in Columbus (993 Mediterranean Ave, Northland) is a private celebration of life and repast space for up to 60 seated guests, from $525 for a 3-hour weekday block. It sits at I-71 and I-270, so families from across Central Ohio (Westerville, Dublin, Gahanna, Worthington, Delaware, and Grove City) can reach it easily, and parking is free on site.
Open vendor policy: bring your church kitchen, a caterer, or family dishes, with no food minimum or per-person charge.
Tables, chairs, a wireless mic and speaker for tributes, and a kitchenette are included, so a slideshow, memory table, and meal fit in one booking.
Same-week bookings are often possible for services that come together quickly. Call (614) 618-4346.
Pricing and availability information last reviewed .
Also Hosted Here
Other events at Blanco
Centrally Located
Convenient to every Columbus suburb
Located in Northland at 993 Mediterranean Ave, right at I-71 and I-270 — typical no-traffic drive times from every side of the metro.
North suburbs
- Worthington~5 min · 1.9 mi
- Clintonville~7 min · 2.5 mi
- Polaris~10 min · 5.5 mi
- Westerville~12 min · 5.5 mi
- Dublin~14 min · 6.9 mi
- Powell~17 min · 9 mi
- Lewis Center~18 min · 10.5 mi
- Delaware~19 min · 12.3 mi
- Galena~20 min · 12.5 mi
- Sunbury~23 min · 14.4 mi
East side
- New Albany~18 min · 11.9 mi
- Gahanna~19 min · 12.8 mi
- Bexley~19 min · 12 mi
- Whitehall~24 min · 15.4 mi
- Blacklick~26 min · 17.8 mi
- Reynoldsburg~27 min · 19.4 mi
- Pataskala~33 min · 24.2 mi
- Pickerington~36 min · 25.7 mi
West side
- Upper Arlington~17 min · 10.1 mi
- Grandview Heights~20 min · 11.7 mi
- Hilliard~25 min · 16.2 mi
- Plain City~27 min · 18.1 mi
- Galloway~33 min · 21.3 mi
- Marysville~35 min · 27.2 mi
- West Jefferson~36 min · 27.4 mi
South side
- Obetz~28 min · 19.2 mi
- Grove City~30 min · 18.7 mi
- Groveport~31 min · 21 mi
- Lockbourne~34 min · 24.3 mi
- Canal Winchester~35 min · 24.2 mi
Central Columbus
- Short North~14 min · 9.6 mi
- Downtown Columbus~18 min · 10.9 mi
- German Village~18 min · 11.8 mi
Free on-site parking for all guests. No garage fees, no meters.
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993 Mediterranean Ave, Columbus, OH 43229 · 614-618-4346