Sundays at Sway FAQ

Yes! You will have the entire space during your event exclusively.

Yes! You are welcome to order from our to-go catering menu, which can be delivered to Sway for your event. Sway does not have a food kitchen, so we cannot offer the private event menu.

You are also welcome to cater any other food for no extra charge.

We do not supply dishes or serving ware beyond disposable silverware, cups, and plates.

You are welcome to arrive as early as 30 minutes before your scheduled event to set up. If you’d like to add extra time to your set up, event, or tear down, we can do that for an extra fee. You have 30 minutes after the event ends to take out anything brought in. Events are often booked consecutively, please be respectful of your allotted time frame.

We have water taps at each store that guests are welcome to use.

Please be aware our servers are not trained bartenders. They are trained to make drinks on our menu, but cannot mix any cocktails that are brought in. Guests are allowed to bring food and coolers of canned or bottled drinks or premixed drinks in dispensers, at no additional charge. Bringing alcohol is allowed but cannot be served by our staff.

Guests are welcome to arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled event to set up. If you need extra time for set up or tear down, extra time may be added for an additional fee.

To add on time to your event, it is an additional $25/half hour or $50 per full hour.

The store is set as it is during business hours.

Guests may move around tables and chairs, but servers cannot do this for you.

After the event, we ask that all tables and chairs be as they were when you arrived. We recommend adding an additional half hour to your event time if you plan to rearrange the store.

To add on time to your event, it is an additional $25/half hour or $50 per full hour.

Payment is due on the day of the event when the event is over. One of the servers will assist you with payment. Guests are welcome to use cash or card.

Gratuity can be applied to your credit card payment if you prefer to add a tip that way.

Guests may bring tablecloths, centerpieces, balloons, etc., to decorate the space.

If you bring crafts, paint, or other activities that may involve messy materials, we ask that you provide a tablecloth to cover the table. Guests are responsible for ensuring that no residue, paint, glue, or other materials are left on surfaces.

You are NOT allowed to bring glitter or confetti (by itself or inside balloons).

Live-flame candles are NOT allowed.

Items hung or displayed on the walls should not leave marks, or holes or remove paint.

Failure to comply with these rules will result in a cleaning fee.

We provide disposable silverware, plates, and cups.

We do NOT supply linens, audio/visual systems, microphones, whiteboards, decorations, or ceramic plates and glassesware. Our servers are unable to cut cakes, please be prepared to do so.

The $75 service fee is required for each event and includes one server.

To add on time to your event $125 per hour.

Servers are responsible for opening and closing the building. To prepare for your event, they will help you turn on the music and prepare drinks. During the event, they will serve drinks as needed, and clean up plates and trash to ensure the building is clean and reset for the next day’s business. As the event ends, servers will assist in helping you take care of the bill. They are available during the event if you have any questions or concerns.

The service fee is a flat fee to take care of the staff. Gratuity is not included in the fee but is encouraged.

Our venue coordinator works with guests to ensure they know all the details about renting a space at McLain’s.

They will help you secure a space and date and will help build a food and beverage menu. They are not a full-service planner and do not assist with decoration, planning, or table and chair arrangements.

If you would like a full-service planner, our venue coordinator can refer you to one.