EVENT TYPES WELCOMED
Adult Social Event | Corporate Social Events | Family Reunion | Birthday Party | Sip & Paint | Wedding Ceremonies | Wedding Receptions | Baby Shower | Outdoor Picnic| Movie Night | Dinner Party | Brunch Party | Games Night
maximum
capacity:100-150
ABOUT The View at Cooke’s Finest
Cooke’s Finest is your venue for parties, company events, fundraisers and social get-togethers!
• Turn-key event with dedicated event planners and day-of staff
• Private event spaces available at additional cost
• Competitions perfect for team building (or bragging rights!)
• Host anytime, day or night, rain or sun shine, at our Outdoor Courtyard & air condition Fire Museum
• Fun environment and friendly staff
• Flexible food and drinks catering menu options
Outfit Your Space
At The View by Cooke’s Finest you can outfit your space to suit your needs. We work some of Barbados leading interior designers that can transform any space into a magical experience.
The main Fire Station in Barbados was located at the corner of James and Coleridge Streets in a complex of abandoned old buildings that are thought to date from the 17th century. Fire carts were drawn by one or two horses or by men. Hand-drawn carts were manned by four men, with two on either side. They were fitted with steam pumps that pumped water to douse fires. The carts were also fitted with a buggy bell. Motorized vehicles were later introduced in the 1920’s.
The Central Fire Brigade House was founded as part of the Police Force in 1858. By 1900, there were 6 fire stations around the city. The original one remained part of the Police Department, and in 1955 became the home of the Weights and Measures Section when the Barbados Fire Service became autonomous and moved over to Probyn Street.
[Sources: S. Carrington et. al., 2004. A-Z of Barbados Heritage. MacMillan Caribbean, 2nd Edition
M. Greenidge, 2015. Bridgetown, Barbados: A Walking Tour in Six Parts, Calton Printing, Barbados]
MEETING + EVENT SPACE CAPACITIES
Our capacity depends on the event that is being held. Largest Group: Most events can seat around 80 persons and up 150 attendees for Parties.
CATERING
We regularly surprise our guests with our phenomenal food creations that have been perfected by our in-house chef teams.
To see our Lunch/Dinner options for catering please Click Here
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To see our Hors d’oeuvre menu please Click Here
TECHNOLOGY
From HDTV monitors to our sound system, we’ll ensure you have the equipment you need to get your message across loud and clear.
MEETING + EVENT SPACES
Venue Buyout
You might be awarded Party Planner of the Year when you rent out the entire Cooke’s Finest venue for your next event. We can host events for up to 180* Guests and everyone will be sure to have the time of their lives.
*Capacity varies by Event
Rental Fees
Rentals for Cooke’s Finest Restaurant & Courtyard from July 1st, 2022
Hourly Rate $100 per hour or part thereof for groups 30 or less
Hourly Rate $150 per hour or part thereof for groups 30 to 60 persons
Hourly Rate $200 per hour or part thereof for groups 61 or more persons
Hourly Rate after closing times $150 per hour or part thereof groups 30 or less
Hourly Rate after closing times $200 per hour or part thereof groups 30 to 60 persons
Hourly Rate after closing times $250 per hour or part thereof groups 61 or more persons
Buyout the Whole Venue $350 per hour or part thereof minimum of 4 hours
Hourly Rate if customer wants to provide their own Catering $400
Rentals Fire Brigade House
$800 per Event
LOCATION
TRANSPORTATION + PARKING
Our Location is easily assessable by Bus or Tax and there is plenty parking.