Frequently Asked Questions
What is a food & beverage minimum, and what does it include?
This price reflects the base amount that needs to be spent in food and beverage during your event time. This minimum excludes rentals, service fees, sales tax, and gratuity.
What other charges may I expect?
8.375% Tax: Tax subject to change based on local ordinance.
5% service fee: 5% of the food and beverage subtotal goes directly to the event planning team
working behind the scenes to organize your event and manage service staff day-of.
Gratuity: As a host, you determine the percentage of gratuity you would like the service team (bartenders, bussers, and servers) to receive. The suggested gratuity is 18-25% of the food & beverage sales.
Rental Fee: The Rental Fee is determined directly by the UFC Apex Center and is based on your date, guest count, spaces utilized and length of time in the space (including load-in, setup and load out).
How do I secure my event date?
In order to confirm a date, we require a signed contract and deposit of 25% of the food and beverage minimum plus facility rental. Final payment is due 14 days prior to the event along with the final guest count and event order approval.
When do I need to have my menus selected?
6 weeks prior to your event: Menu selections and details will be finalized 6-8 weeks prior to most events. For events that are booked within two months of the party date, please selectas soon as possible.
14 days prior to your event: Final entree counts have been shared with your event team
5 days prior to your event: Seating chart with entree selections have been shared with your planner.
Groups of 75 or fewer guests may utilize tableside entree selection.
Is parking available?
Ample parking is available on-site. Valet service can be arranged in advance for an additional fee.
When may vendor drop-offs happen?
Setups and deliveries must be predetermined and scheduled with our event team. All vendors participating in your function must be connected with us to complete the required vendor code of conduct for the building and must provide a COI.
Where is the Meta Apex Center located in Las Vegas?
The Meta Apex Center is conveniently located just 10 minutes from both the Las Vegas Strip and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), offering fast, direct access for local and out-of-town event guests.
What is the event capacity at Meta Apex Center?
Featuring over 130,000 square feet of flexible indoor event space, the venue comfortably accommodates groups ranging from intimate gatherings of 50 to large-scale events of up to 2,000 guests.
What unique features and A/V capabilities does the venue offer?
Meta Apex Center provides state-of-the-art lighting and sound infrastructure, full A/V production capabilities, and a signature event space featuring a removable UFC Octagon and retractable bleachers for sports, entertainment, and custom brand activations.
What types of business events can be hosted at Meta Apex Center?
The venue is fully customizable for corporate luncheons, business meetings, executive dinners, product launches, multi-day industry summits, corporate banquets, and large-scale conventions.
Does Meta Apex Center offer event planning and on-site support?
Yes. Dedicated, on-site event planners assist with logistics, spatial layout, A/V coordination, and timing from initial planning through full event execution.
What food and beverage options are available for corporate meetings and conferences?
We offer fully customizable catering tailored to your schedule, including convenient individual box meals for quick working sessions, interactive stations, and full event-day buffets featuring Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, and classic American barbecue.
Can I host private social celebrations at Meta Apex Center?
Yes. Meta Apex Center is a premier Las Vegas venue for private social occasions, including weddings, engagement parties, milestone birthdays, baby showers, and cocktail receptions.
What catering styles are available for social events?
Our culinary team designs custom food and bar experiences, offering passed hors d’oeuvres, taco bars, elegant carving stations, raw bars, craft cocktail packages, and full-service seated dinners.