Chef Sarah Thompson's vibrant coastal Mexican & rare mezcal supper club at Encore—steps from Encore's 3-minute Vegas Loop tunnel to LVCC West Hall.
Transparent Out-the-Door Event Ledger
Contract basis: F&B Minimum Spend (Room Rental Waived) · Includes Nevada's statutory +35.5% service-and-tax stack upfront.
| Statutory Cost Line Item | Standard Weekday | Tier-1 Convention Week |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum F&B / Base Buyout Commitment | $38,000 | $72,000 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $40,500 | $74,500 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (25%) Taxable · NRS 372 | $10,125 | $18,625 |
| Clark County Sales Tax (8.375% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $4,240 | $7,799 |
| Nevada Live Entertainment Tax (9% LET) | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+35.5% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $54,865 $354 / guest all-in
| $100,924 $651 / guest all-in
|
Statutory Note: Exempt ($0) for private background music & executive remarks. Adds +9% (+$3,645 weekday) only if booking a live band, ticketed admission, or public performance.
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20-Point Architectural & Operational Dossier
Unredacted Venue Specification
Parent Resort Campus Integration
The pinnacle of Forbes Five-Star C-suite prestige in North America—uniquely positioned to serve BOTH LVCC West Hall (via Encore's on-site Vegas Loop tunnel) and Venetian Expo (via covered pedestrian skybridge) with natural-light meeting terraces overlooking an 18-hole golf course.
Resort Outside-AV Policy: Core Wynn and Lafite/cristal ballrooms enforce captive in-house audio, rigging, and power supervision; bringing outside scenic/LED vendors triggers steep ~$2,800+/day technical liaison charges plus mandatory house rigging labor. Private dining salons include turnkey house displays.
Corridor Egress & Arrival Timing
Dual-corridor unicorn: sits right next to Encore's underground Vegas Loop station (3 minutes from LVCC West Hall!) AND connects via indoor promenade/skybridge to Venetian Expo.
Tailored Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $40,500 base + 25% admin ($10,125) + 8.375% tax ($4,240)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (155 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $19,329 | $22,475 | $26,521 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.375% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($5,394) is subject to 8.375% Clark County sales tax ($2,334). | $6,646 | $7,728 | $9,119 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$4,704 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$11,238 with 25% AV service fee). | $5,554 | $6,534 | $7,514 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $31,529 | $36,737 | $43,154 |
Synchronized 3-Venue Hold Strategy
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