How many guests can you host?
Events for up to 90 guests can be arranged. The right guest count for your gathering depends on the date, occasion and space layout. Please enquire about smaller events too.
How much does an event at Ben Amataim cost?
Every event receives a personalised proposal and quote. Pricing depends on the guest count, date, menu, drinks and style of hospitality. We will discuss your priorities and set out the cost and inclusions in your proposal.
What menu can we plan for an event?
Our kitchen is Italian and dairy. Discuss starters, pasta, pizza, fish, salads and a sweet finish with the team. Dishes, quantities, drinks and serving style are agreed in your event proposal. The restaurant menu introduces our cooking; it is not an event package.
Is the restaurant kosher?
The restaurant is dairy and certified kosher mehadrin under the Mateh Yehuda Rabbinate, according to the restaurant's published kashrut information. Please discuss specific requirements and request the current certificate before confirming an event.
Can the meal cater for children, allergies or dietary requirements?
Tell us in advance about children's ages, allergies and dietary preferences. The team will check possible adjustments and confirm them explicitly before the menu is agreed. Never assume a dish is suitable for an allergy without checking with the team.
Will the event be in a private space?
Privacy, separation and seating arrangements depend on your date and group size. Requests for exclusive use or a separate area are checked and agreed in advance as part of planning.
Can we bring decorations, a cake, a photographer or equipment?
Tell us what you are planning. Food, decorations, outside suppliers, music and equipment require advance coordination, taking account of kashrut requirements, the venue's facilities and opening hours.
How do we get there, and is there parking and accessible entry?
The restaurant is in Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, Jerusalem. There is accessible entry via a lift and ample parking. Ran, the owner, is the accessibility contact. Please ask him before visiting about additional arrangements, designated accessible parking and accessible toilets.
Which days are available for events?
The restaurant operates Sunday-Friday at the hours published on the website. It is closed on Saturdays and Saturday evenings. Every event, particularly on Fridays and around holidays, requires an availability check and an agreed schedule.
When is the date secured, and what are the booking terms?
Submitting an enquiry starts a conversation; it does not hold a date. Before confirming, we agree on availability, guest count, menu, price, payment, cancellation and changes. Your date is secured according to the confirmed agreement with the restaurant team.