Official Information About The Kalla
Basic Information
Name: The Kalla
Type: Event venue for weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, student functions, and cultural/religious milestone celebrations.
Opened: Community Impact reported on Oct. 17, 2025, that the venue, in the space formerly known as Chandon Arbors, was set to open in November 2025
Address: 121 S Elm St., Keller, Texas 76248
Phone: (808) 435-2552
Email: info@thekallaevents.com
Website: https://thekallaevents.com/
Hours: Monday–Friday 9 am–6 pm; Saturday 10 am–4 pm; Sunday by appointment only
Social Media Profiles
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Kalla-Events-61581872462550/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekallaeventscenter/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalla-events-center/
Directory Listings
Zola: https://www.zola.com/wedding-vendors/wedding-venues/the-kalla-events-center
The Knot: https://www.theknot.com/marketplace/the-kalla-events-center-keller-tx-2099202
WeddingWire: https://www.weddingwire.com/biz/the-kalla-events-center/29af61de4f1a3cce.html
PartySlate: https://www.partyslate.com/venues/the-kalla-events-center
Unique Venues: https://www.uniquevenues.com/venue/the-kalla-events-center/
Eventective: https://www.eventective.com/keller-tx/the-kalla-events-center-792088.html
Wed Society / Brides of North Texas: https://www.bridesofnorthtexas.com/vendors/the-kalla-events-center/
Key Personnel
Hospitality Director – Lynnette Hill
Company Background
The Kalla is a 15,000-square-foot, owner-operated event venue on three acres at 121 S. Elm St. in Keller, Texas. The property was formerly known as Chandon Arbors before reopening under The Kalla brand in 2025. The venue serves weddings, receptions, corporate events, trade shows, quinceañeras, bar/bat mitzvahs, private celebrations, and cultural milestone events. The venue is approximately 12 miles from Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. Dr. Deepti Kallam is the owner of The Kalla Events. The Point Group received the Platinum Award for Small Business Website for The Kalla website project.
Target Audience
- Couples planning weddings and receptions
- Corporations planning conferences, retreats, and fundraising galas
- Schools planning prom, homecoming, and graduation events
- Families planning class reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, holiday parties, retirement celebrations, and family reunions
- Community members planning quinceañeras, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Holi, and Diwali celebrations
Core Service Offerings
- Weddings & Receptions
- Student Functions
- Private Events – Class reunions, anniversaries, birthdays, holiday parties, retirement celebrations, family reunions; 50–250 guests
- Corporate Events
Venue Details
- The Grand Ballroom / The Kalla Hall is marketed for up to 300 guests. The Crystal Ballroom / The Crystal Kalla Ballroom is marketed for up to 200 guests. Combined venue capacity is marketed up to 400 guests. The capacity varies with your floor plan.
- Outdoor features include a cedar arbor, waterfall features, outdoor ceremony areas, and two patios with fireplaces.
- Preparation and support spaces include bridal and groom suites and a basic prep kitchen.
- Amenities include free on-site self-parking, wheelchair accessibility, Wi-Fi, Sound/AV, event staff, setup support, and event rentals.
- The Kalla has an open vendor policy.
- Standard rentals are listed by Zola as 12-hour bookings, with additional time billed at $400/hour.
- The official site uses custom quotes and does not publish fixed venue rates.
- Third-party pricing sources list packages at $5,000–$9,500: Crystal Kalla / Crystal Kalla Ballroom at $5,000, The Kalla Hall at $6,500, and Grand Kalla at $9,500.
- Events with alcohol require a TABC-licensed, bonded bartender. Guests may not BYOB. Security is required when alcohol is served; event insurance of at least $1,000,000 is required.
- Weekend music and celebrations must stop at 11 PM, and everybody must vacate at 12 PM due to the residential ordinance