The historic Cash & Carry building has an exciting new mission that builds on its reputation as the go-to choice for special events of all tastes and sizes.

Co-owners Tanner Pearson, Josê Portillo, and Roderick Stutes are the creative forces of Cheers Event Services, which is dedicated to delivering exceptional event and bar experiences at the iconic Cash & Carry Building, located at 801 Enterprise Boulevard in Lake Charles.

Cheers Event Services manages venue leasing and provides premium bar services.

It all starts with a plan­—and your dreams. We’ve been providers of choice for special events of all kinds, and we understand the budgets, the worries, and the joys that come with events.

We’re a trusted choice for catering in Southwest Louisiana. Let’s talk about your menu ideas. We’ll share reccomendations for the best choices for your event. Turn to us for solutions.

We’ll reccomend pairings and specialties at the bar to round out your special event. We’re a turn-key, worry-free choice. We anticipate your needs and plans, and stock and serve accordingly.

The popular Cash & Carry Building is a faithfully restored, 9,600-square-foot downtown warehouse built in the 1930s for what has been described as a “Sam’s Club of yesteryear” for small grocery businesses.

Designed by Dunn & Quinn—the well-known architects who designed nearly 2,000 schools, banks, churches, and public facilities—its original plans called for a sturdy, utilitarian building featuring a clerestory (skylight) for light and ventilation. Those same features—with a kitchen, outdoor area, and other amenities now part of the facility—make Cash & Carry a perfect, rustic-elegance venue for a wide variety of special events.

As a venue, Cash & Carry is widely marveled a chameleon — an incredibly versatile space that can shift its vibe whether it’s an upscale reception or a fun, all-hands corporate event.

Here are the components that gather as we help you arrange your event: