Business Details
13 Years
experience
Premier Event Venue & Catering Services in Rochester, MN
As a locally owned and operated premier event center in Rochester, Minnesota, we have dedicated ourselves to creating exceptional experiences for over a decade. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our state-of-the-art facilities, award-winning culinary team, and comprehensive event services that cater to weddings, corporate functions, and social gatherings. With a 13,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom capable of hosting 800 guests, in-house catering services featuring fresh, high-quality ingredients, and elegant decoration packages, we provide seamless event solutions tailored to each client's vision.Our team's expertise in event coordination, combined with our community-focused values, ensures every event receives meticulous attention to detail. We maintain rigorous standards through our 'Ten Commandments' of service excellence, emphasizing respect, quality, and community impact. Backed by a decade of experience in Southeast Minnesota's event industry, we combine operational efficiency with personalized service to deliver memorable events that exceed expectations.
Services
Wedding Catering
Event Venue Rental
Corporate Events
Decoration Packages
Social Gatherings
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer a 13,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom with flexible configurations for events of all sizes
- Our award-winning culinary team prepares fresh, high-quality meals onsite daily
- We provide comprehensive in-house services including catering, decorations, and event coordination
- Our experienced team has served Southeast Minnesota for over a decade
- We maintain strict quality standards through our documented service excellence principles
What people say
Amazing food
Beautiful venue
Professional staff
Excellent service
Memorable experience
Services
Wedding Catering
Our award-winning culinary team creates exquisite wedding menus using fresh, high-quality ingredients. We offer multiple service styles including plated dinners, buffets, and family-style dining. Each menu is customized to match the couple's preferences while maintaining exceptional presentation standards.
Event Venue Rental
Our 13,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom features flexible configurations for events of all sizes. The space includes modern audiovisual equipment, temperature control, and multiple setup options to accommodate weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings.
Decoration Packages
We offer professionally designed decoration packages featuring backdrops, lighting options, and table arrangements. Our packages include white, ivory, black, gold, and silver sequin options with customizable lighting elements to enhance any event theme.
Corporate Events
Our facility provides ideal spaces for corporate functions with seating for up to 800 attendees. We offer technical support, staging equipment, and customized catering options to ensure professional events run smoothly and meet business objectives.
Social Gatherings
We specialize in hosting social events including fundraisers, quinceaeras, and holiday parties. Our experienced staff coordinates all aspects from venue setup to catering, ensuring each social gathering creates lasting memories for guests.
People
Mary Bowe
General Manager
With extensive experience in event management, Mary oversees daily operations and ensures exceptional service delivery across all events.
Joan Heintz
Operations Assistant Chef
Joan supports culinary operations with expertise in menu preparation and kitchen management for large-scale catering events.
Mike Mulcahey
Executive Chef
Leading our culinary team, Mike brings award-winning expertise in creating gourmet menus that consistently impress event guests.
Piers Lambert
Venue Technician
Piers ensures flawless technical execution of events with expertise in venue setup and equipment management for all functions.
Questions
What types of events can you accommodate?
We host weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, fundraisers, and special occasions for up to 800 guests in our flexible event spaces.
Do you provide catering services?
Yes, we offer in-house catering with customizable menus featuring fresh, high-quality ingredients prepared by our award-winning culinary team.
What decoration options are available?
We offer two elegant decoration packages including backdrops, string lighting, and LED up-lighting options to enhance your special event.
What is your venue capacity?
Our Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 800 guests banquet-style or can be divided into two 400-person sections for separate events.
Do you support community initiatives?
Yes, we've donated over $1 million to local causes and founded Rochester's Community Food Relief program as part of our community commitment.