Top Bayonne Venues

• Spaces for 700 Guests

Art Factory is the most Extraordinary wedding venue, and just 12 miles from NYC! We create events like we build our movie sets, and we embrace your family and religious traditions. We include bespoke theme generation and decor planning from our team of artists/designers, 24 hr. access (from 5AM until 5 the next morning!), bridal and groom suites, ceremony, cocktail and reception spaces! We provide the spaces, tables, chairs, lighting, and decorating with décor, props and candles from our showroom. We have multiple venue options and dates to fit any budget and style! All tax, gratuity and fees are included. We have a host of caterers we recommend or you can bring your own!

• Spaces for 75-1,000 Guests
• 6 Museums
• 6 Landmarks

The Bronx Zoo offers the ultimate one-of-a-kind experience for you and your guests and has the perfect mix of elegance and fun. With a variety of spaces available, you're sure to find a perfect fit for your corporate or social gathering. The historic Bronx Zoo was opened by the New York Zoological Society, now the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), on November 8, 1899. The WCS saves wildlife & wild places worldwide. We do so through science, global conservation, education, & the management of the world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks, led by the flagship Bronx Zoo. A day of adventure awaits you and your guests! Schiff Family Great Hall, Dancing Crane Pavilion, and Grizzly Corner are three of our most popular private spaces. The Bronx Zoo custom designs experiences of all kinds, your guest will be “wowed” by all of the various enhancements you can add-on to your event. Make your green go further! All event proceeds help support the Wildlife Conservation Society’s mission to help save wildlife and wild places around the globe. Join us for evenings at the Zoo! Evenings at the Zoo are designed so that you and your guests may enjoy a fully exclusive viewing of selected exhibits. The most popular evening experience allows guests to meander throughout Astor Court with the free-roaming peacocks, all while sipping cocktails alongside lemurs and sea lions. Guests will not only enjoy some time with our fabulous friends but they will also be able to view the 100-year-old architecture that surrounds Astor Court.

• Spaces for 60 Guests

The Bouley Test Kitchen is a one-of-a-kind Event Space and Dining Room in the Flatiron District of New York City. The Bouley Test Kitchen is open for lunch on weekdays. The multipurpose Test Kitchen serves as an attractive event space, an engaging classroom, and a state-of-the-art culinary laboratory, with a range of outstanding layouts to match the demands of your party. Private events, corporate/media events, photo/video shoots, and, of course, cookery demonstrations are all made possible by the audiophile A/V equipment, which includes projection and complete videoconferencing capabilities. Bouley Test Kitchen can accommodate up to 100 people seated or 150 standing for a reception. It is equipped with an open performance kitchen, a Steinway grand piano, and an audiophile A/V system from McIntosh. The Bouley team may use the Test Kitchen to experiment with new gourmet ideas and refine existing ones. Organic and bio-dynamic components help to advance innovative procedures that are motivated by health and taste. In the Bouley Test Kitchen, visitors can be seated for up to 120 people and cocktail parties can accommodate up to 180 people. A welcoming area for handed canapés or small dishes is provided in the space's expanding form, which combines the refinement of a 'Chef's dream' with a library of more than 8,000 textbooks of culinary inspiration. The Steinway Concert B piano in the main dining room reverberates beneath a Murano glass chandelier from the 18th century. With a wall of slate connecting the dining room to the kitchen, where guests are encouraged to chalk handwritten recipes or notes for special occasions, guests are invited to see the chefs' expertise in a setting adorned with 16th century copperware. Color LED projection technology, which is state-of-the-art, may be used to customize anniversaries or corporate events. The Test Kitchen also includes equipment from artisanal industry giants such as Molteni, Rational, and Electrolux, as well as handcrafted B&W Nautilus speakers and an emerald lighted turntable powered by the McIntosh Sound System.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

In Clove Lakes Park, you will find the ideal getaway. Escape the daily grind and enjoy our gourmet dining in this beautiful lakeside location. Brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails are all available. Our skilled staff will design your wedding, anniversary, shower, or business event to perfection. We will respond to your every need and ensure that your eating experience on our terrace or waterfront patio is one to remember. See what is all the commotion about! The Stone House Restaurant is located in the middle of Clove Lakes Park on its own own island. The Stone House is the ideal location for your next event, surrounded by the natural splendor of Staten Island's lakes, ponds, paths, and animals. Enjoy the ambiance of our magnificent slate-roofed house, which is wonderfully located on the water. Our lakeside terrace, with its gazebo and fountains, offers stunning vistas and spectacular surroundings that can be the highlight of your next catered event or dinner. We provide a choice of party packages to suit your preferences and budget. Our facility can accommodate everything from small, personal gatherings to major weddings and business events. We have room for up to 150 persons. To organize a personal tour with one of our event planners, please contact us directly. Please see our Chef's Loft page for smaller, more intimate gatherings of 16–20 people for sit-down dinner or up to 25 people for a cocktail-style setting. Weddings The Stone House at Clove Lakes is a huge Staten Island haven and a premier island wedding location with award-winning dining and lodging. Our professional wedding planners assist couples in making their fantasies a reality. Allow our team to assist you in having a stress-free, yet top-notch experience on your wedding day.

• Spaces for 100-750 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 3 Meeting Spaces

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport houses 14,692 square feet of flexible event and meeting space across 18 rooms, supported by a dedicated on-site events team. The Garden State Ballroom — the hotel's largest event space at 7,480 square feet — accommodates up to 625 guests for seated dinners and 750 for receptions. A third-floor atrium terrace serves as a pre-function space for cocktail receptions and dinners. For groups of varying sizes, the Essex Ballroom, Camden Room, Hudson Room, Monmouth Room, and additional breakout spaces provide configurable options for receptions, banquets, and conferences. The hotel's 502 guest rooms allow attendees to stay on-site, and a complimentary shuttle to Newark Liberty International Airport is available for arriving and departing guests.

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

Kelli Connell's twenty-year study with one model is an introspective examination of sexuality and gender roles in intimate relationships that form self-identity. The project investigates identity polarities such as the masculine and feminine psyche, the irrational and rational self, the outward and interior self, and the motivated and resigned self. Body language and clothes define the dualities of the person by mixing several photographic negatives of the same model in each image. The significance of these photos rests in their portrayal of internal conflicts as an outward object: a photograph. The spectator is presented with "constructed realities" through these pictures. Rentals and Photoshoots Holding your event at the Alice Austen House gardens is an opportunity to participate in New York City history. With magnificent views of lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, the historic venue offers outdoor leases for wedding ceremonies and shooting opportunities. The Alice Austen House offers a unique background for your wedding ceremony or photo/film shoot, with lovely period gardens, a landmarked Victorian Cottage, and a wide waterfront vista of the New York harbor. Only wedding ceremonies, business retreats, and film and photoshoots are now available for rent, and this historic New York location is the ideal setting for these events. Wedding ceremony rental fees are $750, which includes a site visit and consultation with our rentals experts, as well as administrative costs. Space limitations and gathering size guidelines limit the capacity of outdoor ceremonies and interior business retreats. Photo permits are required for any video or photoshoots on the ground, and cost $75 for up to two hours.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Above is a classy rooftop wedding location connected to the Hilton Garden Inn in Staten Island, New York. Newlyweds can take a breath of fresh air while enjoying sumptuous amenities and breathtaking views of the New York City cityscape from the wraparound open-air patio. The combination of fire pits, an open kitchen, beautiful marble furnishings, and dramatic lighting creates a wonderful evening full of joyful memories. Professional personnel is on hand to provide top-notch services and event management, ensuring that couples enjoy the best wedding experience possible. The elegant Rooftop space and open air patio are reached through private elevators. Handcrafted cocktails go well with the selection of small meals. The stylish metropolitan décor, which includes both classic and soft seating, is complemented by twenty-foot high floor-to-ceiling windows that provide amazing panoramic views. With an à la carte dining experience, enjoy seasonal, modern American cuisine. Panoramic views of NYC, heated cabanas, fire pits, open kitchen with small meals, and handcrafted cocktails are all features of this modern rooftop indoor/outdoor private event venue. The only rooftop ballroom on Staten Island.

• Spaces for 300-600 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Nestled in 415 acres of protected woodlands, The Hilton Garden Inn Staten Island is a grand hotel offering 198 rooms and suites, the world-class Lorenzo’s Restaurant Bar and Cabaret, and the elegant Nicotra’s Ballroom. The Hilton Garden Inn Staten Island, located on 415 acres of protected forests, is a beautiful hotel with 198 rooms and suites, a world-class restaurant and bar called Lorenzo's Restaurant Bar and Cabaret, and an elegant ballroom called Nicotra's Ballroom. Nicotra's Ballroom, located minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport and Manhattan, is a spectacular venue for your wedding or special occasion. BALLROOMS The freshly renovated Nicotra's Ballroom, which features lavish wall coverings and stunning gilded chairs, will provide guests with the high service and elegance of a Manhattan event. Floor to ceiling windows let you to take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding wooded surroundings from every angle. In each individual banquet hall, the warm, vibrant color palettes create a cozy, private atmosphere. Nicotra's Ballroom is an elegant and beautiful setting in which to celebrate your special day. TREVI GARDEN is a garden in Trevi, Italy. Our silk-tented, Italian piazza-inspired Trevi Garden, complete with cobblestone flooring and lampposts from Venice, will transport you to another time and place. Italy's old-world charm, as well as its inherent romance and grandeur, should be experienced.

Venue 845 in Jersey City is a stunning location for holding any event, whether it's a private celebration or a business event. In order to provide a special guest experience for your business event, Sweet 16 celebration, quinceanera, baby or bridal shower, or adult birthday party, you can design and modify any of our spacious, light-filled rooms. You will be able to change our space by bringing in your own décor, regardless of whether you are organizing the event yourself or collaborating with an event designer. You will receive help from a member of the on-site team with serving and cleanup. With the option to choose your own caterer, you may let your guests enjoy a buffet dinner or a private fine dining experience while staying within your predetermined budget. The ideal location for family occasions is Venue 845. Children may have fun at your party with the three 50-inch plasma TVs with an Xbox, Wii, and PlayStation 4 system that are located on the mezzanine. Any games or DVDs can be brought in to be used with these devices. We also have a 65-inch plasma TV in another room, which is great for watching sporting events and even organizing a sporting event viewing party. Venue 845 is the perfect location for your upcoming corporate event, holiday party, or conference because we are close to all of the main sources of transit in the NYC area. We provide easy access and some on-site parking for visitors traveling from Jersey City, Hoboken, Edgewater, Weewaken, North Bergen, Guttenberg, or adjacent regions. For up to 75 guests, our rooms can be tailored for cocktail parties or larger sit-down events to celebrate your company's achievements and reaffirm your vision through presentations and any live entertainment you may want to add. If you're seeking for a special place to entertain, Venue 845 provides an adaptable setting for the most avant-garde occasions. Our lovely setting will serve as the backdrop for any occasion, from an affordable and spectacular engagement party to a business event focused on team building.

The Venue at City Harvest is a stunning event space and terrace with a state-of-the-art catering and demonstration kitchen set within our award-winning historic building in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Designed by esteemed architecture and design firm Rockwell Group with input from three-Michelin-starred chef and Vice Chair of City Harvest’s Board, Eric Ripert, and City Harvest Food Council chefs, the Venue is a sleek and flexible space, perfect for a variety of events including weddings, corporate events, parties, panels, bar and bat mitzvahs, cooking demos, photo and film shoots, and more. Featured in Architectural Digest, the Venue at City Harvest offers guests over 10,000 square feet of space, including a wood-clad reception area, a sun-soaked event and reception space, a roof terrace with NYC skyline views and lounge areas, an outdoor kitchen with a Rockwell Group grill, and a top-of-the-line commercial-use kitchen. Revenue from all events held in the Venue will support City Harvest’s mission to end hunger across New York City.

• Spaces for 30-1,200 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 3 Meeting Spaces

The Best Western Plus Robert Treat Hotel is a great place to stay if you're looking for that extra something. The Best Western Plus Robert Treat Hotel will stand out among the other hotels in Newark, New Jersey, thanks to its modern conveniences and well designed interior. For the business traveler, a large work station and complimentary internet connection are provided in all of our guest rooms, ensuring that you don't miss a beat when away from your workplace. For guests staying for an extended period of time, each room has a handy small fridge, which is great for storing drinks and snacks. As an added convenience, we offer a fitness center on site so that you can keep up with your training program while traveling. As is usually the case with Best Western® Hotels & Resorts, the Best Western Plus Robert Treat Hotel will offer you with the exceptional customer service that you have come to expect. Our first-class facilities, excellent catering, and friendly service make us the ideal location for wedding receptions. The recently restored Crystal room, which is reminiscent of a bygone age when ballrooms were lavishly decorated with crystal chandeliers and romantic candlelight banquets, provides a stark contrast to the impersonal ambience of most ballrooms. Come and have a look for yourself!

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Ballroom

The path to "Happily Ever After" begins at the Bay Ridge Manor. We are family owned and operated for over 30 years. With our experience and dedication to personalized service, attention to detail, and anticipating the needs of your special guests, the Bay Ridge Manor will make your special day a truly memorable event. The Bay Ridge Manor takes pride in providing the ideal setting for your celebration. Our newly designed and renovated ballrooms can accommodate events for 30-250 guests. Wedding receptions, ceremony, anniversary parties, bridal & baby showers, birthdays, sweet sixteen's, retirement parties, holiday parties, proms, end term as well as corporate events are all welcomed. A hidden gem within Brooklyn with renowned cuisine and superb service, you will find the Bay Ridge Manor surprisingly affordable. When booking your special event at the Bay Ridge Manor you will receive the personal attention of a member of the Golden Family. They will oversee every detail to make your event unforgettable. The Bay Ridge Manor would be honored to host your special event.

In Jersey City's Harborside District, there is a waterfront multipurpose event facility called The Atelier Ballroom. The location offers unmatched views of the Manhattan skyline and a culinary expertise that has won awards. It's time to celebrate after finding the love of your life! The Atelier Ballroom offers the ideal location for your wedding celebration, whether you want a lavish extravaganza, an elegant soiree, or an intimate gathering to mark the start of your happily ever after. Your wedding will be the talk of the town because to our elegant atmosphere, breath-taking décor, NYC skyline background, creatively prepared gourmet delights, and first-rate service. Your wedding dreams will come true with the help of our event specialists as they walk you through every step! We think there should be celebrations every day! The Atelier Ballroom combines classic luxury with a contemporary sense of adventure to give your guests an unforgettable experience for your once-in-a-lifetime event, regardless of the occasion: engagement parties, bridal showers, christenings, sweet sixteen/quinceanera parties, anniversary celebrations, baby showers, holiday parties, bar/bat mitzvahs, birthday parties, or high school prom. The best views of the Hudson River Waterfront are combined with our hallmark service and exceptional hospitality to keep the celebration going! Our event specialists help you design the menu and select the ideal finishing touches to create an amazing celebration.

• Spaces for 630-1,200 Guests

The Westin Jersey City Newport offers relaxing vistas of the Hudson River, the Manhattan skyline, and New York City. In the center of the city's downtown sector, our beautifully constructed hotel warmly greets guests with waterfront accommodations. Our hotel is well located for visiting popular destinations because it is close to the Newport PATH station, Hoboken, the Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park, and Newark Airport. Relax, rejuvenate, and take advantage of opulent features like our WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio and a cool indoor pool. At Fire and Oak, sate your hunger with wholesome American food while seeing the coastline. Rest peacefully at night in modern lodgings with Westin Heavenly Bath items and the renowned Westin Heavenly Bed. Event planners have a choice of over 20,000 square feet of venue space, cutting-edge technology, and a AAA Four Diamond environment. The Westin Jersey City Newport has everything you need for a rejuvenating getaway.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Masterpiece Caterers is excited to announce the acquisition of The View at The Park on Manhattan's southern tip. Previously known as Battery Gardens Restaurant. The Sea Glass Carousel and the Staten Island Ferry's Whitehall Terminal surround The View at Battery Park, which is situated amid Battery Park's landscaped grounds. The View, a waterfront facility with two levels of stunning views of New York Harbor, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty, will include outdoor waterside seating, a separate outdoor bar, and a craft beer garden. Masterpiece Caterers has been a long-time supporter of the Financial District, beginning with the reconstruction of India House at One Hanover Square, which was erected in 1851 and is now one of New York City's premier wedding and event locations. The View at Battery Park will be restored and renovated with the same exquisite attention to detail, restoring the structure to its former gleam and shine. Masterpiece Caterers is dedicated to creating the epitome of luxury for weddings and celebrations, from intimate to lavish, traditional to surprising, historic to modern. Weddings Few things in life are more special than the uniting of two people who are in love. We are committed to planning your ideal wedding, one that encapsulates all of the unique characteristics that define a couple. Our mission is to make sure that every couple who steps into our venue has the wedding of their dreams. Corporate Events At Masterpiece Caterers, we know how important it is to make a good first impression and how important it is to pay attention to the smallest of details. We are dedicated to ensuring that your brand and message are conveyed in a clear and succinct manner. From start to finish, you and our clients will receive immaculate service as we plan and execute a top-notch, perfect event that will have your guests praising you for weeks. Private Events Hosting a private event at One Hanover Square is similar to entertaining in your own home, if your home is a beautiful 20th century style mansion with pricey art and exquisite architecture. The venue's 11 event rooms are the ideal location for your next celebration, whether it is a birthday party for ten, a rehearsal dinner for fifty, or a retirement party for 200 or more.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Weddings are a time for people to come together and celebrate their love. When it comes to The Ritz-Carlton, this means something different for each couple. It can be a fun-filled day at the spa with your bridal party, two people exchanging vows in the middle of a forest under the shade of a canopy of trees, a lavish reception where the dance floor and glasses are always full, or an after-party where the night transforms into day and the sun comes out. Travel to breathtaking locations such as a tranquil Sichuan mountain retreat and a Los Cabos resort nestled between the desert and the ocean. When it comes to a black-tie wedding, our grand ballrooms and exquisite catering are the perfect match! From kosher catering to Hindu ceremonies, you can create a wedding that reflects your personal preferences. Nature provides the perfect setting for a winter wedding, with its snow-capped mountains and towering pines providing the perfect backdrop. Declare your love for one another as the sun sets into the ocean and the waves slap against the shore.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

In addition to being stunningly beautiful and modern, it is also daring in its own right. First and foremost, fusion cuisine blends seamlessly with the most recent gastronomic trends, and the best natural products are elevated to the level of internationally recognized specialties. Each dish on the Encore menu is the culmination of years of effort, gastronomic explorations, and a reverence for the culinary traditions. No matter what your expectations are, Encore, Brooklyn's largest restaurant with the friendliest atmosphere, is waiting to exceed them. Appetizers to die for, seductively sizzling sausages, succulent chickens, tender shrimp, juicy steaks, and much more are available at the restaurant. At a young age, I was inspired to pursue a career in the culinary arts. When I first arrived in the United States, I enrolled in courses in hotel and restaurant management at New York Technical College. The opportunity to work in France, at the prestigious Hotel de France, presented itself to me in 1998. Later, I made my way into the New York City restaurant industry, where I worked as a pastry chef at the Russian Tea Room. I was awarded two gold medals by the Societe Culinaire Philanthropique's Salon of Culinary Art for my work in the kitchen. Having worked at places such as the Glen Oaks Country Club, City Hall, La Grenouille, and Gascogne Bistro, I decided to branch out and open my own restaurant on Staten Island in 2007. Over the course of seven years, the Alor Cafe has evolved into a fine dining and music venue. Today, I am the proud father of three children, and I live in Brooklyn with my wife. As a business owner, I take pleasure in giving back to my community. I also appreciate that Staten Island's accessibility allows for affordable ownership while still remaining connected to the city's energy. I recently ended my relationship with my long-term partner, but I'm ready to move on to the next phase. My current project is the "Better Burger" Project for the Chefs of America Foundation, on which I am currently working as a member. I've taken on this responsibility with the goal of demonstrating to the Staten Island community that eating healthy, sustainable foods is a wise choice and that this is the direction in which the restaurant market is moving.

• Spaces for 16-450 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces

“A flawlessly designed eating and drinking complex that looks both industrial and luxurious.” Located on the Hudson with stunning views of the Manhattan skyline, Battello offers an unforgettable culinary experience featuring a contemporary Italian-based, seafood-influenced menu designed by one of New Jersey’s top culinary masters, Chef Ryan DePersio. With soaring ceilings and a series of open, elegant areas, including two bars, a lounge that is equipped for live entertainment, several dining rooms, and a bridal suite, Battello was designed to accommodate social gatherings large and small – from weddings, corporate events, special occasions, etc. Battello has some of the most talented restaurant professionals in New Jersey. Together, we share the passion to exceed the expectations of even the most discerning patron and deliver a memorable experience composed of exceptional cuisine, creative cocktails, a unique wine program, and industry-leading service.

• Spaces for 125-314 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Rooftop
• 3 Total Spaces

The STEM Building at Kean University brings together two signature event spaces — a glass-walled atrium and a sixth-floor rooftop terrace — on a 180-acre campus in Union, New Jersey, less than 30 minutes from New York City. The Glass Atrium & Rooftop accommodates up to 175 seated guests in a space defined by floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a natural pond and outdoor porticos suited to photography. One floor up, the STEM Rooftop opens to sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline and seats up to 125 guests — a setting well suited to wedding ceremonies, cocktail receptions, and birthday celebrations. The STEM Auditorium, seating up to 314, rounds out the building's event offerings for presentations, conferences, and larger gatherings. Kean Conference & Event Services manages the building's event program and includes a personal event manager, A/V equipment, tables and chairs, high-speed WiFi, and self-parking with every rental. The standard eight-hour rental provides two hours for setup, five hours of event time, and one hour for cleanup.

• Spaces for 24-300 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Liberty Hall Museum occupies 23 acres in Union, New Jersey, on the grounds of a Georgian-style residence built in 1772 by William Livingston — New Jersey's first elected governor and a signer of the United States Constitution. Over seven generations of the Livingston and Kean families, the original 14-room home grew into a 50-room Victorian mansion that now houses collections of antique furniture, decorative arts, and clothing spanning more than 250 years of American history. The estate hosts private events from May through October, welcoming up to 150 guests for weddings, conferences, workshops, and celebrations. Its formal English parterre garden and maze, fragrant rose garden, historic herb garden, apple orchard, and 12-acre ArbNet-recognized arboretum provide a setting shaped by centuries of garden design. An 1882 Carriage House and a tented reception area alongside the gardens offer distinct settings for ceremonies and receptions. Wedding guests are invited to explore the mansion's historic rooms through guided tours while festivities are underway.