Events at the Plaza

Events

Weddings

Exchange vows under the opulent canopy of The Plaza’s Grand Ballroom or in the timeless magnificence of The Terrace Room. This exceptional New York ballroom sets the stage for your once in a lifetime experience.

Social Events

For 100 years The Plaza has been chosen by socialites, celebrities, royalty and business leaders for their most important social events. The Plaza’s glamorous venues and impeccable service ensure perfectly extraordinary celebrations.

Charity Galas

For gala events that give philanthropists an evening as unforgettable as the charities they support The Plaza offers exquisite food and drink and elegant service in the magical ambiance of Grand Ballroom or The Terrace Room.

Meetings

With 21,000 square feet of sleek and functional New York meeting space, complete with wireless Internet and contemporary conferencing equipment, The Plaza is a fresh departure from the ordinary. For information about The Plaza’s planning services, please contact Mike Warren at 866.770.8229

Venues

Grand Ballroom

Terrace Room

Palm Court

Rose Club

Event and Meeting Planning

Plaza Events

CPS Events at The Plaza is a joint venture between Great Performances, New York’s prestigious event and catering company, and Delaware North Companies, one of the world’s leading hospitality and foodservice providers who opened the landmark Grand Ballroom in January 2008 and have signed a 25-year lease with Elad Properties, owner of The Plaza, to operate and manage the Grand Ballroom, the Ballroom Foyer, the Terrace Room, and the new meeting spaces.
Since the reopening of The Plaza, it is CPS Events’ mission to deliver a new standard in catering and service that pays proper homage to the world-famous property while honoring a commitment to sustainability. Under the leadership of Executive Chef Chris Harkness, Plaza menus have elevated fundraising galas, luxury weddings, and corporate events with exceptional cuisine including fresh produce from Great Performances’ own Katchkie Farm.

CPS Events at the Plaza: 866.770.8229

The Plaza Menus & Chef Chris Harkness

Every item on The Plaza menu dares you to indulge. Every plate served is a paragon of culinary excellence. The specially crafted menus at The Plaza match the world-class atmosphere.

CPS Events has gone all out to ensure The Plaza’s culinary team, including Chef Chris Harkness, play a role in making every event that much more special… and delicious. Our team will customize The Plaza’s menus to match your event, your tastes and your desires.

The Plaza is the first major entertaining and event venue in the country to incorporate the 100 mile “field-to-fork” concept into their catering menu. CPS Events introduced this concept in early 2008, with menus featuring ingredients that appear on the ballroom’s tables within 36 hours of being harvested. Don’t hesitate to ask us how we can coordinate the menus at The Plaza to match your next event.

Chef Chris Harkness

The Plaza’s Chef Chris Harkness oversees all culinary operations at the fabled hotel and demands his team be capable of crafting exquisite meals and menus for even the most discriminating palate. Chef Harkness is a master at combining flavor, texture, taste and presentation to create cutting-edge culinary masterpieces. He studied at the Culinary Institute of America and worked in restaurants around the country. Chris Harkness directs an 85-person culinary team that creates culinary works reflective of The Plaza’s honorable tradition.

Example Meeting Menu | Example Wedding Menu

Katchkie Farm: Our Passion Starts from Seed

Great Performances, the leading New York City catering and event company, has acted on its passion for local and organic produce by partnering with Katchkie Farm. In this ground-breaking agreement, the farm will provide The Plaza with more than 27 varieties of produce that will be used to develop culinary creations for our one-of-a-kind parties and events.

Located on 60 acres in the Hudson Valley, Katchkie Farms is owned and operated by Great Performances. Visit Katchkie Farm at www.KatchkieFarm.com.