Aria at Founders Hall

Aria at Founders Hall is a restaurant, catering company and wedding venue located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Aria is the exclusive caterer of this event facility, and specializes in Italian cuisine. They pride themselves on serving old-world comfort food in a modern setting. Aria at Founders Hall is a historic venue that offers both indoor and outdoor options for your ceremony and reception.

Facilities and Capacity
Couples can accommodate up to 1,500 guests at this elegant venue. They pride themselves on their urban amenities, fresh decor and breathtaking beauty. Their unique glass ceiling allows in an abundance of natural light, while their indoor trees give you the feeling that you're outside. This spacious venue allows you to exchange your vows, and then dance the night away all in one place.

Services Offered
This full-service venue has been a part of the wedding industry for over 10 years. Aria has a team of event planning professionals to go over detail of your menu, making sure it’s tailored to your specific tastes and preferences. They'll keep your budget in mind, and they're happy to host an intimate, casual gathering, or a grand, lavish affair. Their experienced team will also assist you with any event rentals you're interested in having. Additional services include:

• Setup
• Cleanup
• China
• Glassware
• Flatware
• Barware
• Linens
• Parking
• Liability insurance

Cuisine
Aria Tuscan Grill is the exclusive caterer of Founder’s Hall. Their goal is to bring the flavors and colors of Tuscany to Charlotte. Their focus is on local ingredients, braised meats, handmade pastas, wood fired pizzas and fresh seafood. A sample station menu includes:

• Penne pasta with creamy white bechamel sauce
• Protein: chicken, shrimp or fennel sausage
• Cheese: parmigiano, gorgonzola, shredded sharp cheddar or goat
• Garnishes: roasted garlic, oven dried tomatoes, English peas, NC corn, roasted asparagus, kalamata olives, green onions, applewood smoked bacon, etc.

Other Facilities
In addition to catering at Founders Hall, Aria also caters at Bank of America Corporate offices & building clients, as well as the many venues that make up the NC Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Aria Tuscan Grill is also an urban restaurant and lounge located in the heart of center city.