Ballroom at the Ben - Finley Catering is an elegant wedding venue located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With lavish adornments, turn-of-the-century charm, and grandiose arches, the establishment offers a magnificent and exquisite atmosphere. Since 1976, Steve Finley has developed his culinary skills, knack for event planning, and passion to serve couples celebrating milestone occasions. Steve, his family, and his staff have provided countless weddings with high-quality customer service and delight in continuing to support each to-be-wed they work with.
Facilities and Capacity
Ballroom at the Ben - Finley Catering can host up to 350 wedding guests in their remarkable ballroom. With a glossy white dance floor, breathtaking chandeliers, and an incredible amount of space, the room is ideal for an extravagant and timeless wedding. It showcases gold hints and accents, numerous large arches, and vintage architecture. As seen in the film “The Silver Linings Playbook,” the ballroom features a mezzanine level overlooking the palatial space below. Here, newlyweds can dine and dance within the European-inspired ambience. The event space is ideal for couples looking to host a gorgeous and grandiose celebration. Plus, the stunning building provides a modern backdrop for unforgettable wedding photos.
Services Offered
Ballroom at the Ben - Finley Catering’s staff strives to offer impeccable service and assistance. With the help of one of the venue’s wedding coordinators, couples can be guided throughout the planning process. The planner will work closely with the to-be-weeds to ensure that they have a magical experience on their big day.
Cuisine
Couples can expect nothing short of a high-quality culinary and dining experience with Finley Catering. They aim to provide world-class service at affordable prices, all the while keeping you and your wishes close to heart. Custom menus are welcome and the team offers a variety of selections from their catering menu. To enjoy during your cocktail hour, a number of stations and hors d’oeuvres are available, ranging from fresh seafood to mediterranean-inspired dishes. For the seated meal, indulgent starters followed by fish, meat, and vegan entrées can be prepared. A sweet conclusion to the dining experience, dessert stations including deluxe miniature pastries and international coffee can be enjoyed. The culinary team is also happy to create a four-tier buttercream-icing wedding cake.
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We worked with Michelle at Finley and can’t say enough amazing things about her. Due to everything that happened this year we ended up having to postpone our wedding. Michelle made the process so easy. Wedding planning was not easy during this time, but Michelle helped us stay positive and excited about our upcoming wedding. On the day of the wedding her and the rest of the entire staff went above and beyond for not only my husband and I, but for every single one of our guests. From the food to the drinks to the service was perfection. I can’t thank everyone at Finley enough for hosting such a perfect night for us!! They are the best!!!
Sent on 06/01/2021
Diane A.
· Married on 01/10/2020
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Above and Beyond
If you are looking for a dream wedding where you are the Belle of the Ball and your groom is Prince Charming then this is your ballroom. From start to finish it's what dreams are made of and you get to star in it! My son and "daughter" were married here last Friday. Every element of care was handled for us. The food was delicious, the lighting, the dance floor, the bridal suite, cocktail hour and so much more were all superb. Don't delay, make an appointment today and see for yourself.
Sent on 01/18/2020
Annie M.
· Married on 10/25/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Definitely Choose Finley Catering!!!
Finley Catering at the Ballroom at the Ben exceeded all of our expectations. We had the absolutely perfect wedding day thanks to them. We worked with Stacey from the beginning who is so nice and enthusiastic and makes you super excited for your big day! She had amazing recommendations as well that made our wedding truly incredible. Ott is also a dream come true. He makes you feel so incredibly special, you will feel like a famous person. Ott and the bridal suite attendant Barbara took AMAZING care of us. Everything runs flawlessly with Finley, you will not have to worry about a single thing. They are true professionals in this industry, extremely nice and personable and easy to work with, and of course the food is out of this world. We received so many compliments about the quality of the food (that is VERY plentiful!). Our guests were so impressed by both the cocktail hour, dinner, and the exquisite dessert room! Finley takes care of everything, you will be so happy you went with them! Our wedding day was a true dream come true.
Ott and the staff at The Ballroom at The Ben are the best, and always a pleasure to work with! This is not to mention that The Ballroom at The Ben is truly a Philadelphia architectural gem, made for a dream wedding!!
What a beautiful venue and the staff is amazing. Planning any event with with Finley Catering is a breeze. They make sure your event is exactly what you want. I never has a bad meal with Finley. Love working with Michelle, Stacey and Miguel. The staff is all are very helpful no matter what venue of Finley you are at. High recommend any of Finley's venue and expect excellence as well as the WOW factor from your guests and attendees.
On of these day I will guest and not working or planning an event!
Ballroom at the Ben - Finley Catering frequently asked questions
What items and services are included in the starting site fee at Ballroom at the Ben - Finley Catering?
Ballroom at the Ben - Finley Catering includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
At Ballroom at the Ben - Finley Catering, what items and services related to wedding catering are included in the cost?
Ballroom at the Ben - Finley Catering includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake
What are the most important characteristics of Ballroom at the Ben - Finley Catering in terms of venue type, style and location?
The space offered by Ballroom at the Ben - Finley Catering for wedding events is known for:
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at Ballroom at the Ben - Finley Catering for wedding events?
Ballroom at the Ben - Finley Catering offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Indoor
What kind of wedding events does Ballroom at the Ben - Finley Catering offer?
Ballroom at the Ben - Finley Catering offers the following types of wedding events:
Ceremony
Reception
What services does Ballroom at the Ben - Finley Catering offer for wedding events?
Ballroom at the Ben - Finley Catering offers the following services for wedding events:
Cake
Event Planner
What percentage of users recommend Ballroom at the Ben - Finley Catering and which are the most valued aspects of their wedding services?
Ballroom at the Ben - Finley Catering is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in professionalism.
