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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, a knack for event planning, and passion for serving 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 nearlywed 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 ambiance. 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.

FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner

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Reviews of Ballroom at the Ben - Finley Catering

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The Ballroom at the Ben, managed by Finley Catering, receives consistently glowing reviews for its exceptional staff, delicious food, and flexibility in accommodating cultural preferences. Reviewers praise the seamless planning process, attentive service, and beautiful venue, with accolades for coordinators like Michelle, Ott, and Daria. Guests are enthusiastic about the food quality, from cocktail hour to plated dinner, while the personalized service and meticulous attention to detail ensure a memorable and stress-free wedding experience. Overall, the Ballroom at the Ben is highly recommended for its outstanding service and stunning ambiance.

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The Ballroom at the Ben, managed by Finley Catering, receives consistently glowing reviews for its exceptional staff, delicious food, and flexibility in accommodating cultural preferences. Reviewers praise the seamless planning process, attentive service, and beautiful venue, with accolades for coordinators like Michelle, Ott, and Daria. Guests are enthusiastic about the food quality, from cocktail hour to plated dinner, while the personalized service and meticulous attention to detail ensure a memorable and stress-free wedding experience. Overall, the Ballroom at the Ben is highly recommended for its outstanding service and stunning ambiance.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 131 reviews
Google
4.8/5 353 reviews
Nick
Nick Sent on 12/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Everything we could have imagined!

Ballroom at the Ben was absolutely amazing! My wife and I are beyond grateful that we held our wedding here. The staff were excellent. The food was excellent. The service was excellent. We had Ott, Josh, Chelsea and Denise for our team. They absolutely crushed it and made everything so easy and enjoyable for us! Highly recommend this venue. It was worth every penny.
Fanta
Fanta Sent on 11/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best decision!

We are so glad we chose Michelle Finley and her team to host our wedding at the Ben. I could go on and on about how beautiful the ballroom is and how amazing the facilities and food are, but what I have to emphasize is the flexibility! For background, my husband and I are from West Africa and the Caribbean. As such, it was really important for us to infuse our culture into our ceremony through food, decor, and other. Michelle was INCREDIBLE! She was so flexible and really prioritized us having a specialized experience. Some venues can be very restrictive, and having a venue be so grand, beautiful, and flexible (especially as it related to our catering and food) was such a grand slam. As a general matter, the wedding was such a blast. We could not have picked a better spot.
Franco
Franco Sent on 09/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

1000/10 venue and team!

Our wedding at Ballroom at the Ben was absolutely amazing! People are still raving about the food! Finley catering had amazing food at every venue! Daria helped us with everything leading up to the day and then Ott & Josh ran the show! They surely have it all figured out & are all absolutely amazing at their jobs! They make the experience easy and enjoyable! They truly helped make it the best day of our lives - couldn’t thank them enough!!!
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Marissa Sent on 08/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Most incredible venue and people!

Words cannot describe the incredible venue and staff who consistently went above and beyond!! Chelsea is an amazing coordinator - responsive, friendly, reliable, and just wonderful. Ott and Josh were amazing and helped the rehearsal and wedding go smoothly!! They were there for absolutely anything we needed and all our family and friends loved them. Denise was the most outstanding waitress and is clearly such a seasoned professional. Thank you to this entire team for truly making this the best day of our lives and for the obviously INCREDIBLE food and drinks as well (every Filet was cooked to perfection)!! Also - just such an overall stunning venue - it came together even more beautifully than we imagined :).
Kim
Kim Sent on 05/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Night at the Ben

The planning and the day ran incredibly smoothly! Ott and his team know exactly what they are doing. The night was absolutely perfect and we had no issues. Our guests are still raving about it, and especially about the food at cocktail hour. The after party was also well worth it.
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Kelly Sent on 01/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

After looking at many venues for my daughter’s wedding, we were awestruck as soon as we walked through the Ben. We also knew we were in the perfect hands when we met our venue coordinator Daria. She made everything so easy, she is so kind and professional and pure class. She remembered every detail during the planning stages. And on our wedding day we were so thankful we had Ott to make sure everything went perfectly. The moment you meet him you will be confident that your wedding day will be seamless. He provides invaluable guidance and pays attention to every detail, he is truly irreplaceable! Special thanks to Finley caterers, you are simply the best at what you do. The food, service and ambience is five star. People are still talking about the food, appetizers and dessert room. Also, bartenders are excellent never a line which is important. Thank you so much!
M
Matti Sent on 11/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Finley Catering does it best!

I have nothing but good things to say about my day, ballroom at the Ben, Finley catering as a whole, as well as their entire staff. From beginning to end the planning process went extremely smooth, and accommodated all our needs and requests. My guests loved the food during cocktail hour and reception. People said it was the best wedding venue food they’ve ever had. The staff were so incredible in helping with my needs. Stephanie even helped my mom rebustle my entire train which was a nightmare before she helped us.
Georgie
Georgie Sent on 11/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding day!

I have not one bad thing to say about Finley Catering or Ballroom at the Ben. From the second I got engaged, Michelle was so attentive. She is extremely knowledgeable and really made my family and I feel comfortable. Her team was incredible and made our day absolutely perfect. The head waitress Denise and Maitr’d Ott made sure our families were attended to the whole night. My husband and I kept saying we actually felt famous. I would recommend Finley to anyone for their wedding day. They made us feel like family and made our wedding vision come to life. Thank you Michelle and Finley catering we love you all and are so grateful!
D
Daryll Sent on 06/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding

We cannot say enough good things about Finley Catering. From the moment we reached out to inquire, to our wedding day itself, Finley's team was such a dream to work with. Our coordinator was Daria and we could not have felt more supported and confident that she would make sure everything was perfectly planned. She was so easy to communicate with, so quick to respond, and you could tell she was genuinely invested in making our special day exactly what we wanted it to be. When we sat down to go over menu and day of details a few months prior, there wasn't one thing that Finley wasn't willing to customize for us. We truly felt so important and special. When it came to the week of, we worked with Ott and to say he is on top of everything is an understatement. He zoomed in on every tiny detail and made sure everything was perfect. We weren't able to have a rehearsal prior, which normally would have worried me, but it didn't because I felt so at ease that he would ensure everything ran smoothly - and it did! Our wedding day was absolutely phenomenal and people are still talking about it over two weeks later! The Ballroom at the Ben is a stunning venue, the staff is so helpful. The amount of food you get for the cocktail hour, plated dinner, and dessert is nothing like I've seen at any other venue and the level of customer service is through the roof. If I could do it all over again, I would. If you want to feel like royalty for your wedding from the planning to the day itself, choose Finley... you won't be disappointed!
A
Alex Sent on 11/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Do yourself a favor and book yourself a wedding at BATB

Finley was absolutely UNREAL! My husband and I cannot say enough good things. We looked at about 20 wedding venues and could not be happier with our decision to book with Finley. From start to finish, they exceeded all our expectations. The food was not only delicious but served piping hot, which is no small feat for a large event. The cocktail hour was unlike anything we've ever seen; our guests were blown away by the quality and creativity of the offerings. My husband and I always had a drink in our hand, thanks to the fantastic service.
Brooke, Ott, and the wait staff were the real stars of the show. They ensured our reception went off without a hitch, making us feel like the most important people in the room. A guest with significant restaurant experience told us they had never seen a wedding reception executed this perfectly. Multiple times we were told that the reception was over the top! If you want your wedding to be a culinary and service masterpiece, Finley is the way to go!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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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!!

JL Original Designs JL Original Designs Wedding Planners

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!

Leigh Florist Leigh Florist Wedding Florists

The building has great architectural features with a grand upscale feel. We always love working at Ballroom at Ben with Finley Catering.

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Ballroom at the Ben - Finley Catering frequently asked questions

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
Ballroom at the Ben - Finley Catering includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The space offered by Ballroom at the Ben - Finley Catering for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
Ballroom at the Ben - Finley Catering offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Ballroom at the Ben - Finley Catering offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Ballroom at the Ben - Finley Catering offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
Ballroom at the Ben - Finley Catering is recommended by 98% 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 professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in average response time.
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