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McHale's Events & Catering delivers creative catering and remarkable venue experiences in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky areas. From elegant halls and historic landmarks to blank cancas settings, there is certainly no shortage of amazing spaces to pick from. With over 50 years of providing exceptional catering and venue experiences, we've become a company people trust. We take great pride in our team's knowledge, expertise and ability to serve you and your guests on your big day. When you have a wedding or event at one of our venues, it's your blank space, and our on-site team is dedicated to helping you create an all-inclusive experience for your guests.

Facilities and Capacity

McHale’s Events & Catering has several elaborate wedding venue event spaces that couples can use to host their special events.

These venues include The Cincinnati Club, The Gardens of Park Hills, The Grand Ballroom, The Pinnacle Ballroom, Drees Pavilion and The Center at Fountain Square.

The Cincinnati Club displays art deco-inspired architecture and possesses an ability to transport guests back in time to an era of old-world charm and nostalgia. The venue has four elegant gala halls in which to host a special wedding celebration and is ideally located.

The Gardens of Park Hills contains the Vista Room and Arbor Room, each as equally sophisticated as the next. The Vista Room is a Tuscan-style event space, reflecting an atmosphere of luxury with marble accents and a neutral color palette throughout.

The Arbor Room provides ample space to have an extravagant wedding celebration. It features vintage black and gold ornaments with a low ceiling and an elevated stage.

The Grand Ballroom has an air of eternal affluence and features gorgeous chandeliers and massive windows that let natural light cascade in.

The Pinnacle Ballroom can be found atop the same building as the Grand Ballroom and is an enchanting atmosphere in which to host a celebratory occasion. It features a 26-foot ceiling made of knotty pine that sits above a 25-foot circular dance floor.

The Drees Pavilion is a glamorous location providing both outdoor ceremony spaces such as the gazebo and terrace as well as a refined indoor ballroom. The room's panoramic views of the cityscape skyline are a particular drawing card for this event space.

The Center at Fountain Square is located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati. Spacious, simple and chic, The Center is the perfect blank canvas to let your personality shine bright during your event.

Services Offered

McHale’s Events & Catering provides handcrafted cuisine, a variety of creative catering menus and a culinary presentation to match your event. Couples can work with the chefs to create their desired menu that caters to any specific dietary requirements and allergy restrictions of their guests. The catering department can arrange a host of dishes in a series of serving styles, from butler passed hors d'oeuvres to buffets and plated dishes.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,000

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$6

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

Reviews of The Grand Ballroom by McHale's

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Chelsea Sent on 01/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wow! Wow! WOW!!

We recently had our wedding at the Cincinnati Club which is run by McHale's Catering and I genuinely cannot say enough good things about this place. At first I was concerned because it was on the top end of our price range, but now I'm so glad that we chose them because you 1000% get what you paid for. The staff think of and do everything. Anytime I needed a question answered they were super quick to respond. I wanted to give a special thanks to Katie S., Loren W., Jeannie and Jeremy who made sure everything went off without a hitch. If you are thinking about this place for your special day, all I can say is do not hesitate. Thank you so much to all the staff at McHale's and the Cincinnati Club for making this the wedding of our dreams!
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Beth Sent on 11/19/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The Pinnacle

Nothing but positive things to say! Service was great, food was good, and the room was beautiful with minimal decorations from us. Highly recommend!!
Amy
Amy Q. Sent on 06/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent experience

Our wedding was everything we had hoped for and more! The staff at McHale's is simply amazing! Excellent service from beginning to end!
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Keaton Sent on 11/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Great Venue and Staff

Had our wedding in The Grand Ballroom at McHales and it was a great venue with accommodating staff.
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Nicole Sent on 11/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome food & service!

Highly recommend McHale's as a wedding caterer! The staff (I worked with Lindsay as my pre-wedding coordinator from McHale's and she was so responsive, knowledgeable and sweet throughout the planning process) is all so friendly and organized, and the service on the night of our wedding was absolutely outstanding. Most importantly... their food was amazing. We received so many compliments from our guests that our food was "Actually really really good" (as in not just "good for mass catering / typical wedding food standards"). They have a few unique and fun menu items and were very flexible with me when creating a menu that was a mixture of traditional and non traditional wedding food. Definitely a 6 out of 5 star vendor!
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Faith Sent on 08/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had a blast at our wedding reception at The Gardens of Park Hills. Our event planner, Lindsay, was so easy to work with and very prompt in responding to all my questions. The service was excellent and the food was yummy. We especially enjoyed the craft beer bar in the Vista Room! It was very affordable and the perfect venue for our big day!
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Susan Sent on 04/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing venue! Very warm and inviting. Best staff! Always making sure you have what you need.
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Kendra Sent on 02/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding reception at the Pinnacle Ballroom in Covington. It was absolutely AMAZING! There was minimal decorating because most was done by the McHale's staff. I was able to completely convey my vision of the reception through a one-on-one meeting with Brent. I did not worry about a single thing the entire night and it was exactly what I wanted. If I could go back and redo my reception I would not have changed a single thing!
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Casey Sent on 08/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
McHale's catering was amazing to work with. We were able to attend a tasting which helped us decide on the perfect menu. Jen was our consultant and was super helpful with all of the planning details. The staff the night of the reception were amazing as well. I felt like I had a personal bartender the entire night :). Everyone raved about how good the food was too!
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Mary Sent on 03/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We just had our daughter's wedding reception in the Vista room at the Gardens. We looked all over for the perfect spot and McHale's delivered on everything from a great venue, to 5 star service, great food and incredible communication from day 1. Too bad I don't get to plan another wedding because my choice would be easy, I would use them again in a heartbeat!
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Awards

52
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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Unprecedented Professionalism & Quality! McHale's Catering and their teams are always 1st rate, from their Food Quality to Presentation they always hit a home run for their guests. As a vendor, I can tell you that anytime I know I am at an event with McHale's, I know I am going to eat well and the night is going to run smoothly.

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The Grand Ballroom by McHale's frequently asked questions

The Grand Ballroom by McHale's includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Grand Ballroom by McHale's includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Grand Ballroom by McHale's includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by The Grand Ballroom by McHale's for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
The Grand Ballroom by McHale's offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The Grand Ballroom by McHale's offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Grand Ballroom by McHale's offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Wifi
The Grand Ballroom by McHale's offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Tables
The Grand Ballroom by McHale's is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.7 in value.

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