Catering at Lakeside
From casual to elegant, picnics to weddings, Ward Catering offers a one of a kind experience.
Venues at Lakeside
Fern Room at Hotel Lakeside
The Hotel Lakeside Fern Room is a 1,400 square-foot Victorian-style dining area with seating for up to 70 guests. With a picturesque waterfront view, the Fern Room is ideal for luncheons, rehearsal dinners and catered business meetings. The Hotel Lakeside is open seasonally from May-early October |
Hotel Lakeside Front Lawn
The front lawn of Hotel Lakeside is one of Lakeside's most popular outdoor venues. With more than 9,000 square feet of waterfront greenspace and a beautifully landscaped fountain, the Hotel Lakeside lawn comfortably seats 250 guests for an outdoor ceremony and easily accommodates large tents for additional covered space. The Hotel Lakeside front lawn is the picturesque waterfront setting for your next special event at Lakeside Chautauqua. |
Wellness Center: Drackett Hall
Part of the Grindley Aquatic & Wellness Campus at Sixth Street and Laurel Avenue, the Wellness Center offers a large banquet room that is ideal for wedding receptions, private parties, meetings, fitness classes and more. The main room can be divided into two rooms or combined into one large space. The Wellness Center also offers a small kitchenette space for staging meals. The facility sits between a tree lined Nature/Walking Trail to the south and the pool to the north, while beautiful landscaping surrounds the facility, providing natural views for your guests. |
Wesley Lodge
Wesley Lodge is located in the heart of Lakeside Chautauqua just blocks from historic Hoover Auditorium and the downtown business district. The lodge features a 4,750 square-foot space and 20-foot cathedral ceilings. With two sides, Wesley Lodge North and South can be rented individually or together, offering a classroom style set-up for 350 guests or banquet style set-up for 250 guests. Wesley Lodge is an ideal space for groups to enjoy year-round, especially during the winter season with the warmth of the fireplace. |
Train Station
Take a step back in time in this vintage train station, open year-round. There is a large open room for group meetings, which accommodates 50 guests and offers A/V capabilities. The Train Station also features a smaller 375 square-foot Board Room that is ideal for more intimate group meetings. A small kitchen (fridge, sink, microwave and coffee pot) is also available to guests. Outside is an open-air porch with 1,050 square-feet and seating for more than 70 guests in a banquet setting. |
Pavilion: Upper Room
Accommodating 50 and Located inside Lakeside’s Pavilion above the walkway arch, this room provides breathtaking views of Lake Erie and the dock. Perfect for meetings, private parties or as a rain location for outdoor venues, this Victorian-style building is a true gem. With easy access to the waterfront and lakefront walking path, guests will enjoy a true Lakeside experience. |