Good food. Great times.

A Dining Experience Designed Around Your Event

The food is part of what makes an event memorable. At The 1530, our in-house banquet service makes it easy to bring great food and great company together in one place.

Our culinary team offers a variety of menu options for wedding receptions, corporate luncheons, fundraisers, holiday parties, and private celebrations. Choose from our curated banquet menu or work with our team to create a menu that fits your event, preferences, and guest experience.

Whether you're planning an elegant plated dinner or a relaxed buffet, we're here to help make the dining experience one less thing to worry about.

Explore our banquet menu

  • A traditional dining experience with individually plated meals, ideal for wedding receptions, formal celebrations, and corporate dinners.

  • A flexible dining option that allows guests to select from a variety of menu offerings. Perfect for larger gatherings, corporate events, and celebrations.

  • Bring everyone together around the table with shared dishes and a more communal dining experience.

A woman setting a long dining table decorated with green leaves, clear glasses, bottles, and bowls of bread and salad, in a room with white walls and floral wall decorations.

What's Included With Our Banquet Service?

Our in-house banquet service is designed to make hosting easier while ensuring your guests enjoy a welcoming dining experience.

Included With Banquet Service

  • Choice of buffet, plated, or family-style dining

  • Water service

  • Cake cutting service

Available Enhancements

  • In-house banquet service staff

  • China rentals

  • Linen rentals

Our team can help you determine which service options and enhancements are the right fit for your event.

Please note: Outside catering is not permitted in the Madison Ballroom. Food service arrangements for other event spaces may vary.

A white plate with grilled chicken, sautéed green beans and peppers, and a small bowl of macaroni and cheese, on a wooden table with a black napkin.
Plate with grilled chicken, green beans with yellow peppers, macaroni and cheese, and a cup of macaroni and cheese.
Several plates of fresh salads with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, grated carrots, sliced red onions, grilled chicken, boiled eggs, and breadsticks.
A person wearing a black glove is grilling meat over an open flame on a barbecue grill.
Dessert cups with white creamy filling, topped with dark berry compote and fresh mint leaves, arranged on a black surface.
Fruit platter with sliced strawberries, pineapple, green grapes, and melon, arranged in a large black bowl; tray of cookies and chafing dishes on a white tablecloth in the background.
Close-up of a cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, bacon, and grilled bun, served with potato chips and corn on the cob on a white plate.
A plate of cooked steak garnished with parsley, served with side vegetables including broccoli, carrots, and green beans.
Buffet table with assorted fruits, vegetables, cheeses, meats, and crackers, decorated with pineapples and placed against a brick wall.
Buffet chafing dish filled with grilled chicken pieces garnished with lemon slices and herbs at a catering event.
Individual servings of cheesecake topped with berry compote and a fresh mint leaf in clear plastic cups.
A plate of food with grilled chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, and a roasted tomato garnished with parsley.
Hamburger with bacon, tomato, lettuce, and cherry on top, served with a side of corn on the cob and potato chips on a white plate.
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Grilled lamb chops with sauce, served with broccoli and mashed potatoes
Close-up of small appetizers topped with mushrooms and herbs arranged on wooden serving boards.

Banquet Catering for Every Occasion

The 1530 provides in-house banquet catering for a variety of events in Grand Rapids, including:

Wedding Receptions

Celebrate with a dining experience that complements your wedding day.

Corporate Events

Bring your team or clients together over a thoughtfully planned meal.

Learn more about our Corporate Luncheons

Private Celebrations

Host birthdays, anniversaries, showers, and other special gatherings.

Holiday Parties

Give your team a reason to step away from the office and celebrate.

Fundraisers & Galas

Create a welcoming experience for guests, supporters, and community partners.

Plan your event

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! The 1530 Events provides in-house banquet catering for weddings, corporate gatherings, fundraisers, holiday parties, and private celebrations hosted at our Grand Rapids venue. Our culinary team offers customizable menu options and several dining styles to complement your event.

  • Our banquet service includes buffet, plated, and family-style dining options. We can help you determine which service style best fits your event, guest count, and overall experience.

  • Yes! You can choose from our curated banquet menu or work with our team to discuss menu selections that best suit your event and preferences.

  • Yes! Our in-house culinary team provides banquet catering for wedding receptions hosted at The 1530. Couples can explore different menu selections and dining styles to create an experience their guests will enjoy.

  • Yes! We provide in-house banquet service for corporate luncheons, business gatherings, meetings, holiday parties, and other professional events hosted at our venue.

  • Outside catering is not permitted in the Madison Ballroom. Please contact our team to discuss food service arrangements for other spaces at The 1530.

  • In-house service staff, china rentals, and linen rentals are available as enhancements to banquet service.

    Contact our team for details about your event's specific service needs.

  • Absolutely. Every wedding is unique, and we believe your venue should reflect your vision. We offer a set wedding package that can be flexible depending on your guest count, event timeline, catering preferences, and room selections. Whether you're planning a traditional reception, cultural celebration, or modern cocktail-style wedding, our team will help create a package tailored to your needs.

  • Once you've secured the venue for your event, start by exploring our banquet menu.

    Our team can help you discuss your event details, menu options, and banquet service needs.