The Genesee Grande Ballroom & Meeting Center is one of the premier locations in Syracuse for your next meeting or event. With over 8,000 square feet of flexible space that can accommodate up to 300 people, let us help bring your vision to life. Our team of talented event coordinators will assist you with all of the details, from audio-visual equipment and room set-up to choosing the perfect catering menu. Combine that with our free parking and newly renovated guest rooms, and you've got a package that ensures your guests will have an experience they won't soon forget.
Catering & Event Menus
Breakfast & Brunch
Continental Breakfast — $15
Assorted bagels with cream cheese, scones, croissants, muffins, seasonal sliced fruit, orange juice, cranberry juice, apple juice, coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and hot tea.
Light Breakfast — $16
Includes all Continental Breakfast selections plus scrambled eggs.
Breakfast Buffet — $25 (Minimum 25 guests)
Scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese and chives, French toast with warm maple syrup, home fries with peppers and onions, bacon, sausage, assorted pastries, seasonal fruit, juices, coffee, and tea.
Brunch Buffet — $35
Includes all Breakfast Buffet selections plus mixed greens salad with balsamic vinaigrette, seared salmon with mustard beurre blanc, grilled chicken with au jus, desserts, coffee, and tea.
Breakfast Enhancements
- Chef Attended Omelette Station — $15/person (+$75 attendant fee)
- Starbucks Coffee Upgrade — $2/person
- Eggs Benedict — $5/person
- Mimosas — $40/gallon
Lunch Selections
Plated Lunch — Choice of two entrées:
- Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken — $27
- Grilled Salmon — $28
Boxed Lunch — $18
Choice of Turkey & Cheddar Sandwich, Ham & Swiss Sandwich, or Vegetable Sandwich. Served with potato chips, whole fruit, chocolate chip cookie, and assorted soda.
Lunch Buffets
- Soup & Sandwich Buffet — $25: Choice of soup, assorted meats and cheeses, rolls and bread, coleslaw, chips, cookies, brownies, and beverages.
- Soup & Salad Buffet — $22: Choice of soup and salad bar with assorted proteins and toppings, served with rolls, desserts, and beverages.
- Southern Comfort Buffet — $29: BBQ pork loin, baked chicken, macaroni salad, succotash, cornbread muffins, salad, desserts, and beverages.
- Classic Americana Buffet — $28: Chicken kebabs, BBQ chicken, salt potatoes, mixed greens salad, desserts, and beverages.
- Italian Favorites Buffet — $29: Manicotti, chicken parmesan, sausage and peppers, meatballs, Utica greens, Caesar salad, desserts, and beverages.
Dinner Selections
Plated Dinner:
- Choice of Two Entrées — $34
- Choice of Three Entrées — $37
- Duet Plate — $40
Entrée options: Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken • Grilled Salmon • Roasted Sirloin • Airline Chicken • Eggplant Rollatini • Grilled Shrimp & Scallop Skewers • Grilled Filet Mignon (+$5/person)
Includes salad, rolls, vegetables, dessert, coffee, and tea.
Dinner Buffets
- Mayflower Buffet — $36: Salmon, chicken piccata, roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, assorted salads, desserts, and beverages.
- East Genny Buffet — $32: Grilled salmon, BBQ chicken breast, roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, assorted salads, desserts, and beverages.
- Genesee Ballroom Buffet — $45: Prime rib carving station, grilled salmon, chicken breast, three-cheese ravioli, assorted salads, potatoes, seasonal vegetables, desserts, and beverages.
Bar Services
Open Bar Packages:
- Premium Bar — $15/hour (Additional Hours — $8/hour)
- Grande Premium Bar — $17/hour (Additional Hours — $9/hour)
- Beer, Wine & Soda Bar — $10/hour (Additional Hours — $6/hour)
Cash or Host Bar: Premium Brands — $8 • Grande Premium Brands — $10 • Domestic Beer — $5 • Imported Beer — $6 • House Wine — $7 • Soft Drinks & Juice — $3
Bartender Fee: $75 — recommended 1 bartender per 75 guests.
Hors D’oeuvres
Stationary Displays: Charcuterie Display • Cheese Display • Seasonal Fruit Display • Spinach & Artichoke Dip • Crudité Platter • Hummus Display • Shrimp Cocktail
Passed Hors D’oeuvres:
- Mini Beef Wellington
- Coconut Shrimp
- Bacon Wrapped Scallops
- Chicken Potstickers
- And many more chef-crafted selections
Cocktail Reception Packages
- Cocktail Reception I — $20: Three passed hors d’oeuvres and one stationary display.
- Cocktail Reception II — $30: Three passed hors d’oeuvres and two stationary displays.
- Cocktail Reception III — $40: Three passed hors d’oeuvres, two stationary displays, and a dessert station.
Specialty Breaks
- Morning Break — $12: Juices, pastries, bagels, coffee, and tea.
- Light Break — $18: Fresh vegetables, crackers, hummus, fruit, juices, coffee, and tea.
- Tailgate Break — $13: Soft pretzels, mini corn dogs, and beverages.
- Afternoon Break — $17: Vegetables, cookies, brownies, fruit, and beverages.
- Sweet & Salty Break — $1: Trail mix, chips, nuts, popcorn, and beverages.
- Beverage Break — $9: Juices, soda, coffee, and tea.
Late Night Snacks
Perfect for weddings, receptions, and evening events:
- Cheese Pizza
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Vegetarian Pizza
- Fried Mac & Cheese Bites
- Buffalo Wings
- French Fries
- Pretzel Sticks
- Walking Taco Station
- Fried Cheese Curds
Equipment & Services
Meeting & A/V Equipment
Our meeting rooms are fully equipped with modern audio-visual technology to support presentations, conferences, and events of all sizes.
Business Services
Copy services • Full-service business center • Overnight delivery & pickup • Post & parcel
Connectivity
High-Speed Internet Access
Wired and wireless high-speed internet access is available throughout all meeting rooms and event spaces.
Request for Proposal
Let our event team help bring your vision to life. Contact us today to begin planning your perfect event.
4 Event Rooms
Total Event Space: 5,433 sq. ft
Largest Room: 3,000 sq. ft