Planning a corporate holiday party means juggling dozens of details. You need a venue that handles logistics so you can focus on bringing your team together. At The Gran Centurions in Clark, NJ, we’ve spent more than 30 years perfecting the corporate event experience. Here are five reasons companies across New Jersey return to us year after year.
Why Companies Return to The Gran Centurions Year After Year
Corporate holiday parties need more than just a room and catering. The proper venue simplifies planning, delivers quality your team notices, and creates an experience worth celebrating together. Retry
Ballroom Options That Scale With Your Company
The wrong-sized venue ruins the atmosphere before your event begins. A room that’s too large makes 75 guests feel lost. A space that’s too small leaves 200 people uncomfortably squeezed together.
We offer four event spaces for teams of different sizes. The Crystal Ballroom accommodates 125 to 380 guests for weekday events, with a 125-guest minimum on Saturdays, making it perfect for company-wide holiday parties. The Diamond Ballroom seats 75 to 150 people and opens onto an outdoor deck for fresh air breaks. The Platinum Room and Tiffany Room each accommodate 65 to 100 guests, ideal for departmental celebrations or regional offices.
During your venue tour, we walk through the guest flow from arrival to dinner to dancing. Need space for a stage or awards presentation? We show you exactly where it fits without crowding your dance floor or dinner tables.
Built-In Amenities That Eliminate Extra Vendors
Most venues require you to rent AV equipment, coordinate with lighting companies, and source table linens from separate vendors. We include everything you need with your booking.
Your package includes microphones, speakers, and TVs. Our team sets up and tests all equipment before your first guest walks through the door. You get table linens and napkins in any color you want, whether you’re matching company branding or choosing classic holiday tones. LED lighting adjusts to create the right mood for your celebration.
Every corporate event includes a dedicated coordinator who manages lighting, timelines, and vendor communication from your initial tour through the final song. You won’t spend your holiday party troubleshooting technical problems or coordinating schedules.
Scratch-Made Cuisine That Impresses Your Team
Corporate event food often disappoints. Reheated dishes and generic catering leave guests talking about what they wished they’d eaten instead of celebrating together.
Everything on your menu is prepared from scratch. Pasta is handmade daily, and sauces simmer using recipes perfected over 30 years. Guests consistently mention our hand-rolled gnocchi, classic Sunday gravy, and tiramisu in their feedback after events.
Your four-hour celebration includes either buffet or plated dinner service. Buffet options feature handmade pasta with sauces like vodka, bolognese, and Alfredo, chicken prepared multiple ways, including French and Marsala, and entrees like beef tips au poivre and sausage and peppers. Every buffet includes roasted potatoes, vegetable sides, homemade rolls, a bruschetta station, and fresh salad. Ice cream or assorted cookies plus coffee and tea finish the meal.
Prefer plated service? Sit-down dinners offer entree selections including chicken rollatine, stuffed sole florentine, salmon with dill cream sauce, and prime rib au jus. Each plate arrives with a potato gratin stack, broccoli crowns, and fresh salad, followed by dessert and coffee.
We accommodate gluten-free meals with advance notice. Add a charcuterie display during cocktail hour featuring imported meats, artisan cheeses, and accompaniments.
Bar Packages That Match Your Company Culture
Friday and Saturday evening events require a liquor package. We offer standard and premium open bar options that fit different budgets and company preferences.
The standard bar includes premium vodka, wines such as Pinot Grigio and Cabernet, popular beers like Corona and Heineken, rum, whiskey selections like Jack Daniel’s and Jameson, gin, and tequila. Bartender service is included.
The premium bar upgrades to top-shelf spirits like Grey Goose and Ketel One vodka, adds upgraded wines, craft beers like Stella Artois and Modelo, and features Hennessy cognac, Johnnie Walker Black scotch, and premium bourbon.
Beyond open bars, we offer wine and beer packages, unlimited soda and juice, champagne toasts, and specialty stations like mimosa or sangria bars. Companies that prefer pay-per-drink models can set up tab or cash bars. Gratuity is appreciated but optional. Tax and service charges apply to all packages.
Easy Access From Garden State Parkway
Venue location affects attendance more than most planners realize. A hard-to-reach location means lower turnout and frustrated guests.
The Gran Centurions sits at 440 Madison Hill Road in Clark, NJ, right off the Garden State Parkway Exit 135. We’re under 20 minutes from Middlesex County and Somerset County, making it convenient for teams spread across the region. Plentiful free parking means no one circles blocks looking for spots or pays expensive garage fees.
Our grounds include a gazebo and patio area where guests can step outside between courses. Nearby Rahway River Park, local hotels, and restaurants provide options for out-of-town colleagues who need overnight accommodations or want to grab coffee before the event.
Conclusion
We’ve hosted thousands of corporate events and understand what makes holiday parties succeed. Request our pricing guide or call us at (732) 382-1664 to book a tour. We’ll show you the ballrooms, let you sample our handmade pasta, and discuss your specific vision for the celebration.
FAQs
What capacity can The Gran Centurions accommodate for corporate events?
We host 65 to 400 guests across three ballrooms with flexible configurations for different event styles.
What amenities are included with a corporate booking?
Microphones, speakers, TVs, linens, napkins, LED lighting, and a dedicated event coordinator are included.
Do you require bar packages for all events?
Friday and Saturday evening events require a liquor package with standard or premium open bar options.
When is the final guest count deadline?
Final headcount is due 14 days before your event.. Lower counts without notice are charged at the original numbers.