Versatile Meeting Space
The Emerald Event Center is the right choice for a contemporary and professional venue, suitable for many corporate functions from trade shows to small meetings. Our versatile Emerald Ballroom has the capacity to comfortably seat up to 400 guests theater-style and can be sectioned into four breakout spaces created through dividers. The spacious pre-function area, with floor-to-ceiling windows, is perfect for registering guests or displaying vendor exhibits.
Highlights:
- Over 9000 square feet of flexible event space
- 400 seating capacity
- 4 event rooms
- 5 breakout rooms
- Pre-function area for guest registration or exhibits
- Courtyard for outdoor events
Customize Your Event
Click the Capacity Chart link below to view our wide range of event space options for your next event.
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With over 25 years of experience and honored as a “Best of Lorain County” awards finalist, our Executive Chef, Chris Taylor, can accommodate any group’s requests with a vast selection of appetizing cuisine. Our culinary staff can tempt all appetites with their plethora of marvelous dishes, from continental breakfasts to elegant reception entrées. Start your guests off with refreshing beverages and delectable hors d’oeuvres, then enjoy a customized sit-down meal.
all breakfast come with assorted chilled juices, coffee, decaf and hot tea
Continentals
SELECT BREAKFAST
fresh seasonal fruit, assorted muffins, pastries and bagels, preserves, cream cheese and sweet butter
DELUXE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
choice of breakfast sandwich, yogurt and granola parfait, fresh seasonal fruit, assorted muffins and pastries
Buffet
DELUXE BREAKFAST BUFFET
assorted muffins and pastries, fresh fruit display, scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, sausage links,
home fried potatoes with caramelized onions
PREMIUM BREAKFAST BUFFET
fresh seasonal fruit, assorted muffins and pastries, eggs benedict, home fried potatoes, applewood bacon
Plated
Rise & Shine
scrambled farm fresh eggs, crispy smoked bacon, sausage links or grilled ham, home fried potatoes with caramelized onions, baskets of croissants, assorted muffins and pastries
Healthy Start
spinach and mushroom egg white frittata, fresh fruit cup, turkey sausage links, baskets
of croissants, assorted muffins and pastries
Emerald Breakfast
eggs benedict, lemon and garlic roasted asparagus, home fried potatoes, baskets of croissants, assorted muffins and pastries
Breakfast Enhancements
minimums may apply
Waffle Station
belgian waffles with maple syrup, fresh fruit and whipped cream
Oatmeal Bar
brown sugar, fresh fruits, dried fruits, whipped butter and honey
Omelet Station
omelets made to order with assorted fillings
Breakfast Pizza
bacon, sausage or ham with egg and cheese on flatbread
Biscuits and Gravy
house made sausage gravy and buttermilk biscuits
Emerald Brunch
minimum of 25 people
sliced fruit with berries, muffin and danish display
bacon, ham or vegetable frittata
[or] eggs benedict
[or] scrambled eggs
bacon [or] sausage links
home fried potatoes
[or] french toast
tossed salad with balsamic and ranch dressing
caprese chicken [or] herbed chicken with jus
roasted seasonal vegetables
wild rice medley [or] rosemary redskins
all lunches include freshly brewed coffee, decaf, and iced tea, fresh baked rolls and creamy butter,
chef’s selection of complimenting dessert
Buffet Lunch
Taco Tuesday
grilled flank steak with peppers and onion
tequila spiked chicken
flour tortillas, pico de gallo, cilantro cream,
jack cheese, guacamole
spanish rice, refried beans
Soup and Salad Bar
chef’s freshly made soup du jour
chef’s choice salad toppings, cheeses,
and nuts served with house balsamic
and ranch dressing
grilled chicken and marinated flank steak
Taste of Italy
caesar salad, croutons, house made dressing
tuscan vegetable blend
grilled or breaded chicken parmesan
pasta marinara or alfredo
garlic breadsticks
Slider Station
grilled steak burger, melted cheese
buffalo chicken
pulled pork, bbq sauce
served with house made coleslaw
and potato chips
baked mac and cheese
Emerald’s Deli
chef’s freshly made soup du jour
tossed garden salad with
complimenting dressings
italian pasta salad
all natural sliced turkey, roast beef,
and black forest ham
assorted deli cheeses
mustards, mayonnaise, horseradish sauce
crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes,
red onions, pickles, and olives
variety of breads, rolls, and croissants
Pick Your Own
Salad: choice of one
- tossed garden salad with complimenting dressing
Entrée: choice of two
- chicken marsala
- chicken breast with citrus beurre blanc
- pork loin with while grain mustard demi-glace
- salmon with lemon dill beurre blanc
- shaved roast beef in au jus
Starch: choice of one
- rice pilaf
- rosemary roasted redskins
- buttermilk or roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Vegetable: choice of one
- fresh green beans
- roasted seasonal vegetable
- mixed julienne vegetables
Chef’s choice of dessert
Plated Lunch
Salad: choice of one
- garden salad with mixed greens, baby tomatoes, seedless cucumbers, garlic croutons, house balsamic and ranch dressing
- caesar salad with house made dressing
ENTRÉE: choice of one
- seared chicken breast, herbed chicken jus
- panko crusted chicken breast, romano cream sauce
- oven roasted salmon, lemon dill cream
- herb crusted pork loin, dijon cream
- sirloin filet, roasted garlic demi-glace
- short rib, rich reduction sauce
- chicken marsala
Starch: choice of one
- wild rice pilaf
- rosemary roasted redskins
- buttermilk or roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Vegetable: choice of one
- french green beans
- roasted seasonal vegetables
- mixed julienne vegetables
Executive Lunch
(maximum of two)
served with house made potato chips or fries
Turkey Croissant
sliced all natural turkey breast swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on croissant
Ham & Cheese
all natural ham, smoked mozzarella, lettuce and pickled red onion on artisan bread
Roast Beef & Cheddar
shaved roast beef and cheddar, lettuce, caramelized onion, horseradish sauce
on artisan bread
Emerald Burger
8 oz burger, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle
Gourmet Grilled Chicken and Tomato Bisque
thick sourdough with cheddar and gruyere cheese served with house made tomato soup
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle
Italian Sub
ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, roasted red pepper, lettuce and creamy italian
Veggie Wrap
grilled vegetables, spinach, balsamic glazewrapped in a flour tortilla
Executive Boxed Lunch
(maximum of 2)
CHOICE OF TURKEY CROISSANT; HAM & CHEESE; ROAST BEEF;
ITALIAN SUB; VEGGIE WRAP FROM EXECUTIVE LUNCH SELECTIONS
whole fresh fruit, potato chips, fresh baked cookies, candy bar, condiments, bottled water
Food Stations
includes stationed freshly brewed coffee, decaf, and iced tea. additional items may be added to each station minimums may apply
SLIDER STATION
(choice of two)
all beef sliders with american cheese [or] buffalo chicken slider [or] bbq pulled pork slider
house made potato chips, pickles, lettuce, pickled onion, mustards, ketchup, aioli
ASIAN STATION
(choice of one)
steamed rice [or] fried rice [or] yakasoba noodles
sweet and sour chicken, beef and broccoli, spring rolls, mandarin orange salad
FAJITA STATION
tequila and lime chicken and beef sautéed pepper and onion
refried beans, mexican rice, salsa, pico, sour cream, cilantro
-add shrimp
PIZZA BOARD
cheese, pepperoni, veggie, meat trio, spicy italian, bbq chicken, mediterranean, ham and pineapple, caprese and taco
PASTA STATION
pasta marinara and tortellini with alfredo sauce served with caesar salad and garlic breadsticks
– add chicken or sausage
MAC N’ CHEESE BAR
white and yellow mac n’ cheese with bacon, caramelized onion, broccoli, roasted red pepper, peas and onion straw toppings
-add lobster-market
-add chicken 4
MASHED POTATO BAR
whipped idaho potatoes, broccoli, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, caramelized onion, bacon, green onion, roasted garlic, sour cream, whipped butter
NACHO BAR
seasoned ground beef, queso sauce, salsa, shredded cheese, jalapeno, sour cream,
black olives
minimums may apply
Chef Attended Carving Stations
all stations include one chef carver per 100 guests, fresh baked soft rolls and artisan breads.
served with all appropriate condiments
TURKEY BREAST
COUNTRY CLUB SIRLOIN
PRIME RIB OF BEEF
COUNTRY HAM
PORK LOIN
BEEF TENDERLOIN
Morning Breaks
EMERALD MORNING BREAKS
assorted granola, fruit and protein bars, individual greek yogurt with seasonal toppings
HEALTHY BREAK
fruit kabobs with dipping sauce, bagged almonds and trail mix, chef’s choice seasonal smoothie
Snack Breaks
COFFEE BREAK
assorted syrups, toppings, and enhancements
SOFT PRETZEL BAR
assorted pretzels with cheeses, dips, mustards
REFRESH BREAK
fresh crisp vegetable display with light dips, house made creamy hummus with warm pita chips, mixed berry and mint lemonade
ALL DAY BEVERAGE STATION
freshly brewed coffee and decaf, assorted teas, canned soda, bottled water
ON CONSUMPTION
gallon of coffee
gallon of lemonade / iced tea
bottled fruit juices or canned sodas
bottled water
sparkling mineral water
À La Carte
BAGELS BY THE DOZEN
bagels with butter, preserves, and cream cheeses
CANDY BARS
individually wrapped candy and chocolate bars
CINNAMON ROLLS
Jumbo iced cinnamon rolls
DANISHES
assorted fresh baked danishes
ASSORTED COOKIES
fresh baked gourmet cookies
BROWNIES
fudge brownies and blondies
GRANOLA BARS
individually wrapped granola, fruit and protein bars
CHIPS
assorted, individual bagged potato chips and pretzels
TRAIL MIX
MUFFINS
assorted fresh baked muffins
FRESH WHOLE FRUIT
SLICED FRESH FRUIT
seasonal melons and berries
HUMMUS AND PITA CHIPS
SOFT PRETZELS WITH SPICY MUSTARD
Passed Hors d’oeuvres
hors d’oeuvres are passed for 60 minutes
HOT ITEMS
sausage or vegetable
stuffed mushrooms
italian sausage in puff pastry
rumaki -bacon wrapped
water chestnuts
spicy chicken or beef satay
artichoke fritters
sweet corn cake with in-house smoked chicken
shrimp diablo
cherry wood smoked
bacon wrapped scallops
COLD ITEMS
southwest chicken cups
smoked salmon, lemon cream cheese, fried caper on sesame
crostini assortment ~ tapenade, basil pesto and red pepper
gazpacho and shrimp cocktail
ahi tuna, seaweed salad on crisp won tons
antipasto skewers
tomato bruschetta on toast points
vegetable canapé
honey and goat cheese in phyllo
vegetable and herbed cheese pinwheels
Displays
minimums may apply
CHARCUTERIE BOARD
chef’s hand cured meats, cheeses and artisan breads, married with seasonal nuts, fresh fruit and jams
BRUSCHETTA BOARD
grilled focaccia, fresh bruschetta and variety of tapenades: pesto, olive, roasted red pepper, hummus and shaved romano cheese
VEGETABLE CRUDITÉ
julienne carrots, peppers, celery, tomatoes and cucumbers with assorted dips
IMPORTED & DOMESTIC CHEESE DISPLAY
with crackers and fresh fruit garnish
ANTIPASTO DISPLAY
chef’s selection of cured meats, imported cheeses, grilled seasonal vegetables, olives, tapenades, breads and pickled vegetables
FRESH FRUIT DISPLAY
chef’s selection of seasonal melons, fruits and berries
All dinners include freshly brewed coffee, decaf, and iced tea, fresh baked rolls and creamy butter,
choice of starch and vegetable, chef’s selection of complimenting dessert
Plated
SALAD: CHOICE OF ONE
GARDEN SALAD
mixed greens, baby tomatoes, seedless cucumbers, and garlic croutons with house balsamic vinaigrette
CAESAR SALAD
crisp romaine, crunchy croutons, and shaved italian blend of cheeses
EMERALD SALAD
mixed greens, feta cheese, candied pecans and dried cranberries drizzled with house made balsamic vinaigrette
CHICKEN ROMANO
fresh all natural panko crusted chicken breast with a romano cream sauce
ENTRÉE: choice of one
BACON SCALLION CHICKEN
roasted chicken breast smothered in a bacon scallion cream sauce, italian cheeses and lemon dijon buerre blanc
CAPRESE CHICKEN
all natural chicken breast topped with fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil and balsamic reduction
CHICKEN FLORIO
seared chicken breast with a roasted wild mushroom demi-glace
HERB CRUSTED PORK
herb crusted crusted tenderloin finished with a garlic and herb pan sauce
PASTA PRIMAVERA
grilled and roasted seasonal fresh vegetables tossed with garlic and olive oil then finished with parmesan and fresh squeezed lemon
BONELESS SHORT RIB
house braised short rib with a rich reduction sauce
BEEF TENDERLOIN
house seasoned enter cut filet, pan seared and finish with roasted garlic demi-glace
GLAZED SALMON
baked fresh salmon with citrus soy glaze
PANKO CRUSTED COD
roasted cod topped with a tomato and chive buerre blanc
VEGETABLE: CHOICE OF ONE
- french green beans
- roasted seasonal vegetables asparagus
- glazed baby carrots
STARCH: CHOICE OF ONE
- wild rice pilaf
- rosemary roasted redskins buttermilk or roasted
- garlic mashed potatoes
- dauphinoise potatoes
Dinner Buffets
minimums may apply
DELUXE DINNER BUFFET
mixed garden greens salad bar
pasta primavera
chicken with herbed chicken jus
EMERALD DINNER BUFFET
mixed garden greens salad bar
rolled prime rib with au jus
and horseradish sauce
chicken marsala
salmon with lemon and
dill cream sauce
VEGETABLE: CHOICE OF ONE
- french green beans
- roasted seasonal vegetables
- asparagus
- glazed baby carrots
STARCH: CHOICE OF ONE
- wild rice pilaf
- rosemary roasted redskins
- buttermilk or roasted garlic mashed potatoes
- dauphinoise potatoes
Hosted On Consumption and Cash Bars
Deluxe
DOMESTIC BEER
budweiser, bud light
IMPORT /CRAFT BEER
heineken, corona, great lakes dortmunder
HARD SELTZER
assortment
HOUSE WINE BY THE GLASS
chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, riesling
COCKTAILS
canadian club, jack daniels, dewars, tanqueray, bacardi silver, tito’s, olmeca altos tequila
Premium
DOMESTIC BEER
budweiser, bud light
IMPORT/CRAFT BEER
heineken, corona, great lakes dortmunder, stella artois
HARD SELTZER
assortment
WINE BY THE GLASS
chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, sauvignon blanc, moscato
COCKTAILS
crown royal, makers mark, johnny walker black, bombay sapphire, grey goose, patron silver, captain morgan
canned soda and bottled water on deluxe and premium bars
Hosted Open Bar Packages*
*includes all wash, soda. and bottled water
bartender fee of 100 is applied if total bar sales do not exceed 350
DELUXE
DOMESTIC BEER
budweiser, bud light
IMPORT / CRAFT BEER
heineken, corona, great lakes dortmunder
HARD SELTZER
assortment
HOUSE WINE BY THE GLASS
chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, riesling
COCKTAILS
canadian club, jack daniels, dewars, tanqueray, bacardi silver, tito’s, olmeca altos tequila
PREMIUM
DOMESTIC BEER
budweiser, bud light
IMPORT / CRAFT BEER
heineken, corona, great lakes dortmunder, stella artois
HARD SELTZER
assortment
WINE BY THE GLASS
chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, sauvignon blanc, moscato
COCKTAILS
crown royal, makers mark, johnny walker black,bombay sapphire, grey goose, patron silver, captain morgan
Bloody Mary Bar
titos vodka
lemon and lime wedges, pickles, olives, peppers,
hot sauce, worcestershire, celery, bacon
Mimosa
orange, pineapple, and mango juices
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Book Your Event
The Emerald Event Center is an ideal venue for a wide range of corporate events:
- Trade shows
- Seminars
- Business meetings
- Conferences
- Employee appreciation events
- Holiday parties