Entire Venue at Lazaretto Ballroom

Banqueting Hall

Whole venue

About this space

The Lazaretto Ballroom can host all kinds of events. We offer adaptable room arrangements and ambient lighting. The area includes projection screens, two LCD projectors, and direct inputs for laptops and mobile devices. We are the ideal spot for weddings, corporate events, and social occasions.

The outdoor space offers a paved courtyard. It is suitable for ceremonies or receptions.

Event offers and packages

Buffet Dinner Package – Lazaretto Ballroom

This four-hour buffet dinner package is available for events with a minimum of 75 guests. All non-alcoholic beverages are included, and bar packages can be added on request. The package also includes a cocktail hour with hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, a full buffet dinner, and a dessert and coffee station. Guests can choose from multiple options in each course, and packages can be tailored to suit your event.

Included in the package:

* Cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres (cold, stationary hot, and 5 butler-passed)
* Salad or soup (choose one)
* Two entrees (third available for $3 pp)
* One pasta, one starch, and one vegetable
* Dessert and coffee station
* All non-alcoholic beverages
* Colored table linens
* Use of AV equipment
* Coat check (seasonal)

Sample Dishes

Cocktail Hour – Butler Passed (choose 5)

* Cheesesteak Sliders
* Mini Crab Cakes

Salad or Soup (choose one)

* Kennett Square Spring Mix Salad: Field greens, strawberries, candied walnuts, gorgonzola, raspberry vinaigrette
* Lobster Bisque (add $1 pp)

Entrees (choose two)

* Chicken Alexa: Pan-seared chicken with spinach, roasted peppers, provolone, cabernet demi-glace
* Roasted Sirloin of Beef: Slow roasted, thin sliced, served with gravy and horseradish

Pasta (choose one)

* Penne alla Vodka: Tossed in house-made vodka sauce
* Wild Mushroom Ravioli: In a marsala cream sauce

Vegetable (choose one)

* Roasted Asparagus Spears
* Tuscany Blend: Broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, red peppers

Starch (choose one)

* Au Gratin Potatoes
* Wild Rice Pilaf

Dessert Station

* Mini pastries, cookies, and brownies
* Coffee, decaf, and assorted teas

Optional dessert upgrades (per person):

* Chocolate Fondue Station: $7
* Flambé Station (Bananas Foster & Cherries Jubilee): $6
* Ice Cream Sundae Bar: $6

Final pricing subject to 20% gratuity and 6% sales tax.

Prices

Sunday

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from $30 per person

Per session

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from $30

Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include sales tax.

Price per person varies from $30 to $125 according to the package chosen.

Monday

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from $30 per person

Per session

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from $30

Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include sales tax.

Price per person varies from $30 to $125 according to the package chosen.

Tuesday

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from $30 per person

Per session

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from $30

Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include sales tax.

Price per person varies from $30 to $125 according to the package chosen.

Wednesday

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from $30 per person

Per session

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from $30

Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include sales tax.

Price per person varies from $30 to $125 according to the package chosen.

Thursday

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from $30 per person

Per session

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from $30

Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include sales tax.

Price per person varies from $30 to $125 according to the package chosen.

Friday

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from $30 per person

Per session

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from $30

Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include sales tax.

Price per person varies from $30 to $125 according to the package chosen.

Saturday

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from $30 per person

Per session

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from $30

Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include sales tax.

Price per person varies from $30 to $125 according to the package chosen.

Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago

Capacity

Standing

up to 280

Dining

up to 175

Cabaret

up to 90

Catering and drinks

Extensive vegan menu

Extensive gluten-free menu

Alcohol licence until 5:00 am

Facilities

Air conditioner

Free parking is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

No smoking in the building.

About Lazaretto Ballroom

We offer a guest-focused experience in the historic Essington, Pennsylvania. We are right along the Delaware River. We’re a family business known for attentive service, transparent pricing, and all-inclusive packages.

Our ballroom accommodates 20 to 300 guests. We also offer a private outdoor area. The courtyard is excellent for ceremonies or cocktails. Parking and wheelchair accessibility are provided. Meeting packages include meals, continuous refreshments, and the use of our AV system. There are no hidden charges or à la carte fees!