Holiday Parties at Grand Central

Host corporate holiday parties, team celebrations, holiday lunches, cocktail receptions, and full venue buyouts at Grand Brasserie in Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal.

Plan Your Holiday Party at Grand Brasserie

Share a few details about your holiday event and our team will follow up with availability, space options, menus, and next steps.

Perfect For

  • Corporate dinners & client entertainment

  • Holiday parties & large group celebrations

  • Pre-theater & post-event gatherings

  • Brunch events & weekend occasions

  • Cocktail receptions & standing events

  • Full buyouts & brand activations

Why Grand Brasserie

- Iconic Grand Central Terminal location
- Lively, high-energy French brasserie atmosphere
- Flexible layouts for seated and standing events
- Experienced team specializing in large-format dining
- Curated prix-fixe menus and reception packages
- Ideal for guests traveling from across NYC and the tri-state area

Start Planning Your Event

Share a few details and our events team will respond quickly with availability, menus, and pricing.

Our team typically responds within 24 hours.

Peak dates book quickly — we recommend submitting early.

Need Immediate Assistance?

For urgent inquiries only, please call 212-500-0581

Holiday Party Formats

Host holiday lunches, corporate holiday parties, team celebrations, cocktail receptions, executive dinners, and full venue buyouts in Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal.

Celebrate the season with colleagues, clients, and leadership teams in a polished Midtown setting with seated dinner, reception, and hosted bar options.

Corporate Holiday Parties

Holiday Lunches

Host a festive midday celebration for teams, clients, and executive groups with seasonal menus and convenient Grand Central access.

Cocktail Receptions

Plan a standing reception with cocktails, wine, passed canapés, and flexible layouts for mingling.

Executive Dinners

Create a more intimate holiday experience for leadership teams, VIP guests, and client entertainment.

Team Celebrations

Bring your team together for an end-of-year meal, department dinner, or holiday gathering in a lively French brasserie setting.

Full Venue Buyouts

Host a large-scale holiday party or company celebration with access to Grand Brasserie’s full restaurant setting.

Event Spaces for Holiday Parties

Flexible Spaces for Groups of All Sizes

Kitty Kelly Room

Capacity: Up to 36 seated | 25 standing

Best for: Executive dinners, client entertainment, leadership meals, private celebrations

  • An intimate private dining space ideal for executive dinners, team celebrations, and client gatherings.

  • Full access to our menu with attentive, dedicated service throughout your event.

Semi-Private Dining

Capacity: Up to 50 seated | 80 standing

Best for: Business lunches, team dinners, client meals, smaller company celebrations

  • Ideal for small team celebrations or intimate holiday dinners

  • Dedicated service in an elegant setting

The Green Room

Capacity: Up to 80 seated | 120 standing

Size: 6,000 sq feet

Best for: Cocktail receptions, networking events, private dining, company celebrations

  • Private space for mid-sized corporate or social holiday events

  • Flexible layouts for dining, presentations, or mingling

Main Dining Room

Capacity: Up to 250 seated | 450 standing

Size: 10,000 sq feet

Best for: Large seated events, company dinners, client entertainment, semi-private group dining

  • Grand brasserie atmosphere for large holiday celebrations

  • Full-service food and beverage experience

Full Venue Buyout

Capacity: 330 seated | 570 standing

Size: 16,000 sq feet

Best for: Company celebrations, product launches, holiday parties, brand events, large receptions

  • Exclusive use of the entire restaurant

  • Ideal for large corporate events, holiday parties, seasonal galas, and full-scale receptions

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A Taste of Grand Brasserie

Sample Holiday Menu

Classic French cuisine with festive touches

Sweet Canapes

  • Oeuf Mimosa Croustade

  • Smoked Salmon Blini

  • Artichokes Tapenade

  • Assorted Mini Quiches

  • Boeuf Bourguignon Tartelette

Passed Hors D’ oeuvres

  • Plateaux de fruit de mer

  • Mini lobster rolls

  • Shrimp cocktail

  • Caviar service

  • Plateaux de Hors d’ oeuvres

Platters

  • Lemon Meringue Tart

  • Tiramisu

  • Valrhona Cholate tarte

  • Passion Fruit Mousse

Menus can be fully customized to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences. Contact our events team for complete menu options.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Holiday dates fill quickly. We recommend booking 2–4 months in advance, especially for December events.

  • Our semi-private spaces accommodate groups starting at 15 guests. For private events in the Green Room or full buyouts, we recommend a minimum of 40 guests to ensure the best experience.

  • Yes. We offer full cocktail reception packages with passed hors d’oeuvres, food stations, and open bar options.

  • Absolutely. Our team will help tailor food and beverage options to your preferences and budget.

  • Yes—we're located inside Grand Central Terminal with direct access to Metro-North and the 4, 5, 6, 7, and S subway lines, making us easily accessible for guests throughout the tri-state area.

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