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CREATING MEMORABLE MOMENTS

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We are not your average event space. We provide memorable experiences with fine food, drink and hospitality for all of life’s events – from parties to cooking classes! Our banquet rooms can accommodate up 150 guests in total comfort. Smaller rooms are available, rent out just one room for as few as 10 without compromising quality. Our unique layout opens into one big space. Using 75″ TV screens as dividers between tables, you have an ideal space for events. A resident chef will prepare fresh dishes made especially for each event while off-site catering is also available upon request at competitive prices. Your special event deserves nothing less than excellence so let us help make sure everything goes smoothly!

CREATING MEMORABLE MOMENTS

KERRI COLLINS

Banquet Director

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CORPORATE EVENTS

We offer the best food and service around, so you can focus on what’s important – talking business! Our chefs are experts in their field; they’ll cook for any occasion from parties to meetings and everything else that comes along during workday lunches.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Whether you’re looking to celebrate your special day in the most intimate way possible with only close family and friends or want an epic celebration that will be talked about for years, we have a venue just right!

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LOCAL EVENTS

Banquet61 is the ultimate destination for your next event. From on-site catering, bar services, and AV systems with fully wired sound we have everything you need! Centrally located in Downtown Lakeland FL.

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Cantina Style

With a diverse selection of mouthwatering dishes, you can count on Banquet61 to make your event memorable and convenient. For a quick pickup of cantina meals call or order here. Drop off catering requires 48 hour notice please contact our team below for 48 drop off options.

Contact Us:
863-373-1961

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215 E. MAIN ST. LAKELAND, FL 33801

Kerri Collins | 863-400-6161 | EVENTS@NINETEEN61.COM

Cantina Catering | 863-373-1961 | EVENTS@NINETEEN61.COM