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Full-Service Catering & Event Experiences

From our venue to your location — Banquet61 delivers elevated catering, seamless planning, and unforgettable events wherever you are.

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More Than a Venue

At Banquet61, we go beyond hosting events—we bring them to life. Whether in our space or your location, we deliver exceptional food, thoughtful design, and seamless execution.

How We Serve You

At Our Venue

Host your event in our Downtown Lakeland space.

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off-site catering

We bring the Banquet61 experience to your location.

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full-service events

Catering, bar, design, coordination.

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Corporate Events

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Weddings & Celebrations

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Private & Social Events

Services

Catering

Curated menus crafted with fresh ingredients, tailored to elevate every event.

Bar services

Professional bar service with custom cocktails, premium selections, and seamless execution.

Design & Styling

Thoughtful design and styling that brings your event to life with refined detail.

Planning & Coordination

Expert planning and coordination to ensure a smooth, stress-free celebration.

A Culinary Experience Anywhere

Our menus are designed to travel, bringing bold flavors and elevated presentation to every event.

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A large indoor event or banquet with many people seated at round tables, decorated with flower arrangements and candles. Some attendees are standing and conversing, while others are eating or drinking. The room has modern ceiling lights and blue acce

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Elegant event space with a round table draped in a dark green satin tablecloth and topped with a gold and white lamp and a white vase with flowers. The background features string lights hanging from the ceiling, a large television on the wall, and ta

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Trusted by Leading Organizations

Banquet61 is a premier catering and event company trusted to execute some of the most recognized events in the region.

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We proudly serve Polk County Public Schools galas, Lakeland Regional Health galas, and Polk State College events—delivering seamless service for gatherings of 350+ guests, including plated dinners, buffet-style service, passed hors d’oeuvres, and full bar experiences.

For over a decade, Nineteen61 has also been the premier caterer for the 927 Club at Sun ‘n Fun, serving more than 30,000 meals with consistency, quality, and precision.

Serving events of 50 to 350+ guests with precision and consistency.

Let’s Bring Your Event to Life

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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 drop off options.

CONTACT US: 863-373-1961

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Serving Lakeland & Beyond

Based in Lakeland, Florida, Banquet61 serves surrounding areas and destination events.

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215 E. MAIN ST. LAKELAND, FL 33801

(863) 400-6161 | EVENTS@NINETEEN61.COM