Finding the perfect location for your event can be one of the hardest parts of planning it — whether it’s a shower, corporate gathering, or an event to benefit the community, the effort and time that goes into making the vision a reality is still the same. And with many venues, there are limited options when it comes to set up, decor, and menus. Lucky for us, we have the perfect venue offering tons of versatility right in our backyard.
Located in downtown Hoboken at the Riverview Historical Plaza {33 Newark Street} just steps away from the PATH station, Antique Loft is a 4,000sq foot rooftop event space {you know how we feel about rooftops} with a wrap-around terrace + breathtaking panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline. This versatile venue is a blank canvas of floor-to-ceiling windows and natural light, creating the perfect setting to host any kind of event you need, from seminars + conferences to baby showers + bar mitzvahs, Antique Loft is equipped to make it happen {and they will}.
About Antique Loft
Antique Loft is part of the Vintage Spirits Group and the sister space to Antique Bar & Bakery. Created + designed by Chef Paul Gerard and restaurateur + filmmaker Joseph Castelo, the goal for Antique Loft is to be Hoboken’s premier event space, which it has quickly turned into. Located on the Penthouse level of the Historic Riverview Plaza building, the space has the feel of vintage artist lofts — roomy and adaptable, suitable for events for all types. The high tin ceilings, stylish chandeliers, walls of windows, and wrap-around terrace are accented by panoramic views of the Manhattan + Hoboken skylines. {Your guests will have googly eyes.}
Concierge Services
The team at Antique Loft are masters at ensuring operations flow smoothly and achieving the vision each client has in mind for their event, meeting, or production. “We will work through the details of loading in, event flow, and loading out, basically anything you need.” Clients can even turn their vendors over to the team at The Loft once they’ve been contracted, so they can help coordinate everything, from start to finish.
The culinary team curates menus based on event type, palate, and budget. Since each event is unique, the menu reflects that. “Whether it’s a first birthday party or a wedding, you’ll receive the same service and attention.” Each station is set up with the client’s vision + priorities in mind. Clients can decide how the room is set up, the design of the table + chair linens, menu customizations, and timeline.
Extensive services include:
- Logistical planning of deliveries and event run of show
- Vendor selection + coordination
- Timeline creation
- Custom menus
- On-site management
- Assistance with hotel accommodations and parking
- Entertainment
- Rentals, in-house decor, + sourcing of promotional products.
The team at Antique Loft will always exceed expectations. They have a knack for anticipating the needs of their guests + clients, and their expert event planning goes above and beyond coordination; they genuinely care about each and every event and aren’t satisfied until each detail is exactly as it should be.
Types of Events
With decades of experience, the sales and events team has mastered the skills necessary to execute flawless events of all types. Through meticulous planning, creativity, and world-class food + service provided, all events held at Antique Loft are launched seamlessly.
The open floor plan makes it the perfect location for weddings, showers, business meetings, award ceremonies, holiday parties, and more. The space is totally flexible and can be transformed to achieve any vision.
Common events that are hosted at Antique Loft include:
- Corporate retreats, workshops, team building
- Seminars + conferences
- Gala dinners + award shows
- Holiday parties
- Cocktail receptions + dinners
- Networking events
- Film + photoshoots
- Bridal + baby showers
- Weddings
- Bar + bat mitzvahs
- Rooftop parties
- And many more…
The team at Antique Loft recommends a minimum of 25 guests for a seated affair and a 40 person minimum for a reception. The maximum number of guests is 100 for a plated event and 175 for a cocktail party.
About the Event Managers, Kelli + Elena
Kelli Carucci received her Master’s Degree in Organizational Development and worked her way through the ranks of hospitality management all the way to Corporate Director at Hotel F&B.
Kelli has opened + operated over 20 restaurants, bars, and hotel programs in her career at Hotel F&B.
Elena Perdikakis is a native New Yorker who has been in the hospitality, catering, and events industry for 15 years. Her career began in luxury hotels such as The Barclay, Four Seasons Hotel, and Gansevoort Meatpacking + Gansevoort Park Avenue Hotels in NYC. She prides herself on exceeding expectations and maintaining professionalism under any + all circumstances. Her expertise is in food + beverage operations, primarily catering and event production.
Her responsibilities are to produce + stage events, design floor plans, find + manage vendors, negotiate contracts, handle and coordinate transportation, on-site management, logistics, and team management.
Connect with Antique Loft
If you’re interested in hosting your next event at Antique Loft, fill out this form to connect and schedule a consultation.
This post is sponsored by Antique Loft.
