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Johnson & Wales Launches Public Catering and Events Space Rentals Initiative

From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, Johnson & Wales University opens its campus to serve as host to private events.

Johnson & Wales University has launched a public catering and events space rentals initiative.
Johnson & Wales University has launched a public catering and events space rentals initiative. (Dave Copeland)

PROVIDENCE, RI — Johnson & Wales University has launched its revamped catering and external event offerings, bringing the university’s culinary and hospitality expertise to any occasion.

"Home to more than 50 distinctive event spaces, JWU’s Providence Campus offers a setting for every celebration — from corporate meetings and weddings to community galas and private dinners," the University said in a media release.

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"Whether guests gather among the historic collections of the Culinary Arts Museum or take in sweeping views of Narragansett Bay from the Harborview Terrace, each venue combines flexibility, atmosphere and excellent service," according to the release.

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On- and off-campus catering packages are available, ranging from express drop-off at an outside location to on-site, full-service plated dinners, according to the release.

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“We are thrilled to open our doors to the public in this new and exciting venture, which will allow guests to see firsthand the care and precision that goes into every event held here at Johnson & Wales University,” JWU Providence Campus President and Vice Chancellor Joseph Greene said in the release.

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“With our state-of-the-art facilities and a legacy of excellence, we’re offering more than just event space — we’re offering an experience shaped by the next generation of culinary and hospitality leaders,” Greene said.

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