Memorial Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, due to reopen in October, will offer unique spaces to meeting and event planners. This 132-year-old National Historic Landmark which will offer 12 distinctive, versatile event settings, which can accommodate events ranging from intimate gatherings and corporate meetings to grand banquets and galas.

In October, when the historic Memorial Hall in the Fairmount Park district in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, re-opens as the new the new location of the Please Touch Museum, meeting and event planners will have available more than 156,000 square feet unique meeting and event space. Max & Me Catering, a premier catering company known for its superb, chef-crafted cuisine, will lead the culinary and catering operations at this 132-year-old National Historic Landmark which will offer 12 distinctive, versatile event settings, which can accommodate any type of event, from intimate gatherings and corporate meetings to grand banquets and galas.

"Memorial Hall is one of Philadelphia's great undiscovered historic sites," said Barry Gutin, President/CEO of Libre Management, LLC, a hospitality company which owns and operates Max & Me Catering, whose exclusive venues include several of the  city's top cultural sites in Philadelphia, such as National Constitution Center and Independence Visitor Center. "The grand setting and imaginative museum, coupled with Max & Me's exceptional cuisine, attentive service and customized events, are sure to make this notable destination one of the Philadelphia region's most coveted event venues."

Max & Me Catering's restaurant-style approach to catering is one of the main attractions at Memorial Hall. From formal to casual, the cuisine melds high quality ingredients with skillful preparation, resulting in artful presentations. While Max & Me Catering's flavorful menu is extensive, the company also tailors menus by specific request to accommodate dietary restrictions, cultural requests or culinary themes.

Meeting/Event space available at Memorial Hall includes:

The Great Hall—a dramatic, ornate space with soaring, 60-foot ceilings and a majestic dome. The space is set against the backdrop of a colorful, 40-foot replica of the Statue of Liberty Arm and Torch, which is assembled completely from toys by famed Philadelphia artist Leo Sewell.

(650 for receptions, 450 for seated events)

South Foyer—Adjacent to The Great Hall, the South Foyer may be rented in conjunction with the Great Hall, to increase event capacity. (450 reception, 250 seated)

The Carousel House—the 9,000 square-foot "glass jewel" of Memorial Hall, features—the 1924 Woodside Park Dentzel Carousel, which has been fully restored and is operating. This antique carousel is the luminous focal point of the  glass-enclosed pavilion. (150 reception, 100 seated)

Please Taste Café—dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Fairmount Park and provides an intimate setting for parties, luncheons and meetings. (100 reception, 60 seated)

Theater—astounding acoustics and theatre style seating and is an ideal space for lectures, seminars, presentations and performances. (100 guests)

Central Gallery—the historic sites and sounds of the 1876 Centennial Exhibition. (300 reception)

West Gallery—features the hip, urban environment of City Capers exhibit with high-rises, row houses and a supermarket and the Flight Fantasy exhibit where guests are enveloped in a cloud and star-filled dark blue "sky," which sets the stage for many imaginative gatherings. (1,000 reception)

East Gallery—the Nature gallery, including the Wonderland exhibit, with a maze of greenery and a Colossal; River Adventures exhibit, which lily ponds, fields of high grass, a flowing river and relaxing outdoor sounds; and Rainforest Rhythmthat embraces a jungle-like environment brimming with vibrant colors of the rainforest. (1,000 reception)

The Great Hall—a featured meeting/event space Memorial Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—boasts a dramatic, ornate space with soaring, 60-foot ceilings, a majestic dome and a colorful, 40-foot replica of the Statue of Liberty Arm and Torch, assembled completely from toys.

To book a meeting or event or to get more information contact:

Sales Coordinator: Jennifer Kabinoff

(215) 923-7200

Jen@MaxAndMeCatering.com