Corporate and Social Events
For Immediate Release:
Dukessa is a pristine, elegant venue that has both indoor and outdoor options for all types of corporate events including customer appreciation events, awards dinner, holiday parties, retirement parties, social events, happy hours, charity events, galas, and so much more!
Centrally located within a mile from the Galleria, Dukessa offers a unique, upscale experience and takes you away from the drudgery and monotony of hosting your special event in look-alike, cookie-cutter venues.
We have both indoor and outdoor spaces to host your event. Our private courtyard with a lovely waterfall fountain provides the perfect backdrop for cocktail hour or for a social event. The rustic wine room with beautiful wine cellar doors and stone columns can accommodate up to 100 guests for an intimate seated dinner and up to 200 guests for a presentation or a cocktail style event. Our main ballroom upstairs is a flexible space that can accommodate up to 270 guests for a seated dinner. We also have a private room for smaller group meetings.
Dukessa is a full-service venue with one of the best catering teams in Houston. Our menus offer an extensive selection of food items and are designed to please many different palates. Should you desire to create a customized and unique menu for your special event, our catering staff will be glad to help. Our experienced and courteous culinary team are trained to serve sumptuous dishes with the utmost level of customer service. The Dukessa catering staff prides itself in exceeding all your expectations.
Most importantly, if you are looking for a one-stop shop, Dukessa is the right choice! In addition to a full-service kitchen, we offer an amazing selection of linens and decor items, lighting options, lounge furniture, draping and piping, and podium and staging. Our expert team of on-site event coordinators will help to customize and personalize your event by offering advice and selections for every aspect of your event. In addition, we have already vetted out all the vendors and chosen to partner with ones that are the best in their field so you can have your perfect event completely stress-free.
We offer all of the following services and amenities so you can just relax and enjoy the event!
Venue rental amenities: All tables and Mahogany chivari chairs with cushion, a private meeting room, an on-site event manager, restroom attendant, valet service, and security officer
Linens and decor items: Floor length table linens in a variety of colors and styles, buffet linens, napkins, napkin rings, centerpieces and charger plates
Lighting: Up-lights throughout the venue in any color of your choice as well as many candle package options
Lounge furniture: in a variety of styles for both indoor and outdoor use
Staging and podium requirements: Audio/visual equipment with drop down screen and wireless mics
Our expert on-site event coordinators will help organize the event for you including partnering with the right vendors for any special requests, customizing menus and beverage packages and picking the right linens and decor items to suit your event style.
About the Company:
Dukessa is a stunning event venue with beautiful hand carved stone columns and arches, lush landscaped courtyards with a waterfall fountain, a lovely foyer with a grand staircase and an impressive banquet hall with surround wrought iron balcony terrace. Recently upgraded with beautiful interior finishes and fresh landscaping, it is touted as one of the prettiest banquet halls in the city. Centrally located within a mile from the Galleria and minutes from Downtown and Museum District, each room in the venue exudes old world charm and provides the perfect backdrop for your special event.