Dukessa is a stunning event venue with beautiful handcarved stone columns and arches, lushly landscaped courtyards with a waterfall fountain, a lovely foyer with a grand staircase and an impressive banquet hall with a surrounding wrought-iron balcony terrace. Recently renovated with beautiful interior finishes and fresh landscaping, Dukessa is touted as one of the prettiest banquet halls in Houston. Centrally located within a mile of the Galleria and minutes from Downtown Houston and the Houston Museum District, each room at Dukessa exudes old-world charm and provides the perfect backdrop for your special event.
The goal at Dukessa is to offer best-in-class customer service to all of its clients. Dukessa offers à la carte ordering as well as all-inclusive packages to suit any client’s needs. Dukessa’s experienced banquet hall managers take care of all the little details so you can have your memorable event in style. Dukessa has a fantastic selection of linens, décor and lighting as well as audiovisual equipment for corporate events.
A full-service catering venue, Dukessa has an experienced culinary staff that aims to provide exceptional hospitality with a focus on quality, reliability and attention to detail that help create a unique and memorable event for you. Dukessa strives to exceed all of your expectations so you can relax and enjoy your special event. Come and see the venue in person. You certainly will fall in love with it!
We want you to have your perfect wedding at Dukessa! Whether you just want our fabulous venue and catering services or if you prefer that we take care of all the planning details for you, Dukessa is the right venue for your special event!
We offer an amazing All-Inclusive package that will make the process of planning your wedding completely stress-free! We have done all the legwork for you and partnered with the best vendors in town so you can enjoy your special day from start to finish. Our experienced catering staff prides itself in providing a sumptuous cuisine combined with exemplary customer service to all our guests. Also, included in our packages is the best selection of linens and decor items in Houston.
Venue Rental Amenities One event at a time: Use of all indoor and outdoor facilities at Dukessa including The Serenity Courtyards, The Tuscan Wine Room, The Grand Foyer and The Royal Hall Four hours of event time: Add an hour of event time if Ceremony on-site Chairs: Mahogany Chivari chairs with cushion Tables: All tables including cocktail, sign-in, banquet, and buffet Bridal suite: Access to our luxurious bridal suite one hour prior to the event Complimentary venue access for a bridal photo session: Access to the facility for a gratis 2 hour bridal photo session On-site event manager: to oversee the staff as well as make sure all the details of your special event are taken care of at Dukessa Valet service: Professional valet personnel to greet your guests in style. (Included for all events over 75 guests)
Security officer
Upgraded Linens and Decor Items Table linens: Choice of over 100 floor length table linens in a variety of styles and colors Buffet linens: Choice of ivory or black cotton linens for buffet and appetizer stations Napkins: Choice of napkins to match your table linens Napkin rings: A variety of beautiful napkin rings to choose from Centerpieces: Choice of 3 beautiful centerpieces
Lighting Package Candlelight package: 4 votive candles per table to create the perfect ambience Up-lights all throughout the venue: in a color of your choice to make the venue look spectacular
Wedding Cake Wedding cake and cake service: Custom designed wedding cake and professional cake cutting staff to serve your guests
DJ/Emcee Services Professional DJ and sound system: Music makes the event! Our professional and experienced DJ team will entertain your guests throughout your event
Full Service Catering and Bar Services Our classic buffet: Includes Twp Passed Appetizers, Two Entrees, Two Sides, One Salad, Assortment of Rolls, Iced Tea and Coffee as well as all wait staff, china, stemware, flatware, glassware and serving dishes Bar packages: We offer an extensive selection of beverages in our hosted packages or we can create a customized package just for your special event
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.
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.