A B O U T
A B O U T FOOD, SERVICE AND COMMUNIT Y Opened in 2008, The Culinary Conference Center is located on the campus of Hudson County Community College and managed by FLIK Conference Centers. A hidden gem in Jersey City, The Culinary Conference Center is a facility for all occasions and appetites located in the historic Journal Square district. The Culinary Conference Center offers 12 meeting rooms, 9 professional kitchens, 2 banquet rooms and a pre-function room that can serve as a bar or lounge. In addition, the entire facility is wireless. Since our arrival, we ve become a vibrant part of Journal Square, partnering with Jersey City organizations such as the historic Loews Theatre and the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce. We ve also been featured in Buddy Valastro s Cake Boss: Next Great Baker on TLC, Iron Chef, and Applebee s and Progresso television commercials. Our Executive Chef, Rick Low, has been with FLIK for 14 years. FLIK maintains a reputation for the highest level of customer service and extraordinary food. Today, our commitment to excellence can be evidenced throughout the Culinary Conference Center.
R O O M S
R O O M S ROOMS DESIGNED TO GO WITH THE FLOW At the Culinary Conference Center our rooms can be configured in any number of ways to comfortably accommodate your guests, business associates or crew members. FIRST FLOOR Adjacent to our Lobby and Grand Staircase are the Pre-function and Banquet Rooms. Your guests can mingle, network, and enjoy a beverage before your event. Cocktail hour can be held in our lounge for easy event transition to the Banquet Room. SECOND FLOOR One of our largest spaces, the Scott Ring room, is on the second floor. Across the hall are three connected meeting rooms which are completely flexible and can be easily configured to meet your needs. FIFTH FLOOR Each of the six meeting rooms on the fifth floor offers the flexibility to be set to ensure a successful meeting. Meeting configurations offered: classroom, cluster, h-shape, u-shape, or theater. KITCHENS The Culinary Conference Center houses 9 professional kitchens on the 3rd and 4th floors.
C L I E N T S
C L I E N T S OUR CLIENTS DESERVE RECOGNITION The Culinary Conference Center is privileged to have served a wide range of locally based and nationally known businesses and organizations. American Conference on Diversity Applebee s Auitt Communications Group Bayada Nurses Broadridge Disney Institute Foundation for Autism Training & Education (FATE) Food TV Network High Noon Productions H & R Block J. Wiley & Sons Port Authority of NY & NJ Polaris Project Progresso Rising Tide Capital Santander Sovereign Bank Sun Guard Sysco Food Service TD Bank United Way I have to tell you when I walked into the dining area the day of the party I almost cried at how beautiful the place looked. Every detail from the flowers to the color of the table clothes to maracas on the table was well thought out and delivered with what can only be described as love and care. This was only the beginning of a wonderful day. The food was outrageously delicious. PATRICIA B. The space and food was wonderful, and the staff very helpful! We look forward to future events at your Conference Center. GRACE M.
P R E S S
P R E S S WORD IS GETTING AROUND The Culinary Conference Center is receiving accolades from the local press. HOBOKEN SHELTER RECEIVES GOURMET MEALS A Day in the Life: Culinary Café NJ.com Culinary Café is a weekly buffet lunch open to the public every Tuesday from 12-1:30 PM in the Banquet Room of the Culinary Conference Center at Hudson County Community College in Jersey City A dining fee of $12 grants attendees healthy lunch options that cater to a variety of tastes. CULINARY CAFE A SECRET NO MORE The Jersey Journal "It has come to be known as one of the best-kept secrets in Jersey City dining. But Chef Rick Low of the Culinary Cafe at the Culinary Conference Center wants his secret to be told..." ' CAKE BOSS' SPIN- OFF BEGINS FILMING IN JERSEY CIT Y The Jersey Journal "The Jersey Journal caught "Cake Boss" Buddy Valastro straying from his seminal Hoboken bakery yesterday to work on a new side project..." GOURMET CULINARY EXPERIENCE AT UNIQUE NORTH JERSEY CONFERENCE CENTER MyBergen.com "Northern New Jersey business organizations, particularly those in the Meadowlands region, now have an exceptional venue for business functions and special events..."
B U S I N E S S M E E T I N G S
B U S I N E S S M E E T I N G S THE CULINARY CONFERENCE C ENTER OFFERS ROOMS FOR BOTH INTIMATE AND LARGE BUSINESS EVENTS. With a focus on fine hospitality and cuisine, we specialize in hosting meetings, seminars, trainings and conferences with remarkable taste without breaking your budget. Our food and service sets us apart from the rest. Our chef uses premium local ingredients to create a menu that s anything but typical business meeting fare. Our full and half-day meeting packages provide all the ingredients you need for a successful meeting. Our facility is entirely wireless and our meeting rooms are equipped with ceiling mounted LCD Projectors and recessed powered screens. The Culinary Conference Center is easily reached by mass transit. It is steps from the Journal Square PATH station making it minutes from Manhattan. The Culinary Center is also accessible to major highways with easy parking available in an enclosed garage across the street. HERE S WHAT OUR BUSINESS CLIENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT THEIR MEETINGS AT THE C ULINARY C ONFERENCE C ENTER: "I received GREAT feedback from them this morning; everyone had a GREAT time. Thank you for such a great job.
S O C I A L E V E N T S
S O C I A L E V E N T S THE C ULINARY C ONFERENCE C ENTER IS MORE THAN JUST A BANQUET HALL. WE OFFER EXQUISITE CUISINE AND SUPERB SERVICE THAT IS SURE TO PLEASE ALL TASTES. Located in the historic Journal Square district, the Culinary Center can accommodate groups ranging from 10-400 people. Our staff will help you plan and commemerate life s milestone events at our location. We host events such as weddings, receptions, banquets, Sweet 16 s, Quinceañeras, Bar and Bat Mitvahs, retirement parties, holiday parties and executive dinner parties. Fresh ingredients are a priority at the Culinary Conference Center. Our gourmet menus are rotated quarterly with respect to what is in season, focusing on foods that are local. We offer a wide variety of menus to fit your needs, and with our beautifully decorated space we can make any affair memorable. Our professional staff guarantees to make your event flawless. The Culinary Center is conveniently located steps from the Journal Square PATH station. Convenient enclosed parking garage across the street. HERE IS WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT THEIR SOCIAL EVENT S AT THE C ULINARY C ONFERENCE C ENTER: I just wanted to take a few minutes to tell you what a wonderful job you guys did. I knew you guys would rock it and you did. Everyone was very impressed and raved about the food. I cannot thank you enough for making our Holiday Party such a success. OMG I don't want to forget to thank your staff. They were excellent from beginning to end. Everyone said how polite and nice they were. YARA B.
T E A M B U I L D I N G
T E A M B U I L D I N G The Culinary Conference Center s professional kitchens provide the ideal venue for team building activities and recreational cooking classes. It s a great way to cap off your corporate event. Whether it s an off-site team building component or a unique, enjoyable night out with friends, the Culinary Conference Center provides an educational and entertaining alternative. WE OFFER DINNERS WHERE HANDS- ON COOKING IS THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE EVENT. Even if you don t possess any cooking skills, our chefs will show you kitchen tricks that will get you thinking like a culinarian and ensure that students of all levels benefit from this enriching and enjoyable learning experience. The Culinary Center s professional kitchens hold 2 to 25 people. It s the perfect setting to help your group think and act as one cohesive unit to promote more efficient and effective work techniques. TEAM BUILDING IN THE KITCHEN CAN HELP COMPANIES: -Foster open communication -Teach thoughtful resource allocation -Encourage successful risk taking The best part is everyone gets to enjoy a delicious meal they helped create together. Take home the recipes and try it at home! You can request wine and beer, or add a premium liquor package for an additional charge. HERE S WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR TEAMBUILDING EVENTS: "I wanted to personally thank the staff for making the event happen, especially Chef Low and Jay for an AWESOME time. My group could not stop talking about their once in a lifetime opportunity to cook in a professional kitchen. They will always cherish the little secrets learned by a trained CIA chef!" A. ROCCELLA
F I L M S H O O T S
F I L M S H O O T S The Culinary Conference Center is quickly becoming a sought after location for film and photo shoots. The Culinary Conference Center offers 9 professional kitchens, 12 meeting rooms, 2 banquet rooms and a pre-function room for film and photo shoots. The center is within the Columbus Circle - New York City 25 mile Studio and 8 mile S.A.G. zones. A very convenient location for crew and actors. OUR KITCHENS HAVE BEEN FEATURED IN: Applebee s television commercials Buddy Valastro s Cake Boss: Next Great Baker on TLC Food TV Network Iron Chef Progresso television commercials Our other rooms are available for build outs for your other shoot needs. These rooms range in size from 440 sq. ft. to 4,098 sq. ft. On-site catering and craft service are available for an additional charge. The Culinary Conference Center is located steps from the Journal Square PATH station. For those driving, there is an enclosed parking garage across the street from the facility that allows easy access. TO VIEW MORE PHOTOS AND A 360 VIEW OF OUR KITCHENS AND ROOMS VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.CULINARYCONFERENCECENTER.COM