Oh my goodness. Looking to have your reception here or any event?! Do it! 110% do it! This is your…read moresign saying to do it! Rebecca (the Federal Ballroom event planner) is simply INCREDIBLE. I was taken such good care of that I felt like royalty. They were always several steps ahead of not multiple! I am BEYOND pleased with my decision to work with them and have had my wedding reception there! So much love for that team!

Was lucky enough to come to a wedding here earlier in December. Apparently the place was originally…read morea federal bank/safe that's been turned into an event venue. We adored it for its architectural detail, the fabulous dance floor, the great set up and the super sweet staff. They even have an attended elevator! It's a little bit hidden but the perfect distance from the Church of the Immaculate Conception for a Second Line band. We marched on over with kerchiefs waving and the band playing. They have a little salon downstairs for the wedding party to relax in until it's time for them to enter the reception and then once the event was in full swing, they used it for gifts and general detritus. A great venue for a relatively small wedding... if you can get a hold of them :)

I attended a baby shower at The Crossing. I thought I was going to leave here hungry; that was a…read moresignificant misjudgment on my part! I tried their carrot soufflé, mac n cheese, shrimp pasta, turkey, jambalaya, gumbo, and caesar salad. The food was great. The A/C was blowing, the space was very clean,and the staff worked well together.

The venue is always so nice and accommodating. This is a great place for a shower, small wedding,…read moreor rehearsal dinner. It's a convenient location with parking. The staff are very friendly and helpful with planning and the day of.

I was in New Orleans for a week-long conference and most of the parties I attended were catered by…read moreMessina's. Everything I tried was delicious! The food was plentiful, nicely presented, and different at each event. The staff were friendly and professional. I would hire this company to cater a special occasion.

WOW!!! Where do I begin? 1. The service? EXCELLENT,…read moreOUTSTANDING, TOP RATED 2. The food? INCREDIBLE, 5 STAR, BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED. 3. Professional? ABOVE AND BEYOND! LAUREN was A PERFECTIONIST, the TEAM was AMAZING, the food SPECTACULAR! Each of our guests commented on how wonderful our reception was. They have gone on and on about how great the food tasted and how gorgeous the presentations were, as well as how friendly, efficient and helpful were the wait staff. Messina's dedication to making each event they cater absolutely perfect was obvious from the first day we spoke! If you are looking for a team of consummate professionals that deliver a delicious and beautiful menu, look no further. To Lauren and the entire team, from the bottom of our hearts, we THANK YOU! (We highly recommend anyone who wants the very best to use this company. You can thank me later. )

In 2023 my daughter had the most beautiful wedding here. She wanted a courtyard wedding and the…read morerain stopped 30 minutes before go time . We wiped off the chairs just as they were preparing the inside for the ceremony. God blessed us with good food, open bar DJ dancing and a second line band to end the day for 100 people under $20k. Would highly recommend

In 2003, we had a small intimate wedding and Ms. Broel made it very special in every way. We…read morewanted to elope but didn't wish to cheat ourselves of the special traditions that mark the day (ie. special vows, beautiful wedding dress & tuxs, cake cutting, champagne toast). We just it on a very micro level, inviting only one couple each as witnesses. It was just as we wanted and my sister still boasts, "it was the best wedding I've ever been to". The location was beautiful, and the dressing room was stunning. Maybe we'll rebook for our upcoming 25th anniversary.

A nice spot for a private group dinner -- they're located directly around the corner from Cochon…read moreand part of the same restaurant group. The servers were super nice, plus they coursed out and paced the meal well. Everything we got was delicious -- especially loved the Fried Bread and Baked Fish. I was literally stuffed by the time dessert rolled around, but would've eaten more of the Bread Pudding if I could!

Great place for a private dinner. We even overlooked a parade! Excellent service, apps, food. I…read morewould highly recommend this venue for an event. The map points to Cochon but entrance is actually around corner and upstairs.

So, I arrived in New Orleans for my friend's 60th birthday celebration and I must say, this was one…read moreof the best parties or celebrations that I've attended. The space was perfect with a 180 degree view of the city. Perfect space with room for a dj area, bar, food station, personal suite, drive up parking and a dance floor. I was most impressed with the event planner...KSoiree Koordinated Events. Ms K put together a well planned event with perfect decorations, well planned placement and distinction of all areas. There was nothing left to guessing. She carefully planned out seat assignments, food arrangements, signature cocktails, photo station, music and dance floor. The photographer also understood the assignment, he danced and hyped the crowd up for creative, but natural pictures. KSoiree Kreations also took care of transportation, black sprinters picked us up at our hotel and delivered us to this beautiful space. The party was thoughtful for all the guest. No one left without a smile on their face.

This was my first time at this venue. It's a little out of the way in New Orleans East which can be…read morea good thing for people who don't want to pay city prices for an event. The building is well appointed, and there is plenty of parking. The space is rented in an executive office building, but once in the room, that fact is quickly forgotten. The staff was readily available to assist.

During this time of social distancing, Joel Catering and Special Events has created a meal delivery…read moreservice where there is contactless delivery. They even consulted with sanitation experts and implemented procedures to keep their team and our food safe. All you have to do is place your order online through their link, tell them which day you want your food items delivered, and when in route they will contact you to let you know. They have so many delicious options on their menu, you can choose from their family dinner specials which feeds up to four people or you can choose from their kitchen essentials collection. I got a mixture of both, and they did not disappoint. Every week I was looking to see what they added to their menu, if you are a true foodie like me then you understand. From the pulled pork Cochon de Lait with mac n cheese, to the chicken and andouille gumbo everything was packed with so much flavor. Hands down they have the best hot spinach dip I have ever tried, so rich. Let's not forget about dessert, the brownies were so fudgy, I put them in the microwave for about fifteen seconds and they literally melted in my mouth. The staff is so nice and friendly, very professional. I'm looking forward to seeing what they cook up next.

I would not recommend Joel's catering. I scheduled and confirmed a date for an event and the day…read morefor our first call they sent me an email to cancel. When I called, they did not have the courtesy to talk to me. They sent me another email and said they had a bigger event but could I change MY date to accommodate their schedule. Very unprofessional in how they dealt with this situation!

FUTURE BRIDES AND GROOMS, BEWARE. I came here this past weekend for close friend's wedding…read morereception and truly wanted to enjoy myself, but found it utterly IMPOSSIBLE. Why? Because - whether by accident or in a crude, intentional attempt to save money - the building manager neglected to turn on the AC in the entire ballroom until halfway through the reception. It is reproachfully unacceptable that this was allowed, and I truly hope my friends received some sort of discount or refund for this shameful act of gross negligence that made the evening only a fraction as enjoyable as it could have been. How does one eat and dance and celebrate when one is sweating through gowns or suits? I mean, I can't wipe my mouth when my napkin is already drenched in the sweat from my brow. We asked a waiter why it was so hot, and he had the gall to admit the AC was not, in fact, broken; when we pressed him and then asked why it was so hot, he couldn't give us an answer and scurried away. If you say your event space has the capacity for 600 guests, then you need to plan to be able to accommodate the body heat of those 600 guests and TURN. ON. THE. AIR. CONDITIONING. The only reason this is not a 1 star review is that the traditional Vietnamese and Chinese food provided by their catering department was absolutely delicious - cooked and seasoned perfectly and elegantly plated. But I'm not going to discuss that any further here, BECAUSE I'M STILL REALLY HOT FROM THE LACK OF AC.

I enjoy this place a lot. Pretty spacey . Most occasions here requires catering. I feel like this…read moreplace is perfect for a nice wedding, or cozy ball with under 500 people. There's parking right in front the facility. Everything is nice. Actually, My High School Proms were held here and they were able to place a DJ and also the Catering Food Stations in here as well. The lightning in this Hall is amazing and eloquent. The Hall is nicely decorated and there is a lot of room in this place. Overall This is a beautiful place and every time I came to an event here the servers and waitresses/waiters were nice and attentive. I enjoy my time here everytime!