I've visiting this catering center a few times and I'm always impressed This place is Beautiful The food is very tasty. The staff is friendly Hopefully I'll be back for another event BNL read more

Drexelbrook - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

As a senior citizen, I moved here approximately 2 years ago with intentions of staying long term. Shortly after living here, I found Drexelbrook to be the worst place on earth to live or rent especially if you are a minority person. Since being here, Brittany, the manager has constantly racially harassed us. Brittny is extremely rude, nasty, unprofessional, and extremely biased! These apartment walls are not smooth, and the woodwork trimming is peeling as well as all the paint on all the doors. The stove is so old, I am surprised it worked. The inside of the apartment is not kept up, and the dog urine and excrement from upstairs neighbors' dogs keep the vestibule constantly smelling foul. There is a constant stream of mice running around as if they pay the rent--the mice problem is ridiculous!!! The only good thing about this place is that they make the outside appear to look good. I guess in an effort to attract people, however for us this is the WORST PLACE ON EARTH TO LIVE, TOTALLY NOT WORTH IT!!!!!!! read more

We celebrated a family wedding this past weekend at the Drexelbrook in the Brandywine ballroom and the Chesapeake room. It was a lovely event. The food was out of this world, the music and lighting were perfect, and the way the rooms were set up with various table sizes and shapes was very inviting. The staff, under the gracious leadership of Jean and Sydney, couldn't have been more attentive to our needs. In the months leading up to the event, Jean and Sydney offered advice and encouragement - especially when there were details that we hadn't thought of. Everyone-- family, friends, and bridal couple-- was delighted to be there, and a fantastic time was had by all. We would highly recommend The Drexelbrook! read more

Beautiful huge event space and grounds tucked back into a residential area in Del Co. We had a daytime event with probably close to 150 people and were easily accommodated and did not feel crowded in the lobby bar, event space or patio areas. Everything is well laid out so you can easily navigate to where you need to be even if it is your first time at the venue. Bar staff were a little overwhelmed but the rest of the staff were friendly and did an excellent job. read more

My family and I just wrapped up an event here at Drexelbrook for the Theta Chapter, Chi Eta Phi Sorority and while I could certainly recommend this venue for any number of events I don't think I could co-sign on the food based on what was served today but let me discuss the property first. The grounds are nice and there is ample parking. The foyer is considerable and you could easily hold a cocktail reception in that space alone, add a few high tops, some benches and use the reception desk as a bar and your good. The grand ballroom just beyond the flank of mahogany doors is especially elegant. Champagne colored walls and sparkling chandeliers give the room a sumptuous glow. Added bonus, they also have a stage! Now the bad news. The salad was bland and seriously under dressed and the entree (if you could call it that) came on the smallest plate possible and tasted like...well nothing. The penne pasta fell apart into strands, there was very little broccoli and the so called wine sauce was thin as water. Hardly a trace of butter, wine or oregano as the description suggested. I hate to be so rough but really for the 60.00 price tag I was fed a meal I could easily duplicate with a bag of frozen broccoli, a cheap box of pasta, a chicken breast and water (and made me still would have been better). On the plus side the chicken was at least moist. read more

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Jamie and the team from Drexelbrook (Val, Mel and Chef Joel) were fantastic for my husband's 30th birthday party. It was at my father-in-law's house, and once the team arrived we were completely at ease! They were very professional, friendly and accommodating. The food was fantastic and there was plenty to go around. Overall, it was a great experience and we will certainly be working with them again in the future! read more

My fiancé and I went here for a wedding last September. Drexelbrook is located in the vicinity of the Drexelbrook apartments in Drexel Hill, just outside of Phillly. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside is gorgeous. There's valet parking, but if you prefer to self-park, that's available as well. The entrance leads to a long, wide, elegantly decorated room. There was a bar set up in front of large doors leading to the main ballroom. The cocktail hour was held in this long room. Several white gloved servers walked around with savory hors d'oeuvres. Yummy! They were very friendly and greeted us with a smile and an appetizer. During the cocktail hour, there was a slideshow on the flat panel tv showing special moments of the bride and groom. The bathroom was very clean and elegant. When it was dinner time, we were ushered into the large ballroom. Though the ballroom was a big space, it still felt intimate. The dance floor was located towards the front of the room and the deejay booth. There were several round table for the guests and one long table in the front of the room for the bridal party. Such a beautiful, elegant space! Dinner was lovely; each course was carefully prepared and arranged nicely on the plate. The servers were friendly and knowledgable. The portions were huge and since I didn't finish my entree, they gave me a "to go" box. That's always a plus for me! For dessert, there was wedding cake and an ice cream sundae bar! Amazing! I spent most of the evening dancing away. Everyone had a great time, especially the bride and groom. This is a lovely place to have a wedding or special event. I am not sure about pricing or any of that but, there's great food and service, beautiful, elegant decor, and they allow outside vendors on their premises. It's not as "cookie cutter" as most banquet halls. read more

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Kim & Everyone at Drexelbrook are just AMAZING! Kim made the planning process so much easier! She is great at communicating with her brides and she made the evening run smoothly! The food was to die for! Everyone kept saying how tasty their meals were! The wait staff, bartenders, and helpers were very professional. One of the women working even noticed my water glass was low, as I'm greeting guests at each and every table, and she refilled it for me! I mean how much more service can you get! They helped make sure my husband had is jacket on for the cake cutting, made sure that we actually got to eat our meals, and constantly made sure we had a drink! Overall, I was so thrilled with our wedding and everyone there made it perfect! Thank you so much to Kim and the Drexelbrook team! read more

My husband and I recently held our wedding reception at The Drexelbrook in the Grand Ballroom. I cannot begin to put into words how much of a positive experience we had with The Drexelbrook! Jean and Sydney made our experience so wonderful. They are professional, knowledgeable, helpful, and great with communication. From our first meeting together to tour the venue, they made us feel valued. The venue is absolutely gorgeous, spacious, and just met all of our needs and wants that we were searching for. We worked with Jean and Sydney for almost two years in planning the wedding. They answered my many questions promptly and clearly. We met with them several times to go over all of the details and reminded us of things we had not even thought of! They worked so hard to make sure our wedding day was everything we wanted it to be and I cannot thank them enough for all of their time and effort. All of The Drexelbrook staff was extremely helpful, friendly, and accommodating. Our guests were raving about the whole wedding and how great of a job the staff did in putting it all together. All of the food was delicious and they worked well with any guests with food allergies or dietary restrictions. The Drexelbrook exceeded my expectations and really went above and beyond to make our day special. I HIGHLY recommend using them for your wedding or other events! read more

Amazing!!!!!!!!! Everything was top notch. Food, staff, ambiance, venue, decor. It was a dream wedding & we couldn't have asked for a better place to have it. Christina is the best! And so are Victoria & Dale! Even the security guards were over the top friendly read more

Hidden away in Drexel Hill is this amazing wedding or corporate event venue. Many of these types of places are near major roads. These folks are tucked away in the middle of a residential neighborhood. If you're letting your GPS do its thing you may think it has lost its mind but stick with it. You'll eventually get to the private drive where you check in with the attendant. I belong to an organization that rotates its monthly dinner meeting between many places in the Delaware Valley area. I've been here several times. Most members of my group are seasoned business men and women who have attended dozens if not hundreds of these types of meetings. They do not impress easily. Every time we visit both myself and my fellow attendees are extremely pleased. Our meal is usually what I would call and American buffet. These folks really have their act together. The salads are always extremely fresh. The vegetables are never over cooked. The meats and fish are always moist and well-seasoned. When you listen to the comments of these jaded businesspeople, over and over again you'll hear something like; "Damn this place is good!" Of course, in addition to the cuisine, there are other aspects to a great meeting venue. The staff here has always been friendly and competent. The meeting rooms are beautiful and well maintained. Finally they have all the technology you could need to run a great meeting. I have listened to many folks talk about attending fantastic weddings here. Although I can't speak to that personally I can say that I would highly recommend them for corporate events. read more

I've been here for a couple of events now - our faculty end-of-the-year luncheon and a training seminar this week. I have been pleased with the facilities - the room we are training in has beautiful chandeliers hanging from the ceilings and a low, comfortable light. Whoever controls the temperature has a bit of a heavy hand when it comes to the AC! The food has also been really great! You wouldn't expect such a spread when coming to a three day training session, but they have provided a beautiful continental breakfast (bagels, muffins, yogurt, fruit, danish, coffee, OJ, tea) every morning, a three course lunch (including dessert) and an afternoon snack (see my picture). The staff is also very friendly. Great place for a conference/event. read more

Drexelbrook - Our snack at today's training...a homemade ice cream sandwich with a chocolate chip cookie outside! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

We had an amazing wedding there last week. Our wedding coordinator, Anthony, told us we were the first wedding being held at the newly renovated North Ballroom. The venue was very nicely decorated to correlate with our theme. The centerpiece and cake were included in our package hence one less task for us to do. We chose from the options and they made it happen. My cake cost a little extra due to the design I wanted. The food and service were excellent. Many of our guests were telling us how yummy the hor d'oeuvres and steak were. I also received feedbacks after our wedding from friends and families that this was the best venue they've ever been to Anthony, Bill and Raelyn made sure we had everything we could possibly need. It was really nice to plan out the event with Anthony and then seeing him throughout the reception as he made sure everything went as expected. Our Maitre d' & Captain constantly there to provide food and refreshments to my husband and I. They were really professional and organized. Everything were packed for us to bring to our cars. Nothing was left behind and we didn't feel overwhelmed at all. I'm glad we chose Drexelbrook because we genuinely felt taken care of. read more

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The best wedding venue in my opinion this was our second family wedding at Drexelbrook The place is beautiful the ball room was decorated perfectly and fifth food was excellent our dinners arrived height and the service is extremely professional attractive and efficient kudos to all involved in their presentation of food and service The new hotel edition will be a great plus Well worth checking out you will not be disappointed read more

If you are looking for a beautiful, inclusive, and just down right spectacular wedding venue then look no further! Also if you want a professional team that makes all of your wedding dreams come true then just click on the link and call Kim. My husband and I had to choose a different venue 2-3 months before our wedding because of the COVID restrictions in Philadelphia at our original venue. And then when we had to push our date back because of COVID, Kim immediately came to the rescue to provide us with alternative dates. She always made herself available to us when something with another vendor (particularly our original florist) went wrong. We had our original florist (NOT through DREXELBROOK) ghost us 2 weeks before our new wedding date and Kim immediately got us in contact with their professional list of florists and we had a consultation and all of our stresses gone within a business day. Kim and the team at Drexelbrook truly made our wedding day the PERFECT day despite covid and the wedding planning hiccups. Our guests absolutely LOVED the food and the beautiful ballroom. All of the staff were professional and even made sure we ate during our big day. If you are looking for a beautiful ballroom and a professional and attentive staff during your wedding day, do yourself a favor and call KIM!!! read more

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I never thought planning a wedding could be so simple. My point of contact was Christina Lyle from the time I reached out for a visit and she had never left my side. My wife and I toured the newly renovated facility and fell in love. We found the perfect ballroom to accommodate our small wedding and decided this was the place. Christina gave us a copy of vendors in every area to help ease our day, though we had already found many of our own which DrexelBrook was able to accommodate. Our tasting was so amazing you would have thought it was the wedding day! Fast forward to the day of the wedding.... we stayed at the beautiful Holiday Inn which was brand new and on the property. Everything was ready for us and we didn't have to worry about a thing. A very beautiful day! Thank you so much! read more

We used Drexelbrook for a funeral luncheon. It was beautiful, and the staff was very nice. However we anticipated 80 and probably had 84z The portions were very small. Tiniest chicken breasts I Have ever seen and overly lemoned. People were lucky yo get one piece of filet and two small potatoes . Excellent location and venue, but overpriced and inadequate food. read more

Senior prom...ordered bbq chicken with potatoes; received chicken fingers with gravy. It was a pre-order before event and come to find out the facility ran out of chicken bbq during the event and substituted with this crappy meal. Very disappointing for a special evening. read more

Drexelbrook - Senior prom ordered...bbq chicken with potatoes and got chicken fingers with gravy! Gross! Very disappointing for a special event. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

The facilities are absolutely beautiful. I recently stopped to check the place out to see if I wanted to have a party there. It quickly became obvious that this is not the type of venue for casual parties. Then, after we went over the catering options and prices it became even more clear that this venue is certainly geared towards more formal get togethers. There are options for smaller parties but the price doesn't change much. I'm sure it's worth every penny. It's just a bit above my current needs. I would certainly consider this venue in the future for any formal events I will have ! read more

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Looking for a venue for that special occasion? Drexelbrook Corporate Events Center is a hidden jewel of Delaware County. In 2000, I attended a bridal shower for a cousin at Drexelbrook. At that time, I was thinking of getting back in the workforce after 17 years of being a stay-at-home mom. I was impressed by the facility itself b/c it had recently undergone expansion. The food was delicious and unlike anything else I had ever experienced from a caterer. The service was first rate and waitstaff are trained to anticipate any request. Long story short, I applied for a position in their kitchen and have been on staff since September, 2000. Now, you might think that I have ulterior motives in writing this review, but actually I'm just bragging. The Drexelbrook is the best of its kind in Delaware County. read more

One of Delaware County's largest venues. I have been here for many corporate events as well as a wedding. For banquet food, the quality is better than average. The place was renovated more than a decade ago and generally the spaces are in good shape. Service is systematized and is by white gloved waiters and waitresses with ear buds in their ears. There is a large parking lot but only one small exit into the Drexelbrook apartment complex. They used to open the back entrance but they have taken to locking it, so exiting can take some time if the event is big and everyone is leaving at the same time. Restrooms are large, well-appointed, and clean. It's the favorite choice of venue for some. When George W. Bush came to Delaware County, he spoke here. read more

Awesome experience at Drexelbrook. I am planning another event there! I have no complaints m, except the commute from where I live.

I have attended several events at Drexelbrook, and am always impressed. The building was beautiful, the rooms were elegant, and the grounds are lovely. I attended a Christening and we were able to relax outside in the garden area, and it was fantastic. This most recent visit was a buffet style event, which I was pleasantly surprised by. Buffet's are generally pretty terrible, but this one was excellent. All of the food was hot, constantly being replenished and had an awesome variety. We had the chicken parm, sausage and peppers, roast pork, and too much else to recall. The salads were cold and crisp, and the rolls were great. We had children with us in the group, and the servers were fantastic about supplying our picky eaters with alternatives to the core menu. Service overall was fantastic. Bartenders, servers and buffet staff were all extremely accommodating, and very nice. Start to finish, an excellent experience as always. read more

We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary at Drexelbrook in January and I have to say that they did an amazing job. The south ballroom and the table settings were beautiful. Cocktail hour was in the grand lobby and was amazing. All of our guests were very impressed by the venue, food and service. And they give you the leftover food if you want it, but we suggested they give it to a homeless shelter which they did. We worked with Christina and she did an amazing job with all of our requests with our vendors and especially with our wedding memorabilia. We would certainly use this venue again. Paula and Bud read more

Attended Philadelphia Baptist Association Mission Outreach banquet on 10/20 at Drexelbrook - beyond unsatisfactory. In order - rolls were frozen - not cold - frozen. No salad - unidentified pasta appetizer. Chicken was dry, unidentified vegetables. Coffee/tea never served even though cups on the table. Ended up with serve yourself. Have attended this event before at this location, never a problem. Yesterday was sad! read more

Very attractive facility, excellent staff and customer service , good food Had my dads 95th birthday there and could not have been happier. Approximately 135 guests and positive comments from all Was going to have this party at my home but I am so happy I changed. Was able to enjoy the party stress free Highly recommend Drexelbrook for any occasion read more

We had my daughter's wedding during the pandemic at the Drexelbrook and we couldn't have been more pleased. They were so extremely accommodating and managed to plan our event in one month! They took care of everything! Kim, Sheila, Bill, Mark, and the rest of the Drexelbrook team were phenomenal! The reception was on their beautiful patio under an elegant high peak tent. We received so many compliments on how delicious the food was and how kind and efficient the staff was. I couldn't stop thanking the staff for making our event so special. Drexelbrook took all the necessary precautions during the pandemic to make our guests feel safe. What a beautiful night! We couldn't be happier with the outcome! read more

I have used the services at Drexelbrook for a number of years specifically with organizations I'm a member. The level of service has always been outstanding, they work extremely hard to ensure a high level of the service. I would highly recommend this facility for your next event. You will not be disappointed. read more

On June 9, 2019, I hosted a bridal shower for my future daughter-in-law in the Belmont Room. I highly recommend hosting your event at Drexelbrook. Our guests were very complimentary about the venue, the food, and the service. The food was delicious and we all loved the mimosa bar! Emily Ruggieri and the rest of the staff were simply AMAZING! They were attentive and took care of every detail with such a pleasant attitude. Thank you for making me look like a great hostess. I am so grateful that it was such a special day for the bride-to-be! read more

Went here for Mother's Day brunch, basically a buffet style thing. Everything was low grade, Aramark/Sysco, frozen type, cafeteria food. Literally not one cooked food item was good. The fruit wasn't even ripe, the made to order pasta bar was lacking flavor, coffee was burnt, and being vegan, THAT was all I could eat. Everything cooked in butter and grease, blech! Heard complaints from everyone else at my table, meat eaters and all. And they have the nerve to charge $30 for that. Ugggh. read more

We held my daughter's bridal shower at The Drexelbrook on May 19, and could not have been more satisfied. The spaces are modern, clean, and attractive, but even more notable was the staff - from Angel, who helped us plan every detail, and Diamond, who ran the show perfectly on the day of, to the friendly waitstaff - all were professional, kind, and welcoming. I got the sense that they truly wanted to make our shower special, and they went above and beyond to make it so. We plan to look to The Drexelbrook for future occasions in our family. read more

Was there for an event earlier today. Stellar service, excellent food, and great location.

i was there for a retirement dinner and I was super-disappointed in the food and service. First, the security at the guard building gave everyone coming to set up hassle. The first two party organizers were actually not allowed in to the lot because they were two minutes early (the lot was empty, btw). The food was horrible. "Heavy appetizers" was one server walking around about the time the guest of honor arrived (surprise party). He would empty his tray of six pieces, disappear for a while, and come back. Needless to say, most of the 80 were starving and did not get much. There were two tables set up and three servers. One table was a tiny scoop of mashed potatoes with a single (small) slice of roast tenderloin and gravy. The other was a "pasta bar" which had penne and cream sauce or watery sausage and spinach pasta. Very tiny (2/3 cup) servings. Parm, red pepper flakes and white bread were your options (not even any butter). Oh...cold pasta, btw, because they didn't heat the pre cooked things enough. No salads. No sides. Ice cream bar was vanilla, a small container of fruit topping (not refilled) and whipped cream (not refilled). Needless to say...long lines all evening and most people had plain vanilla ice cream. The only good thing was the bartender who was an absolute pleasure. He helped take pictures and was very funny. This was not a cheap meal...definitely not worth the horrible food and attitudes. read more

What a lovely venue! I have been to numerous weddings and events here and couldn't have been more pleased. Food was delicious. The service was remarkable - kind, attentive servers, always willing to help out. Not to mention the grounds and setting. Beautiful inside and out. You won't be disappointed by this venue!! read more

Five stars is really not enough to compliment Anthony D'Angelo and the staff who handled my husband's surprise party this Saturday! They were extremely helpful with making sure he was surprised. The staff were wonderful and they room, food and décor were more than anyone could ask for. Kudos to Drexelbrook for providing exceptional service for a very special moment. Kimberly read more

Drexelbrook has, and always will be, my families choice for Special Events. The staff is sensational - Security does an excellent job directing guests, the sales team is best in class, the waitstaff are always polite, prompt and hard working, and the food is quite simply out of this world. My wife and I had our wedding here in 2013, and still to this day we receive feedback from our family that it "was the best wedding ever". Now, we had our daughters Baptism at Drexelbrook and received the same feedback. The venue is gorgeous with a serene patio, private parking accomodations - it was another perfectly executed day. If you are in the need of a Special Event, call Drexelbrook . From concept to completion, there is no one better. read more

Found a roach in my food and the manager would not refund the money but offered to make food again!!! Do not have you event here.

We were VERY pleased with our wedding here. Couldn't have imagined a better venue, with better service, and food. They made our every request happen. read more

My daughter had her senior prom there for upper Darby. Service was poor and chicken was raw. Mac and cheese was watery overall she had a very poor experience. It was like they know it's kids and they know the proms are locked in so who cares. Nothing she can do the money is lost all we can do is let others know be careful. Second star is because upper Darby needs to hold Drexelbrook accountable maybe they don't. read more

Have gotten sick from their chicken parm not once but twice. The food is normally cold, and bread was stale. Use to be good. Went downhill