Social Events
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience, where you can connect, celebrate, and create unforgettable memories.
A Space for any occasion
Whatever your celebration may be, 1 Hotel Central Park has flexible indoor and outdoor spaces perfect for a party of any size. From birthdays to receptions, holiday parties and everything in between, our social catering team is here to make your event one to remember.
Elm House Suite
Celebrate 19 stories above the city in our nature-inspired haven, with a separate living room, dining and kitchen area, and private outdoor terrace with Central Park views. The Elm House Suite can accommodate up to 8 guests seated dining style or 25 guests for a unique reception.
Elm House + Pergola Terrace King
Plan an intimate gathering in our beautifully designed, urban retreat. Framed by the towering skyline backdrop, our pergola garden terrace is the perfect location to host your celebration.
Greenhouse Suite
Take in the views of the Manhattan skyline and the lush treetops of Central Park as you host your private event or celebration. Find solace in natural surroundings, featuring a living green wall adorned with a cascade of ferns and ivy, creating an enchanting backdrop for your unforgettable moments. The Greenhouse Suite can accommodate up to 8 guests seated dining style or 25 guests for a unique reception.
Full Floor
Our second floor features five private spaces integrated with social areas to gather during breaks, as well as before and after events. The communal table in the heart of the space is ideal for pre and post function activities or our carefully curated seasonal offerings.
Great Lawn
Unfold your vision within each individual room or unite them to create a grand, seamless experience. Blur the lines between indoors and outdoors with the expansive floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the room with abundant natural light and grant you unrivaled Central Park vistas.
Jams
Ask us about hosting your private event at Jams where the open kitchen, exposed brick and reclaimed oak make the space as dynamic as the food. The raw design, views of Central Park just one block away, and farm-fresh food offerings make Jams a unique event space in the heart of Midtown.
Jonathan Waxman
Jonathan Waxman is an American chef who was one of the pioneers of California cuisine and is credited with being the first to bring its style, fusing French cooking techniques with the freshest local ingredients, to New York. Jonathan has opened acclaimed restaurants Barbuto in Manhattan’s West Village and Jams in 1 Hotel Central Park. Jonathan Waxman is the 2016 James Beard Award winner for “Best Chef, New York City”. He was a judge on Bravo’s Recipe for Deception and has appeared on multiple seasons of Top Chef Masters.
Meet Our Local Purveyors
Supporting local farmers and growers is essential to our sustainability efforts. Our purveyors provide us with the freshest, ethically sourced ingredients to ensure a mindful dining experience.
Sustainable Sips
Our sustainable beverage program shakes up the standard. From second-life syrups to our carefully curated beverage partnerships, each sip is a refreshing reminder that no action toward sustainability is ever too small.
Sustainably Grown and Sourced
Our meat, fish and seafood partners are committed to producing and sourcing the best products with minimal environmental footprint.
Fossil Farms
Island Creek Oysters
Pierless Fish
Salumeria Biellese
Myers of Keswick
Garden-to-table Produce
Farmers across New York, New Jersey, and Ohio provide us quality, fresh produce so that you can savor the flavors of the season and we can work to preserve the beauty and bounty of nature.
Trapani Farms
Keepsake Farm
Natoora
Phillips Farms
Riviera Produce
Union Square Farmers Market
Raised with Love
We can ensure that our dairy and eggs come from sustainable farms and animals that are cared for and ethically raised.
Mindful Indulgences
Our breads, bagels and chocolates come from local bakeries and producers that use fresh and delicious ingredients and ethically sourced, flavorful cocoa beans.
Grandaisy Bakery
Kossar’s On Grand
Fruition Chocolate
Mast Brothers