Romers Catering & Entertainment Facilities

What Romers Catering & Entertainment Facilities does

Romer's Catering & Entertainment Facilities is a privately held, full-service catering and event venue company founded in May 1996 in St. Henry, Ohio. The company operates four owned banquet facilities — St. Henry (opened 1996, capacity up to 600), Celina at Westlake (opened February 2004), Greenville (acquired April 2005), and Piqua (8,100 sq ft, capacity up to 540) — plus the smaller Westlake Lodge (capacity up to 110). Each venue offers ballroom and party room configurations with chandeliers, linen service, sound systems, bars, and outdoor ceremony options including gazebos and ponds. The company also operates an off-site catering business serving Northwestern Ohio and Eastern Indiana, with Preferred Caterer status at more than ten third-party venues including Market Hall, Fort Piqua Plaza, The Round Barn, Orrmont Estate, Kopper Topp Barn, and Maple Lane Retreat. Affiliated lodging properties (Inn at Romer's and Westlake Hotel Villas) extend the offering into overnight accommodations for event guests.

The company generates revenue through venue rental fees (e.g., $1,500 for Saturday ballroom rental at St. Henry or Piqua, $275-$950 for smaller rooms), full-service catering with an 18-22% service charge on food and beverage, bar services, and optional enhancements such as china service, linen rentals, and DJ/entertainment packages. Pricing is per-event with deposits of $200-$750 and balances due 60 days prior to the event. Romer's employs approximately 10 people and relies on traditional direct sales via phone, email, and website contact forms, supplemented by an active social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, X, Pinterest, and YouTube, plus public ticketed events sold through Eventbrite (Dueling Pianos, fundraisers, Game Show Night). The company carries no proprietary technology, no app, no API, and no disclosed AI capabilities.

The primary customer segment is wedding couples and families seeking a full-service, one-stop venue solution, followed by corporate/business clients, schools, nonprofit organizations (fundraisers), and off-site catering clients. Romer's differentiators include nearly 30 years of operating history, in-house DJ service, liquor liability coverage, regional Preferred Caterer exclusivity at partner venues, and the ability to bundle venue, catering, bar, decor, and entertainment under a single contract. The business model is fundamentally local and asset-heavy, with revenue dependent on regional event demand, wedding seasonality, and the utilization rate of owned physical venues.

Name

Romers Catering & Entertainment Facilities

Legal name

Romer's Catering & Entertainment Facilities

Website

https://romerscatering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Romer's Catering & Entertainment Facilities operates four owned banquet venues and an off-site catering service across Western Ohio and Eastern Indiana, serving weddings, corporate events, schools, and nonprofits with full-service venue, catering, bar, and DJ offerings since 1996.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Banquet and Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC), Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA)

Keywords

• Event venue rental
• Wedding catering services
• Banquet hall facilities
• Off-site event catering
• Full-service catering

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Henry

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental: Rental fees for banquet halls, ballrooms, and party rooms at four Ohio locations. Pricing varies by venue, day of week, and whether food catering is included. St. Henry Ballroom: $1,500 Saturday / $950 Sunday-Friday. Party rooms: $275-$350 depending on day.
2. Full-Service Catering: Complete catering services including food preparation, professional staff, tables/utensils/linens, buffet setup with chafers. Menu options include dinner banquets, lunch, hors d'oeuvres, dessert, and bar services. Revenue generated per event with 18-22% service fee added.
3. Off-Site Catering: Catering services at external venues. Requires 20-person minimum or $500 minimum for events 40+ miles from St. Henry. Transportation fee applies. Drop-offs have 10% service fee. Preferred caterer status at multiple regional venues.
4. Bar Services: Beverage/alcohol service at events. Full cash bars at venues. Liquor liability assumed by Romer's. Bar menu pricing separate from food catering.
5. Event Enhancements & Rentals: Additional revenue from optional enhancements: china service ($5/person), deluxe disposable plates, linen rentals (tablecloths $7, napkins $0.50), centerpieces, chair covers, audio-visual packages, entertainment options, DJ services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Romer's Catering & Entertainment Facilities is a full-service caterer and banquet-venue operator that rents four Ohio event facilities (St. Henry, Celina, Greenville, Piqua) plus Westlake Lodge for weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, school events, and private celebrations, bundling each rental with in-house catering, bar service, optional décor/linens, and DJ entertainment. The company also delivers off-site catering to client-chosen venues across Northwestern Ohio and Eastern Indiana as a Preferred Caterer at ten-plus regional locations, and operates two affiliated lodging properties (Inn at Romer's, Westlake Hotel Villas) for overnight event guests.

Product overview

Romer's Catering & Entertainment Facilities is a full-service catering and event venue company operating multiple banquet facilities across Ohio (St. Henry, Celina, Greenville, Piqua) and offering off-site catering throughout Northwestern Ohio and Eastern Indiana. The portfolio includes core venue products (St. Henry Venue, Celina Venue, Greenville Venue, Piqua Venue, Westlake Lodge) serving as event rental spaces with in-house catering, supplemented by Off-Site Catering for external venues, Wedding Services leveraging all venue locations with in-house DJ, Fundraiser Services, and affiliated lodging (Inn at Romer's, Westlake Hotel Villas).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• St. Henry Venue Banquet facility in St. Henry, Ohio featuring a Banquet Hall (seats up to 600) and an intimate Party Room (seats 75-80) with chandelier lighting, linen tablecloths, carpeting, a 42-speaker sound system, large bar area, and access to an adjacent outdoor gazebo and Freedom Amphitheatre. Used for weddings, corporate events, school functions, and private celebrations, bundled with in-house catering and DJ.
• Celina Venue Event venue in Celina, Ohio on Grand Lake St. Marys with a spacious outdoor patio overlooking a scenic pond, a Ballroom (seats 500 for weddings), and a Party Room (seats 125) with built-in full-service bar. Adjacent to Romer's Westlake Hotel Villas for overnight guest accommodations.
• Greenville Venue Event venue in historic downtown Greenville, Ohio featuring a Ballroom (seats 500 for weddings) and a Party Room (seats 100) with natural lighting and built-in bar. Surrounded by specialty shops and near bed-and-breakfasts and hotel chains for overnight guests.
• Piqua Venue 8,100 square foot banquet hall in Piqua, Ohio with seating for up to 540 guests, customizable stage, PA system, 8-foot projection screen, and outdoor scenic pond and gazebo. Used for weddings, receptions, business meetings, training seminars, company parties, reunions, and proms.
• Westlake Lodge Intimate event venue near Celina accommodating groups up to 110 guests with a mini kitchen (stove, refrigerator, freezer, drink coolers), outdoor sun deck with waterscape views, and access to an attached outdoor pool near Westlake Hotel Villas. Romer's serves as exclusive caterer; renters may bring homemade food only.
• Off-Site Catering Full-service catering delivered to client-specified third-party venues across Northwestern Ohio and Eastern Indiana. Includes professional staff, dining ware, buffet setup with chafers, optional enhancements (china service, linen rentals, cake cutting), and bar service. 20-person minimum or $500 minimum for events 40+ miles from St. Henry; 18-22% service fee; 10% service fee on drop-offs. Romer's holds Preferred Caterer status at 10+ regional venues including Market Hall, Fort Piqua Plaza, Minster K of C, New Bremen American Legion, The Round Barn, Orrmont Estate, Kopper Topp Barn, Maple Lane Retreat, and Oppulence.
• Wedding Services Comprehensive wedding venue and catering packages across Romer's four Ohio banquet facilities accommodating up to 600 guests. Bundles ceremony options (indoor ballroom, outdoor gazebo, scenic patio), reception, dinner banquet, full bar service, in-house DJ (announces wedding parties, dinner music, client-tailored playlist), and coordination with affiliated hotels for guest lodging.
• Fundraiser Services Turnkey catering for nonprofit, school, church, and community-organization fundraisers. Romer's handles full food preparation, delivery, and on-site service so organizers can focus on fundraising. Includes dinner buffets, lunch options, hors d'oeuvres, dessert, and bar service with an 18% service fee.
• Inn at Romer's Overnight lodging in St. Henry offering home-like accommodations for wedding and event guests, affiliated with Romer's St. Henry venue under shared branding.
• Westlake Hotel Villas Overnight accommodations adjacent to the Celina venue offering home-like amenities for event guests, with swimming pool access near Romer's Westlake Lodge.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Market HallminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRomer's is a Preferred Caterer at Market Hall venue, meaning they are the recommended/exclusive catering provider for events held at this location. This arrangement drives off-site catering revenue.
• Fort Piqua PlazaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRomer's is a Preferred Caterer at Fort Piqua Plaza, generating off-site catering business when events are held at this venue.
• Minster K of C (Knights of Columbus)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRomer's is a Preferred Caterer at Minster Knights of Columbus, providing catering services for their events.
• The New Bremen American LegionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRomer's is a Preferred Caterer at New Bremen American Legion, generating off-site catering revenue.
• The Round BarnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRomer's is a Preferred Caterer at The Round Barn venue, a unique event location where they provide exclusive catering.
• Orrmont EstateminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRomer's is a Preferred Caterer at Orrmont Estate, providing catering services for events at this venue.
• Kopper Topp BarnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRomer's is a Preferred Caterer at Kopper Topp Barn, generating off-site catering business from this rustic venue.
• Maple Lane RetreatminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRomer's is a Preferred Caterer at Maple Lane Retreat, providing exclusive catering services for retreat events.
• OppulenceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRomer's is a Preferred Caterer at Oppulence venue, providing catering services for events at this location.
• Westlake Hotel VillasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated hotel property adjacent to Celina venue offering overnight accommodations for wedding guests. Cross-promotional relationship with shared branding under Romer's umbrella.
• Inn at Romer'sminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated inn property offering overnight accommodations for wedding and event guests near St. Henry venue. Cross-promotional relationship with shared branding.
• Village of St. HenryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Village of St. Henry manages the adjacent park with Outdoor Gazebo and Freedom Amphitheatre used for outdoor wedding ceremonies. Romer's directs customers to contact Village for rental of these outdoor ceremony spaces.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Aramark: Global food service and facilities contractor providing catering for sports, entertainment, business, and educational events. Comparable to Romer's as a scaled event-catering provider, though operating at vastly larger scale and across geographies Romer's does not serve.
• Compass Group: One of the largest contract food service and support services companies in the world, serving events, corporate dining, and venue hospitality. Comparable business model to Romer's off-site catering arm but with national/international scope and corporate clients.
• Sodexo Live!: Hospitality and event catering division of Sodexo serving sports venues, convention centers, and entertainment facilities. Comparable in providing full-service event catering and bar service at third-party venues, similar to Romer's preferred-caterer model.
• Delaware North: Hospitality and food service company operating venues, concessions, and catering at sports and entertainment destinations. Comparable to Romer's in providing full event hospitality at owned and partner venues.
• Marriott International: Global hotel operator whose properties include dedicated ballroom, wedding, and banquet catering services. Comparable to Romer's in the in-house catering + venue rental bundle, especially for weddings and corporate events, though at a national brand scale.
• Hilton Worldwide: Global hospitality company offering hotel-based banquet and wedding venues with on-site catering. Directly comparable to Romer's full-service venue + catering model at the ballroom scale (often 300-600+ guests) for weddings and corporate events.
• Hyatt Hotels Corporation: International hotel operator with significant wedding and banquet catering business across resort and conference properties. Comparable to Romer's in combining upscale ballroom venue, full-service catering, and event coordination for weddings and corporate clients.

Direct peers

• Bold Catering & Events: Event catering company providing full-service off-premise catering for weddings, corporate events, and social occasions. Directly comparable to Romer's off-site catering arm in service model, customer type, and event categories served.

Regional players

• Watermark Country Club: Ohio-based country club offering banquet facilities, weddings, and on-site catering in the same regional market as Romer's. Comparable as a Western Ohio banquet/wedding venue serving similar customer types with similar full-service offerings.
• The Pavilion at the Marriott (or comparable Ohio hotel-venue operator): Regional hotel/banquet venue operators in Ohio offer combined ballroom and catering services for weddings and corporate events. Comparable to Romer's in the integrated venue + catering + bar service model for large regional events.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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