FAQs

We are located in Hudson, NH and proudly serve the greater community and surrounding areas.

We opened July 1, 2025 as Hudson's newest banquet facility, backed by a management team with over 60 years of combined event planning experience.

An elegant setting that blends classic sophistication with modern amenities, attentive hospitality, exquisite décor, and seamless coordination from start to finish.

Yes. The Vanderbilt Room is fully handicapped accessible, and we have a courtesy wheelchair on site for our clients if needed.

Yes. We have an outdoor deck available for guests during your event.

Weddings, birthday parties, showers, retirement parties, family reunions, business meetings, corporate gatherings, and school and sports banquets, along with everything in between.

A non-refundable $500 room fee/deposit is due with a signed contract to secure your date.

For events booked between 1/1/26 and 12/31/26, the room rental fee is $500 Monday through Sunday.

Yes. A minimum food order of $1,500 is required to rent the room. If the food bill is under $1,500, the difference is added to your invoice to meet the minimum.

Yes. All Monday through Thursday school and sports banquets require a minimum of 50 guests.

We offer a full range of packages to fit any event, including:
• Breakfast Buffets
• Luncheon Package
• Classic Dinner Package
• Premier Dinner Package
• Premier Plus Dinner Package
• Vanderbilt Package
• Prestige Dinner Package
• Beverage Package

Yes. Vegetarian dishes are marked throughout our menu.

Your menu is due three weeks before your event.

Final guest count is due two weeks prior to your event.

All food and beverage must be provided by the Vanderbilt Room.

Yes. Cupcakes are allowed. A cake is allowed with a $2 cake cutting fee per person.

In accordance with the NH Board of Health advisement, leftover food cannot be taken home.

Conveniently inside the event room.

You can choose from an open bar, limited open bar, or cash bar, whichever best fits your event.

• 8.5% NH meals tax
• 5% administration fee
• 22% gratuity

75% of the invoice is due 5 days prior to your event.

Yes. As part of our current promotion, bartender fees are waived for all bookings through 12/31/26.

White tablecloths and napkins are included in your rental.

Yes. Colored linens are available for an additional $10 per tablecloth and $1.50 per napkin. Must be ordered in advance.

Yes. Chair covers are available to elevate the look of your event for $3.50 each.

Yes. DJs and bands are welcome at the client's expense.

Yes. Any decorations brought in for your event must be removed at the end of the event.

The room is available to you 2 hours before your event for setup. Weddings receive additional accommodations as needed.

No smoking or vaping is permitted inside the Vanderbilt Room or on the outside deck.

If the event is cancelled within 14 days of the event date, the Caterer is entitled to liquidated damages equivalent to 75% of the invoice.

Any damages to the event space are subject to a minimum $500 fee.

Yes. By signing the contract, clients authorize the Vanderbilt Room to take photos of their event to use for marketing purposes.