IATSE Ballroom By Anthony's Caterers

You have surely ARRIVED as you walk through the bright marquee entrance to find yourself draped in the ballroom’s warm theatrical lighting! Our modern approach to traditional Italian recipes pairs well with our sense of theatrics and high production values. Center stage we present gorgeous antipasti stations, flowing hors d'oeuvres, raw bars, fresh homemade gnocchi, veal chops, crab cakes, center cut choice filets, and of course Anthony's award winning Red Gravy. Curtain call ladies and gentleman... homemade gelato, mouth watering sorbet, and assorted Viennese pastries! Our well seasoned management and production team is here to make any of your decor, lighting, floral, entertainment, and conceptual ideas happen seamlessly. The 500 person capacity IATSE Ballroom offers a full stage, theatrical lighting, large dance floor, PA Audio System, free secure on-site parking, and multimedia options. We are centrally located in South Philadelphia right off of I-95, I-76, and the Walt Whitman bridge ramp with numerous hotel accommodations in immediate area. Anthony's Caterers has 30 years experience in the restaurant and banquet industry and operates four ballrooms in Philadelphia and Delaware county. Off site catering packages available as well. Our Team Anthony's Caterers, Exclusive Caterers: Anthony Foster, owner of Anthony's Caterer's, established 1993, is a seasoned chef and restaurateur with over 30 years of experience in the restaurant and banquet industry. Anthony's works very hard to understand the vision of each our of clients and to satisfy each attendee's appetite and overall experience. His time tested traditional Italian recipes continues to win over guests over the course of many generations. Giovanni La Rosa, Co-Owner & General Manager: Giovanni La Rosa is a producer with over 25 years of experience in concert, theater, film, and live event production. Having consumed countless trays of Anthony's eggplant parm since he was sixteen years old no other person was better suited to join Anthony's team. As the man behind the curtain, Giovanni's extensive event production experience makes him the ideal person to lead a diligent and committed staff for the variety of events hosted at the Ballroom every day. Dan Brodeur, Executive Chef: Executive Chef Dan Brodeur brings more than 25 years of culinary expertise to the IATSE Ballroom. Keeping true to the classic Italian recipes of Anthony's Caterers, Dan ensures every affair is consistently visually stunning with incredibly delicious freshly prepared cuisine. From cocktail hour affairs, to sit down or station style wedding receptions, Dan let's his food speak for us all...Dan really, REALLY cares. IATSE Ballroom: Built in 2010 , the IATSE Ballroom's bright marquee entrance sets the stage for a 400 person capacity ultra modern ballroom with 22 feet high ceilings and top notch theatrical lighting. The building was built by the local 8 Stagehands union, who are the skilled labor for the entertainment industry. A venue built by stagehands, run by a producer and well seasoned chef-restaurateur, has proven to be a strong recipe for success.