Catering & Events

Catering Services
Hendrix Catering Services is proud to offer exceptional, flexible dining experiences led by Catering Director Aimee Harris and Catering Specialist Sarah Jones. Whether you are hosting an event on campus in one of Hendrix College’s beautiful venues or planning a gathering off-site anywhere in Central Arkansas, our team is equipped to bring your vision to life.
We offer a variety of thoughtfully designed menus, and we are equally happy to work with you to customize a menu tailored specifically to your event, preferences, and budget. As a full-service event partner, we can also provide everything you need to execute a seamless event including tables, chairs, linens, place settings, and décor. From intimate meetings to large-scale celebrations, Hendrix Catering Services is committed to delivering memorable food, polished presentation, and outstanding service wherever your event takes place.
Plan Your Event
Whether you’re planning a conference, retreat, banquet, camp, or meeting, Hendrix College offers a welcoming setting in the heart of Central Arkansas. With versatile event spaces, modern technology, quality dining services, and overnight housing options, our campus can accommodate gatherings of many sizes and types.
Availability is more limited during the academic year while classes are in session from mid-August through early May, with greater flexibility during the summer months. To inquire about hosting your event at Hendrix, please contact us.
Worsham Hall | 250/125 capacity | $1,000 (full)/$500 (half)
Large multi-purpose hall with sound system, projectors/screens, and custom configurations for a wide range of events such as conferences, receptions, banquets, fundraisers, concerts, and more. Room may be divided.
Campbell Room | 50 capacity | $400
Medium-sized room with sound system and projectors/screens.
Windgate Museum Lobby & Gallery | 50 capacity | $1,000
The Windgate Museum of Art hosts outstanding art exhibitions and is the perfect venue for receptions. No audio visual installed but may be added.
Trieschmann Gallery | 80 capacity | $300
Elegant room with wood floors and large windows. Perfect for cocktail receptions paired with a performance in adjoining Reves Recital Hall. No audio visual installed but may be added.
Mills Library | 50 capacity | $100
Unique venue to host a reception or meeting. It can be paired with nearby lecture halls for events featuring speakers or film screenings and a social reception to follow.
- SLTC 105 | 16-18 capacity | $150
- SLTC Conference Rooms | 10 – 15 capacity | $100
- Classrooms | $100
- Bailey Library Community Meeting Room | 15 capacity | Free to non-profit and community organizations to use during library hours with prior approval.
Greene Chapel | 250 capacity | $1,000
Beautiful, ornate chapel equipped with a piano and organ that is ideal for wedding and memorial services.
Reves Recital Hall | 150 capacity | $500
Stadium seating, stage, and piano available. *Pair with a reception in Trieschmann Gallery
Staples Auditorium | 800 capacity | starts at $800
Large auditorium with stadium seating, stage, piano, and organ. Fully equipped A/V system. Consultation for audio visual services required to determine fees.
Rental rates are per day and include up to a six (6) hour event rental period including setup and teardown time.
- Hourly rates are available for events lasting less than three (3) hours, otherwise a full day rental is required.
- Additional event time beyond agreed upon rental period will be billed at the venue’s hourly rate.
- Fees for additional services such as catering, security, audio visual support, and staffing may apply.
- A deposit may be required for some reservations.
- Pre-event consultation with our event staff to coordinate setup, logistics, and campus planning.
- Standard setup of tables and chairs based on the venue’s maximum seating capacity.
- Access to in-room audiovisual equipment, including setup consultation and on-call technical support during your event.
- Event staff support throughout the duration of your event.
- On-call assistance from Hendrix Public Safety for emergency support needs.
- Additional meeting or event time beyond the agreed rental period will be billed at the venue’s hourly rate.
- Reserved parking is not available; general parking is conveniently located near all event venues.
- Hendrix Catering Services is available to assist with catering needs and must be consulted for any catered event on campus.
- Table linens, chair covers, and decorative items are not included.
- Specialty furnishings such as stages, high-top tables, pipe and drape, lounge seating, and similar items may be available upon request for an additional fee.
- Custom or specialty stage lighting may also be available upon request for an additional fee.
- Security personnel assigned to an event are billed separately when required, including events where alcohol is served. Please note that alcohol service requires prior approval from the College.
Weddings at Hendrix
With the beauty of Greene Chapel and the peaceful setting of campus, Hendrix College offers a memorable place to celebrate a wedding. Alumni, students, and members of the community are welcome to consider Hendrix for their ceremony.
Weddings may be held in Greene Chapel or, during the spring, summer, and early fall, in select outdoor locations across campus, including the gazebo near the Chapel.
Wedding reservations are coordinated through the Chaplain’s Office and the Office of Event Services. To request information or check availability, please email events@hendrix.edu.
Scheduling
Weddings in Greene Chapel are available year-round based on campus scheduling and venue availability. Saturday reservations are offered in two time blocks: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. or 3:30-9:30 p.m., with no more than two weddings scheduled each Saturday. Friday and Sunday weddings may also be available upon request.
Greene Chapel Wedding Package
Packages begin at $1,000 for community reservations, with a discounted rate available for Hendrix alumni.
Package includes:
- Use of Greene Chapel, with seating for up to 250 guests
- Six hours for setup, photography, ceremony, and cleanup
- One-hour rehearsal time the evening before the ceremony
- On-site event coordination
- Access to campus locations for wedding photography
- Dressing rooms for the wedding party
Optional officiant and musician services are available for an additional fee. Reception spaces and extended event time may also be arranged upon request.
The Gazebo Wedding Package
Starting at $700, with a discounted rate for Hendrix alumni, the Gazebo Wedding Package includes:
- Exclusive use of the gazebo and surrounding lawn for your ceremony
- Up to six hours for setup, photography, ceremony, and cleanup
- Saturday event times available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- One-hour rehearsal the evening before the ceremony
- Support from an experienced on-site coordinator
- Priority access to campus locations for wedding photography
- Dressing rooms available for the couple
- Optional officiant services available for an additional fee
- Chapel reserved as a weather backup for all outdoor ceremonies
Additional Options
- Additional event time: $250 per hour
- Additional setup or cleanup time: $100 per hour
- Reception spaces and additional event services available upon request
Contact Aimee Harris
Director of Catering and External Events