The Boulevard Room brings the Toronto Downtown Scene Uptown
The Boulevard Room is a single event venue hosting from 50 to 100 people. It has become the main place to host small events for social and corporate functions. The uniqueness of the Boulevard is complimented by its quality of food, professional service, and unparalleled visual presentation.
We also offer in-house kosher catering for events and in-house catering offering multicultural cuisine for events from 50 to 100 people.
The Boulevard Room Features:
- Sit down dinners for up to 100 people.
- Cocktail parties for up to 200 people.
- Single event venue offering privacy.
- High open ceilings
- Funky and unique with art deco architectural elements.
- In house catering.
- Customized menus to suit budget and taste.
- All inclusive packages available on request
- Separate kosher kitchen for kosher events.
- Space for ceremonies.
Weddings
Engagement Parties
Bridal Shower
Anniversary Parties
Bar Mitzvah
Bat Mitzvah
Bris
Baby Naming
Communion
Corporate Seminars
Corporate Lunches
Product Launch
Retirement parties
The Best Small Event Venue to Host Your Big Event
Our Team
Marla Kay, Owner & Operator
Marla ensures that whatever she has promised you, takes place on your wedding day. Marla, along with her banquet manager, Elida Zaka, are present on the day of your wedding. They make sure that your wedding is flawless.
Marla Kay, Owner & Operator
Every wedding or social functions held at The Avenue Banquet Hall benefits from Marla’s 25 years of experience as a wedding and event planner. Her expertise, determination and personal attention ensures that your special event is a success.
Prior to owning the Avenue, Marla was a successful wedding planner in Toronto. She use to average over 100 events per year. She is fully aware of: all the things that can go wrong at an event, how to plan and execute a successful event, the more reputable vendors in the hospitality industry and the lack of personal service offered by event venues.
Marla’s raving reviews are a testament as to the type of person and service she offers to her clients. Melissa Ferreira states “Throughout this whole experience you were amazing. From the minute, I visited the hall for the first time to the very end you always seemed to make me smile and feel like everything was going to be ok and not to stress. You never said no to any of my ideas and you were always accommodating- I love that about you! I felt like I was amongst family when I could call you up with a problem.” Events Venue Canada states “Not only do you get a great venue and fabulous food, but you also get Marla Kay's extensive event planning expertise. Marla gave us a game plan and explained what we needed to get, when to get it and which vendors to contact. Her guidance helped minimize all the stress and anxiety that goes along with planning a wedding.”
Marla has been married to Norman for 41 years and they work together. It takes a special type of person to be able to make such a claim. Marla renewed her wedding vows to Norman on their 40th wedding anniversary in Las Vegas with an Elvis Presley, impersonator, justice of the peace.
Marla states that I would not be able to offer my services, if I did not love what I do.
Boulevard Room Staff
Elida Zaka, Banquet Hall Manager
Elida Zaka has more than 25 years experience in the hospitality industry. She advanced from being the banquet captain at The Avenue to her present duties as the banquet manager.She has been with The Avenue Banquet Hall for over 10 years. Elida runs the entire party and makes sure that all that is suppose to happen really happens. One of our recent brides, Nikita Pasram, commented in eventsource.ca that " Elida is amazing, such a warm and open person. Anything I asked for she gave it to me or made it happen, she made my event way more perfect than I could have imagined it to be."
Elida is Marla's right hand. The two are in sync with one another and insure that every event is successful and memorable. They are the dynamic duo of The Avenue Banquet Hall. Elida has become part of Marla's and Norman's extended family.
Norman Kay, Catering Manager
Norman Kay has been in the hospitality industry for over 25 years. He received his Bsc. from the University of Toronto and his MBA from Mcmaster University. Norman works side by side with his wife Marla. They have been married for 41 years. Norman oversees the kitchen operation, the bar operation and the general management of the company.
Norman states that The Avenue is successful because Marla is front of house and he is back of house.
Event Planning
On-site Event Planning is included in the price of event packages.
If you need help finding lighting techs, photographers, videographer, etc. we are happy to make recommendations. Marla and her team have worked with a variety of people over the years and can help you with all the planning details and service providers you may require.