Catering
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa puts you in the midst of one of Phoenix’s most naturally beautiful settings on the doorstep of the largest mountain park preserve in the nation. The Arizona Grand is the region’s only AAA Four-Diamond all-suite resort, offering over 120,000 square feet of unique meeting space with 16 unique outdoor event venues and the highest quality banquet cuisine in the Valley of the Sun.
Whether planning a private luncheon for your board meeting or a banquet dinner for 1,000, our acclaimed culinary team has perfected the art of creating delectable custom menus for groups of any size. Known for infusing fine dining elements into each of our catered events, our talented chefs will prepare an unforgettable culinary experience for each of your attendees.
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Executive Chef
Eric Finney
With over 23 years of experience within the industry, Executive Chef Eric Finney joined the team at Arizona Grand Resort & Spa in 2009 and is responsible for the Resort’s restaurants and banquet service for over 120,000 sq. ft. of function space. Prior to his current position, Executive Chef Finney has had an extensive culinary career in esteemed hotel properties, including Resort at Squaw Creek, Omni Interlocken, and The Grand America Hotel.
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Executive Pastry Chef
George Rugel
A 22 year veteran of the culinary arts, Executive Pastry Chef George Rugel has a prestigious resume including The Hilton El Conquistador, The Phoenician Resort, and the Scottsdale Fairmont Princess. Welcomed to Arizona Grand Resort & Spa in December 2006, Executive Pastry Chef Rugel oversees the preparation of gelatos, desserts, wedding cakes, specialty breads, and pizza dough for the Resort’s restaurants and catered events. He also creates custom, large-scale sugar works and chocolate sculptures.
The food was fantastic - it really stood apart from other hotel catering I have had in the past. Unique, large portions, and a great variety for all who were there.
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Meeting Venues
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa offers a diverse range of possibilities for any meeting or event.
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Outdoor Venues
Featuring 16 unique outdoor private event venues to accommodate 60 to 2,000 attendees.
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Destination Services
Our in-house, full service Director of Destination Services is dedicated to providing a “single point planning solution.”
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Themed Events
Whatever we need to create to make vivid memories, from an authentic cowboy camp to a Mexican border town, consider it done.
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Awards
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, a member of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), is the recipient of numerous industry awards, including the Pinnacle and Gold Key Awards.
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