Birthdays
Milestone or just because—make the whole room yours.
↗Private events · Portage & Kalamazoo, Michigan
Portage's Private
Event Venue.
A private event venue and banquet hall near Kalamazoo for birthdays, showers, rehearsal dinners and business gatherings—with Erbelli's food, a full bar and space for up to 56 guests.
56guests
100%private
Fullbar service
Located next to Erbelli's8340 Portage Road
Take a look inside
Everything together.
All in one beautiful space.
Your event gets the whole venue: flexible seating, a dedicated buffet area, full bar, TVs and a private patio—all with friendly planning help from our team.
01 Flexible layouts02 TVs for presentations03 Buffet service04 Full private bar
Made for real life
What are we
celebrating?
Big milestone, team huddle or family dinner—bring your people. We'll help make it feel just right.
Baby & bridal showers
A bright, flexible setting for all the love.
↗Rehearsal dinners
A relaxed, delicious start to the celebration.
↗Business events
Meetings, trainings, presentations and team wins.
↗Holiday parties
Great food, a full bar and no cleanup at home.
↗Family gatherings
Plenty of room for everyone to reconnect.
↗Also perfect for anniversaries · retirement parties · team banquets · graduations
Dedicated buffet areaThe Erbelli's advantage
Good parties need
really good food.
Choose from food packages filled with crowd-pleasing Erbelli's favorites. We'll help you create a buffet that fits your gathering and your guests.
- Gourmet pizza & famous Erbbie Bread
- Italian favorites, fresh salads & appetizers
- No rental fee
Food packages
Pick the package
that fits your gathering.
No rental fee. Every event includes a private room and a dedicated server or bartender.
The Classic
$26per person
- Unlimited 1-Topping Pizza
- Salad Bar & Breadsticks
- Soft Drinks
Unlimited hand-tossed pizza with your choice of one topping, plus salad bar, breadsticks and soft drinks.
The Favorite
$34per person
- Unlimited Gourmet Pizza
- Pasta, Salad Bar & Breadsticks
- Soft Drinks
Choose any specialty pizza, plus a selection of our house-made pastas, salad bar, breadsticks and soft drinks.
The Premium
$39per person
- Unlimited Gourmet Pizza
- Pasta & Dessert
- Salad Bar & Breadsticks
- Soft Drinks
Choose any specialty pizza, plus a selection of our house-made pastas, salad bar, breadsticks, chef’s choice dessert and soft drinks.
Children under 5 free•Ages 5–10: $7
Pasta choices
Lasagna · Spaghetti · Mostaccioli · Baked Ziti · Cheese Ravioli · Fettuccini Alfredo · Picante Pesto Chicken · Sostantivo Chicken · Tortellini · Portabella Mushroom Ravioli · Presfredo
Cocktail hours, receptions & casual gatherings
The Social Appetizer Package
$19per person
Choose 4 appetizers
Wings · Erbbie Bread · Artichoke Dip · Bruschetta · Mozzarella Sticks · Jalapeño Poppers · Chips & Cheese · Detroit Dunkers
After-work gatherings, networking & team mixers
After Work Mixer
$12per person
- Choice of 2 appetizers
- Private use of Next Door
- Dedicated server/bartender
- No rental fee
- Cash bar for your guests
Simple from the start
Three easy steps.
One great event.
- 1
Tell us about it
Share your preferred date, guest count and event type.
- 2
Make it yours
Choose your food and bar package with friendly planning help.
- 3
Come celebrate
Arrive, enjoy your people and let our team take care of the rest.
Good to know
Questions?
We've got you.
Want to see the space or talk through an idea? Tell us about your event and we'll make it easy.
Check availability ↗01How many guests can Next Door accommodate?+
Next Door comfortably seats up to 56 guests for private events.
02How does pricing work?+
Choose from our food packages starting at $12 per person. Children under 5 are free, and children ages 5–10 are $7.
03Is bar service available?+
Yes. Beer, wine, cocktails and specialty drinks are available. A bartender is included with bar packages; we ask for at least 18% gratuity.
04Can we use the TVs?+
Yes. TVs are available for presentations, slideshows or the big game.
05Can I tour the space first?+
Absolutely. Check your date to arrange a tour and tell us about your event.
Let's get your date on the calendar