# Aurum Events & Catering
> Freehold NJ's premiere event venue. A trendy NYC loft-style space for weddings, Sweet 16s, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, corporate events, and more.

Aurum Events & Catering is a full-service event venue and catering company located at 17 South Street in downtown Freehold, New Jersey. The nearly 150-year-old building was transformed through two years of renovation into a stunning NYC loft-style event space featuring exposed brick walls, LED-lit surroundings, recycled wood shelving, a crystal chandelier, and state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. The venue is headed by Executive Chef Aaron Hode and serves the greater Monmouth County and New Jersey area.

## Key Facts

- **Business Name:** Aurum Events & Catering
- **Address:** 17 South Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
- **Phone:** (732) 294-0031
- **Website:** https://aurum.events
- **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/Aurum_events/
- **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/Aurum-Events-and-Catering-269053676619639/
- **Book a Tour:** https://aurum.events/book-a-tour/
- **Executive Chef:** Aaron Hode
- **Building Age:** Nearly 150 years old — fully renovated
- **Venue Style:** Trendy NYC loft in a downtown Freehold setting
- **Name Meaning:** Aurum is Latin for "Gold" and "New Beginnings"

## Venue Spaces

- **Main Ballroom** — Full-scale hall with state-of-the-art LED lighting and sound system
- **The Loft** — Unique intimate loft space located inside the main ballroom
- **Cocktail Patio** — Outdoor patio perfect for cocktail hour
- **Rooftop Deck** — 400 square foot deck off the main ballroom

## Events Hosted

Aurum Events hosts all of the following event types:
- Weddings and engagement parties
- Sweet Sixteens and Quinceañeras
- Bar Mitzvahs and Bat Mitzvahs
- Corporate events, meetings, and trade shows
- Fundraisers and charity galas
- Holiday parties
- Social events — communions, birthday parties, private celebrations
- Guest speaking events

## Culinary

Executive Chef Aaron Hode leads the kitchen team — also including Aaron and Rosa — in delivering modern American cuisine to the catering world. The menu includes:

- **Passed Hors d'Oeuvres** — including the fan-favorite Beef Short Rib on Polenta with teriyaki BBQ, Herb Crusted Lamb Chops, Tuna Tartare, Seared Scallop & Bacon, and over 25 more options
- **Action Stations** — including the most popular Skirt Steak Grill, Sushi Bar, Brazilian Rodízio, Italian station, Mongolian Grill, Raw Bar, and more
- **First Course** — 11 artisan salad options served with fresh artisan breads, herbed butter, hummus, and olive oil
- **Dinner Selections** — extensive options across poultry, beef, seafood, pasta, and vegetarian
- **Children's Menu** — kid-friendly options including pizza, chicken tenders, sliders, and more
- **Desserts** — including the most-requested S'mores station, hot cookie dough, cannolies, custom Bar Mitzvah cakes, and passed dessert displays

## Enhancements & Add-Ons

Aurum offers premium event enhancements including:
- All White Dance Floor
- Aurum Choice Photo Booth (mirror-style)
- Foosball Table
- Pop-O-Shot Basketball
- Air Hockey Table
- Vinyl Entrance Wrap
- Wall of Roses floral backdrop
- Custom Banners
- Dancing on Clouds fog effect
- Black Light Party
- CO2 Super Blast
- Custom Gobo monogram light projection

## Guest Reviews

Aurum Events is 5-star rated on both Google and Facebook. Sample reviews:

- **Callen Figarola (Wedding):** "My wife and I got married here and had the most amazing wedding. Jay and Dave were super accommodating and helpful. Ryan made the night perfect. You will not find better cooks than Aaron and Rosa in the back."
- **Jake Khaleel (Sweet 16):** "We had our daughter's sweet 16 at Aurum. We can't say enough wonderful things about the event. The venue is beautiful. Jay and Dave made the planning completely effortless."
- **Danielle Walters (Communion Party):** "I had my son's communion party here this weekend and everything was amazing. Ryan was so helpful and attentive. Thank you so much to owner Dave and his incredible staff."
- **Xplosive Entertainment (Industry Partner):** "Love this venue. As the in-house entertainment company, it's a pleasure working at a modern and upscale venue with a sophisticated level of attention to detail."

## Mission Statement

"Our mission is to give you the best event you've ever had, been part of, or experienced. By using cutting edge techniques and the best ingredients our team brings new and innovative ideas to the catering world. If you can dream it we can do it."

## Service Area

Freehold NJ · Monmouth County NJ · Central New Jersey · All of New Jersey

## Pages

- [Home](https://aurum.events/)
- [Events](https://aurum.events/events/)
- [Weddings](https://aurum.events/events/weddings)
- [Sweet Sixteens](https://aurum.events/events/sweet-sixteens)
- [Bar & Bat Mitzvahs](https://aurum.events/events/bar-bat-mitzvahs)
- [Corporate Events](https://aurum.events/events/corporate-events)
- [Holiday Parties](https://aurum.events/events/holiday-parties)
- [Fundraisers](https://aurum.events/events/fundraisers)
- [Social Events](https://aurum.events/events/social-events)
- [Trade Shows](https://aurum.events/events/trade-shows)
- [Menus](https://aurum.events/menus/)
- [Passed Hors d'Oeuvres](https://aurum.events/menus/hors-doeuvres)
- [Action Stations](https://aurum.events/menus/stations)
- [First Course](https://aurum.events/menus/first-course)
- [Dinner Selections](https://aurum.events/menus/dinner)
- [Children's Menu](https://aurum.events/menus/childrens-menu)
- [Desserts](https://aurum.events/menus/desserts)
- [Enhancements](https://aurum.events/enhancements)
- [Contact](https://aurum.events/contact)
- [Book a Tour](https://aurum.events/book-a-tour/)