Makoy Center hosts corporate conferences, business meetings, company parties and weddings for 30 to 380 guests, across three indoor halls and an outdoor ceremony garden. The venue sits on Center Street in Hilliard, Ohio, just west of downtown Columbus, and has operated as an event center for more than 30 years, with over 7,000 events hosted according to its own figures.
Seminars and company events
The corporate offer covers business meetings, conferences and larger gatherings such as holiday or office parties. Each hall can be set for presentations, and the venue lists audio-visual systems, high-speed internet and large presentation screens. The house team handles timeline coordination, room setup and day-of coordination from setup to teardown, which suits organisers who want a single contact. A group of 30 to 75 fits the Mezzanine, while a company-wide meeting or an awards dinner can take the Emerald Room for up to 300.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are a core part of the business. Ceremonies can take place in the Wedding Garden, which seats up to 300 guests and has a built-in trellis, an arbor that couples can customize and electricity on site. If the weather turns, the indoor halls serve as the backup. Each of the three halls includes a bridal suite, and the team offers rehearsal support, décor placement and referrals to local vendors. Several wedding packages can be adapted to the budget.
Rooms and capacities
The Emerald Room is the largest hall: 9,000 square feet, ceilings up to 20 feet, a 36 by 36 foot dance floor, a stage and a full-service bar, for 100 to 300 guests. The Burgundy Room covers 7,000 square feet with a permanent stage, a 32 by 32 foot dance floor and a built-in art deco bar, for 60 to 180 guests. The Mezzanine offers 2,400 square feet, a built-in dance floor and its own bar for 30 to 75 guests, and it can open onto the Emerald Room to create a larger space. The venue's FAQ gives an overall range of 50 to 380 guests. All indoor halls have event lighting.
Catering
Catering is in-house, led by executive chef Aaron Vance, with menus built around the theme of each event and options for different dietary needs. Bar service is also run by the venue's own team, and every hall has its own bar.
History and setting
The Makoy has been part of the Columbus events scene for more than three decades. The venue counts more than 300 five-star Google reviews. This is a purpose-built event center rather than a historic house, with several halls that can run at the same time and one kitchen serving them all.
Getting there
The address is 5462 Center Street, Hilliard, Ohio 43026, right off Interstate 270 on the west side of the Columbus area. Free parking sits directly outside the building. John Glenn Columbus International Airport is the nearest airport for guests flying in.
