Rubenshof in Alken, Belgium, hosts company parties, business gatherings, weddings and family celebrations. Its decorated rooms take 25 to 250 guests, and the garden takes receptions of up to 400. The venue is run by a family of caterers, so the rooms, the kitchen and the service come from one team. Organizers send a quote request that states the type of event, the expected number of guests and the preferred period, and the owners plan the event with them from start to finish.
Seminars and company events
The site has a dedicated section for businesses. The request form lists company openings, staff parties, product presentations, receptions and business meetings among the event types. Rubenshof describes the place as a setting where a professional tone and a relaxed atmosphere meet, with rooms inside and a garden outside. A team event can therefore combine a presentation or a meeting with a reception on the lawn. The rooms are air conditioned and fitted with a modern sound system, which helps for speeches, announcements and background music.
Weddings and receptions
Wedding celebrations are a central part of the offer, next to family parties, anniversaries and baby showers. The garden suits a welcome reception for up to 400 guests, and the site also mentions summer barbecues. A playground is available for children, and a bouncy castle can be set up on request. Parking is at the back of the property. The request form lets organizers ask for extras: a photographer, a video report, a taxi service and a DJ.
Rooms and capacities
The venue offers decorated rooms for 25 to 250 people. The site does not name the individual rooms, so the choice of room depends on the guest count and the type of event, and the owners advise on it. The garden is the largest space, with a stated capacity of 400 guests for receptions. There is no information on bedrooms, so guests who travel should plan their own accommodation.
Catering
Catering is done in house. Tom Govaerts, the managing owner and chef, has more than 25 years of experience and prepares everything in the venue's own kitchen, from canapés to dessert buffets. He trained at a hotel school and worked placements with several well-known chefs. The request form offers three service styles: a buffet, a walking dinner and a menu served at the table. Three cuisines can be chosen: classic French-Belgian, contemporary and vegetarian.
History and setting
Rubenshof is a family business. Tom Govaerts took it over from his parents in 2008, as the second generation, and he runs it with his wife Katrien, who looks after sales and clients. Katrien organizes each event with the organizer from the first request to the last detail. The couple state that they are present themselves at every event. The venue also holds public evenings during the year, such as brunches, a dinner dance and a beer and gastronomy night, which gives a sense of the kitchen's range. The address is Ridderstraat 8 in Alken.
