Social Event Venue

440 Elm is well suited for larger social events that reflect significant milestones. The combination of a beautiful space, lots of room for different installations, and a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces makes 440 Elm a flexible venue. The space itself provides an calm, positive energy to any event as it has hosted over 100 years of worship.

Our Approach: Intentional Design for Social Gatherings

We believe successful social events are built on authentic connection and intentional flow. Rather than offering standard packages, we approach each event as a custom production. Our process begins with understanding the host's goals for the guest experience, whether the desired atmosphere is one of sophisticated energy, intimate comfort, or dramatic celebration.

Social events are the bedrock of families and communities. They reflect the cycle of life - births, birthdays, baptisms, coming of age, graduations, engagements, weddings, retirements, reunions, and memorials. We offer a space to bring people together in a special environment with good food and drink in a setting and timeline that maps to their importance.

440 Elm provides a distinctive backdrop defined by architectural character and refined flexibility. The venue's blend of indoor and outdoor spaces, grounded by over a century of history, offers a unique canvas for creating lasting memories. We focus on translating a host's vision into an immersive guest experience, where the environment itself contributes to the sense of celebration.

Our culinary philosophy centers on menus designed specifically for the logistics and pace of your event. Service styles are selected to support the narrative of the celebration:

Passed Appetizers: To encourage mingling and maintain momentum during a reception.
Chef-Run Stations: To create interactive focal points and showcase culinary craftsmanship.
Seated Plated Meals: Structured for flawless execution at scale, ensuring every guest receives a composed, high-quality dish.

Downtown Long Beach Event Location

Located in downtown Long Beach, 440 Elm offers convenient access for guests across Southern California. The venue is easily reachable from both Los Angeles and Orange Counties and situated within approximately 30 minutes of LAX, LGB, and SNA airports, simplifying travel logistics for out-of-town attendees.