440 Elm is zoned with the City of Long Beach as a banquet hall. A banquet hall is a dedicated event space designed primarily for hosting large gatherings that center around a meal or reception. Historically, the term “banquet” has its roots in elaborate feasts—so a banquet hall is typically equipped with features and infrastructure that facilitate food service, dining, and socializing. As a large event space with an in-house catering team, 440 Elm offers more than the standard banquet hall due to the flexibility of our spaces and the elegant historic elements from its roots as a landmarked work by a master architect.