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Food & Beverage
How does the All-Inclusive work for Banquets?
Banquets at Grand Velas Riviera Maya are held on elegant poolside terraces, in beautiful gardens surrounded by mangroves, on the beach or in the Convention Center.
Private banquet meals are part of the All-Inclusive plan for group luncheons and dinners, with menus selected from various world cuisines. Making a meal Upgrade for food and beverages is simple, as the resort has a grand variety of dishes catering to the most sophisticated palates. Banquet beverages are All-Inclusive Premium Spirits and are included in the dining plan.
For Private Banquets, the only additional mandatory fee is a Setup Charge per person, per event. Private banquet events are for 4 hours; after this time, extension fees for waiters and bartenders will be charged to the master account. Premium bars for private banquets are for 4 hours; after this time, extension fees per person, per hour, will be charged to master account.
Lunch & Dinner
Private banquet lunches or dinners for your event are included in the accommodation rates. The additional charge established in the Contract is the per-person setup fee.
Dine Around
Dine Around Option 1:
No setup fee for Dine Around with maximum of 15 people seated at two tables at the same time, in increments of 30 minutes per seating. A la carte menu.
Dine Around Option 2:
Setup fee of $25.00 USD + service charge, per person for Dine Arounds with parties over 15 people seated at two tables. Mandatory set menu. Max occupancy 2 tables
All-inclusive premium bar
The bar for private events is for 4 hours. Prices for extended bar hours are per person, per hour and are established in this document.
Breakfast
Banquets for private events in the Convention Center have an additional per-person charge for food. Breakfast banquets in exterior areas have a per-person setup charge established in the Group Contract. The following list of prices applies to Group events to be held in 2023.
Coffee Break
Group Coffee Breaks have an additional per-person charge for food and/or beverages established in the following documents. The following list of prices applies to Group events to be held in 2023.
Box Lunch
Box lunches for Groups have an additional per-person charge for food established in the following document. The following list of prices applies to Group events to be held in 2023.
Lunch & Dinner Upgrade Menus
Plated banquet lunches and dinners from the DUO Menu, VIP Menu and Grill Menu have an additional per-person charge for food. A per-person setup fee also applies, as established in the Group Contract. The following list of prices applies to Group events to be held in 2023.
Reception Menus
Receptions in packages and the list for designing your own reception have an additional per-person charge for food. A per-person setup fee also applies, as established in the Group Contract.
Bar a La Carte
Bar a la carte for groups has an additional consumption charge for beverages established in the following document. The following list of prices applies to group events to be held in 2023.
Décor & Furniture
Linens and decoration available for the Convention Center and exterior areas.
AV Equipment
Audiovisual Equipment
Grand Velas Riviera Maya offers the highest quality audio, video, lighting and decor through an in-house production company that guarantees the success of even the most elaborate agendas.
Av/ Audio / Lightning
Available audiovisual equipment for the Convention Center and exterior areas.
AV Equipment Audio packages are designed for a predetermined number of attendees.
AV Audio All events held in outdoor venues at night require appropriate lightning. Additional charges apply.
Entertainment
The Resort has a program of recreational activities held in the Ambassador pool and beach areas, in which all guests can participate. Exclusive activities for groups must be coordinated with the Group Coordinator in advance, and have an additional charge.
To add ambiance to Banquet events we also offer you the option of live music.
Activities Included and with Extra Charge
Recreational activities are for all guests. The following is the list of activities and schedules.
Entertainment - Music - for Banquets
Entertainment for guests must be planned in advance with the Group Coordinator.
Floor plans
The Riviera Maya Floor Plans
The following are the floor plans to be used for planning your event. Arrangement of the event areas is the responsibility of the client's production teams.
Convention Center Plans
GVRM Convention Center with Charts
Resort Floor Plan
Suite Floor Plans
Useful Information
Riviera Maya Useful Information
The information in this section is important for efficiently coordinating necessary documents prior to the agenda, once the group is at the resort.
Important Event Documents
Gallery HD
Meet the team
Maribel Blancarte Roa
Gerente de Grupos y Convenciones | Groups & Conventions Manager
T Office: +52 01 984 877 4409 Ext. 8322