About The Venue & Capabilities
Special Occasions are always more special at 103 West. Our full-service event venue offers complimentary amenities with an intimate private setting. Set within the historic Buckhead neighborhood just down the street from the Governor’s mansion, 103 West is conveniently located for your guests arriving from around the city of Atlanta. Prepare for your guests to be impressed with the ease of access to this free-standing building with private entrances to each ballroom. From selecting a date to customizing your menu, every detail is carefully orchestrated to ensure a flawless experience. 103 West’s highly trained professional sales and operations staff will help to coordinate and execute all of your requests.
| Spaces | Seated | Reception Style | Dinner And Dance |
|---|---|---|---|
Buckhead Ballroom & Reception Lounge | Up to 200 | Up to 250 | Up to 150 |
Grand Ballroom & Lower Lounge | Up to 300 | Up to 300 | Up to 220 |
West Ballroom | Up to 160 | Up to 160 | Up to 120 |
East Ballroom | Up to 80 | Up to 80 | Up to 100 |
Buckhead Ballroom & Reception Lounge SeatedUp to 200 Reception StyleUp to 250 Dinner And DanceUp to 150 | Grand Ballroom & Lower Lounge SeatedUp to 300 Reception StyleUp to 300 Dinner And DanceUp to 220 |
West Ballroom SeatedUp to 160 Reception StyleUp to 160 Dinner And DanceUp to 120 | East Ballroom SeatedUp to 80 Reception StyleUp to 80 Dinner And DanceUp to 100 |
| Spaces | Rounds | U-Shape | Conference | Theater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Paces Room | Up to 40 | Up to 35 | Up to 30 | Up to 80 |
Club Room | Up to 32 | Up to 25 | Up to 24 | Up to 30 |
Paces Room RoundsUp to 40 U-ShapeUp to 35 ConferenceUp to 30 TheaterUp to 80 | Club Room RoundsUp to 32 U-ShapeUp to 25 ConferenceUp to 24 TheaterUp to 30 |
Pano Karatassos
Buckhead Life Restaurant Group’s charismatic founder and CEO, I. Pano Karatassos, raised Atlanta to a new level of fine dining, earning it a spot on the country’s culinary map when he opened Pano’s & Paul’s in 1979. An acclaimed chef and visionary restaurateur, Pano has grown the company to 12 award-winning locations, eight in Atlanta and four in South Florida. The success of the restaurants is a direct result of Pano's attention to detail and direct involvement – he develops the concept of each of his independent restaurants, oversees the day-to-day operations, regulates the food and personnel, and sets decor quality standards. When asked about his work, Pano has been known to reply, “My work is my hobby. I’m the luckiest guy in the world.”
The Team
Jerry Bures
General Manager
Jerry Bures
Jerry Bures brings extensive experience and knowledge to his position as General Manager at 103 West. A graduate of the Hotel College in Marienbad, Czech Republic, Jerry’s USA career began in 1969. More recently, he worked for Food Services by MGR, Inc. as Restaurant Manager to open and operate The Terraces, a fine dining restaurant in the Georgia World Congress Center. A couple of years later, Jerry was promoted to Director of Operations, Public Facilities. In the early 90s, Jerry was transferred to the Georgia Dome to launch and manage its food service facilities. Transferred again by the parent company to become General Manager of food services at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park where he established high standards for food and service. Jerry also continued as director of operations for the catering company, Proof of the Pudding and for several years owned and operated award-winning, Atlanta’s Midtown favorite, Marra’s Seafood Grill. Since 2003, Jerry has served as General Manager of 103 West, where he has built a loyal clientele and helped make 103 West Atlanta’s premier private events venue.
Jeff Riedel
Executive Chef
Jeff Riedel
Jeff Riedel brings 28 years of experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry to his position of Executive Chef at 103 West. For most of his career he has worked for Buckhead Life. A Chicago native, Jeff started his career in a small Italian restaurant which sparked his interest in the culinary arts. After graduating from Joliet Junior College with his Associates Degree in 1986, Jeff worked for Marriot International as a Culinary Trainee, and later Food Production Manager for 10 years. He joined Buckhead Life Restaurant Group as a line cook and was ultimately promoted to his current position in 1999. Throughout his career in the restaurant industry, Jeff has truly developed his passion for food and attention to detail. His favorite foods to prepare and eat are classic French cuisine and European dishes. Jeff is passionate about charcuterie, a specialization in smoked meats and seafood entrees. When he’s not in the kitchen Jeff enjoys mushroom foraging, which allows him to add flavorful variety to his dishes.
Joseph Geonczy
Pastry Chef
Joseph Geonczy
Joseph Geonczy brings more than 45 years of experience to his longtime position of Executive Pastry Chef at 103 West. Chef Joseph received a pastry degree from the Hungarian Pastry Institute in Budapest, his hometown. Since his graduation in 1968, he has gained tremendous experience in various positions, both in Hungary and the United States. Most notably he was the pastry chef at the Kenessy Gourmet International Restaurant in Chicago, Jasmine Porch at Kiawah Island Inn, South Carolina, Ritz Carlton Hotel in Chicago, Hillcrest Country Club and François Restaurant in Los Angeles. He joined the 103 West team in 1988. Throughout his culinary career, Joseph has gained national attention for his desserts, even receiving a thumbs up for his peach tart and opera cake by nationally-acclaimed chefs Emeril Lagasse and Jean Banchet. He is also a named member of the Historic Chef Society in Chicago. In his spare time, he enjoys nature photography, hiking, traveling, gardening and listening to heavy metal music.
Julie A. Murdock
Private Event Sales Manager
Julie A. Murdock
Julie joined the 103 West team as Private Events Coordinator in January of 2017 after working at Buckhead Life’s Corporate office in 2016. Previously working as a Flight Attendant and having a passion for people, Julie has a vast amount of job experience in the hospitality and customer service industry. Now as a Privates Event Manager, Julie is responsible for promoting and selling 103 West’s facilities to prospective clients. Julie is an Atlanta native and when not at 103 West you can find her spending time with her two teenagers, indulging fine dining, travel, photography and spending time with those close to her heart.
Frequently Asked Questions
View our 'General Banquet Information' Document Here.
We will assist you with any audio/visual needs that you have or you are welcome to bring in your own equipment or vendors. Audio Visual equipment is subject to rental fees; please see the Audio Visual Tab to review our in-house inventory list. We do have several outside companies that we contract with for on-site technicians. These rates will be charged per hour. Please ask your coordinator for more details.
103 West offers complimentary wireless internet access for guests, this does not require passwords.
103 West is built into a hill with direct ramped entrances on both levels of the building. 103 West has handicapped restrooms available on each level. The valet attendants will assist in guests entering and exiting the building.
A preliminary number of guests is due 2 weeks (10 business days) prior to your event. A final guarantee of the number of guests is due three business days prior to your event. Otherwise, guests will be charged for the preliminary number of guests, as stated in the Terms & Agreement contract. 103 West will be able to accommodate 5% over the guaranteed number of guests.
Yes! It's a Buckhead Tradition. Check out our Special Events page!