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          I'm from Norway and I had the most wonderful evening at The FCI. A lot of thanks to Jan who made the evening unforgettable. Thanks a lot.
  Mona


 
 
          You've been my absolutely most favorite restaurant for 13 years. Every time I come I'm amazed. You just get better and better. Keep up the fabulous work.
  Chef Alain Sailhac
Senior Dean of Studies and Executive Vice President


OVERVIEW | AN INTIMATE LUNCHEON RECEPTION | A GRAND AFFAIR LUNCHEON RECEPTION | AN INTIMATE DINNER RECEPTION | A GRAND AFFAIR DINNER RECEPTION | OTHER EVENT OPTIONS AT THE FCI



To a growing number of discerning, loyal patrons, L'Ecole is a Broadway hit that continues to earn rave reviews. A Zagat® Survey- and Michelin® Guide-rated restaurant serving a range of modern, inspired French dishes prepared from vibrantly fresh ingredients. And behind the scenes, L'Ecole is also a proving ground for the most advanced students of The French Culinary Institute-a real world stage where the sum of their learning comes together in culinary harmony. But to a lucky few, L'Ecole is something more.

This elegant restaurant also makes a spectacular setting for your personal or business event. Imagine bringing your guests through our front door on Broadway in SoHo. The aroma of fresh baked bread in the air. The anticipation of a meal prepared by today's up and coming great chefs. The impeccable service and attention to detail your event and guests deserve. Everything comes together at L'Ecole to surpass your expectations and leave a lasting positive impression.

What's your fancy? A smaller party of 12 to 24? A grand affair where you take over our entire restaurant for luncheon or dinner with up to 70 friends, family, or colleagues? Say the word, and we'll make everything just the way you want it. Your group will be lavished with attention, and absolutely delighted with four to five-course meals entirely of your choosing from our diverse and creative menu. If your menu includes wine, you can do the selection or have our sommelier help, if you desire. Best of all, you'll be pleasantly surprised at the price.

For more information, please call our Special Events line at (646) 254-7551 to talk about your next affair at L'Ecole. We look forward to seeing you!

Select the type of event you'd like to host:




Something new and different for your luncheon guests - and you don't have to lift a finger except to select your four-course menu. Welcome your guests in our beautifully renovated main dining room, where you will have prime tables. You can entertain up to 24 guests at $38 per person, plus tax and gratuity. The menu you choose will be prepared by our students from vibrantly fresh (and often organic) ingredients and presented in the modern French style.

Mineral waters and sodas will accompany your meal, and a marvelous dessert and coffee and tea service will complete it. Our dedicated waitstaff will attend to your guests.

Available Monday through Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
There's a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 24 guests for this event

Fee:
  • $38 per guest

  • All fees are subject to an 8.375% New York City tax and 20% gratuity


Price includes:
  • Four-course meal (We'll work with you to plan your menu)
  • Mineral Water
  • Soda
  • Dessert with coffee and tea service
  • All tables, chairs, linens, plates, flatware, and glasses
  • Courteous and attentive waitstaff

Additional event enhancements:
  • Choice of house wines
    To be selected with you
  • Use of the International Culinary Theater for live, video, or
    computer presentations
    To be determined depending on requirements
  • Cooking class (1 Hour)
    To be determined depending on requirements


Space is limited. Please call us at (646) 254-7551 to find out availability.

All fees are subject to an 8.375% New York City tax and 20% gratuity.




Our home is yours for extraordinary events, including private parties, corporate gatherings and fundraisers. The beautifully renovated L'Ecole is available to enjoy and share as you entertain up to 70 guests. The heart of your grand affair is an elegant five-course meal, which we will plan with you. The quality of food and presentation will be impressive. Your menu will be accompanied by an array of beverages, including your choice of an extensive list of superb house wines.

We can arrange a microphone and sound system, should you require it. Other options include: a one-hour cocktail reception before lunch. A live one-hour cooking demonstration in our InternationalCulinary Theater just upstairs from the restaurant. And for your own presentations, there is a video and computer projection system available in our International Culinary Theater. If you have any other special requests, we will do our best to accommodate them.

Available Monday through Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
There's a maximum of 70 guests for this event.

Fee:
  • $4,200 per group
  • All fees are subject to an 8.375% New York City tax and 20% gratuity

Price includes:
  • Entire restaurant setting
  • Five-course meal (We'll work with you to plan your menu)
  • Mineral Water
  • Soda
  • All tables, chairs, linens, plates, flatware, and glasses
  • Courteous and attentive waitstaff

Additional event enhancements:
  • One-hour cocktail reception
    $30 per guest
  • One-hour live audience cooking demonstration with guest participation
    $1,000 per group of 70 guests
  • Speaker's microphone and sound system in L'Ecole
    To be determined depending on requirements
  • Computer and video projection system in International Culinary Theater
    To be determined depending on requirements

All fees are subject to an 8.375% New York City tax and 20% gratuity




Elegant entertaining is so easy at L'Ecole. Welcome your guests in our beautifully renovated dining room. You can entertain up to 24 guests at $60 per person, plus tax and gratuity. You can select the entire five-course menu and have it prepared from vibrantly fresh (often organic) ingredients and elegantly presented in the modern French style.

Your guests will enjoy an extensive array of mineral waters, sodas, and superb house wines. A tempting dessert, plus coffee and tea service will complete it. You will have a dedicated waitstaff attending to your guests.

Available Monday through Thursday starting at 8:00 p.m
There's a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 24 guests for this event

Fee:
  • $60 per guest
  • All fees are subject to an 8.375% New York City tax and 20% gratuity

Price includes:
  • Five-course meal (We'll work with you to plan your menu)
  • Mineral Water
  • Soda
  • Two glasses of house wine per guest (We'll work with you to select the wines.)
  • Dessert with coffee and tea service
  • All tables, chairs, linens, plates, flatware, and glasses
  • Courteous and attentive waitstaff

Additional event enhancements:
  • Additional choice of house wines
    We'll help you select the wines
  • Occasion desserts
    To be determined depending on requirements

All fees are subject to an 8.375% New York City tax and 20% gratuity




L'Ecole is perfect for large private parties, corporate gatherings and fundraisers. 'Our home is yours' means that you and your guests will be the absolute center of attention. The beautifully renovated L'Ecole is yours to enjoy as you entertain up to 70 in great style. Your grand affair centers around an elegant five-course meal, which we will plan with you. The quality of food and presentation will be superb. Your menu will be accompanied by an array of beverages, including your choice of an extensive list of marvelous house wines.

If you wish, we can arrange a microphone and sound system. Your other options include anything from a cocktail reception before dinner to a live cooking demonstration or your own presentation in the International Culinary Theater just upstairs from the restaurant. The Theater features a video and computer projection system available for your use. If you have any other special requests, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them.

Available Monday through Saturday starting at 8:30 p.m.
There's a maximum of 70 guests for this event

Fee:
  • $7,700 per group
  • All fees are subject to an 8.375% New York City tax and 20% gratuity

Price includes:
  • Entire restaurant setting
  • Five-course meal (We'll work with you to plan your menu)
  • Mineral Water
  • Soda
  • Three glasses of house wine per guest (We'll work with you to select the wines.)
  • Dessert with coffee and tea service
  • All tables, chairs, linens, plates, flatware, and glasses
  • Courteous and attentive waitstaff

Additional event enhancements:
  • One-hour cocktail reception
    $30 per guest
  • Occasion desserts
    To be determined depending on requirements
  • One-hour cocktail reception
    $30 per guest
  • One-hour live audience cooking demonstration with guest participation
    $1,000 per group of 70 guests
  • Speaker's microphone and sound system in L'Ecole
    To be determined depending on requirements
  • Computer and video projection system in International Culinary Theater
    To be determined depending on requirements

All fees are subject to an 8.375% New York City tax and 20% gratuity




The French Culinary Institute is proud to offer private events such as dinner parties, cocktail parties and cooking demonstrations, as well as corporate events, such as team building programs and hands-on cooking classes in our International Culinary Theater. For more information, click here.
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