Celebrate graduation in New Orleans with a private garden dinner at Paradigm Gardens, an outdoor urban-garden venue just minutes from Tulane University and Loyola University. Whether you’re planning a graduation dinner, family reception, or a larger group celebration, our space delivers a polished, “only-in-New-Orleans” experience with great food, seamless service, and room to actually enjoy your guests.

Private Graduation Venue Near Tulane & Loyola

Families coming in for Tulane and Loyola commencement weekends want three things: a beautiful setting, an easy plan, and a place that can handle groups smoothly. Paradigm Gardens is a fully outdoor graduation party venue with flexible layouts for intimate dinners and larger receptions. It’s a strong option for:

• Tulane graduation dinners

• Loyola graduation celebrations

• Family gatherings and group dinners

• Classmate group reservations and post-ceremony receptions

If you’re coordinating multiple families or traveling in, this is built to be simple.

Outdoor Garden Dinner + Reception Space (Up to 200 Guests)

Paradigm Gardens hosts private events up to 200 guests, with multiple areas that support a clean flow: arrival, cocktail hour, dinner, and celebration. The garden setting does the heavy lifting visually so you don’t need to over-decorate to make it feel special. If your group wants a graduation dinner that feels elevated (but not stiff), Paradigm Gardens is for you!

In-House Catering + Custom Menus

The food is the point for graduation weekends. We offer exclusive in-house catering with fully customized seasonal menus and a farm-to-fork approach, including ingredients grown on-site. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated across your group.

Our bar program includes multiple packages, including a full bar and our popular limited open bar. No BYOB, everything is handled professionally so you can focus on your graduate and your guests.

What’s Included (Lighting, Bars, Restrooms, Dinnerware)

Graduation dinners should not turn into a production nightmare. Paradigm Gardens includes key infrastructure that reduces stress and hidden costs:

• Ambient + logistical lighting (string lights, tiki torches, spotlights)

• Three built bathrooms (one wheelchair-accessible)

• Two handcrafted bars

• Dinnerware (plates, forks, knives, spoons, dinner napkins, jar glassware)

• Food + bar menu signage

• And yes—pygmy goats (they make the photo ops unforgettable)

Rentals are also available if needed (tents, dance floors, sound equipment, chairs, tables, stage).

Rain Plan + Weather-Proof Graduation Events

Outdoor venues are only risky when the rain plan is vague. We have a comprehensive rain plan with white top or clear top tents, so your graduation dinner stays on track even if the forecast changes.

Parking + Accessibility for Family Groups

Graduation events bring multi-generational guests, so logistics matter:

• Large parking lot next door + ample street parking

• Brick paths suitable for wheelchairs

• A bathroom sized for wheelchair access

It’s a real venue setup, not a “pretty garden” that falls apart operationally.

Book Your Tulane or Loyola Graduation Dinner

Graduation weekends book early. To reserve your date, send us:

• Desired date + preferred start time

• Estimated guest count

• Dinner style (seated dinner vs reception)

• Bar preference (full bar vs limited open bar)

If you’re looking for a Tulane graduation dinner venue or Loyola graduation party venue in New Orleans with standout food, a beautiful outdoor setting, and professional execution, Paradigm Gardens is ready.