Venue Flow
A 40,000+ square foot facility gives planners room to build flow.
Corporate Events + Private Parties
Corporate events, private parties, and team experiences.
Host company outings, client nights, birthdays, fundraisers, holiday parties, sports lounge gatherings, and full buyouts with a full bar, A/V, food options, games, optional indoor pickleball, and free on-site parking.
Built For Union County Event Planners
A private event venue with the activity already built in.
Easy from Union, Somerset, Middlesex, and Essex counties
500+ guest second-floor event capacity
Full bar, screens, lounge seating, and event-ready A/V
Optional indoor pickleball for groups that want an activity
Catering partners now, in-house kitchen launching soon
Event Flow
Play gives every guest a reason to start talking.
Event Types
Choose the event type that fits the group.
The strongest events at The Upper Court combine one clear plan with a lot of ways to play: pickleball, food and drinks, games and activations, screens, and space for people to move.
Planner Notes
Why this format works.
The Upper Court is strongest when the event needs a real social engine: food, drinks, screens, movement, and a plan that keeps mixed groups comfortable.
Built For Active Corporate Events
Full A/V
Bar Service
Court Access
“The best private events give people room to move, talk, eat, drink, watch, play, and still feel taken care of. That is the job of the venue.”
Venue Tour
Give the team a venue they can actually move through.
The second-floor bar and event space keeps non-players in the action while the 18 indoor courts downstairs give teams a natural activity layer. Drinks, screens, lounges, court time, and conversation stay in one building.
Social Center
Beginners and non-players still share the same social center.
Activity Layer
Screens, bar service, and court programming keep the room connected.
A quick look at the bar during a live private event.
Spaces + Floorplan
Build the right event flow.
Four flexible planning modes let the team shape the right flow: bar-first receptions, lounge-style gatherings, team-building play, or the full The Upper Court takeover.
Ask About LayoutsSmall teams to 500+ guests
01
Rentable Space
Private Reception
A polished event base for drinks, food, speeches, photos, and easy mingling before the activity starts.
Overview+
Start with the thing most event rooms miss: a space that gives people something to do. The Upper Court can support arrivals, drinks, food, speeches, photos, and optional court time without making the event feel stiff.
Details+
- Arrival flow for check-in, name tags, or sponsor tables
- Bar service and catering setup
- Screens for company branding, slides, or sports
- Lounge seating for guests who want to watch instead of play
- Easy access to court time when the event calls for it
Bar nights, watch parties, and private groups
02
Rentable Space
Sports Bar & Lounge
A full bar and lounge environment for happy hours, watch parties, birthday groups, and after-work events.
Overview+
The bar is the social anchor: the place guests can settle in before court time, during presentations, or after the structured part of the night ends.
It works for groups that want an easy public-facing gathering and for private events that need a more polished home base.
Details+
- Full bar service
- Large screens for games, slides, or sponsor content
- Flexible seating for mingling and casual food service
- Good fit for happy hours, watch parties, birthdays, and client nights
- Additional games and activations being added
Best For+
Pickleball can be part of the event, but it does not have to carry the whole night. The bar and lounge give non-players a real place to be.
Beginner-friendly court programming
03
Rentable Space
Team Building Format
Structured play, clinics, light competition, and mixers for teams with every skill level.
Overview+
This is the strongest differentiator for corporate planners: the activity is already inside the venue, and it can be scaled up or down depending on the group.
Run a casual mixer, short clinic, bracket, fundraiser format, or sponsor challenge without sending the group to a second location.
Details+
- Easy format for first-time players
- Optional coaching or hosted play
- Tournament brackets, clinics, or open-play blocks
- Works for mixed-skill teams
- Bar and lounge nearby for spectators and breaks
Large-format events and buyouts
04
Rentable Space
Full Venue Activation
Use the building like a campus: welcome zone, bar, screens, activations, catering, and court programming.
Overview+
For fundraisers, holiday parties, corporate launches, and brand activations, The Upper Court can be planned as a multi-zone experience instead of a single room rental.
That means arrivals, signage, food, bar service, sponsor moments, play, and after-party energy can all live in one place.
Details+
- Full-venue flow for large private events
- Sponsor, check-in, or registration areas
- A/V support for remarks, awards, and presentations
- Food and bar service integrated into the plan
- Optional pickleball, games, and activations
Packages + Planning
Everything an event planner needs in one venue.
The Upper Court works for structured tournaments, casual happy hours, presentations, seated meals, and open-flow receptions. Start with the guest count and date, then the team can shape courts, food, drinks, A/V, and layout around the event.
Reserved Space
Private event zones, reception layouts, lounge seating, court-adjacent flow, or full venue rentals.
Court Time + Buyouts
Add court time to the event, run a social tournament, or keep the gathering focused on the bar, lounge, and activations.
Catering + Kitchen Soon
Curated New Jersey catering partners now, with an in-house kitchen launching soon.
Full Bar Service
Cocktails, beer, wine, and bar package options for happy hours, receptions, and celebrations.
Games + Activations
Additional games and activations are being added so non-players have plenty to do between drinks, food, and conversation.
A/V + Screens
TVs, music, presentation support, and flexible flow for awards, slides, watch parties, or speeches.
Food + Drink
Catering now. Kitchen soon.
Bar packages, catering partners, buffet service, and flexible event food options give the party a hospitality backbone before the first serve. The in-house kitchen is launching soon.
Plan your event now
Event FAQ
Answers before you send the inquiry.
These are the questions planners usually need answered before comparing Union County private event venues.
What types of events can The Upper Court host?+
The Upper Court hosts corporate events, team-building, sales kickoffs, client entertainment, holiday parties, fundraisers, milestone birthdays, anniversaries, and full-venue buyouts for small private groups and 500+ guest event formats.
What is included in a private event at The Upper Court?+
Packages can include reserved second-floor event space, full bar service, food packages, catering support, A/V, 10+ flat-screen TVs, fireplace lounges, and optional pickleball on 18 indoor courts downstairs.
Does The Upper Court have an in-house kitchen?+
An in-house kitchen is launching soon. Today, food and beverage runs through The Upper Court's full bar, an adjacent juice and smoothie bar, and a food menu preview, bar packages, and catering support for larger event formats.
Can beginners play pickleball at a corporate event?+
Yes. Pickleball is easy to learn and runs well for mixed-skill corporate audiences. Add optional instruction to bring first-time players up to speed in minutes.
What can non-pickleball guests do during an event?+
Guests can enjoy the full bar, fireplace lounges, watch parties on 10+ TVs, the juice and smoothie bar, and the social club-style space overlooking the courts. Additional games and activations are launching in 2026.
Is there parking for events?+
Yes. Free on-site parking at 900 North Avenue, Plainfield NJ.
Can The Upper Court accommodate dietary restrictions?+
Yes. Share dietary needs during planning and the events team will coordinate with caterer partners for allergen-friendly, vegetarian, vegan, kosher, halal, or other dietary requirements.
How do I book a private event at The Upper Court?+
Submit the event inquiry form with your preferred date, guest count, event type, and must-haves. The events team will follow up with space, catering, court, and package options.
Start With The Date
Tell us what you are planning.
Send the inquiry form and the events team will follow up with space, food, schedule, court, and package options for your group.
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