Grand Gimeno is a 30,000 square foot Spanish Colonial estate in the heart of Old Towne Orange. Steps from the historic Plaza, antique shops, and tree-lined streets, the venue offers a setting unlike anywhere else in Orange County — Mediterranean architecture, century-old olive trees, and the charm of a neighborhood that feels worlds away from the ordinary.
Your guests arrive to a walkable downtown filled with craft cocktail bars, independent boutiques, and some of the best restaurants in the region. After the celebration, everyone spills out into a real neighborhood — not a parking lot. The Plaza is two blocks away. Chapman University is around the corner. It's the kind of place people linger.
Inside, Grand Gimeno blends old-world detail with modern scale. Arched doorways, exposed wooden beams, indoor fireplaces, and handcrafted tile throughout. The Olive Grove offers open-air ceremonies beneath mature trees. Grand Central hosts receptions for up to 300 guests. A dedicated bridal suite and groom's room mean your entire day happens on-site.
Grand Gimeno was designed and built by Jay's Catering — a third-generation Orange County family business with over 50 years of experience. The venue and culinary experience are one — from the wood-fired oven to the live-fire station to the bar.
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