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Named one of The New York Times 50 Best Restaurants in America, 2025
Group Dining &
Private Events
Food-Focused Group Dining in Downtown Knoxville
Set inside the Historic Daylight Building, J.C. Holdway offers a warm downtown setting for shared meals, celebrations, and food-focused gatherings.
Center of the Table
Our most popular group dining experience for 7 to 24 guests
Center of the Table is a seasonal, four-course dinner served for sharing in our main dining room. It is the easiest way to enjoy a food-focused group dinner at J.C. Holdway without reserving the entire restaurant.
This experience is ideal for corporate dinners, holiday gatherings, rehearsal dinners, welcome dinners, family celebrations, and special occasions centered around food, wine, and conversation.
For groups of seven or more, Center of the Table is served in place of our à la carte menu. For more than 24 guests, or for groups seeking a more private experience, please see our semi-private dining and full restaurant buyout options below.
Because this is a shared, fixed-format menu, we are unable to accommodate vegan, dairy-free, seed oil-free, or allium-free dietary restrictions, preferences, or allergies.
Gluten-free and vegetarian requests may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis depending on seasonal menu availability and cannot be guaranteed. Approved accommodations are limited to one Chef-selected dietary option per course, served individually in place of shared courses. A $10 per accommodated guest upcharge applies.
PRICING
Tuesday –Thursday: $99 per guest
Friday–Saturday: $125 per guest
The minimum table commitment is based on 7 guests: $693 Tuesday–Thursday or $875 Friday–Saturday, plus beverages, optional upgrades, applicable tax, and a 20% service charge.
There are no separate room fees or additional event fees for Center of the Table.
A signed agreement and deposit are required to secure your reservation.
Seating is offered during two reservation windows: First Seating, with start times between 5:00 and 5:45 p.m., and Second Seating, beginning at 7:45 p.m. or later.
Reservations have a standard duration of 2.5 hours.
Parties of up to 10 guests may be seated at one table. For 11 to 24 guests, we use multiple groups of nearby tables in the dining room.
Choose Your Group Size
1–6 Guests
Standard Reservations
Book through Resy.
Up to 50 Guests
Semi-Private Main Dining Room
Main dining room with privacy divider.
Event minimums apply.
7–24 Guests
Center of the Table
Our most popular group dining experience.
Tuesday –Thursday: $99 per guest
Friday–Saturday: $125 per guest
Up to 70 Guests
Full Restaurant Buyout
Exclusive use of the restaurant, bar, and covered patio.
Event minimums apply.
Not sure which option fits your group? Submit the inquiry form and our team will help guide you.
For Larger Groups & More Privacy
For groups over 16 guests, or for gatherings that need more privacy, J.C. Holdway offers semi-private dining and full restaurant buyouts. We do not have a separate private dining room; instead, privacy is created through reserving part or all of the restaurant.
SEMI-PRIVATE MAIN DINING ROOM
For groups of up to 50 guests, reserve our main dining room with a privacy divider. This option gives your group a more private setting while still preserving the warmth and energy of J.C. Holdway.
Semi-private events use our Center of the Table menu. Menu pricing applies toward the event minimum.
2.5-Hour Seating
Available at 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. seating only:
Tuesday–Thursday: $7,000–$9,000
Friday–Saturday: $10,000–$12,000
Full Evening
Tuesday–Thursday: $10,000–$12,000
Friday–Saturday: $15,000–$18,000
FULL RESTAURANT BUYOUT
For groups of up to 70 guests, a full restaurant buyout reserves every table for the evening and includes exclusive use of the restaurant, bar, and covered patio.
This is our most private option and is best suited for larger corporate dinners, holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, and milestone celebrations.
For private dining, we offer either Center of the Table or an individually plated multi-course menu. Menu pricing applies toward the event minimum.
Event Minimums
Tuesday–Thursday: $15,000–$18,000
Friday–Saturday: $20,000–$24,000
Sunday–Monday: $20,000–$24,000
We are not a traditional event venue and do not host wedding ceremonies or vow exchanges.
We are an excellent setting for rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, corporate dinners, and food-focused celebrations.
Important Details
RESERVATIONS & TIMING
Center of the Table reservations are offered during two reservation windows: First Seating, with start times between 5:00 and 5:45 p.m., and Second Seating, beginning at 7:45 p.m. or later. Reservations have a standard duration of 2.5 hours. A deposit is required to hold your reservation.
MENUS & BEVERAGES
For groups of seven or more, Center of the Table is served in place of our à la carte menu. Custom cocktails and wine pairings may be curated by our bar and sommelier team.
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS & ALLERGIES
For Center of the Table, we are unable to accommodate vegan, dairy-free, seed oil-free, or allium-free dietary restrictions, preferences, or allergies due to the shared, fixed-format nature of the menu. Gluten-free and vegetarian requests may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis depending on seasonal menu availability and cannot be guaranteed. Approved accommodations are limited to one Chef-selected dietary option per course, served individually in place of shared courses. A $10 per accommodated guest upcharge applies.
Please include all dietary restrictions, allergies, and preferences when submitting your inquiry. Final dietary requests must be confirmed in writing with menu selections. Significant dietary restrictions may require menu adjustments or a change to event format.
SEASONAL BOOKING NOTES
Seasonal booking requests generally open on the following timeline: graduation parties in mid-March, home football weekends in mid-August, and Christmas parties in mid-September. Availability is limited, and reservations are confirmed only once the required agreement and deposit are received.
LUNCH INQUIRIES
For lunch inquiries Tuesday through Saturday, please email hello@jcholdway.com.
