Birch Hill Catering
- Winery
- Event Space
- Banquet Hall
- Other
- Meeting Space
- Conference Center
- Wedding Venue
- Catering
- Vineyard
- Barn/Farm
- Seated: 4500
- Standing: 10000
- Minimum Guests: 40
Birch Hill Catering is a premier caterer that has been serving Upstate New York and the Albany area for over 85 years. We have nine beautiful venues spread out over 110 acres and have the expertise to serve anywhere from 20 to 5000 guests in any capacity. If you already have a venue in mind we also offer the ability to be a fully mobile caterer and serve you at your location. With over 85 years of experience, Birch Hill Catering continues to be one of Upstate New York’s most memorable wedding, social, and corporate event destinations. As the focus on how we celebrate continues to evolve, our passion, style, and creativity for every event shifts with it all while maintaining what has become known as the Birch Hill Standard. From formal sit-down affairs in a ballroom setting, to casual outdoor picnics, or even a rustic barn wedding; any one of the venues at Birch Hill Estate or Stablegate Farm are sure to capture your imagination. Whether it's at our place or yours, as a full-service caterer serving Albany, the Hudson Valley, the Capital Region, and beyond, we can handle every last detail of your off-site event. For tours of any of our seven venues, or for more information on our off-premise catering, please call: (518) 732-4444
Location
One Celebration Way , Castleton on Hudson, NY, US
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The Grounds at Stablegate Farm and Vineyard
- Seated: 200
- Standing: 200
If the wedding you’re envisioning takes place under a billowing white tent in a big open field, our 110 acres are yours to create the wedding of your dreams. With lush fields, blossoming vineyards, breathtaking views, and an onsite coordinator to help with tent rentals and decór, both the Grounds at Birch Hill and Stablegate Farm provide one-of-a-kind options for your wedding.
Off Premise Event (1)
- Seated: 500
- Standing: 1000
If you've already found your dream venue and you're looking for a full-service caterer to take the stress out of your reception, the talented staff at Birch Hill will come to you. After working with you to design a custom menu, we will prepare all of your foods fresh from one of our mobile kitchens on your wedding day. And just like when we welcome guests at one of our properties, a Bridal Consultant is included in all off-premise events, assisting you in coordinating any and all additional details for your special day.
From china and silverware to tents, tables, and chairs, we can provide you with all you need to plan a hands-off wedding at your location. All of our off-premise catering packages will be subject to a $9.50 per guest charge. This includes ivory china dinnerware, flatware, high-end disposable barware, portable kitchen equipment, work and buffet tables, your choice of linens, additional staff and labor required for pack-ups, and the first forty miles of transportation.
Over our 80+ years, we have catered to countless locations in the Capital Region and beyond
Off Premise Event (2)
- Seated: 400
- Standing: 400
If you've already found your dream venue and you're looking for a full-service caterer to take the stress out of your reception, the talented staff at Birch Hill will come to you. After working with you to design a custom menu, we will prepare all of your foods fresh from one of our mobile kitchens on your wedding day. And just like when we welcome guests at one of our properties, a Bridal Consultant is included in all off-premise events, assisting you in coordinating any and all additional details for your special day.
From china and silverware to tents, tables, and chairs, we can provide you with all you need to plan a hands-off wedding at your location. All of our off-premise catering packages will be subject to a $9.50 per guest charge. This includes ivory china dinnerware, flatware, high-end disposable barware, portable kitchen equipment, work and buffet tables, your choice of linens, additional staff and labor required for pack-ups, and the first forty miles of transportation.
Over our 80+ years, we have catered to countless locations in the Capital Region and beyond
Off Premise Event (3)
- Seated: 300
- Standing: 300
If you've already found your dream venue and you're looking for a full-service caterer to take the stress out of your reception, the talented staff at Birch Hill will come to you. After working with you to design a custom menu, we will prepare all of your foods fresh from one of our mobile kitchens on your wedding day. And just like when we welcome guests at one of our properties, a Bridal Consultant is included in all off-premise events, assisting you in coordinating any and all additional details for your special day.
From china and silverware to tents, tables, and chairs, we can provide you with all you need to plan a hands-off wedding at your location. All of our off-premise catering packages will be subject to a $9.50 per guest charge. This includes ivory china dinnerware, flatware, high-end disposable barware, portable kitchen equipment, work and buffet tables, your choice of linens, additional staff and labor required for pack-ups, and the first forty miles of transportation.
Over our 80+ years, we have catered to countless locations in the Capital Region and beyond
The Pond Pergola Ceremony Site at Birch Hill Estat
- Seated: 300
- Standing: 300
The Pond-Side Pergola, with a classic four-post arbor, elegant fountain and colorful rose garden in the background is simply stunning complete with power access for your DJ or band, ready to make your ceremony more spectacular than you’ve ever imagined.
The Brookside Birdcage Ceremony Site at Birch Hill
- Seated: 250
- Standing: 250
The Brookside Birdcage puts guests under the cool shade of evergreens and maple trees facing a peaceful stream and open field. Complete with power access for your DJ or band, this space is ready to make your ceremony more spectacular than you’ve ever imagined.
The Giant Pines Ceremony Site at Birch Hill Estate
- Seated: 250
- Standing: 250
Other Ceremony Site at Birch Hill Estate
- Seated: 500
- Standing: 500
The Hudson 360° Ceremony Site at Stablegate Farm a
- Seated: 500
- Standing: 500
For a taste of the incredible settings Stablegate Farm and Vineyard offers, imagine a sunset ceremony overlooking the Catskill Mountains or a charming barn wedding with horses nearby. Wherever your imagination takes your ceremony, your guests will soak up the breathtaking views, rustic features and elegantly presented small bites and champagne greeting.
The Vineyard Ceremony Site at Stablegate Farm and
- Seated: 250
- Standing: 250
If the ivory wrought-iron archway with growing vines and large Northern Catalpa tree in the background are any indication of the beauty that awaits you at Stablegate Farm and Vineyard, then your guests are in for a real treat. Among the meandering grape vines and Edison bulb-lit grove, you will find no shortage of enchanting ceremony spaces.
Other Ceremony Site at Stablegate Farm and Vineyar
- Seated: 500
- Standing: 500
The Columbia Ballroom at Birch Hill Estate
- Seated: 350
- Standing: 750
From glittering quinceañeras to rustic weddings and formal fundraising galas, the diversity of events that take flight in the vast Columbia Ballroom is as impressive as the dynamic space itself. Corporate events benefit from the extensive technological features, while couples planning elegant weddings fall in love with the intricate venue design that includes a champagne chiffon-tented ceiling and twinkle light backdrop.
Best of all, this incredibly large room does not constrain your event ideas or guests to stay inside. With a 15-foot fire-wall and outdoor seating, you can also invite your guests outdoors on the attached private patio. Running the length of the ballroom, the patio is the perfect location for lawn games and inflatables alongside meticulously maintained evergreens and flowerbeds.
The Conservatory Ballroom at Birch Hill Estate
- Seated: 200
- Standing: 425
Surrounded by windows, the Conservatory Ballroom is naturally filled with warm, ambient light and offers beautiful views of the surrounding evergreens. Guests will feel anything but boxed up in this amazing space that allows guests to enjoy the feeling of being outdoors with all the comforts of being inside. The mirrored walls give this ballroom a surprising expansiveness, and the attached private patio provides a lovely retreat for your guests.
The neutral color scheme, classic and contemporary architecture, and technological features of the ballroom readily facilitate a variety of unique event themes. Elegant romantic events and natural rustic theme celebrations come to life with ease underneath the breathtaking glass atrium’s grand chandelier, Tivoli lights and white chiffon draping.
The Grand Pavillion at Birch Hill Estate
- Seated: 450
- Standing: 1200
Whether you are planning a company picnic, surprise birthday party or bike-a-thon fundraiser, the Grand Pavilion is your ideal canvas for endless amusement. With an open-air concept on three sides of the pavilion, your guests will be eager to head out to the fields, where we can set up an incredible array of games and entertainment. Even with a volleyball court, basketball hoop, playground and horseshoe pits on-site, there is still plenty of room for all your favorite lawn games and inflatables.
Setting up a pig roast or clam bake barbecue is a great way to add to your festive outdoor event. And don’t forget about topping off the evening with fireworks or incredible sunset photo ops. Whether you opt to add a firepit or simply let the 270-degree views of the property enchant your guests, they will be in awe of the sites and experiences you cultivate in the Grand Pavilion.
The Pond Pavilion at Birch Hill Estate
- Seated: 250
- Standing: 550
Home to some of the most memorable weddings, from casual bohemian to French country-themed picnics, the Pond Pavilion is filled with romantic touches that continue to intrigue and inspire guests. Located on the edge of the pond, ducks and swans glide past in the background while 100-year-old weeping willows blow in the breeze.
Equipped also with modern event technology, the Pond Pavilion is ready to facilitate your most creative event ideas while also allowing guests to enjoy old-fashioned entertainment—such as the volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, and lawn games. Finally, watch as we fire up the grill or pig roast to complete this memorable outdoor experience.
The Sunset Pavilion at Birch Hill Estate
- Seated: 200
- Standing: 250
If you are looking for a beautiful niche for your personalized event, then we invite you to explore all that the Sunset Pavilion has to offer. The white wrought-iron archway, small kids playground and horseshoe pits are gathering points for guests of varying ages. And the ample lawn space invites your creative event ideas to take flight.
Light up your event with fire pits, custom décor or anything else you can imagine. With ample technology on-site, our team has everything it needs to bring your most imaginative event ideas to life in this quaint spot. Being isolated from our other fantastic event spaces, the Sunset Pavilion is a top pick for intimate events.
The Grounds at Birch Hill Estate
- Seated: 1000
- Standing: 1000
When you tour Birch Hill’s vast and varied grounds, you will find more than 75 acres of private property available for all of your event needs. There are countless types of trees and flowers in the woodlands and gardens that have hosted astounding events. The pond with a fountain, peacocks and swans and unobscured starry nights cap off the majestic scene.
Backyard barbecues, rustic chic weddings and garden glam parties all have a home in this natural oasis. All you need to do is pick your dream location on the grounds and let us do all the work creating the perfect setting for your unique event. From tents, fire pits and drapery to paper lanterns, we have access to everything you need to light up this incredible space with your style.
The Lodge at Stablegate Farm and Vineyard
- Seated: 100
- Standing: 180
If the redwood cedar vaulted ceilings at Stablegate Lodge don’t capture your imagination, then the fossil stone fireplace certainly will. This intimate setting is perfect for rustic chic and mountain lodge events. From university formals and baby showers to intimate weddings, a vast variety of events come together flawlessly in this versatile space. Its garden patio is ideal for hosting outdoor cocktail hours and late-night fire pits while its sun room that opens up to a large field facilitates all your favorite outdoor activities.
With dimmable lighting and ample event technology, Stablegate Lodge is well equipped for all your creative event ideas. Guests can pose with our horses or snag some magical pond-side pictures in any event atmosphere you can imagine.
The Barn at Stablegate Farm and Vineyard
- Seated: 200
- Standing: 280
Let the vintage décor and romantic lighting at Stablegate Barn inspire your most desired rustic event ideas. Guests of weddings and corporate retreats alike enjoy an escape from reality in this charming 19th-century Albany barn venue. As horses graze in the pasture and starry skies hang low above the growing vines, guests enjoy a relaxing experience customized to match your unique event theme. When your guests sit back upon wooden cross-back chairs or step up to the custom-built copper penny-topped bar, they will be whisked away to another place and time.
Stablegate Farm offers access to our privately owned vineyard along with 360-degree views of the Catskill Mountains, giving plenty of ways to incorporate the beauty of Upstate NY into your special event. However far you want to take your elegant rustic event vision, let the whimsical charm of Stablegate Barn welcome your guests to an incredible experience capped off by your most important personal touches.
The Stream Side Ceremony Site at Birch Hill Estate
- Seated: 100
- Standing: 150
The Stream Side Ceremony Site is nestled among the trees in the woodlands along the edge of The Birch Hill Estate. A rustic arbor frames the couple, as you say I do among the trees.
The Wilderness Ceremony Site at Birch Hill Estate
- Seated: 120
- Standing: 200
A perfect clearing among the evergreen trees, where natural light filters in through the opening above casting a simply magical glow over you and your guests throughout your ceremony.
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Amenities
- A/V Equipment
- Bar Packages
- Ceremony Site
- Coat Check
- Dance Floor
- Fire Pit
- Flexible Floor Plan
- Full Bar
- Great Views
- Handicap Accessible
- Live Music/DJ
- Near Public Transit
- Open Bar
- Outdoor Fireplace
- Outdoor Space
- Patio
- Private Parking
- Private Space
- Virtual Tours
- WiFi
Look & Feel
- Classy
- Corporate
- Rustic
- Tall Ceilings
