Birch Hill Catering & Estate

Packages

Guest capacity

Up to 400 seated guests

About this venue

With over 80 years of experience, Birch Hill Catering continues to be one of Upstate New York’s most memorable wedding destinations. From a formal sit-down dinner in a ballroom setting to casual outdoor BBQ style wedding or even a rustic barn wedding; any one of the venues at Birch Hill Estate or Stablegate Farm is sure to capture your imagination.

Seated guest capacity

50-400

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Farms, Barns, Ranches
Vineyards, Wineries

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor

1 Celebration Way, Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033

Our event spaces

Conservatory Ballroom

Complete with a one-of-a-kind glass atrium.

The Conservatory Ballroom, which can seat 200+ guests, provides an elegant atmosphere unlike any other. Complete with a one-of-a-kind glass atrium, romantic Tivoli-lit drapery, warm chandeliers, and an intimate patio area, this is a most charming location to celebrate your special day with friends and family.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour, Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch, Welcome party, Engagement party

Included in this room:

Chandelier lighting - Drapery and lighting in the atrium - Tables - Gold Chiavari chairs - Linens - China, Flatware, and Glassware - Private patio

Room cost

The Conservatory Ballroom has an $14,000 subtotal minimum on a Friday/ Sunday and a $15,000 subtotal minimum on a Saturday.

Columbia Ballroom

Birch Hill Catering's grand ballroom.

Providing space for up to 450+ guests, the Columbia Ballroom is our largest indoor venue. With a soaring cloudlike ceiling, 5,400 square foot dance floor, customizable L.E.D accents, and a 15-foot long firewall on the attached patio, it is the Capital Region’s #1 party choice for couples.

Guest capacity

Up to 400 Seated

Up to 450 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour, After party

Included in this room:

Tented ceiling - Customizable L.E.D. - Tables - Gold chivari chairs - Linens - 15-foot firewall - Private patio - Stone fireplace - Cocktail hour space

Room cost

The Columbia Ballroom, has a $17,000 minimum on a Friday/ Sunday and a $19,000 minimum on a Saturday. The minimum spend is not a rental fee, rather a required subtotal spend on food and beverage prior to tax and administration.

Outdoor Pavilions

Birch Hill Estate's most laid back option...

From 450+ guests in the Grand Pavilion to 150+ guests in the more intimate Pond Pavilion, our outdoor venues are the perfect spaces for couples looking for a natural picturesque setting. Whether you envision a casual BBQ surrounded by lush pines and open-air, or a five-course served meal nestled along our charming pond, it’s no wonder why couples have been choosing these locations for their dream weddings for years.

Guest capacity

Up to 450 Seated

Up to 500 Standing

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Wedding reception, Engagement party, Farewell brunch, Welcome party, Wedding shower, Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour

Included in this room:

- Bistro lighting - Picnic tables - Restrooms - Lawn games

Conservatory Ballroom

Complete with a one-of-a-kind glass atrium.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour, Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch, Welcome party, Engagement party

Included in this room:

Chandelier lighting - Drapery and lighting in the atrium - Tables - Gold Chiavari chairs - Linens - China, Flatware, and Glassware - Private patio

Room cost

The Conservatory Ballroom has an $14,000 subtotal minimum on a Friday/ Sunday and a $15,000 subtotal minimum on a Saturday.

Columbia Ballroom

Birch Hill Catering's grand ballroom.

Guest capacity

Up to 400 Seated

Up to 450 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour, After party

Included in this room:

Tented ceiling - Customizable L.E.D. - Tables - Gold chivari chairs - Linens - 15-foot firewall - Private patio - Stone fireplace - Cocktail hour space

Room cost

Outdoor Pavilions

Birch Hill Estate's most laid back option...

Guest capacity

Up to 450 Seated

Up to 500 Standing

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Wedding reception, Engagement party, Farewell brunch, Welcome party, Wedding shower, Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour

Included in this room:

- Bistro lighting - Picnic tables - Restrooms - Lawn games

Birch Hill Catering & Estate packages

Simple Elegance

Peak pricing $142-155

Off-peak pricing $128-139

Description

This 5-hour package includes a cocktail hour, salad, entrees, and cake with a full open bar! Can be served plated, buffet, or family-style.

What’s included

Bistro display
Three butlered hors d'oeuvres
Champagne toast
Two entrees and a vegetarian
Wedding cake, cupcakes or more!
5-hours of full open bar

The Ultimate Reception

Peak pricing $198-204

Off-peak pricing $178-183

Description

With all the bells and whistles included, this five-and-a-half-hour served dinner package represents a savings of over 30% versus the a la carte pricing.

What’s included

Ultimate bistro display
Six butlered hors d'oeuvres
Taste of the harbor bar
Pasta or Carving station
Champagne Toast
Appetizer or salad
Three entrees and a vegetarian
Wedding cake, cupcakes, or more!
Sweet treat station
Late night food station
5.5 hours of top-shelf full open bar
Bottled wine service during dinner

Cocktail Style

Peak pricing $151-157

Off-peak pricing $136-141

Description

This five-hour cocktail station style includes four stations for dinner alone!

What’s included

Bistro display
Six butlered hors d'oeuvres
Champagne toast
Salad bar and carving station
Your choice of two additional stations
Wedding cake, cupcakes, or pie!
Sweet treat station or late night food
5 hours of full open bar

Available services that can be provided by Birch Hill Catering & Estate

Services & amenities

Bar services
Catering services
Clean up
Dance floor
Event coordinator
Event rentals
Event staff
Liability insurance
Lighting/Sound
Pet friendly
Service staff
Set up
Transportation
Wedding cake services
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Reviews

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Perfect Wedding at Birch Hill
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•Macy H.•Nov 12
My wedding experience at Birch Hill was incredible, and I owe so much of that to Serena and her amazing team! We started the booking process in early March, hoping for a September/October wedding date, and thankfully found one that worked. Serena was an absolute goddess from start to finish—she gave us a thorough tour of all the location options, answered every question, and made the entire process feel effortless. We knew almost immediately that no other venue would compare! Since we were on a tight timeline, I reached out to Serena frequently with questions, and she always responded promptly and thoroughly. By our 90-day planning meeting, we were already so comfortable with everything, and Serena guided us seamlessly through food choices (of which there were so many!) and other details. Her expertise really shone through when I wasn’t sure about certain things; she made it all so simple and stress-free. On the big day, I felt so confident in Serena and her team—it was like everything was taken care of before I could even think about it. I truly felt like I had nothing to worry about and could be fully present in every moment, which made the day even more magical. They thought of every detail, big and small, allowing me to simply enjoy and soak it all in. Speaking of the food—it was hands down the best meal I’ve ever had! We chose the Cocktail Style package and went with a wide range of options, including crispy calamari with lemon-garlic aioli, French onion soup, cider bacon-wrapped chicken, pulled pork wonton bites, and mini grilled cheeses with tomato soup shooters, among others. Every single bite was phenomenal! The prime rib was cooked to perfection, and the mashed potato bar and pasta station were crowd favorites. Our guests raved about the gourmet French fry station that we had later in the night. While we handpicked the items, I genuinely believe that anything else on their menu would have been just as amazing—the quality and flavors were out of this world. At the end of the night, everything was packed up perfectly and already in my car before I even stopped partying! If I had to give any constructive feedback, it would be about the bridal suite. It was a very warm day for late September, and the air conditioning hadn’t been turned on before we arrived, so the suite was quite hot initially. Other than that, our ceremony by the pond was absolutely beautiful. While the mosquitos and some goose droppings were a minor annoyance, the setting was otherwise perfect and so romantic. All in all, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Serena’s commitment and attention to detail made our wedding truly unforgettable!
Absolutely everything I dreamed of!!!!
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•Rachel C.•Apr 25, 2024
The venue was absolutely perfect! The staff was amazing! My wedding planner Jess was literally the best! Made sure everything was perfect! Food was so good! Overall the best! Stunning venue!
Best venue!!
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•Moira N.•Jun 27, 2023
Birch Hill was the best venue for us! From day 1 the staff was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. We really didn't have many ideas to start and didn't know where to start but Jessica was a HUGE help to us. She was patient and used her experience to help guide us but making sure we got exactly what we wanted. When Jessica was unavailable, other staff member (Joanne, Sarah, etc.) quickly and willingly stepped in to give us a hand. On the day of, it couldn't have gone any smoother. All of the staff (Jessica, Rebecca, Will, Serena, etc.) were extremely helpful making sure we got where we needed, things were in place, food and drinks were served to us, etc. I cant even list everything that have done for us! The space is large and able to fit our 10 piece band, 175 guests with 16 tables, plus a sweetheart table without feeling crammed.