Lawn Club Fine Catering
Country Club / Golf in New Haven, CT. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $26k–$41k est. total for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 210 guests
- Services: Dinner
Housed within the New Haven Lawn Club in the East Rock neighborhood, Lawn Club Fine Catering operates out of a Colonial Revival clubhouse built in 1931 and designed by architects Douglas Orr and William Douglas. The facility features a main rotunda, a lounge with an adjoining terrace, and a ballroom with Art Deco lighting that seats up to 210 guests for a seated reception. Wedding packages provide full-service coordination, a wedding suite, floor-length table linens, candle decor, and a complimentary champagne toast and cake cutting. Catering services include a three-course dinner, butler-passed hors d'oeuvres, and cocktail hour displays, with options for chef-attended carving stations and late-night snacks. Beverages are provided through a five-hour open bar with standard, premium, or top-shelf selections depending on the package.
Food
Three-course dinner with butler-passed hors d'oeuvres and cocktail hour displays. Optional chef-attended stations, carving stations, and late-night snacks are available.
Packages
- Wedding Collection: $150-$220 — Based on package tier (Sample Menu One: $150, Sample Menu Two: $180, Sample Menu Three: $220)
Includes: White Glove Butler Service of Hors d'Oeuvres, Complimentary Champagne Toast, Three Course Dinner Service, Five Hours of Open Bar Service, Complimentary Cake Cutting, Votive and Pillar Candles, Floor-Length Table Linens, Wedding Suite & Full-Service Coordination
Taxes and fees
- House Charge: 22%
- Sales Tax: 7.35%
- Site Fee: $4,000
- Ceremony Fee: $3,000
- Chef Fee: $125
- Overtime Charge: $1,000/hour
- Credit Card Administration Fee: 3%
Good to know
- Saturday weddings require a $25,000 minimum; other days require a $15,000 minimum (includes site fee, ceremony fee, F&B, and house charge).
- 22% house charge applies to food and beverage; 7.35% CT sales tax applies to all charges including the house charge.
- Clients must use preferred vendors for entertainment, photography, videography, florist, bakery, and lighting (exceptions require pre-approval).
- All events must conclude by 12:00 AM.
- Wedding cake and desserts are not included in collections (must be from licensed bakery; no cake cutting fee).
- Credit card payments are subject to a 3% administration fee.
- Only one wedding is hosted per day, with no other events booked at the same time.
- Planning assistance and full-service coordination are included at no additional cost, including day-of timeline creation.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at Lawn Club Fine Catering cost?
Based on Lawn Club Fine Catering's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $26,500–$41,500 in total, including the venue's own service charges, fees and tax. Your actual quote will depend on date, season, menu and final guest count.
How many guests can Lawn Club Fine Catering hold?
Lawn Club Fine Catering can host up to 210 guests seated.
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