A Country Caterer Hostess will coordinate all activities pertaining to your function.

The rental of the entire Farmhouse for 4 hours is $500.00. There are 2 garden gazebos available for wedding ceremonies. The fee for holding your ceremony at The Farmhouse is $600.00 (off-season ceremony fee is $400.00 for events scheduled November through March). Wedding ceremonies include garden gazebos, beautifully landscaped grounds for photographs, rehearsal time, extra wait staff, private bridal and groom rooms, cheese tray and drinks for the bride and her attendants, plus a wedding coordinator.

The minimum number of guests is 60 for Friday and Sunday receptions, and 100 for Saturday receptions. The maximum capacity of The Farmhouse is 175. The Farmhouse offers a $3.00 per person discount for January, February, and March. All receptions must start after 1:00 pm.

Due to standard health practices, prepared leftover food may not be removed from The Farmhouse.

Wedding Cakes at The Farmhouse are professionally prepared by Cannon’s Bakery or Sweets to You By Ginger. They should be ordered 3 months prior to your reception. (You must order your cake directly from the bakery.)

All food and beverage prices are subject to 18% gratuity. Prices are subject to change without notice. Menu prices are revised every January.

A deposit of $1,000 will be required to confirm your reservation. If you cancel your function and we are able to re-book your date, 50% of the deposit will be refunded. If the date is not re-booked, the entire deposit is forfeited.

A second deposit of $1,000.00 is due 6 months prior to your function. You will not receive an invoice or reminder for this, so please mark your calendar as a reminder. If you cancel your function and the date is re-booked, only your second deposit will be refunded. If the date is not re-booked, all deposits are forfeited.

Seventy-five percent (75%) of the total estimated cost is required 30 days prior to the function. The final count and balance is due 10 working days prior to the event. A head count will be taken for all cocktail and brunch receptions. Payments must be made by cash, money order, or personal check. Any late payment must be paid in cash or bank check. We do not accept credit cards. There is a $50.00 fee for returned checks.
Please make checks payable to Country Caterers.

Children between the ages of 5 and 7 will be half price. There is no charge for children 4 and under unless a meal is requested. The Farmhouse will supply up to 3 complimentary dinners for your vendors.

Delaware law prohibits the purchase or consumption of alcohol by anyone under the age of 21. We reserve the right to refuse alcohol to any guest who is not of legal drinking age; cannot produce proper documentation to verify his/her age; or who appears to be intoxicated. The customer shall be liable for his/her guests safety upon leaving, and their safe arrival home. The customer will take all precautions to ensure their safety. We will retain a taxi service to be used for any guests needing safe transportation. The customer and/or guest will be responsible for the total taxi-cab fare upon arrival to their destination.

Unless purchased through The Farmhouse, no alcoholic party favors will be permitted.

We reserve the right to make reasonable substitutions in room chosen, set-up arrangements, and/or menu selections.

The customer will be responsible for any damaged or lost equipment or furnishings, or damage to The Farmhouse. We will not be responsible for any items left after a reception. Please note that the only items allowed to be thrown after the ceremony are bird seed or fresh flower petals.

Please call to confirm your date or to schedule an appointment.