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Birchtree Catering is wedding catering company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This woman-owned business specializes in locally sourced, sustainably produced scratch cooking. We are a complete full-service caterer that handles food, staff, rentals, and day-of coordination. Our clients say it best in their reviews but we're here to answer your questions.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$250

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$250

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$250

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$250

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$12

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Limited Bar
Signature Drink

What event services do you provide?

Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Local

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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Reviews of Birchtree Catering

4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
81 Reviews
96% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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Birchtree is a highly recommended wedding venue with exceptional service and delicious food. Customers praised the attention to detail throughout the night and the helpfulness of the staff, particularly Spencer. The seamless day-of coordination provided by Spencer and the team kept the wedding running smoothly, and the guests were impressed with the variety and quality of the food. Additionally, Birchtree was praised for their communication and flexibility in accommodating last-minute changes due to COVID.

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Birchtree is a highly recommended wedding venue with exceptional service and delicious food. Customers praised the attention to detail throughout the night and the helpfulness of the staff, particularly Spencer. The seamless day-of coordination provided by Spencer and the team kept the wedding running smoothly, and the guests were impressed with the variety and quality of the food. Additionally, Birchtree was praised for their communication and flexibility in accommodating last-minute changes due to COVID.

Kyle
Kyle J. Sent on 10/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing attention to detail and delicious food!

Spencer and the whole Birchtree team made sure our wedding went incredibly well and our guests could not stop talking about how great the attention to detail was throughout the night. From the initial quote to tasting to the big day, the team was with us every step of the way. Spencer stepped in to really keep our day on schedule and running smooth, while each member of the catering staff were lovely, energetic, and fun. Our friends felts incredibly catered to throughout the evening from the table service to the bar tenders. Thank you for making our day so special!
Eliana
Eliana P. Sent on 07/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Unparalleled service

We cannot say enough good things about working with Birchtree for our wedding. From the beginning, we were impressed with their ratings, ethical treatment of their employees, and commitment to sustainability. But it was the service that blew us away, and really made our wedding phenomenal. Working with Spencer was one of the highlights of our year of planning -- we can't say enough good things about him, and he truly went above and beyond at every stage. His seamless day-of coordination -- not just of the catering, but really of the entire wedding (processional, music, dessert delivery, etc.) -- kept us all calm, and he even found time to dance with us during the reception. The rest of the staff was also incredible (shout out to Keenan for entertaining our nieces all day, and to the wait staff who caught, mid-cocktail hour, a previously missed allergy and proceeded to alter their entree without missing a beat). The food was fantastic -- local, fresh, delicious, and hot!! Yes, we spent more on our catering than we intended, but it was absolutely money well-spent (and the service and coordination saved us money elsewhere). Thank you to the entire Birchtree Team!!
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Allison V. Sent on 06/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't imagine our wedding day with Birchtree!

Working with Birchtree was an absolute delight! From the initial inquiry email all the way through to the wedding day, every interaction was professional, friendly, and helpful. Spencer was our point of contact and I honestly do not know how I would've made it through this experience without him. In addition to guiding through the catering process, he also served as a day-of coordinator and helped with setup, linens/tables, run of show, etc etc. We had last-minute cancellations and table changes due to COVID, and Spencer ensured that everything was taken care of and not stressful for us.

All of our guests raved about how delicious the food at our wedding was! They were also very accommodating of dietary restrictions and allergies, and had a great variety of options to choose from. Their menus are seasonal, and everything was very fresh! The servers and bartenders were super friendly and knowledgeable.

Beyond the service and food, we just genuinely connected with Spencer. He acted as a host to our guests, he made sure we were fed and taken care of during the day, he advocated for us when we needed a moment to ourselves. So much so that our photographer asked at the end of the night if Spencer was a friend of ours and if we wanted a photo together.

Birchtree, thank you so much for making the wedding of our dreams come true!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Real Weddings

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Team

Allegra Derengowski
Allegra Derengowski
Owner

Birchtree has been my baby since 2008. You'll find me popping up at tastings and weddings, making sure everything is going well with our clients and team. I love this company and its mission to stay small, sustainable, and good for people, planet and profit equally. We've learned so much about our sourcing and waste options over the years, and I think we're the top sustainable caterer in Philadelphia. The good news is that we take food and service just as seriously, and our clients and their guests are just happy to be taken care of, fed an outstanding meal, and able to enjoy their wedding day.

Spencer Brennen
Spencer Brennen
Wedding Planner

Spencer is Birchtree's wedding expert, and the one who's putting together the nuts and bolts of your menu, rentals, layout, and flow of the day. He handles it all, and with a smile.

Kellieann Collins Sullivan
Kellieann Collins Sullivan
Office Manager

Kellieann is your first stop when you contact Birchtree. She'll make sure you get the right information and send you next steps on your way to wedding planning with the rest of the team.

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens Philadelphia's Magic Gardens Museum Weddings

Birchtree Catering always does a superb job catering and managing events. Their food is delicious, their servers professional, and they are always efficient and a pleasure to work with. We can rest assured that any event they are working in our space will go smoothly and that the clients will have a wonderful time!

Papertini, LLC Papertini, LLC Wedding Florists

LOVE the synergy among the owners! All of them are friendly and easy to work with. Absolutely LOVE their food creation! (My personal favorite is the tofu with the peanut sauce). Looking forward to more collaborations in the future! Highly recommended! ^_^

Femina Photo + Design Femina Photo + Design Wedding Photographers

Birchtree did a beautiful job with their launch party. Great food and great people! I look forward to working together in the future :)

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Birchtree Catering frequently asked questions

At Birchtree Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Birchtree Catering includes:
  • Limited Bar
  • Signature Drink
Birchtree Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Birchtree Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
At Birchtree Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Local
At Birchtree Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Birchtree Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Birchtree Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Birchtree Catering is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.

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