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Celebrate your love with Blue Heron Catering!

The Blue Heron offers catering services throughout the Pioneer Valley and Berkshires. Whether you’re planning a small dinner party in your home or a grand-scale wedding under a tent, we have the knowledge and expertise to make your event a success.

Call today or email info [at] blueherondining [dot] com to request a catering quote!

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ON-PREMISE CATERING

The Blue Heron Restaurant is located in a beautifully renovated 150-year-old building and offers one of the most unique and comfortable spaces available in the Pioneer Valley. We are conveniently situated 10 minutes from Amherst, 15 minutes from Northampton and 2 miles from Route 91.

Step into Lincoln Hall (formerly the Great Room) and you can’t help but fall in love with its majestic 18–foot tin ceiling and walls, complemented by 1600 square feet of solid maple floors. Decorated in warm colors that reflect the New England landscape, Lincoln Hall is the perfect location for an elegant yet comfortable affair.

Rental of Lincoln Hall includes all tables, chairs, linens & place settings. Available for parties up to 120 guests.

Rental of the entire restaurant available, please call for details and availability.

OFF-PREMISE CATERING

Our full-service catering includes set up, event service and clean up, as well as event planning assistance and on-site management on the day of your event. For an off-premise event, we will coordinate any necessary rentals, including tables, chairs, tents, linens, and table settings.

We are proud to be preferred caterers at many local venues, including:

• Amherst Woman’s Club—Amherst, MA
• Brandt House—Greenfield, MA
• Centennial House—Northfield, MA
• Eric Carle Museum—Amherst, MA
• Garden House at Look Park—Florence, MA
• Holyoke Canoe Club—Holyoke, MA
• Montague Retreat Center—Montague, MA
• The Mount—Lenox, MA
• Quonquont Farm—Whately, MA
• Wistariahurst Museum—Holyoke, MA

WEDDINGS

The Blue Heron is the perfect choice for all of the celebrations surrounding your wedding. Special rates are available for groups hosting two or more wedding events at the Blue Heron.

Engagement Parties

Gather your friends and family for a celebration of your engagement in our Lincoln Hall or a location of your choosing. Whether you’d like a formal dinner or a casual barbecue, we’ll help you design the perfect menu.

Wedding Showers

Depending on the size of your party, Lincoln Hall or the Bistro would be the perfect place to celebrate the couple-to-be with a brunch, luncheon or champagne tea!

Rehearsal Dinners

Let the Blue Heron assist you in planning a rehearsal dinner that shows your appreciation for your close friends and family, without overshadowing the “big day.” The Mount Sugarloaf Room provides an intimate venue for parties up to 23 guests, while Lincoln Hall can accommodate larger parties.

Weddings

Have your wedding at the Blue Heron, or have the Blue Heron at your wedding! With over 15 years of experience catering weddings in the Pioneer Valley, we know exactly what it takes to bring to life the wedding you really want. We'll help you plan everything from the menu to the day-of timeline, as well as connecting you with the best wedding vendors in the area.

Post-Wedding Brunches

Invite your out-of-town guests to one last gathering before leaving town. Take the hassle out of planning by having your brunch at the Blue Heron, or have us cater the event at your home.

MENUS

Our culinary team will work with you to design a custom menu that reflects your tastes and incorporates the highest quality local ingredients. Our experienced catering chefs specialize in international and regional cuisine, from French to Korean and from Midwestern to Southwestern. All of our food is prepared from scratch, allowing us to accommodate any dietary restrictions or food allergies. Fill out a request for a catering quote below to start planning your perfect menu!

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Frequently asked questions

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

$125

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

$125

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$125

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

$125

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

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

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$22

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Champagne Toast

What event services do you provide?

Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
French
German
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
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
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Blue Heron Restaurant & Catering

Anya
Anya Sent on 01/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Top notch professionals and excellent chefs!

The Blue Heron team was a delight to work with throughout. They were professional, patient, and thoughtful about everything - from working with us to craft a personalized menu to finding the most appropriate vendors. We took a do-it-yourself approach to many aspects of our wedding, and the Blue Heron team was happy to collaborate with us, providing critical insights along the way based on their significant experience in both planning and catering events. For anyone who has eaten at the restaurant, there is no need to say how absolutely delicious the food was. For those who haven't, it's amazing. Our guests are still coming back to us months later with comments and memories of how much they enjoyed it. Looking back at the photos I can still taste each dish - from the perfect lobster rolls and melt-in-your mouth tenderloin sliders to the creamy lemon bars and tangy passion fruit tartlets.

I 100% recommend working with the Blue Heron team!
J
Jenna Sent on 12/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

We were so pleased we hired Blue Heron for our wedding at my parents lake cottage. They not only prepared delicious food, but they coordinated all the rentals (besides the tent) and help us create our wedding timeline and layout. It really was a seamless process working with their team and we would recommend them to anyone!
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Laura Sent on 12/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

great food, friendly staff and beautiful venue!

We were so thrilled with our wedding ceremony and reception at The Blue Heron! The staff were so helpful and friendly! The manager Kendra was great to work with: she was so nice and provided helpful suggestions. The reception hall was gorgeous, the vendor recommendations ie DJ, florist, photographer) were top notch. And the food, OMG the food was amazing! An event coordinator helps ensure the evening goes smoothly which was so helpful. We felt lucky to have had such a wonderful wedding and reception experience at the Blue Heron.
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Hannah Sent on 07/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect experience!

We could not be happier with our choice of Blue Heron! We already knew the quality would be amazing, since the brick and mortar is a family favorite, and they did not disappoint. The food at our backyard wedding tasted just like we were eating out at their beautiful restaurant. We absolutely loved the team, who could not have been more helpful, attentive and professional throughout the night. Kendra and Delilah were amazing event planners and managers and helped us make our dream wedding come true! They made everything easy, beautiful, and delicious - would recommend them to anyone needing a caterer!
Emiley
Emiley Sent on 05/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Food tasted AMAZING

Great options to choose from! Everything was very good!
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Amanda Sent on 12/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious food and wonderful service!

We have Blue Heron caterer our wedding on 9/22/18. We tried the restaurant before we started seriously looking for a caterer and was blown away by the food and the service we got. We know from that day we needed them for our big day. Fast forward to the day of the wedding the food was delicious! Our guest couldn't stop saying how amazing the food and service was. The staff was wonderful! They were so friendly and helpful. We loved everything. Thank you for being part of our big day! We can't wait to go back for another dinner at the restaurant.
Mr. & Mrs. Lord
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Isabelle Sent on 09/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I can't rave enough about the Blue Heron!! We hired them for our wedding and they were exactly what my husband and I were looking for- excellent farm to table food, supported by top quality professionalism.
The food is absolutely fantastic (and I am a hard critic, i live in NYC where I have very high standards for food quality) It was also beautifully arranged and served.
I was pleasantly surprised when they brought their own flowers to beautifully decorate the tables with- which our guests thought we had done and were complimentary of. They helped set the tables and did a gorgeous job. Their end goal is the same as ours, to make a beautiful, communicative, generous loving event.
From the very first communication with them, to the day of, it was nothing but professional, friendly and fantastic to work with. I was blown away by their service. Additionally they helped make the day run so smoothly by providing a day of catering coordinator- it went up and beyond what I expected of a catering company.
M
Michael Sent on 09/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Everyone loved the food at our wedding. We had vegans and omnivores! Many of our friends are foodies and so are we. Everyone was happy. It was delicious and wonderful. They use high quality ingredients that are local whenever possible. All of the food was well prepared. We especially enjoyed the chorizo appetizer, the cheeses, the sirloin with tomato jam and red wine demi glace, the polenta with mascarpone, and summer greens. The provencal vegetable tian (vegan) was really good. They made our cake and it was delicious and beautiful. They covered it with live flowers from our florist. The catering manager Shannon was so kind to us and extremely helpful. The table was set beautifully and they followed our instructions perfectly. They helped us with finding some extra items we needed to rent for the table, which was so helpful! The service was well timed. The servers were polite, nicely dressed, and very helpful. They really went the extra mile to make sure everyone had everything they wanted. Also, my wife loves coffee and says their coffee was very good, which was pleasantly surprising because catering coffee is usually not very good. I know we're supposed to say something critical to make the review sound real, but there just isn't anything. 5 big stars!
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Zaida Sent on 07/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding at the Blue Heron on June 24th, 2017. The entire experience, from ceremony to cake cutting, was amazing, not only from our perspective but from all of our guests perspectives as well. The décor, food, and drinks were indelible and exceeded our expectations. However, what really differentiated the Blue Heron for us was the staff. Shannon and her team (Dana, Dalila, Gabe, Bella & Ben was the bartender. Catering Chef Dave and Bobby(catering cook)) worked tirelessly all day until fairly late in the evening in order to turn our vision into reality. The staff was professional, attentive, efficient, and genuinely warm to us and every single one of our guests. Shannon even made sure that there was a staff member who could communicate in Spanish with the bride’s family.

As far as the planning, we worked primarily with Shannon on the itinerary, floor layout, menu, and decorations. Shannon also brought Chef Dave in on several occasions to help us optimize the menu. Shannon did a superb job coordinating everything and working with us. Looking back on the experience now, what really impresses us was that Shannon listened and understood what we wanted for our wedding and then was able to use her experience to guide us in an unobtrusive manner. There was an instance where external influences caused us to deviate from our vision and Shannon was there to make sure we stuck to what we wanted. The end result was an experience that embodied our vision to the fullest extent.

The food was spectacular! Reason #1 to have a wedding at the Blue Heron and (like always) it didn’t disappoint! Everything from the bacon wrapped dates, salmon crostini and strawberry caprese to the main dishes was beyond what we had anticipated. Everyone’s dietary needs where met. We highly recommend the Blue Heron for your wedding.

Thanks for making our wedding night amazing, Blue Heron!


K
Kate Sent on 02/04/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Upon our first meeting with Kendra, Shannon, and the team at Blue Heron we were totally sold. The space is cute, spacious, and fit our vision for a romantic New England winter wedding so perfectly. We rented the entire restaurant, and had our ceremony and reception upstairs in the hall. The cocktail hour downstairs was incredibly cozy. What put it over the top was the FOOD. The food is so good. We had about 100 guests and every one had an unbelievable time, the staff was so fun, and the wedding went off without a hitch. We knew we were in good hands with Kendra and Shannon and they were helpful and responsive the entire year we spent planning the wedding. Even when I was stressed or confused about something, they were there to help and guide us through it. - Kate and Mike 1/14/2017
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Four Wings Photography LLC Four Wings Photography LLC Wedding Photographers

A memorable venue that will take your breath away

Bridal Connections Bridal Connections Wedding Dresses

Excellent!

Mill 1 at Open Square Mill 1 at Open Square Historic Weddings

Blue Heron's food and service is consistently exceptional!

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Blue Heron Restaurant & Catering frequently asked questions

At Blue Heron Restaurant & Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Blue Heron Restaurant & Catering includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Champagne Toast
Blue Heron Restaurant & Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Blue Heron Restaurant & Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Blue Heron Restaurant & Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Blue Heron Restaurant & Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Blue Heron Restaurant & Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Blue Heron Restaurant & Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Blue Heron Restaurant & Catering is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.9 in value.
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