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Rhubarb Hospitality Collection, formally known as Brûlée Catering, is a premier catering company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their passion for food is evident in every event they service, offering unparalleled experience, artful cuisine and a signature style for all kinds of events at the company's collection of landmark locations or wherever your vision may lead.

Rhubarb Hospitality Collection produces weddings of all sizes and styles with impeccable service and endless possibilities. From concept to creation, RHC's experienced catering team will collaborate with you to visualize, plan and produce the most impressive spread for your special day.

Our talented culinary team will dazzle your guests with exquisite cuisine that looks as amazing as it tastes. Innovative menus are updated seasonally and are fully customizable, making each event one-of-a-kind.

Chef-Partner Jean-Marie Lacroix is known for his rare talent in the kitchen as one of Philadelphia’s premier chefs for over four decades. At Rhubarb Hospitality Collection, his talented brigade of culinarians include some of the city’s brightest young stars, all inspired by the opportunity to work alongside a living legend.

As Philadelphia's premier wedding caterer, Rhubarb Hospitality Collection proudly crafts cultural cuisine requests and meets countless dietary requirements including gluten-free, lactose-free, nut-free, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. RHC also embraces an eco-friendly culture with dishes prepared with humanely raised, sustainable and locally sourced ingredients.

Rest assured that their experienced team will walk you through every step so that no detail is overlooked.

Venues

  • Memorial Hall c. 1876 (Home to Please Touch Museum)
  • Moulin
  • National Constitution Center
  • The Liberty View at Independence Visitor Center
  • The Met Philadelphia
  • Museum of the American Revolution
  • Dilworth Park
  • Free Library on the Parkway
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Frequently asked questions

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

$190

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

$190

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$190

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

$190

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

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

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$30

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

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
Open Bar
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
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
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
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Rhubarb Hospitality Collection

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Brulee Catering receives glowing reviews for providing exceptional service and delicious food at various wedding venues. Reviewers praise the attentive staff, efficient planning process, and flawless execution on the wedding day. Despite minor glitches like slow responses to inquiries and tent vendor exclusivity, Brulee's professionalism and attention to detail shine through, creating unforgettable and magical wedding experiences for couples. Guests commend the mouthwatering dishes, prompt meal service, well-ironed table linens, and accommodating nature of the staff, making Brulee a highly recommended choice for weddings.

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Brulee Catering receives glowing reviews for providing exceptional service and delicious food at various wedding venues. Reviewers praise the attentive staff, efficient planning process, and flawless execution on the wedding day. Despite minor glitches like slow responses to inquiries and tent vendor exclusivity, Brulee's professionalism and attention to detail shine through, creating unforgettable and magical wedding experiences for couples. Guests commend the mouthwatering dishes, prompt meal service, well-ironed table linens, and accommodating nature of the staff, making Brulee a highly recommended choice for weddings.

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Amanda Sent on 07/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Caterer in Philadelphia

Brûlée Catering was able to give us the wedding of our dreams. Any great wedding starts with good wedding food, and we were pleasantly surprised with everything that Brûlée was able to provide. From the hors d’revers, to the bartenders, to dinner service, everything was elegantly presented and tasted delicious. We personally ordered the short rib and coq au vin for our wedding dinner and all of our guests were floored with both our choices. They have an incredible system in which each table has their plates passed out and collected in under an hour. I would say if dinner started at 8, by 8:45 everyone at 14 tables had completed their meals and plates were all cleared. Impressive, considering at other Philadelphia weddings we have attended, you may not eat for hours or the food is not cooked correctly. The amount of food provided was exactly that was required. There were not thousands of appetizers where no one ate their dinner but there was also enough where everyone after cocktail hour, dinner and dessert, left extremely satisfied. With Brûlée the food was perfect from beginning to end is the main choice of why we chose the location of our wedding.

As for the planning process, we worked with Alysha. Sadly, she is leaving the company but Brûlée should be kicking themselves for it! Alysha is incredibly hard working, had a lot of knowledge, great attention to detail and a lot of recommendations. Brûlée as a whole was incredibly accommodating with being flexible with their payment schedule, ensuring all our details were executed and modifying menu options. They had a beautiful tasting process where we got to meet and greet with all of the chefs developing the recipes. They provided us with ample choices with all of our linens. Lastly, they created an in-depth presentation with everything about our day, and scheduled multiple meetings with us to make sure every last detail was reviewed.

We only had a few complaints from our wedding planning process. One would be the speed in which some of our inquiries were answered. However, as we got closer to our date, those issues vastly improved. Secondly, was the wedding rehearsal. It seemed as though Brûlée’s relationship with the public library had some issues. It made scheduling the rehearsal somewhat stressful. Ultimately, we just told the library and Brulee when we were having it and they obliged, but it was not without some push back. Lastly, would be the exclusivity of the tent vendor with Brûlée. Luckily, we rolled the dice and had a clear day, but the exorbitant price of the tent’s deposit would be a hard one to swallow.

In all, we would definitely recommend The Free Library of Philadelphia to anyone. The staff, food and views alone is enough to take your breath away, and Brûlée’s involvement only enhanced for what was an unforgettable evening and wedding day.
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Gabriella Sent on 08/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience!

Working with Brulee on creating the wedding of my dreams truly was a pleasure. Wedding planning is obviously stressful, however, I felt like I could rely on the Brulee team and coordinate and execute. The food was plentiful and delicious. I especially loved the homemade pretzel they made with my husband and I's initials; what a special surprise!

Special shout out to Faith who took on the position of lead coordinator only a few months prior to my wedding. She quickly caught up and truly delivered on the day. I had very high expectations for my wedding day and they completely went above and beyond my wildest imagination!
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Katie Sent on 03/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A+ Experience

Bianca and her Brulee team for the Liberty View at the Independence Visitor Center absolutely nailed everything for our June 2023 wedding. Bianca was very responsive and helpful throughout the planning process. Brulee was able to accommodate our many vegetarian guests with a delicious curry that got rave reviews. The food and drink throughout our wedding reception were delicious and the service was absolutely top-notch. We are so happy we were able to work with Brulee on our dream day!
Emma
Emma Sent on 01/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST Wedding Caterer!

We had our wedding at the Museum of the American Revolution in August 2023, and Brulee far exceeded all of our expectations. Throughout the planning process, they were super accommodating to all of our requests, no matter how big or small. On the day of our wedding, the only way to describe the day was pure magic. We had numerous guests tell us it was the best wedding they had ever been to. Not only is the museum venue stunning and fun in and of itself, but Brulee is a well-oiled machine that makes everything run smoothly from start to finish. Every single staff member was friendly, helpful, and professional. They executed everything we asked them to do perfectly, and they went above and beyond. The food was the best wedding food we've ever had. It was delicious, and the entrees came out fast (and piping hot!). Not a single detail we discussed with them was overlooked, even down to the small things like placement of drink stirrers and cocktail napkins. Even all the table linens were ironed nicely. We were truly blown away by Brulee thanks to Lorena and the entire team. There's nothing we would have changed or done differently thanks to their flawless execution. Book the Museum of the American Revolution with Brulee for your wedding!
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Ken A. Sent on 10/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Evening

Everything that Brulee Catering did was first class. Their staff were courteous, responsive and friendly. John who ran the kitchen staff and Carol in charge of the over all operation were very professional and attentive. We are extremely happy we chose them for the wedding.
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Maria Sent on 09/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond perfect 10/10

The team at Brulee catering is flawless. Carol did an incredible job at making sure the whole day was smooth and efficient. The planning was a breeze and her level of professionalism and attention to detail is something to be admired. Not only was the process leading up to the wedding easy, but it was also enjoyable. Carol was easily approachable, timely and responsive and able to work with our schedules. Carol and her team made sure that we were attended to during our wedding day and ensured that every detail about our wedding was just the way we wanted it. My guests were blown away by the service and the space at the NCC. I have nothing but good things to say. Please consider Brulee for your next event!
Morgan
Morgan Sent on 02/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Brûlée made our wedding day perfect!

Brûlée catered our wedding at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia in November 2022. We cannot say enough good things about them. From the very beginning, Stacy guided us through the planning process and made everything simple and enjoyable. We didn’t have to worry about a thing. The food was excellent — our guests gave tons of compliments — and the day-of staff were amazing. The venue was stunning, and the Brûlée team made sure everything was set up just as we had planned.

Everyone at Brûlée worked hard to make our day extra special and wonderful, and we could tell that they took great pride in their work. If you’re considering Brûlée catering and/or a Brûlée venue for your wedding, absolutely do it! You will not regret it. They are absolutely fabulous!
Caitlin
Caitlin Sent on 11/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Bianca and Team were Amazing

We had our wedding at Liberty View in Old City, where Brulee Catering is the exclusive caterer for the space. We worked with Bianca in the months leading up to the event and she was amazing. Super responsive and helpful with ideas and suggestions. I was one of those DIY brides with decor and Bianca and Brulee and the Liberty View team were super helpful with coordinating placement, drop-off, setup, and take down. We even did a tablescape meeting, which I don't think is normal unless you have a planner/designer. Overall, the evening was amazing. The Brulee team were fantastic with cocktail hour and the reception.
The food was amazing. They were able to coordinate a vegan entre option and a few vegan stations for cocktail hour, which several of our guests were very thankful for.
Marjorie
Marjorie Sent on 08/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Catering for our wedding day

Carol Short and the entire team at Brulee Catering were the best. They made planning our wedding day so easy and such a great experience. On the actual day all the food was delicious and anything we needed or wanted they made sure we had. If you are looking for a catering company for your wedding or anything other big event, I would recommend this company hands down!
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Gabrielle Sent on 10/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best food ever!

I truly can’t say enough amazing things about Brûlée catering! Our tasting was perfect and Lynnelle sat and ate with us and talked about wedding plans which calmed my anxiety so much and she’s just fabulous! The food was out of this world(I recommend the braised short ribs, they’re unreal), I truly don’t even have words each thing we ate was better than the next, the Chef, Pierre is simply an artist when it comes to food and was so nice!
We went with the slider station at cocktail hour which was a big hit and I honestly had been looking forward to the flambé donut station since we scheduled our wedding over a year and a half ago and let me tell you, they did not disappoint and all of our guests loved it! Something that was really awesome was they told us to include a line for dietary restrictions on the RSVP cards for our guests to fill out and I think everyone really appreciated it, especially my husband and I because we wanted EVERYONE to be able to enjoy the food and they made that possible! You seriously cannot go wrong with Brûlée catering company!!
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Awards

52
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Arts Ballroom Arts Ballroom Banquet Halls

Great attentive and friendly caterer with high level service and catering.

Deep Focus Deep Focus Wedding Videographers

We had the opportunity to film at the Please Touch Museum recently, and WOW, what a venue! The ceremony was held in front of the gorgeous and flawlessly restored carousel, followed by the reception in Memorial Hall. There are more unique photo opportunities around the property than you could possibly exhaust in one day, from the exhibits to the grounds and architecture. Of course, the food Brûlée creates is out of this world and you and your guests will be more than satisfied and impressed with the quality and service. If Philadelphia is the city, look no further for amazing food and venue!

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Rhubarb Hospitality Collection frequently asked questions

At Rhubarb Hospitality Collection, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Rhubarb Hospitality Collection includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
Rhubarb Hospitality Collection offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Rhubarb Hospitality Collection 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 Rhubarb Hospitality Collection, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Rhubarb Hospitality Collection, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Rhubarb Hospitality Collection provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Rhubarb Hospitality Collection offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Rhubarb Hospitality Collection is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.
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