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Exclusive Caterer for THE GARDENS AT APPLECROSS
The Gardens at Applecross is a breathtaking garden venue with a special panoramic ballroom view located in Chester County on the rolling hills of the Applecross Country Club in Downingtown, PA.
Exceptional full-service wedding packages for up to 350 guests for the ceremony and reception are available.
If you're a newly engaged couple looking for a wonderful, stress-free "All in 1" Wedding Venue, the Gardens at Applecross is your venue - We have it all!
The Gardens at Applecross is a breathtaking garden venue with a special panoramic ballroom view located in Chester County on the rolling hills of the Applecross Country Club in Downingtown, PA.
Christina's Catering at The Gardens at Applecross has created Inclusive Packages to create an "ALL IN ONE" Inclusive "stress-free" Wedding Experience for you.
INCLUDED IN ALL WEDDING PACKAGES
VENUE with panoramic ballroom view
CEREMONY (Indoor/Outdoor)
BAR-Premium Open Bar(Bartenders/Glassware)
FULL RECEPTION CATERING: Seated, Buffet, Stations or Brunch
WEDDING CAKE -The Master's Baker
RECEPTION LIGHTING
IN-HOUSE WEDDING COORDINATION
BRIDAL SUITE & GROOM'S LOUNGE
LARGE OUTDOOR GARDEN TERRAGE WITH WATERFALL, FIREPITS, SEATING, OUTDOOR BAR, ETC.
And more!
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Christina's Catering and Events is a Professional, full-service social and wedding catering company located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, for over 35 years and caters for the area's best venues.
We offer full-service wedding packages at THE GARDENS AT APPLECROSS.
Christina's Catering has over 35+ years of experience, and pride themselves in providing catering that is both memorable and stress-free. Christina's Catering understands that each couple has their own vision of their perfect wedding and aim to make that vision a reality.
Handling your catering needs from the beginning to the end, Christina's Catering will provide everything for your event, from hors d'oeuvres, delicious entrees, specialty stations, desserts, wedding cakes, staff, bartenders, and all your rental needs. Christina's Catering offers various cuisine styles and custom menus.
Other Services
Christina's Catering and Events also provides full bartending services with full-service catering.
Bar options are available for special events (corporate or social events).
What you'll love about Christina's Catering
During the festivities, the exceptional bartenders and staff will provide their service with a smile. Talented chefs can craft a menu that will 'wow' your guests with incredible flavors in every bite. Check out their reviews for more information!
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The Gardens at Applecross, paired with Christina's Catering, receives glowing reviews for its exceptional service, delicious food, and beautiful setting. Multiple reviewers express gratitude for the attentive staff, including Susie, Dan, Tina, and David, who ensured a seamless and stress-free wedding experience. Guests were impressed by the gourmet food, personalized service, and the attention to detail, making it a highly recommended wedding venue in the Philly suburbs. Overall, The Gardens at Applecross and Christina's Catering are commended for creating unforgettable weddings for couples and their guests while exceeding expectations.
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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.
The Gardens at Applecross, paired with Christina's Catering, receives glowing reviews for its exceptional service, delicious food, and beautiful setting. Multiple reviewers express gratitude for the attentive staff, including Susie, Dan, Tina, and David, who ensured a seamless and stress-free wedding experience. Guests were impressed by the gourmet food, personalized service, and the attention to detail, making it a highly recommended wedding venue in the Philly suburbs. Overall, The Gardens at Applecross and Christina's Catering are commended for creating unforgettable weddings for couples and their guests while exceeding expectations.
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Maureen Sent on 11/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Exceptional Wedding venue
Nothing but 5 stars for this wonderful wedding venue! Our son got married on 11/22/25 and it could not have been more perfect. Susie, Dan and the whole crew at Applecross made this day one of the most memorable events for our family and friends. The food, cocktails, event space, and staff were superb! We are forever grateful to all!!
Anneelise Sent on 10/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
The Dream Wedding Experience!
My husband and I were married this past September, and held our reception at The Gardens at Applecross in Downingtown, PA. We chose this venue for many reasons: the close proximity to our home, the beautiful outdoor patio reserved for the cocktail hour, the large/spacious ballroom with high ceilings, multiple floor length windows with natural lighting, and lastly--the amazing Chef Dan (of Christina's Catering) who goes so above and beyond for every couple! Chef Dan made us feel like we were the only bride & groom to ever be married at Applecross. He treated us like royalty at our food tasting, and delivered big time on the day of our actual wedding. Applecross uses the wonderful Christina's Catering, which boasts delicious, gourmet food at a reasonable price. Each guest received a duet entree so that guests did not have to choose between 2 entrees--this really impressed us. Additionally, 7 hors oeuvres & several desserts are included in the cost. Wedding cake also included in the venue package. Dan and Tina are a pleasure to work with; they are so approachable. They granted us a few exceptions and concessions because they are good, genuine people. We felt like they became our friends throughout the wedding experience! Their service was very fast on wedding day and no guests were ever left waiting. Applecross offers free parking, a luxurious ballroom that fit our 11-person band. The venue also comes with its own dancefloor lighting so we did not have to pay for any upgrades. We are very pleased with the venue overall--Susie the venue coordinator is very attentive and good at her job! She paid excellent attention to our vision and helped arrange everything to our precise liking. My husband and I would highly recommend The Gardens at Applecross for other couples looking at get married in the Philly suburbs!
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C Sent on 05/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Christina's Catering is a wedding Rockstar pro
The Gardens at Applecross is absolutely the best wedding venue and Christinas Catering is the Rockstar of wedding Catering pros. Our family and friends are still raving about our wedding for the past six months. Dan, Tina and the staff were so helpful throughout our wedding planning process and made our wedding day our wedding day perfect!!!!!!
We absolutely loved our private tasting and planning meeting with our parents at applecross with Dan. We knew we were in good hands and felt at ease that our wedding day food would be perfect....And it WAS!!!! We chose their elegance package with 7 appetizers butlered by their waitstaff during our first hour and they even served to all our guests inside & outside the building. Dan took wonderful care of us and our guests. Our wedding meal was wonderful and Dan kept us on time throughout the evening. We are so happy.We chose to have our wedding at The Gardens at Applecross!!!!!
Scott Sent on 05/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Phenomenal Day
Christine’s Catering absolutely blew us away! From the moment we sat down with the chef, Dan, we felt immediately comfortable. He walked us through the entire wedding process, from the dress rehearsal to the food tasting, even through the day of the wedding. Dan was always available for questions we may have had and was always exceptionally polite and helpful.
The fact that Dan would make a drive all the way to our house for the food tasting was also huge! We were able to enjoy the delicious food from the comfort of our own home. Sitting besides our loved ones and being able to determine which appetizers, entrees, and different assorted food items we would like during our big day made the entire process stress-free.
The wedding day went exceptionally well. Of course, the bride and I were served first, and all the tables were fed promptly and without complaint. The fact that it was a set meal as well was super helpful. Everyone could list their food allergies beforehand and everyone’s nutritional needs were met.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience working with Dan and his team. He even helped us with carrying items to the car after the wedding and went above-and-beyond with what was asked of him. The day went off without a hitch because of his and his team’s tireless work to make the experience one we will never forget and will always look back fondly!
Brittany Sent on 05/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Amazing experince and food
My husband and I got married at The Gardens at Applecross on 5/10/25. The day was a true dream. Everyone loved the venue, it so beautiful. The food was wonderful and everything came together so perfectly! It truly was the best day ever and wouldn’t have been possible without Dan, Tina, David and all of the amazing staff at Applecross. Dan, David and Tina spend extra attention to detail and ensure everything runs smoothly. I felt like I had nothing to worry about the day of because they handled everything with ease. Now, we will be trying to convince our friends to get married there so we can be a guest next time and be able to enjoy this amazing place again!
Shannon Sent on 05/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Dream Wedding
I need to express exactly how I felt on my wedding day and working with Christina’s Catering and Events. The few weeks leading up to our wedding was very difficult. My Dad who is my best friend was admitted to the ICU which was very scary. It made it very hard to navigate planning the wedding while stressing about him and knowing he would not get to see me get married. The week of my wedding, my niece (one of the flower girls) was admitted to CHOP which meant my sister (maid of honor) would also not be there. It was bad news every hour. Totally felt lost and I just wanted to cancel. The team all reached out to check in on me and continued to offer help in any way they could. The morning of the wedding the storms came rolling in. I just felt so overwhelmed and stressed. We arrive to Applecross, we walk in the doors and the weight that I was carrying was no longer on my shoulders.. Everyone was so welcoming, kind and empathetic. Dan treated us like royalty. The whole building was breathtaking. The food was outstanding. I could not have dreamed of a better wedding. Not one complaint. They made sure to check on me, my husband and everyone else that was there with us several times. They stayed right on time with every single part of the day. They did not miss a beat. The bartenders were so polite and friendly. They made sure any dietary restrictions were not only perfected but that the guest enjoyed it. I will cherish this day for the rest of my life and that is because they run such an amazing team.. I never once felt like it was a transaction deal to just throw a party or just some random venue we picked. At the end of the night, anytime I tried to lift something a staff member ran over to grab it for me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. The staff truly felt like family and that was what I really needed considering my main family members could not be there with me.
Susanne Sent on 05/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Exceptional Customization and Truly Heartfelt Service
We cannot say enough good things about Christinas Catering. From the very beginning, Dan and Tina went above and beyond to bring our wedding vision to life. As someone with a background in the culinary and events industry, I came in with a very clear idea of the menu I wanted, and they not only met my expectations but far exceeded them.
They worked closely with us to customize every detail, including a special German American cocktail hour station that reflected my heritage in such a fun and thoughtful way. Our signature drinks were executed perfectly by the bartenders, and I was truly blown away by how many of our guests raved about the Caesar salad - something I never expected to be such a hit. The main course was equally impressive. We served a pork chop that was cooked to absolute perfection, and even my husband, who is quite particular when it comes to meat, commented on how great it was!!
Dan and Tina were present throughout the entire day, making sure everything ran smoothly and that we were well taken care of. They are incredibly personable and down to earth, which I absolutely loved. Every member of the staff was kind, attentive, and truly added to the overall experience. Christinas Catering made our day feel seamless and special. We are so grateful for their care, effort, and talent. They genuinely exceeded our expectations in every way.
Highly recommend!
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Amanda Sent on 05/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
You'll actually enjoy the food at your wedding!
Christina's Catering offers the best selection of foods for your big day and they make sure it's the best food you'll eat at a wedding. I've just had too many times where I was at a wedding and the timing of the food wasn't great, so the food was cold and not good. But with Dan and Tina you definitely won't have to worry about that. They take pride in what they put out and it shows!
Katie Sent on 12/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Christina's Catering - Top of the Charts
Christina's Catering not only offered us an unbelievable "menu" for every aspect of our wedding, but they truly were above-and-beyond in the quality of service they gifted us as well. Dan and Christina were inquisitive, flexible and beyond accommodating, and we couldn't recommend them to future couples or businesses looking for an all-around incredible experience. Thank you Dan and Christina for your warmth, your guidance, and your attention to detail. We feel so blessed to have had you as an invaluable part of our day and hope to see you again (for future friends' weddings!?) soon!
Samantha Sent on 11/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Christina's Catering at the Gardens truly elevated our wedding
We are extremely happy with our choice to use Christina's Catering for our wedding at The Gardens at Applecross. The planning, food and service was Outstanding!!!. From our first visit in July, 2023 to our wedding day, Chef Dan, Tina, David & Christina's Catering team were extremely knowledgeable and provided seamless coordination and attentive service. Their commitment to excellence and ensuring our satisfaction was evident throughout the entire evening. Our guests are still raving about our food selections, desserts, staff, bar AND the property! Our outdoor wedding ceremony was simply beautiful and better than we imagined. Christina's Catering at the Gardens truly elevated our wedding celebration, and we are grateful for their professionalism & very friendly service to make our day special.
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At Christina's Catering, 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
Chocolate Fountain
The bar service starting price at Christina's Catering includes:
Bartender(s)
Open Bar
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Christina's Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Christina's 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 Christina's Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
American
Caribbean
Italian
Local
Mexican
Seafood
Spanish
At Christina's Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian
Christina's Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Christina's Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Christina's 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: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
