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About

New York Kitchen is an elegant wedding venue in Canandaigua, New York. This breathtaking restaurant offers lakeside settings for happy couples to enjoy their first day as newlyweds. With eye-catching views and a customizable, delectable menu, this setting will make any couple’s special day unforgettable.

Facilities and Capacity

New York Kitchen has multiple romantic venues to choose from, which can seat up to 125 guests. Nestled along the picturesque Canandaigua Lake, couples will have the chance to say their vows with the picturesque waterfront vision as their backdrop. The Sands Gallery boasts a rustic elegance, with exposed wooden beams and a large stone fireplace. Large windows surround the space, giving couples and their guests a glorious view of the lake and gardens. Soon-to-be-weds that prefer an outdoor ceremony will have access to the Garden Tent. This setting is surrounded by lush agriculture local to New York, including apple trees, grape vines, and fragrant herbs. Couples and guests will be able to enjoy the natural beauty of the garden, and flourishing trees for either a romantic stroll or photo session. For more intimate gatherings, the Private Dining Room features a grand hardwood table that can seat up to 20 people. Receptions or rehearsal dinners can be seated under the vintage style chandeliers, without missing out on the picturesque view. Parking is available onsite, with wheelchair accessibility to ensure all guests can enjoy the big day.

Services Offered

Tables, chairs, tableware, and linens will be provided, and set up into any arrangement you prefer. The team behind New York Kitchen are experienced in weddings of all sorts, and will strive to make your special day unforgettable. Their onsite event planner and team of hospitality experts will work with you from start to finish, and make sure everything goes according to schedule. Servers and bartenders will be present on your special day, to make sure you and your guests are properly cared for throughout the night.

Cuisine

This talented culinary staff will create a custom menu for your rehearsal dinner, cocktail hour, and reception. Their specialties range from classic pizza to elegant grilled salmon, to mouthwatering butternut squash gnocchi. Each dish they create is made from high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, to make them as flavorful as possible.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$600

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$600

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

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

House Beer
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Garden
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
October
November
December

Reviews of New York Kitchen

Maria
Maria Sent on 09/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect wedding day

This venue was the PERFECT place to get married. The garden tent with the lights at night was truly the perfect view. The gardens are gorgeous. What a beautiful September wedding. We are so happy. The wedding coordinator Evan is the easiest person to work with. He is amazing at what he does and he will do everything in his power to make your day perfect. Evan is great at communicating with you and is very personable. I recommend this venue times a million! Thank you Evan and New York Kitchen for a wonderful wedding event!
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Mmh Sent on 10/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Welcome Dinner

Evan at NY Kitchen helped us create the most wonderful welcome event for our guests! He was extremely attentive and assisted in every aspect of the planning process!
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Steve Sent on 07/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing. 100 out of 100.

Simply put New York Kitchen is the best in New York State (and the Finger Lakes). . Our guest raved
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Christie Sent on 01/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I just hosted my wedding at the New York Wine and Culinary center and all I can say is WOW! I am totally floored by the team they have put together to host events. Austyn, the event/ venue coordinator is absolutely amazing!! From our first meeting I knew she was the one I wanted to trust with this special day. She handled everything with a grace and calmness about her that made me stress free about the entire process. I had both my ceremony and reception at the NYWCC in the sands gallery. Austyn and her team had the entire room flipped in 45 minutes while guests were enjoying cocktails and flatbread pizzas. They did so much more than just provide the “venue”. They even created a custom menu when I asked to have a taco bar with margaritas!! All of my guests were raving about how unique our venue was and how on point the staff were. The event went off without a hitch and I owe it to Austyn and the amazing team at the NYWCC! I HIGHLY recommend to anyone looking to host a wedding or other event!!
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Sarah Sent on 06/20/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough good things about Karen! We had a tough time planning our wedding with my mother living in Florida and Karen made it so easy to schedule our meetings and did an excellent emailing both of us back and forth. The reception area was beautiful! We gave her all of our centerpieces, seating arrangements, other little things here and there and she made the entire area BEAUTIFUL! She knew just what to do with every little detail and it was amazing! Jacqueline was also extremely helpful as the night went on. The food was delicious and everyone is still commenting on it! We were very impressed with the professionalism and the quick responses from everyone there. Great experience! Thank you so much to all of the staff!
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Jessica Sent on 01/01/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We are big fans of the New York Wine and Culinary Center. We held all of our wedding events there: rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception. I (the bride) am originally from the area and we wanted a venue that was beautiful and also showcased the best the region has to offer. The NYWCC fulfilled our vision and more. The staff is very professional and the nicest people you will ever meet. Christine, our event coordinator, was patient and flexible with us. She helped us do everything we wanted from customizing the menu to ensuring the details of the day were executed perfectly. Our wedding and reception was held in the beautiful Sands Gallery which was perfect for a wedding of our size (approximately 65). THE FOOD IS FANTASTIC. Everyone loved the food and the beer and wine selections at the bar. We were able to fully enjoy the day and our guests because Christine and the staff at NYWCC took such good care of us.
Magenta
Magenta Sent on 10/28/2021
4.8 out of 5 rating

Great venue with amazing food and fantastic service.

We got married 10/09/2021 at New York Kitchen in Canandaigua. This venue was so unique and perfect for our event. We worked early on with Allison and for day of coordination we had Evan. Both provided fantastic service, quick to answer, and were very detail oriented. The day of. Evan and his staff were absolutely amazing. Guests loved the food, drinks, and overall venue. We rented the Sands Gallery, Garden Tent, and had our ceremony in the Garden. Evan walked us through a great rehearsal. They set up the tent and event spaces exactly how we pictured it. His attitude and the entire staff at New York kitchen made our day the best it could have been. We are so grateful and would recommend this venue to everyone!
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Elyse Sent on 06/02/2017
4.8 out of 5 rating
My daughter's wedding was here in early May 2017. We fell in love with the Sands Gallery and the Private dining area the minute we saw them and really liked the ability of guests to wander about the entire building, watch classes, visit the tasting room for "spirits" or stroll around outside. Austyn was simply AMAZING making the day just what the bride was hoping for and more. Every detail was perfect from the ceremony to the cocktail hour, dinner and remainder of the evening. Austyn used her creativity and special touches to enhance the beauty of the ideas we had for flowers and decorations. It was just beautiful! Everyone had a fabulous time. SO many compliments on everything from the venue to the food and the wonderful selection of wines and microbrews. The bride and groom felt like royalty due to the attention and service provided by the staff. WONDERFUL day and evening!
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Deidra Sent on 07/04/2016
4.7 out of 5 rating
Although you are most concerned about your reception venue understanding your vision and trusting them that nothing will go wrong--we had our doubts at first, when a couple times we felt the communication was slow during the planning stages. But you're just going to worry yourself for no reason if you choose the New York Wine and Culinary Center. They DO listen! Our wedding was flawless and we enjoyed every second of the intimate space of the Sands Gallery. It is also very affordable and accommodating compared to the a few other venues we had checked out within the area. Worth every penny!
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New York Kitchen frequently asked questions

New York Kitchen includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
New York Kitchen includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at New York Kitchen includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by New York Kitchen for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Restaurant
New York Kitchen offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
New York Kitchen offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
New York Kitchen offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
New York Kitchen offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Tents
New York Kitchen 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 flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in average response time.
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