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Robert Ryan Catering & Design is a wedding caterer based in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. With over 25 years of experience, they have the expertise to exceed your expectations. The family-owned and operated business treats you like family with their personal approach. Allow them to provide you with their over 70 customizable menu options, attentive services and gourmet cuisine for your special day.

Cuisine
From plated to buffet serving styles, Robert Ryan Catering & Design has options for every style wedding. Their wide selection of cuisine styles range from Thai to Italian and Indian. With chocolate fountain, cake and other dessert options, they can take care of your food from the start of the night to the end. They can meet a variety of dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free accommodations. Other cuisine styles Robert Ryan Catering & Design has to offer are:

  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • Caribbean
  • Ethiopian
  • French
  • German
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Lactose-free
  • Nut-free
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Frequently asked questions

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

$95

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

$97

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$100

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

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

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

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

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
House Beer
House Wine
Premium Liquor

What event services do you provide?

Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
American
Asian
Caribbean
French
German
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
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 Robert Ryan Catering & Design

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Tess Sent on 10/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A perfect day at Philander Chase Knox Estate

We had an incredible experience working with Robert Ryan Catering at their Philander Chase Knox Estate venue! They made our rainy wedding day a perfect one. The team was incredibly responsive and helpful during the planning process, and totally on top of everything during the big day. The food was outstanding (we had the best time at our tasting), and the whole staff was fantastic and helpful. We had the best day ever!
Mary
Mary Sent on 10/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Venue - All we wanted and more+++

The Staff worked closely with us to ensure the day was everything we visioned.
It rained, but they were great to ensure it would still be perfect. Michael and Natalie, are the best.
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Diane Sent on 08/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Wedding!

On July 24, 2021 we were finally able to hold the wedding celebration my daughter and son-in-law had dreamed about since April 2019. Philander Chase Knox Estate, Robert Ryan's romantically scenic venue was the setting for a most magical night. Expertly led by our Day-of-Coordinator, Marjorie, and assisted by Day-of-Coordinator Trainee, Jalissa, and a team of servers, the entire celebration ran smoothly and exceeded our expectations. Marjorie's calm and efficient manner allowed us to enjoy the day from beginning to end. Both she and Jalissa were attentive, but unobtrusive. They were patient, fun, and so sweet! The servers, bartenders, and valets were pleasant and attended to anything our guests might need. The food was delicious, plentiful, and beautifully presented by the talented chef and assistants. Compliments from our guests abounded! Special thanks to Leah, our first contact at PCK and our dedicated guide throughout the planning of our wedding and reception, which included two postponements and a small family wedding at the venue in August 2020. She was always kind, professional, responsive and handled our requests with ease. We knew we were in good hands from the moment we met her! Many thanks to the entire team for a most memorable wedding celebration. We are truly grateful!
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Lydia Sent on 10/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The Most Perfect Day!

Robert Ryan at the Philander Chase Knox Estate was the best decision we made!! Leigh and the team are the most responsive, professional, and kindest staff we've ever encountered. They made the entire process so easy on us and were so patient as we asked hundreds of questions through out the entire process. They are the best of the best. The planning process was seamless and the entire wedding was a dream. Luke, our day of coordinator, was amazing!! He and the entire crew were so attentive to every guest and always made sure we had water, drinks, food, etc. We loved every part of our experience and we wouldn't have changed a thing!!!

Highlights:
Leigh - she is phenomenal and so helpful/responsive!!
Luke & day of staff- the SWEETEST group of people (there was a medical emergency of one of our guests and they handled it so calmly and made sure the entire night still went smoothly)
The food! - we loved it!! Especially the manicotti and all of the hors d'oeuvres
The venue - so accommodating!! PCK was the most perfect venue even on a rainy evening in a pandemic
We would choose this venue all over again!
Nina
Nina Sent on 08/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Food!

The venue uses this catering service so we did not get to pick our catering but I am glad it was not left up to us because after our food tasting we couldn’t of been happier or more pleased with the food. It was delicious!! Everything we had was better than expected and they were so good with all the questions and food requests willing to customize anything to what we wanted or did not want even on such a large scale.
Becki
Becki Sent on 10/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Day Thanks to Robert Ryan!!

My husband and I looked at 12 different venues and the Philander Chase Knox Estate was not only gorgeous but the team at Robert Ryan was professional, accommodating and made the planning experience so easy. Leigh was a huge part of the reason we chose to go with Robert Ryan. She is professional but still laid back and so easy to work with to make your dream wedding come true. Beth was an amazing day of coordinator and made sure my husband and I were taken care of at every minute. The staff was polite and fun and so helpful with our older guests and even brought me a whole tray of my own appetizers!! We can't say enough amazing things about them and would highly recommend any of their stunning venues!!
J
Jamie Sent on 09/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

absolutely wonderful

We got married at the Barn on Bridge and my gosh was it a fairytale. The vendors were on top of everything during our planning process and very responsive. The day of the wedding, I was waited on hand and foot and everybody made sure we were properly taken care of and happen all day. I can’t brag about them enough or thank them enough for how wonderful they made our day!
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Brooke Sent on 09/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious food, great employees!

We had our wedding at Philander Chase Knox and mostly worked with Leigh who is just amazing. We partially planned out wedding while living in Pittsburgh, so it was hard to coordinate some things from a distance but Leigh was so accommodating. Leigh is very responsive via email and that's really all you can ask for in a wedding coordinator. Everyone I've interacted with who works for Robert Ryan is great! Our tasting was so much more than we expected, employees were so sweet and the food was outstanding! All of our guests agreed that the food was delicious with decent sized portions.
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Brittany Sent on 09/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!!

When we started planning our wedding and I NEEDED to have 2 things. Amazing food and great music! Our guests still talk about how amazing the food was and how some stood by the door at cocktail hour for the waiters to come back out with more! Amazing food and amazing staff at the Barn on Bridge!!
Debra
Debra Sent on 04/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Luke was fantastic

Luke made our day so much easier! We never had to go looking for anything and he took care of anything before we ever had to worry about it.
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Awards

160
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

15 Endorsements
Campli Photography Campli Photography Wedding Photographers

Robert Ryan Catering has great venues and a very attentive team, making them a true leader in their industry! As a photographer the PCK estate is just an amazing place for a wedding backdrop

Woodward Studios Woodward Studios Wedding Photographers

I've photographed weddings at a few Robert Ryan venues and have always been impressed with the friendly, helpful staff as well as the beautiful locations and amazing food. As a recent bride myself, I have to say I was really impressed with their willingness to work with my daughter's celiac dietary restrictions.

Alexandria Catherine Events Alexandria Catherine Events Wedding Planners

I've had the pleasure of working with the Robert Ryan Catering team on many occasions, and they do a great job every time. Their team works hard and is well-trained, their management is flawless and their menus are mouth-watering. As a vendor, you'd be lucky to work with them and as a client you'd be lucky to have them.

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Robert Ryan Catering & Design frequently asked questions

At Robert Ryan Catering & Design, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Robert Ryan Catering & Design includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Premium Liquor
Robert Ryan Catering & Design offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Robert Ryan Catering & Design offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Robert Ryan Catering & Design, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Robert Ryan Catering & Design, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Robert Ryan Catering & Design provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Robert Ryan Catering & Design offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Robert Ryan Catering & Design is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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