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Brianne Whalen
Brianne Whalen
Events Director

Woman-owned

5 years in business

We speak English

Medium team (11-20 members)

A wedding is a beautiful story, and at Shale Hill Events we help you tell it through unforgettable food, warm hospitality, and thoughtful service.

Based in the Hudson Valley, Shale Hill Events provides full service catering for everything from large weddings and celebrations to intimate dinners in your home. Our award winning cuisine is created using fresh, seasonal ingredients, sourced from Hudson Valley farms whenever possible.

From customized menus and curated beverage experiences to full staffing, rental coordination, set up and clean up, our team takes care of every detail from start to finish so you can truly enjoy the process.

Our seasonal, fully customizable menus are artfully designed and most often served family style, creating a warm and elevated dining experience that brings guests together, whether you are hosting an intimate gathering or a larger celebration.

Our bar packages are available at a range of price points and are tailored to fit your style and budget, featuring signature his and hers cocktails, celebratory bubbly, and a thoughtful selection of local craft beer and wine.

Contact Shale Hill Events to learn more about our catering packages and let’s begin creating a food and beverage experience that becomes a meaningful part of your wedding day.

FAQ

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

$150

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

$100

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$25

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

$15

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

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$40

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
House Liquor

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?

American
Asian
BBQ
French
German
Greek
Indian
Italian
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

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Reviews of Shale Hill Events

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Stephanie Sent on 05/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank You Shale Hill!!

We can’t thank Shale Hill Events enough for making our tented backyard wedding absolutely perfect. I worked closely with Brianne, who was our point person throughout the planning process. Her expertise, warmth, and organization made such a difference—she truly took the time to understand our vision and helped bring it to life with ease and care.

On the day of the wedding, Lisa from the Shale Hill Events team was onsite and was an absolute rockstar. She managed the staff with calm confidence, handled the behind-the-scenes logistics, and worked closely with our planner to make sure everything stayed on schedule—so that we could be fully present and enjoy every moment without stress. I don’t think we looked at the time once all day, which speaks volumes about how smoothly everything flowed.

From vendor suggestions to layout logistics to all the tiny touches that made the day feel personal, the entire Shale Hill Events team went above and beyond. It truly felt like we had a trusted friend in our corner the entire way through. Our guests are still raving about how magical the celebration was. And the food!! The food was absolutely phenomenal—beautifully presented, thoughtfully curated, and delicious.

Thank you, Shale Hill Events, for helping create a day that was beautiful, meaningful, and completely unforgettable!
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Cailinn Sent on 10/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Magically romantic

My wife and I were covid brides (postponing our 2020 date) and as many people know, planning a wedding during a pandemic was at times overwhelming. With that said, Jenny and her team were fantastic through the whole two year ordeal. To say our wedding weekend was perfectly magical would be an understatement. It was absolutely flawless...from the rehearsal dinner which was held at Millstream Tavern (owned by Jenny) to the actual wedding day. Our guests are STILL talking about our wedding weeks later. They were speechless, from the venue itself to the overall ambiance (as Jenny knows, I constantly used the words "chic" and "romantic" as my wedding vibe) to the most incredible food. I could not have asked for a more perfect weekend. My only wish is that we were able to relive this weekend just one more time! There are not enough thank you's in the world to say to Jenny and her team to show just how appreciative we truly are!
Jill
Jill Sent on 09/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Our knights in shining armor!

The Kitchen at Shale Hill team was ABSOLUTELY fantastic in making our wedding dreams come true. We worked with them pre-covid, and they helped us pivot our plans and execute a flawless, gorgeous, and delicious customized farm to table menu to help us celebrate. Their presentation, communication skills, creativeness and kindness are beyond expectations, and more than that - they are the SWEETEST team in the world. We had a great time working with them, getting to know them, and can't wait to work with them again!
D
Danielle Sent on 01/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing food! Amazing Quality!

Highly recommend Kitchen at Shale Hill. Food was unbelievable and I received multiple compliments. I thought the service was great and they were really helpful with some of my *picky* eaters :) To my family, food is the most important factor at a wedding, and this was truly quality. Please check them out, you won't regret it!

Beautiful experience all around, could not have been happier.
E
Emma Sent on 01/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Wedding

What an unbelievable experience. A friend referred me to a "new catering company" in the Hudson Valley when I was trying to plan a wedding on just a few months notice. With that phone call, I got the MOST beautiful venue recommendation, the most delicious gorgeous food (not to mention a ton of options and add ons- yay for after party food trucks) plus some awesome bar options. It was not only an amazing wedding day, but a fantastic party with friends and family with limited stress thanks to the amazing team here.
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Brad Sent on 01/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond expectations

This team was amazing, the most efficient, helpful and professional staff and owners. Patti's food was some of the best I have ever had, not typical wedding fare but you want to eat there every Saturday night out type of fare. Jenny and Dallas took care of every detail- they set up our rehearsal dinner at a local restaurant, they set up all the details of our bar and the company also catered our morning after brunch at a wonderful local barn. We had so many happy family members and friends and of course my wife and I were thrilled with every aspect.
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Ashley Sent on 01/09/2022
4.8 out of 5 rating

Wedding at Oz Farm

We had a great experience with Shale Hill for our October Wedding! We are a vegan couple and had a mostly vegan wedding with a few exceptions. Lindsey was our contact throughout our planning process, and also our day of coordinator. She made sure our vegan requests were being honored even when my mom tried to weasel in some non vegan options. Lindsey made sure it was ok with us first before telling my mom yes, which I appreciated. The food was incredible, and guests were raving about it for weeks afterwards. We were really worried about the food being an issue since we both come from heavy meat eating families who are used to a traditional wedding menu, but no one had anything negative to say about the food and people really enjoyed all of it, and made it known! The meal was family style and everything was delicious and plentiful. We had a tasting prior where any options we weren’t crazy about were noted and swapped with something else. I gave 4 stars for responsiveness because there were a few times I reached out to get last minute info. and didn’t get a response, but it was also a crazy wedding season (fall 2021) and I knew everything would fall into place, which it absolutely did. If you hire Shale Hill, they will take care of everything including small details. We would recommend Shale Hill for any type of wedding and hire them again if we ever have a large event!!!
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Leanna Sent on 12/18/2021
4.8 out of 5 rating

An absolute pleasure!

The food!! So good!!
Everyone who attended our wedding loved the food and hospitality. The menu had so many options and the caterer was willing to hear our desires and accommodate some guests specific needs.
Lindsey works so hard and she really was the absolute best! The entire team was amazing. trust you are in great hands!
J
Jen S. Sent on 12/03/2021
4.8 out of 5 rating

Perfect Fall Wedding

The Shale Hill Team was amazing-- our day could not have been more perfect. The weather was iffy and they had the perfect back up plan which happened seamlessly, and never felt like it was supposed to be anywhere else. The team was incredibly attentive, ensured all of our guests had plenty to eat and drink and the food was amazing. Lindsey and team were always one step ahead of us and ensured that the day was everything we had hoped for!
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Alyssa Sent on 10/25/2021
4.8 out of 5 rating

Absolutely delicious

Everything from the tasting to the after party was absolutely phenomenal. My guests are truly still raving about how delicious everything was.

I can’t wait to go back and visit to eat more 🤤
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Awards

12
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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Team

Dallas Gilpin
Dallas Gilpin
Managing Partner
Brianne Whalen
Brianne Whalen
Events Director
Franc Genao
Franc Genao
COO

Professional Network & Endorsements

Jenny Oz Events
5.0 out of 5 rating , 4 reviews
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Shale Hill Events frequently asked questions

At Shale Hill Events, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
The bar service starting price at Shale Hill Events includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
  • House Liquor
Shale Hill Events offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Shale Hill Events 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 Shale Hill Events, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Shale Hill Events, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Shale Hill Events provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Shale Hill Events offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Shale Hill Events is recommended by 97% 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, 5 in professionalism, 5 in value and 4.3 in average response time.

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