The Ridgeland Mansion with Joshua's Catering

Congratulations! Thank you for your interest and taking the time to visit one of Philadelphia’s newest venues. We hope that we can be a part of your adventure! We have several options to offer you depending on your needs and wants. Ridgeland Mansion is set in historic West Fairmount Park, built in 1719 in the classic Philadelphia Federal style on a five-acre estate. The Ridgeland Mansion is perfect for social and corporate events and is exclusively managed and catered by Joshua’s Catering. The Tent is owned and operated by Open Aires Affairs, which is also the company we use for all your rental needs. We have several Venues on the grounds to choose from, depending on your needs. You are welcome to start and end your event when you wish, however the Park closes at 1 a.m. We have no sound variances here. We are in the hub! With excellent Hotels within 5 minutes on City Line Ave. We are also just minutes from Center City. A beautiful choice of Couple Suites are available for your use in the Mansion as well as a sweet sitting room for close family and your wedding party. All of our Venues are inclusive with all the bells and whistles you will need. Here are the basics for our venues: Your menu is a variety of hot and chilled appetizers, salad/soup, with an abundance of Seasonal Menus to choose from. All entrees are plated and are paired with fresh, local produces. Included is your choice of cake by the listed Bakeries we work with. You may contact them directly once you are booked. Our tent is an Open Aires Affair – Navi Trac with sides that slide open and close. It features clear windows that allow you and your guests to enjoy the spectacular views. It is an all-weather Tent with an asphalt foundation presented with a wood-styled flooring layout. There are built in fans within the Tent for the warmer months during an event. Outfitted with our abundant basics with a parquet-wood dance floor. This includes: 60” round tables that accommodates 10 guests per table, a wide selection of basic linen color choices, white folding cushion chairs, and lighting. There is also a custom bar and several tables for your gifts, etc. for your event needs. Receptions, Galas and Fundraisers up to 300 guests (100 Guests Minimum) THE BARN – Intimate Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Bridal/Baby Showers, Meetings up to 60 guests The Barn’s rustic charm makes it an ideal location for rehearsal dinners, private events, conferences, meetings, retreats, and more. It is fantastic for smaller sized events seating up to 50 guests with a dance floor area, for $1,250.00 site fee plus catering, tax not included, starting at $110 per guest (5 hour minimum)for the non Peak months of April, May, July, August and November 2018 during Fridays and Sundays. For Saturdays during these months we start at $127.50 per guests. During the Peak season months of June, September and October 2018 for Fridays and Sundays we start at $117.50 per guest. For Saturdays during these months we start at $150 per guest. The Barn can also accommodate up to 70 guests for theatre-style programs and 65 guests for events. Intimate Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, and Bridal/Baby Showers. An attached terrace on The Barn (installed from May through October) can seat an additional 40 guests for banquets. It is ideal for outdoor cocktail receptions and over-looks the ceremony site. The Barn has six foot long tables and Chairs as inventory. We can certainly customize with additional rentals to infuse your vision. THE SECRET GARDEN – Ceremony Site $695.00 Just steps away from The Barn or Tent, seating 250 guests, it includes use of the Bridal Suite, a one-hour scheduled rehearsal (the day prior) with seating set up for up to 150 guests and breakdown service. Our wedding and event manager can help with your rehearsal and ceremony to make this process easy and fun for both you and your guests. At Joshua’s we start the process with an introductory conversation. This enables us to grasp a sense of your vision. We approach each event with the guest experience in mind. Offering impeccable service and dedication to details. Ensuring the best in quality of fresh, delicious, artful and locally sourced foods. Here is an overview of our services, pricing and some sample seasonal menus! Our "full service" catering package: five hour event time Menu Includes: - Stationary or 5 passed hors d’oeuvres - For a plated dinner, choice of 3 entree options (2 proteins and Veg/Vegan) (buffet, family style, tapas and station style service is available for additional cost) - Two sides, vegetable and a starch - Plated salad - Wedding cake or allowance for other dessert options - Coffee/tea service - Cold beverage service including: Sodas (Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale), Juices (Cranberry, Orange), Tonic, Club Soda, Still and Sparkling Waters, Garnishes, Ice provided by Joshua’s Staffing Includes: - Chef staff on site - "Day Of" coordinator - Servers - Bartenders - Set up/breakdown Rentals Include: - Tables 60” Rounds and Natural Padded Chairs - Linens, choice of a multitude of colors - high tops - Glassware - China - Utensils - Servingware We are happy to also offer station style services for the reception. Station Menus are ranged from $15 and up additional per guest based on your menu selections. Client are required to provide all Alcohol beverages. We can provide recommendations for your bar/alcohol service - both quantities and selections - based on what type of bar service you are planning, i.e., full bar, beer/wine only, signature drinks, etc. Our prices for the Tent start at $140 per person for the 2019 season during Fridays and Sundays in the non Peak season of April, May, July, August and November. For Saturdays during these months pricing start at $145 per guest. Pricing during the Peak season months of June, September and October 2019 start at $165 per guest for Saturdays. For Fridays and Sundays we start at $160 per guest. The Venue fee is $3,500 for Saturdays, $3,200 for Fridays and $3,000 for Sundays and is tax deductible and directly supports the Cancer Support Community. When your event is completed CSCGP will mail you a letter showing your contribution for your tax purposes. The Site Booking Fee is required for all events. In the event of a cancellation to the event, the Cancer Support Center will refund $2,000 of the Venue donation fee within 30 days. All pricing includes the menu, staffing and rentals listed above but does not include alcohol, tax or optional gratuity. We make every attempt to work with each client to provide high quality food and impeccable service. We will also include in all pricings for the Tent Heaters and Fans during the designated months and weather. The chairs included will be the Natural Folding Padded Chairs. We will also have a Patio Area built for lounging space with a Fire pit that can be rented depending on your style and vision for the day of. We host a Communal Tasting which offers a variety of hors d’oeuvres and Entrees. This enables our clients to taste the “Day of” experience for their guests. We can offer you a customized private tasting. Pricing for these tastings are $75 per guest (four person maximum). The couple’s fee is credited if booked with us at the tasting! Cancer Support Community Greater Philadelphia (CSCGP) The Ridgeland Mansion is home to the Cancer Support Community Greater Philadelphia. Facility Usage: As a historic building it is maintained as part of the Fairmount Parks system. Access to the property- You will be scheduled three hours prior to the event with a one hour cleanup time at close of event. Should you request more time, it must be arranged with your Event Manager and could require fees. A one hour rehearsals the day before needs to be scheduled with your Event Manager. Smoking is prohibited on the premises. Client is responsible for any security presence, generators and valet parking. Decors: Licensee shall request prior written approval from Joshua’s Catering for the use of any displays and/or decorations. Glitter, confetti, sand, sparklers, and biodegradable lantern releases propelled by an open flame are not permitted. No taping, stapling, nailing or gluing is allowed. Tapers and open flames are not permitted. Any and all approved displays or decorations must be removed at the end of the event. If Licensee would like Joshua’s Catering staff to arrange any decor set up there is a charge of $250 per hour. Licensee has one (1) hour after the end of the Event Time to remove decorations. Licensee will be charged an additional $250 per hour for time necessary to remove displays or decorations, which are not removed within one (1) hour after the end of the Event Time. Joshua’s Catering is not responsible for any items left behind. Parking: The right hand lot is used for the guests. Additional parking is located on the lawn. We recommend having a Parking attendant be utilized during events. Valet parking can be accommodated please ask our Event Sales person. I look forward to the opportunity to speak with you soon regarding your upcoming event. Thank you. Please check out our Facebook & Instagram pages for more pictures!