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Cottage Green Brings 25-300 Guest Capacity to Philadelphia Fundraisers

Posted on September 14, 2026July 14, 2026 by team@delpriorehospitality.com

When a nonprofit or community group calls about a fundraiser, the first question is almost always the same: will the room fit our guest list? At Cottage Green, the answer stretches from an intimate gathering of 25 up to a full house of 300, all under one roof in Northeast Philadelphia. The Giannone family has run this banquet hall for decades, and fundraisers and benefit dinners are a regular part of what happens here. A Northeast Philadelphia banquet hall accommodates fundraisers and benefit dinners ranging from 25 to 300 guests in one ballroom. The dedicated fundraiser buffet package requires a…

Why Cottage Green Is a Top Quinceañera Venue in Philadelphia

Posted on August 10, 2026July 14, 2026 by team@delpriorehospitality.com

Planning a quinceañera means juggling a lot at once: the guest list, the food, the music, the decorations, and the dozens of small details that make the day feel right. The venue you choose can either add to that load or take it off your shoulders. The best ones give you room for everyone you want to invite, a menu that suits a celebration full of young guests, and a team that handles the setup so your family can focus on the moment rather than the logistics. In the Philadelphia area, that is exactly what we aim to offer at…

5 Unique Baby Shower Ideas

Posted on April 3, 2020 by admin

Scouring local baby shower halls can be rough — but when you find the right place, your next step is figuring out all the details. Why go with the traditional? After all, your baby is going to be unique, so make your baby shower unique, too. Here are some great ideas to make your baby shower as unique as your little one is sure to be.

Avoid These Mistakes When Planning a Baby Shower for a Friend or Loved One

Posted on February 24, 2020 by admin

Baby showers are traditions for which many mothers-to-be are either really excited or really dreading, but they are going to happen, and you want your friend or a loved one to be in the former category on the day of the event! Naturally, you want to make this baby shower one for the history books, but there are some common mistakes you should avoid to ensure that your event doesn’t flop! Fortunately, we at Village Catering know how to throw a great baby shower at our elegant Cottage Green venue, and we have a few suggestions on what not to…

The Extremely British History of Afternoon Tea

Posted on February 17, 2020 by admin

Most Americans know what tea is, but did you know that in British culture, “tea” can mean the hot drink prepared with boiled water and herbs or tea leaves, or it can mean a small, daily meal enjoyed in between lunch and dinner? Well, we usually get to snacking around this time at any rate because the interim between lunch at noon and dinner whenever we get home can be unbearable. And the British nobility circa 1840 would have most likely agreed with that dramatic statement!

When You Should Hire a Corporate Catering Company

Posted on February 10, 2020August 12, 2022 by admin

No matter where you are in the world, food can usually be trusted to bring people together and brighten the mood considerably. Catered food for office and business settings is no exception. We at Village Catering provide business owners and corporate event planners with corporate catering services that are perfect for any professional event. Corporate catering is, essentially, catering for corporate functions, but it goes way beyond that definition. While our clients focus on the business side of their events, we take care of the food — no matter the event or its size!

What Are Hors d’Oeuvres?

Posted on February 5, 2020April 7, 2022 by admin

From wedding celebrations to sweet 16 parties in Pennsylvania, food plays a key role in any special day. However, figuring out exactly what’s supposed to be served at every course can be confusing. One of the most nebulous parts of any fancy meal is the hors d’oeuvres course. If you’re planning a dinner or a wedding, you might be wondering what an hors d’oeuvre even is — and what you should serve during this course. An hors d’oeuvre (pronounced “or-DERV”) is a small bite of food that you enjoy before dinner. Most hors d’oeuvre courses are served alongside cocktails. If…

Planning Your Wedding: Where to Save and Where to Splurge

Posted on December 4, 2019August 31, 2023 by admin

Planning a wedding can be one of the most fun (and stressful) endeavors of your life. Unfortunately, hosting a wedding can also cost thousands of dollars. Though weddings can be expensive, it’s possible to still host a fantastic wedding while working on a budget — you just need to know where to spend and where to save.

5 Kitchen Secrets That Make Restaurant Food Taste Better

Posted on November 21, 2019August 31, 2023 by admin

It’s happened to everyone at some point or another. You try a delicious new dish in a restaurant and immediately fall in love. You love it so much that you decide to learn how to cook it and make it at home for your family and friends. But, despite the fact that you’ve followed the recipe to the letter, your homemade version just doesn’t measure up to the work of culinary professionals. Why does restaurant food taste so much better than food made at home? Read on to learn 5 secrets from professional kitchens that contribute to culinary success.

3 Decorating Tips to Consider for Your Next Event at A Banquet Hall

Posted on May 16, 2016June 18, 2026 by admin

As the owners of a catering company, and one of Philadelphia’s various gorgeous banquet halls, you can bet that we know more than enough about decorating them. Another thing we are aware of is that finding the funds to decorate them the way you want for your wedding, birthday party, or another event, can be challenging. Therefore, to help you save both money and time when it comes to decorating a banquet hall for your next event, you can consider some of the following: Christmas Lights. Christmas lights aren’t just for Christmas. People use them during all holidays and even…