Weddings & Celebrations

Rehearsal dinners, receptions, showers and farewell brunches.

Buffets, heavy hors d’oeuvres receptions, plated dinners and brunches from the Fenimore’s Table kitchen, September through May. Up to 95 guests indoors, on Route 28 just outside the village of Cooperstown, with the Hampton Inn next door for your guests.

Guests at tables in the dining room at Fenimore's Table, with navy walls, globe pendant lights and the bar at the far end, decorated for the holidays
Guests seated around the bar at Fenimore's Table in the evening, with the dining room and a Christmas tree behind
A plated salad of mixed greens, sliced apple, candied walnuts and grilled salmon

Buffet Celebrations

Classic Buffet

$49 per guest

Salad, choose one
House Salad, Classic Caesar Salad

Entrées
Chicken Parmesan, Rigatoni Marinara with Baked Seasoned Eggplant

Sides
Macaroni & Cheese, Roasted Carrots and Green Beans, Dinner Rolls

Dessert, choose one
Peanut Butter Explosion, Apple Blossom

Cooperstown Buffet

$59 per guest

Salad, choose one
House Salad, Classic Caesar Salad, Fall Harvest Salad

Entrées
Fenimore Half Chicken, Grilled Faroe Island Salmon, Rigatoni Marinara with Baked Seasoned Eggplant

Sides
Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Green Beans, Dinner Rolls

Dessert, choose two
Peanut Butter Explosion, Apple Blossom, Pumpkin Cake

Fenimore's Signature Buffet

$85 per guest

Reception starters
Charcuterie Board, Pretzel-Crusted Cauliflower Bites, Elote Dip with Tortilla Chips

Salad, choose one
Fall Harvest Salad, Classic Caesar Salad, House Salad

Entrées
Grilled 12 oz. NY Strip Steak, Grilled Faroe Island Salmon, Fenimore Half Chicken

Sides
Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Carrots and Green Beans, Macaroni & Cheese, Dinner Rolls

Desserts
Peanut Butter Explosion, Apple Blossom, Caramel Galaxy Cake

Reception-Style Celebrations

Heavy hors d’oeuvres, for cocktail-style receptions and welcome parties.

Classic Reception

$39 per guest

Heavy hors d'oeuvres
Signature Wings, Pretzel-Crusted Cauliflower Bites, Elote Dip with Tortilla Chips, Margherita Flatbread, Charcuterie Board

Cooperstown Reception

$49 per guest

Heavy hors d'oeuvres
Charcuterie Board, Signature Wings, Pretzel-Crusted Cauliflower Bites, Elote Dip with Tortilla Chips, Margherita Flatbread, Hot Pepperoni Flatbread, Tuna Nachos

Fenimore's Signature Reception

$79 per guest

Heavy hors d'oeuvres
Charcuterie Board, Salmon Ball with Crostini and Cucumber Chips, Tuna Nachos, Pretzel-Crusted Cauliflower Bites, Signature Wings, Elote Dip with Tortilla Chips, Margherita, Hot Pepperoni and Salsiccia Flatbreads

Substantial selections
Sliced Grilled NY Strip, Grilled Faroe Island Salmon, Chicken Parmesan, Rigatoni Marinara with Baked Seasoned Eggplant

Desserts
Peanut Butter Explosion, Apple Blossom, Caramel Galaxy Cake

Reception + Buffet

Classic Reception + Buffet

$55 per guest

Reception
Pretzel-Crusted Cauliflower Bites, Elote Dip with Tortilla Chips

Buffet
House Salad, Chicken Parmesan, Rigatoni Marinara with Baked Seasoned Eggplant, Macaroni & Cheese, Roasted Carrots and Green Beans, Dinner Rolls

Dessert
Apple Blossom

Cooperstown Reception + Buffet

$69 per guest

Reception
Charcuterie Board, Signature Wings, Margherita Flatbread

Buffet
Fall Harvest Salad, Fenimore Half Chicken, Grilled Faroe Island Salmon, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Green Beans, Dinner Rolls

Desserts
Peanut Butter Explosion, Apple Blossom

Fenimore's Signature Reception + Buffet

$89 per guest

Reception
Charcuterie Board, Salmon Ball with Crostini and Cucumber Chips, Tuna Nachos, Pretzel-Crusted Cauliflower Bites

Buffet
Fall Harvest Salad, Grilled 12 oz. NY Strip Steak, Grilled Faroe Island Salmon, Fenimore Half Chicken, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Carrots and Green Beans, Macaroni & Cheese, Dinner Rolls

Desserts
Peanut Butter Explosion, Apple Blossom, Caramel Galaxy Cake

Plated Dinners

Half chicken, salmon and NY strip are served with garlic mashed potatoes and roasted green beans.

Classic Plated Dinner

$49 per guest

First course, choose one
House Salad, Classic Caesar Salad

Entrée choices
Chicken Parmesan with Rigatoni Marinara, Fenimore Half Chicken, Rigatoni Marinara with Baked Seasoned Eggplant

Dessert, choose one
Peanut Butter Explosion, Apple Blossom

Cooperstown Plated Dinner

$59 per guest

First course, choose one
House Salad, Classic Caesar Salad, Fall Harvest Salad

Entrée choices
Fenimore Half Chicken, Grilled Faroe Island Salmon, Chicken Parmesan with Rigatoni Marinara, Rigatoni Marinara with Baked Seasoned Eggplant

Dessert, choose one
Peanut Butter Explosion, Apple Blossom, Pumpkin Cake

Fenimore's Signature Plated Dinner

$85 per guest

Cocktail reception
Charcuterie Board, Salmon Ball with Crostini and Cucumber Chips, Pretzel-Crusted Cauliflower Bites

First course, choose one
Fall Harvest Salad, Classic Caesar Salad, House Salad

Entrée choices
Grilled 12 oz. NY Strip Steak, Grilled Faroe Island Salmon, Fenimore Half Chicken, Rigatoni Marinara with Baked Seasoned Eggplant

Dessert, choose one
Peanut Butter Explosion, Apple Blossom, Caramel Galaxy Cake

After dinner
Coffee and hot tea

Showers & Brunches

Classic Brunch

$35 per guest

  • Scrambled eggs
  • Bacon or sausage
  • Home fries
  • Fresh fruit
  • Assorted muffins and scones
  • Coffee and hot tea
  • Orange, apple and cranberry juice

Cooperstown Brunch

$39 per guest

  • Scrambled eggs
  • Bacon and sausage
  • Home fries
  • Classic French toast
  • Buttermilk pancakes
  • Fresh fruit
  • Assorted muffins and scones
  • Coffee and hot tea
  • Orange, apple and cranberry juice

Fenimore's Signature Brunch

$55 per guest

  • Scrambled eggs
  • Bacon and sausage
  • Home fries
  • Loaded French toast
  • Buttermilk pancakes
  • Fresh fruit
  • Assorted muffins and scones
  • Cooperstown lox and cream cheese display
  • Coffee and hot tea
  • Orange, apple and cranberry juice

Add a mimosa bar or Bloody Mary bar.

Bar Options

Beer & Wine Bar

Beer
Domestic and craft beer

Wine
House red, House white, Sparkling wine

Non-alcoholic
Soft drinks, Juice, Still water, Coffee and hot tea

House Open Bar

Includes
Domestic and craft beer, House red, white and sparkling wine, House vodka, gin, rum, tequila and bourbon/whiskey, Standard mixed drinks, Soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverages

Premium Open Bar

Includes
Domestic and craft beer, Expanded red and white wine selection, Sparkling wine, Premium vodka, gin, rum, tequila and bourbon/whiskey, Classic cocktails, Soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverages

Add a signature cocktail, his and hers cocktails, a champagne toast, a mimosa or Bloody Mary bar, or wine service with dinner. We can also run a hosted bar on consumption or a cash bar. Bar packages are priced with your proposal.

Wedding questions

When are weddings available?
On-site weddings and receptions are available September through May, depending on availability, guest count and space.

Can we have our wedding at Fenimore's in June, July or August?
Fenimore's Table does not host private on-site weddings in June, July and August. Please still get in touch, because catering and other wedding options may be available.

Do we need a wedding coordinator?
Yes. Every wedding at Fenimore's Table needs a professional wedding coordinator or planner to run the timeline, coordinate vendors and oversee setup. Our team handles the venue, food and beverage service.

How do we reserve our date?
Your date is confirmed when we receive the signed wedding agreement and a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the estimated total. We can offer a courtesy hold for up to 7 days while you decide.

What is the payment schedule?
25% at booking, another 25% 90 days before the wedding, and the remaining estimated balance 14 days before. Bar and other consumption charges are settled under the final agreement.

When are the menu and guest count due?
Menu selections are due 30 days before the wedding. The final guaranteed guest count, plated entrée selections and any dietary restrictions or allergies are due 14 days before. Charges are based on the guaranteed count or actual attendance, whichever is greater.

Does the per-person price include the venue?
No. Per-person menu pricing covers the food. Use of the restaurant or event space, and any food and beverage minimum, are set in your wedding proposal.

How long is the reception?
Reception packages include up to 5 hours of event time. Additional time can be arranged in advance and may add charges. Vendor setup and breakdown times are set separately in the event timeline.

Can we bring our own caterer, cake or alcohol?
Reception food is provided by Fenimore's Table. A professionally made wedding cake or specialty dessert from an approved bakery may be allowed with management approval. Outside alcohol is not permitted.

What is included, and what costs extra?
Standard Fenimore's tables and chairs may be included depending on the layout. Specialty chairs, linens, china, glassware, tents, dance floors, lighting, florals, décor, entertainment and specialty A/V are additional unless your proposal includes them. Tax and service charges are added.

Can you host the rest of the weekend?
Yes, depending on availability. We also host rehearsal dinners, welcome gatherings, showers and farewell brunches.

Check your date

Tell us your date, guest count and the kind of celebration you are planning, and we will come back with availability and a proposal.

Christine Scirto, Catering & Event Sales
christine@cooperstownexperience.com