Social Events & Celebrations
Holiday parties, birthdays, anniversaries, reunions and the rest.
Good food, a full bar and a bright room on Route 28 for up to 95 guests. Tell us what you are celebrating and we will put the menu, the bar and the room together in one proposal. Private events run September through May.
What we host
Holiday Parties
Office and family holiday parties, from a dinner for 15 to the whole room.
Birthdays
Milestone birthdays with dinner, drinks and a toast.
Anniversaries
A plated dinner or a relaxed buffet with the people who were there.
Retirement Parties
Send-offs for a colleague, with a reception menu and the bar open.
Family Gatherings
Graduations, holidays and the weekends everyone is finally in town.
Reunions
Class and family reunions, a few minutes from the village.
Celebrations of Life
A comfortable room and a meal taken care of, so the family can be with their guests.
Private Dinners
A set menu for a smaller group in a reserved section of the restaurant.
The room
Fenimore’s Table sits on Route 28 just outside the village of Cooperstown, with the Hampton Inn next door for guests coming in from out of town. The main room has white walls, glass garage doors on three sides and a full bar along the navy wall. It seats up to 95.
- Up to 95 guests indoors
- Private and semi-private dining
- Flexible room layouts
- Full bar with beer, wine and cocktails
- Wi-Fi, with screens and A/V where available
- Custom menus, and dietary needs handled with advance notice
- Booking September through May
Menu options
Four ways to feed a party. Every package is priced per guest, and any of them can be adjusted for your group.
Reception-Style
From $39 per guest
Heavy hors d'oeuvres for mingling: wings, flatbreads, charcuterie, elote dip, cauliflower bites.
Buffet
From $49 per guest
Salad, two or three entrées, sides, rolls and dessert. Add a reception hour before dinner.
Plated Dinner
From $49 per guest
A seated dinner with a first course, a choice of entrées and dessert.
Signature Celebration
From $79 per guest
Our fullest menus, with NY strip, Faroe Island salmon and a charcuterie and salmon ball reception.
Reception-Style Celebrations
Heavy hors d’oeuvres, for cocktail parties and open-house celebrations.
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
Buffet Celebrations
On its own, or with a short reception before dinner.
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
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
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
Signature Celebrations
The top tier of each style, for the parties that call for it.
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
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
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
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
Daytime Celebrations
Brunch menus for showers, family gatherings and the morning after a big night.
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.
Beverage 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, a champagne toast, a mimosa or Bloody Mary bar, or wine with dinner. We can also run a hosted bar on consumption or a cash bar. Bar packages are priced with your proposal.
Custom menus & special requests
Not every party fits a package. Tell us the occasion, the guest count and what you would like to serve, and Christine will build a menu around it. Vegetarian, gluten-free and allergy needs can be handled with advance notice.
Social event questions
When can we host a private event at Fenimore's?
Private and semi-private events are available September through May, depending on restaurant availability, guest count, space and timing.
Can we have a party in June, July or August?
Fenimore's Table does not host private on-site events in June, July and August. Catering is available all summer, so get in touch and we can suggest other options.
How many guests can you host?
Up to 95 guests indoors. Event packages are for groups of 10 or more unless otherwise noted.
How do we reserve a date?
A date is confirmed once we receive the signed event agreement and a 25% non-refundable deposit. We can place a soft hold for 5 to 7 days with a clear expiration date while you decide.
Is there a food and beverage minimum?
A food and beverage minimum may apply depending on the date, time, length of the event and the space you need. We include it in your proposal.
Does the per-person price include the room?
No. Per-person pricing covers the food. Private or semi-private space depends on availability and the needs of the event.
When are menu choices and the final guest count due?
Menu selections are due 14 days before the event. The final guaranteed guest count, plated entrée counts and any dietary restrictions or allergies are due 7 days before. Charges are based on the guaranteed count or actual attendance, whichever is greater.
Can we bring our own cake or other food?
All food is provided by Fenimore's Table unless an exception is approved in advance. If you would like to bring a celebration cake, ask when you book.
Can we bring our own alcohol?
No. All alcohol is purchased and served through Fenimore's Table. Outside alcohol is not permitted.
What bar options do you offer?
Hosted beverages, a tab on consumption, cash bar, beer and wine packages and open bar packages. Final bar arrangements are confirmed as part of the event plan.
How long can our event last?
Each event has an agreed event period. Extra time, early access or special setup needs should be arranged in advance and may add charges.
Are tax and service charge included?
Sales tax and service charges are added unless a package or proposal says they are included.
What else could add to the cost?
Specialty rentals, upgraded linens, décor, entertainment, specialty equipment, non-standard room setups and extended event time are quoted separately.
What if our plans change?
Changes to guest count, menu, timing or setup depend on availability and may affect pricing. Cancellation and rescheduling terms are set out in your event agreement.
Check your date
Tell us the date, the occasion and about how many guests, and we will come back with availability and a proposal.
Christine Scirto, Catering & Event Sales
christine@cooperstownexperience.com