Lawn Club Fine Catering

Lawn Club Fine Catering is a wedding venue housed in a stately Georgian mansion built in 1891, located in New Haven's East Rock neighborhood just one block from Yale University. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this venue has served as a gathering place since the early 1900s, hosting debutante balls throughout the 1920s. The mansion's distinctive architecture preserves period style and glamour while offering modern facilities and sophisticated catering services. The venue features a grand ballroom with a barrel-vaulted ceiling, checkered terrazzo floors, and crystal Art Deco lighting, accommodating up to 250 guests. Executive Chef Adam Soliwoda prepares dishes using fresh, seasoned ingredients with international flair, designed to create memorable dining experiences. The culinary program reflects the venue's fine catering approach, with specially-designed menus tailored to each celebration. Director of Weddings Karen DeForge works closely with couples throughout the planning process to ensure events meet their vision. The venue has earned multiple Best of Weddings awards from The Knot, including recognition in 2012, 2013, 2018, and consecutively from 2021 through 2024, as well as induction into the Best of Weddings Hall of Fame.