Smoked Old Fashion being served at the bar at King Cole Farm

Catering & Bar

Catering & Bar

King Cole Farm believes that the best events are built on a foundation of trust and expertise. For flawless celebrations, we partner with a curated selection of catering & bartending professionals who know our unique property inside and out.

Caterers

To maintain the highest level of service and food safety, we require all clients to select their culinary team from our Required Vendor List.

The vendor list includes 30+ options of experienced local vendors that have been popular choices for our guests in the past. The selections are flexible for different price points and provide a variety of different cuisines and menu options for the tastes you’re looking to add to your celebration.

Contact us for more information about our vendors!

 

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Bar & Alcohol Service

Similar to our catering options, King Cole Farm requires clients to select one of our licensed, vetted, and experienced bartending companies. We offer a flexible “Open Bar” approach that allows you to control your budget while keeping a safe, sophisticated environment for your guests.

What Sets KCF Apart:

  • 4 rustic bar options included in your rental
  • Event insurance of $1M liability coverage that protects both you and King Cole Farm is included in your contract.
  • We have a Bottle Liquor License that allows you to purchase your own alcohol for serving to your guests by our required Delaware Certified and Insured bartending partners.
  • 1,000 pounds of ice on the property for use at your event.

Guidelines for Alcohol at our Delaware Wedding Venue:

  • You may purchase your own alcohol or use a licensed caterer that will provide the alcohol for the event.
  • Bartenders must be Delaware Certified and on our required list, or included with your catering team that has an off-premise liquor license.
  • Last Call: No later than 10:45 PM
  • Cash bar not permitted if you are bringing your own alcohol
  • Cash bar permitted in circumstances of caterers with off-premise liquor licenses.
  • Service Limit: 5-Hour Maximum Open Bar.

Contact our King Cole Farm team to learn more about our catering & bar options.

 

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FAQ

Buying your own alcohol allows you to select your favorite brands and control the quantity, often resulting in lower costs compared to “per-head” bar packages. You just hire the certified bartender from our list to handle the rest!

 

No. This allows you to have the flexibility to select the caterer that matches your price point. However, we do require you to choose a caterer from our required catering list.

 

To protect the quality of our events and the integrity of our facilities, we strictly require the use of our approved catering partners. We have vetted dozens of companies to ensure our list includes a wide variety of price ranges and cuisines.

 

Many of our bar vendors offer “Mixer Packages” that include garnishes and sodas, so you only have to worry about the spirits. As for ice, King Cole Farm is proud to include 1,000 pounds of ice on site for your use. We recommend discussing these options directly with your chosen bartender!

 

No, all alcohol consumed at the event must come from a licensed and insured bartender.

 

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