The Estate

About

The Estate is a wedding caterer based in New Haven, CT, operating from a restored 1804 mansion set across 12 acres of grounds. The historic property serves as both venue and catering operation, allowing couples to plan food and beverage service alongside their ceremony and reception in one cohesive setting. The Estate handles cocktail service, passed hors d'oeuvres, and full indoor receptions within the mansion, with the entire property reserved exclusively for each event. The restored home provides multiple spaces for different parts of your celebration, from pre-reception drinks to formal dining, and the expansive grounds offer flexibility for how you structure your day. Catering services start at $4,500, with the ability to accommodate up to 150 guests indoors within the mansion. Because the property is yours for the day, you work directly with their team to customize your food and beverage offerings alongside your ceremony and reception logistics.

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What couples should know

The Estate is one of caterers listed on Blu List in New Haven, CT, where every published price is shown upfront and no vendor has paid for placement. Pricing starts at $4,500, which is rare in this category — most caterers hide their numbers until couples submit a form. Couples have rated The Estate 5.00 across 2 reviews, aggregated from public sources. This listing was built from public sources and has not yet been claimed by the business; details may be slightly out of date until The Estate verifies the page. Before booking any caterer, it's worth comparing two or three nearby caterers side-by-side on price, capacity, and review patterns rather than going on photos alone.

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