Main Line Catering

by Scott Walsh

Whether you’re from the Greater Philadelphia area or are planning a destination wedding from afar, the Main Line just outside the City of Brotherly Love is an ideal spot to host your upcoming wedding.

Let’s start with a simple question.

Where is the Main Line, Pennsylvania?

If you’re not from Pennsylvania, you may not be familiar with the Main Line. The Main Line is formally known as the Philadelphia Main Line. It refers to the Western suburbs of Philadelphia that lie along the former Pennsylvania Railroad Main Line, which is now U.S. Route 30, also known as Lancaster Avenue. Some of the more well-known towns situated on the Main Line are Bryn Mawr, Ardmore, Haverford, Malvern, Villanova, Wayne, Media, and Newton Square, among others. It’s an area of about 200 square miles that boasts rich history, lush farmland, small cities with unique character and deep roots, along with lots of wedding venues.

J. Scott Catering has put down roots in the Main Line after years of catering weddings and events at Main Line venues. We’ve seen firsthand just how beautiful the celebrations in this area can be, and we truly believe it’s one of the best spots in Pennsylvania to plan a wedding because of its serene atmospheres and spectacular locales. When starting to plan your wedding, the first thing you’ll want to explore is venues—and the Main Line has so many stunning options.

Next up, we’ll share some of our favorite venue partners for you to explore!

The unique part about the Main Line area is the history. Regardless of what style of venue you choose, it will likely be home to distinctive local history that will make your celebration even more special.

Your Home

Sometimes the celebration is best suited to the place you call home. If the Main Line is where you grew up or where your love has blossomed, maybe it’s the perfect spot for your big day. Our team can come out and help devise a perfect plan for a perfect wedding celebration at your home.

Phoenixville Foundry

The Phoenixville Foundry is one of the most iconic venues in the area. Located right next to the downtown area in Phoenixville, the venue is home to so much history dating back to the 1800s, when it served as an iron foundry. It went through many transformations over the years, but in the early 2000s, the old industrial bones were given a facelift so to speak. The product was an unparalleled industrial chic venue that flawlessly blends old and new for wedding celebrations of all sizes.

Duportail House at Chesterbrook

The most historic venue in our round-up is Duportail House at Chesterbrook. This historic farmhouse dates back to the late 1700s. Today, it is a dreamy, romantic venue perfect for weddings. They have lots of options for the flow of your day, with charming indoor spaces like the solarium and a sprawling tented patio for larger celebrations.

Your Preferred Venue

As we mentioned, the venues noted above are just a small sampling of our Main Line venue partners—there are so many venues to explore, and we can help you create a dream menu and event at any place you choose.

For years, J. Scott Catering has held our reputation as one of the finest caterers serving the Main Line area. Over the years, we have been named Best Caterer by Main Line Today and have also won various awards honoring our stellar team and exquisite cuisine.

Since our inception in 1995, J. Scott Catering’s main goals have always been to provide an experience that is stress-free, cultivating lasting memories centered around celebrations and superb culinary creations. While we are a catering company, our focus isn’t solely on the food. We are a full-service company with a talented team that works to plan and execute flawless events from start to finish. As a couple planning a wedding, this full-service style is one way to ensure a perfect wedding day with minimal stressors. Put your confidence in our team, and we will always deliver!

Just like no couple is the same, we are true believers that no menu should ever be created equal. While we do have standard menus that our couples can browse to start brainstorming the culinary creations they’d like on their wedding day, we are huge advocates of customizing menus to meet the preferences of the couple.

Our team creates innovative dishes inspired by culinary trends and inventive flavor combinations to serve up food that delights the couple and wedding guests at every event. Here are a few options that we’ve seen couples love recently:

Hors D’oeuvres:

• Prosciutto Lobster Taco
• Avocado and Brie
• Barbeque Braised Short Rib
• Action Sushi Station

Salads:

• Baby Green Salad with Dried Cranberries, Goat Milk Feta, Marcona Almonds, Citrus Vinaigrette
• Eckerton Farm Heirloom Tomato Salad with Eckerton Farm Heirloom Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella, Baby Arugula, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Aged Balsamic
• Zucchini and Squash Noodle – Zucchini and Squash Noodle, Kale Pesto, Oven Roasted Tomato Broth, and Shaved Parmesan

Entrees:

• Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes topped with Remoulade, accompanied by Red Bliss Potatoes Provencal
• Grilled Lancaster Grass-Fed Beef, accompanied by Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Corn and Tomato Salad
• Grilled Tuscan Vegetable Assortment of Peppers, Eggplant, Vidalia Onion, Squash, Zucchini & Portobello Mushrooms

Signature Cocktails:

• Mint Mojito
• Whisky Lemonade
• Crush Bar

Don’t forget the dessert! Couples love a late-night donut wall after the wedding cake has been cut.