Held annually, prior to the beginning of our spring wedding season, our client tasting event allows our clients to sample an array of delicious menu items. You will have the opportunity to sample from a large spread of food including appetizers,, main meal selections from our buffet, beverages and late night provided by the Hillcrest Estate team and our in-house catering partner, The Yard of Ale Restaurant. A cash bar will be available throughout the night.
Seats are reserved for our clients with contracts in place. Tickets can be purchased for a limited number of additional guests if you would like to bring family or friends to the event. Space is limited and additional tickets are purchased on a first come, first serve basis, for $50. Please purchase tickets at this link. If you are unable to secure extra tickets due to our limited quantity, please email us to be put on our waiting list.
If you are a client and cannot attend the event, or would prefer to do a tasting at the restaurant featuring your desired menu choices in place of attending the event, a reservation for a complimentary tasting for two at The Yard of Ale Restaurant can be made directly with Kate@TheHillcrestEstate.com.
Confirmation you are attending the event is due December 9, 2026. At this time, we may open up additional tickets for purchase.
Event Itinerary:
4 PM: Arrival of guests. Please explore the house, and enjoy appetizers and our cash bar
5 PM: Dinner begins with family style artisan breads and salad. Shortly after, tables will be called up to the buffet.
6:30 PM: Late night food will be available
Participating Vendors:
The Menu:
Cocktail Hour: An array of hors d'oeuvres & Gourmet Mac & Cheese Bar
Main Course (Buffet Style): Assorted Breads (on the table), Carved Prime Rib (Station), Chicken French, Chicken Marsala, Roast Pork Tenderloin, Atlantic Salmon, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes, Tortellini Alfredo
Late Night: To-Go Garbage Plate Station
Mulled Apple Cider Station and Cash Bar
Desserts by The Cake Place & Creme Brûlée by The Yard of Ale Restaurant