Celebrate the Season with Wellwood’s Holiday Catering & Events
Make your holiday gathering truly memorable. Let The Wellwood host it with style, warmth, and exceptional flavor. Whether you’re planning a grand corporate holiday party, an intimate family festivity, or a community celebration, our skilled team is ready to help you craft an event your guests will talk about all season.
Why Choose Wellwood for Your Holiday Event?
- Versatile, Climate-Controlled Venue: Our pavilion accommodates up to 300 guests comfortably, with heating in winter and climate control year-round.
- Private Dining Settings: For smaller gatherings, our private dining rooms at The Wellwood Restaurant provide an elegant yet warm atmosphere.
- Seamless Full-Service Catering: From hors d’oeuvres to plated dinners, buffet stations to dessert bars, our team handles the details so you can enjoy the party.
- Proximity & Ambiance: Located in charming Charlestown, MD, and known for our water-view setting and relaxing yet upscale style, Wellwood is an ideal holiday destination for guests coming from across the region.
- Experienced Team & Reliability: With a decades-long reputation of hospitality and event execution, you can trust that your gathering will run smoothly from start to finish.
Our Holiday Event Packages
We offer flexible arrangements to suit your guests’ needs, style, and budget. Here are examples of how we support different scales of holiday gatherings:
- Large Corporate Holiday Parties
- Mid-sized Holiday Events
- Large Family & Multigenerational Celebrations
- Charitable, Municipal & Community Holiday Events
Host your biggest holiday celebration in our climate-controlled pavilion. Whether you envision a festive cocktail reception, buffet dinner, plated service, live entertainment, or awards program, we have the space and logistics infrastructure to execute it.
- Capacity for up to 300 guests
- Stage, AV / lighting, dance floor, and décor support
- Multiple food “stations”, buffet or served courses
- Full bar and beverage packages
- Event planning, floor layouts, timeline coordination
For Smaller Holiday Events in Our Private & Semi-Private Rooms
- Comfortable seating, privacy, and flexible layouts
- Menu options that balance tradition and creativity
- Dessert buffets, children’s station, cocktail hour
- Warm, personalized service
- Access to AV and audio support
- Décor flexibility and tailored ambiance
Sample Menu Highlights
(These are sample ideas drawn from our regular menus. All selections are customizable)
- Maryland Crab Bisque
- Signature Steamed Crabs or Crab Cakes
- Roasted Prime Rib or Beef Tenderloin carving station
- Herb-roasted Turkey with seasonal accompaniments
- Seasonal vegetable medleys, gourmet sides, artisan breads
- Decadent dessert buffet: chocolate fountains, pies, mini pastries
You and your event planner will work together to tailor each course, dietary options, and timing to your needs.
Booking & Planning Tips ~ Book Your Party Early!
- Reserve Early: The holiday season books fast. To secure your preferred date, space, and menu, we encourage booking 3–6 months in advance (or more for corporate clients).
- Minimums & Guarantees: Events typically start around 25 guests and extend up to 300 in our pavilion; your final guaranteed guest count is required by a certain deadline.
- Day vs. Evening: Daytime holiday events often offer more availability; evenings tend to fill first.
- Menu Planning: Seasonal ingredients, décor themes, and entertainment should be discussed well ahead of time.
- Site Visits & Tours: We’d love to show you our pavilion, dining rooms, and décor options firsthand.
How to Get Started
- Contact our Events Team: Call us at (410) 287-6666 or fill out the inquiry form below
- Tell us Your Vision: Your event size, style, preferred date(s), and budget help us propose initial layouts and menus
- Choose your Space: Pavilion or private dining room (we’ll help you select what fits best)
- Customize your Menu & Décor: You and your planner will review menu options, beverage packages, décor themes, AV, and timeline
- Finalize and Enjoy: We manage setup, service, cleanup while you enjoy your holiday party
BOOK YOUR PARTY: Please fill out the form below and we will get back to you promptly.
