Wedding Catering · Ravenswood Mansion, Brentwood, Tennessee

Sandra knows this kitchen. She booked here before it was finished.

Gourmet, made-from-scratch food and handcrafted wedding cakes for weddings at Ravenswood Mansion in Brentwood, about 20 minutes south of Nashville. One team for the food and the cake.
  • Serving Middle Tennessee since 1997
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Buffet table in a Ravenswood Mansion parlor with chafing dishes, slider rolls, plates, and flatware beside a fireplace
Made from scratch

Not our first time here

Sandra has catered weddings at Ravenswood many times. Her first booking there came before the venue had finished being built for weddings.

Everything she serves is made from raw ingredients, with no jarred sauces and no premade shortcuts. That holds in a cave, and it holds in a mansion.

Why Ravenswood works

Four things Sandra knows about Ravenswood

Ravenswood is an 1825 mansion with a working kitchen and room to spread out. Here is what that means for the food, and what Sandra has learned from catering here many times.

You choose your caterer

Ravenswood has an open-vendor policy, so the caterer is your choice. Book Sandra for the food and the cake from one team.

A real kitchen on site

Sandra's team works from the venue's catering prep kitchen. It has water and good working space, and she has used it many times.

Load-in follows the venue's plan

Sandra's team unloads where the venue asks, then moves the van to another spot. It is a routine she knows from many Ravenswood weddings.

An easy venue to work with

The people who run Ravenswood are friendly and easy to work with. Sandra has worked with them over many weddings.

The food Dishes Sandra makes from scratch

Every dish is made from raw ingredients. No jarred sauces, no premade shortcuts. Every item and price is on the menu before you ever talk to Sandra.
Long buffet table at Ravenswood Mansion with shrimp cocktail, chafing dishes, and tiered hors d'oeuvre stands
Buffet

Buffet with Shrimp Cocktail

Hors d'oeuvres table at Ravenswood Mansion with marinated mozzarella and tomato crostini on tiered stands
Hors d'Oeuvres

Mozzarella & Tomato Crostini

Shrimp cocktail on ice beside hot chafing pans, with a side table of salad and fruit
Hors d'Oeuvres

Shrimp Cocktail

Spread of baked brie, marinated tomatoes, smoked salmon, and three-cheese pate
Hors d'Oeuvres

Brie, Salmon & Pâté Spread

Beef Bourguignon served in artisan bread bowls
Entrées

Beef Bourguignon Bread Bowls

Fresh fruit, desserts, and three-cheese pate arranged on a catering table
Desserts

Fruit, Desserts & Pâté

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Wedding cakes The cake comes from the same kitchen

Sandra bakes wedding cakes and groom's cakes in-house, in buttercream made with real butter. Her popular flavors are vanilla with a lemon zest glaze and raspberry filling, amaretto with a semi-sweet chocolate and almond amaretto cream filling, and chocolate with a fudge filling. Naked, semi-naked, fondant, and themed groom's cakes all come out of the same kitchen as your dinner. Book the cake and the catering together, or either one on its own.
Tall tiered white buttercream wedding cake with a eucalyptus garland around the base, in a Ravenswood parlor
Wedding Cakes

Buttercream Cake with Eucalyptus

Three-tier white wedding cake with blush roses on a glass table scattered with petals
Wedding Cakes

Three-Tier Cake with Blush Roses

Three-tier white wedding cake with blush roses and two small black dog figurines on top
Wedding Cakes

Cake with Dog Figurine Toppers

Round chocolate-frosted cake with chocolate shavings on a beaded wood stand
Cakes

Chocolate Cake with Shavings

Fondant wedding cake with a layered petal texture
Wedding Cakes

Fondant Petal Cake

See Wedding Cakes and Pricing

Pricing The food price stays the same. The service level is yours to pick.

Every dish costs what it says on the menu. A minimum food order of $800 applies at every service level. Drop-off starts at 50 dinners, and any served option (buffet or tableside) starts at 80 dinners and beverages.

What changes is how it is served: drop-off, a buffet with plastic plates and glassware, a buffet with glass and china, or full tableside service. See the service levels and example prices on our main wedding page.

Sandra charges a delivery fee on every event. It varies by location, and she includes it in your quote.

Sandra does not do rentals. Tables, chairs, linens, plates, glassware, and silverware come from the venue or a rental company.

Buffet at Ravenswood Mansion with sliders, tiered trays, a plate stack, and a fruit display on a side table
The venue

About Ravenswood Mansion

Ravenswood Mansion is an 1825 antebellum house at 1825 Wilson Pike in Brentwood, Tennessee, in Marcella Vivrette Smith Park, about 20 minutes south of downtown Nashville. According to the venue's own site, it holds up to 300 guests, with a stone patio that seats up to 250 and indoor space for up to 80 seated. Weddings from April through October include a sailcloth tent, and Ravenswood books one event per day.

For capacity, what is included, and open dates, check with Ravenswood directly. Looking at more of Sandra's work? See wedding catering in Nashville or wedding catering at Ruskin Cave.

Frequently asked questions Catering at Ravenswood Mansion

Does Sandra's Catering cater weddings at Ravenswood Mansion?
Yes. Sandra has catered many weddings at Ravenswood Mansion in Brentwood, Tennessee. Her first booking there came before the venue had finished being built for weddings. The venue is about 20 minutes south of downtown Nashville.
Is there a kitchen at Ravenswood?
Yes. Ravenswood has a catering prep kitchen with water and good working space. Sandra's team has used it many times.
Where does the catering team unload?
Wherever the venue asks. Sandra's team unloads there, then moves the van to another spot. The people who run Ravenswood are friendly and easy to work with.
Do we have to use a caterer from the venue's list?
No. Ravenswood has an open-vendor policy, so couples choose their own caterer. Check with the venue for anything else that applies to your date.
How many guests can Ravenswood hold?
According to the venue's own site, up to 300 guests. The stone patio seats up to 250, and the indoor space seats up to 80. Weddings from April through October include a sailcloth tent. Ask Ravenswood about your date.
Does the venue provide tables and chairs?
That is a question for the venue, since what is included can change. Sandra does not do rentals, so tables, chairs, linens, plates, glassware, and silverware come from the venue or a rental company.
Is there a delivery fee for Brentwood?
Yes. Sandra charges a delivery fee on every event, and the amount depends on location. The fee is in your quote up front.
How many guests do I need for catering at Ravenswood?
Weddings with service (buffet or tableside) start at 80 dinners and beverages. Drop-off starts at 50 dinners. A minimum food order of $800 applies.
Can I book the cake and the catering together?
Yes, or either one on its own. Sandra bakes wedding cakes and groom's cakes in-house. If you would rather use another bakery for the cake, that works too.
Does Sandra send the venue proof of insurance?
Yes. Sandra sends her Certificate of Insurance to the venue ahead of your date, when the venue needs it.
How does the free tasting work?
Tastings are free. Sandra prepares dishes you picked plus a few she thinks you will like. Your date is held when the half-down deposit arrives.

Planning a Ravenswood wedding? Tell us your date

Request a free quote. Tell Sandra your date, guest count, and service style, and she will send the menu with pricing and build an itemized quote for Ravenswood. Want a wedding cake too? Say so and she will include it.

Or call Sandra directly: 615-662-1909  ·  info@sandrascatering.com

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