Ridgeland Mansion Reviews

We worked with Jenn at Joshua Catering for a late April 2022 wedding and she made our wedding planning easy and less stressful. Her experience shines through in her recommendations and comprehensive planning. Additionally, she is timely, responsive, and accommodating. All of our guests also commented on how delicious both the hor d'oeuvres and dinner meals were. We would highly recommend Joshua Catering.

My husband and I had our wedding at Ridgeland in April and it was outstanding. The venue was beautiful; I loved the different areas of the venue. The ceremony took place down in the lower garden, the cocktail hour was in/outside the barn, the reception was in a large tent. I really loved the fire pit area adjacent to the tent – it gave people another location to hang out and talk if they didn’t want to dance. The mansion with the bridal suite was gorgeous and homey.

Jenn and the servers were phenomenal. Jenn is one of those people who has everything under control, you don’t have to worry. The servers were so kind and attentive. Many guests commented on how wonderful the service was.

A standout example of the excellence of Ridgeland Mansion/Joshua’s Catering - our officiant was late and Ridgeland seamlessly flipped our cocktail hour and ceremony at the last minute to accommodate. They were so flexible and pulled this off so well. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

The food was outstanding. Joshua’s Catering has many vegan and vegetarian options, and was considerate of guest dietary needs. We did all vegan/vegetarian hors d'oeuvre and everything was delicious.

Ridgeland Mansion was amazingly affordable, particularly given the beautiful venue, the delicious food, and the tremendous level of service. Definitely a hidden gem of the Philadelphia wedding scene.

We just adored Ridgeland Mansion as a wedding venue. We wanted to find a place that accommodated a large number of people, but didn’t want a ballroom. Ridgeland Mansion really fit the bill. Everything was lovely, but at the same time felt simple, not over the top.

Ridgeland also graciously allowed us to bring our dog which was much appreciated!

From the moment Jenn called us for our consultation I knew this was the place for our wedding catering. The team at Joshua's Catering is unbelievably kind, easy to work with, and so so friendly. We booked with Joshua's before we even did our tasting, as we were on a tight timeline, based on the amazing reviews and their warmth during our conversations. When we got to our tasting, we were completely blown away. It was truly some of the most delicious food I've had, and goes above and beyond what you would expect for a wedding meal. We talked about our tasting constantly between then and the wedding day and were so excited to have that meal again.
On our wedding day, Joshua's again was the absolute best. Our guests were also blown away by not only the quality and deliciousness but by the level of service and friendliness of the staff. As the bride & groom, we were well taken care of, including a tray of cocktail hour apps while we were taking pictures!
We wish we could get married again just to experience what a pleasure it was to work with Joshua's, but if we ever have other catering needs in the future, they'll be our one and only call :)
Also, their clear and upfront pricing was so helpful for logistics and planning.

We hired Joshua's for our September 2021 wedding and I've never heard so many compliments on a wedding caterer in my life. I would have thought they were just being nice to the groom but I tasted it myself :)

Great variety of food while also accommodating to our vegan guests (we even had a brussel sprout taco station during cocktail hour!) and handled a few last minute switch-ups with grace and confidence. COVID-safe protocols during the tasting and reception made everyone comfortable. Hire these folks and make sure the short rib is on your menu.

Ridgeland Mansion is a beautiful venue. We really wanted to have a wedding in Philly that incorporated nature and this is the perfect place to do it. The secret garden ceremony was so picturesque and the tent was the perfect space for everyone to dance. Jen did a great job keeping us in the loop and helping us plan leading up the the event (especially when we decided to postpone from 2020 to 2021). She killed it the day of and was on top of everything. Joshua’s Catering was amazing! The food choices were all so delicious which made it difficult to make final decisions! Everyone raved about the food, which as big foodies was also very important to us to have quality, local, sustainable food. I would highly recommend this venue.

I cannot recommend this venue enough. It was absolutely perfect. We loved the idea of an outdoor wedding near our neighborhood in Fairmount Park. We toured a few of the other nearby venues/mansions and but none of them were quite right. We knew the moment we saw it that Ridgeland was the one. The location is only a 10-15 min drive from center city yet tucked away like a magical enchanted forest. Jen and the entire Joshua's catering team we're amazing as well. We were originally set to get married 10/10/20 and Jen made postponing our reception (twice!) an absolute breeze. We were so grateful for how attentive and accommodating she was through the whole process after hearing horror stories from friends who postponed elsewhere. She took care of every last detail and exceeded our expectations with all of my crazy questions, requests and decor. We had a lot of moving parts and non-traditional touches and we never had to worry about a thing! On the day of the wedding the forecast was not great. Jen was quick to pivot and did everything she could to make sure we could still get married in the "secret garden" as planned. While we couldn't have cocktail hour outside, the rain plan in the tent worked perfectly for our guest count (about 115) and it all looked just as magical as we envisioned. Our families and friends are still raving that this was one of the best weddings they've ever been to. The food was really important to us and they completely blew us away with every dish. The servers were all amazing as well and on top of it all night! We loved having the catering/rentals/venue all bundled and it was very reasonably priced for what we got/location! We never felt like we were constantly being upsold or nickel and dimes with additions if we wanted to alter something either. It was absolutely beautiful in early October but honestly we visited all three seasons and it was lovely no matter what. 10/10 recommend!!

We hired Joshua’s Catering for my backyard micro-wedding after our original wedding plans were disrupted by the pandemic. As you can imagine, it was stressful to have to re-plan a wedding so close to the event. Working with Joshua’s Catering was absolutely fantastic. Everything went smoothly and the food was amazing. What’s more is that Brian was incredibly responsive, flexible, and friendly. We are so lucky and grateful to have Joshua’s Catering as our neighbor and look forward to hiring them again for future events!

I had a wonderful experience with this venue, everything was awesome.

All the reviews have said it all but Ill say it again. From the moment We stepped out of the car, we were attended to hand and foot by the maitre D and the bridal attendant. Anything we wanted was there within minutes (drinks, food), my bridal attendant really went above and beyond to make sure my dress with a HUGE complicated train was perfect (it took 5 people to figure out the bustle). The food was AMAZING, all my guests are still raving about the cocktail hour, dinner and of course the Viennese hour. If you want a big “Jersey style” wedding this is the place. We would pick it again in a heartbeat. If you have the money...do it! Also, I prefer the smaller room- it never looks empty and the gold ceiling is gorgeous!

We loved working with Joshua's Catering and Jenn! We had our wedding at Morris Arboretum on April 19th 2019 and it was magical to say the least! Jenn was responsive to messages and questions we had, which made the process so effortless. Even though it rained on the our wedding day, Jenn and her team made everything look beautiful. Kate even helped me with my wedding dress during the reception! Our guests keep telling us how good the food and service was! Everyone was really attentive to our needs and my husband and I felt so special. We definitely recommend Joshua's to everyone :)

Joshua's Catering did a wonderful job with our evening and planning all the way up to the event. Jennifer was on top of things throughout the whole process, and was sweet and patient with me the whole time. The food was delicious and service was lovely as well. Jennifer made sure that I felt supported and had all of my questions answered at every point along the way. Joshua's did a fabulous job, and I couldn't be happier with all that they did!

Joshua’s Catering gave us EXCELLENT service. The food was absolutely incredible and we received rave reviews all night long. Jenn was a delight to work with and we were impressed seeing how she deftly handled the evening. We had the steak with chimmichurri, chicken with rosemary Demi-glacé, and the squash ravioli; all superb. The pricing for what we received was absolutely fair. Always responsive with emails, however sometimes you may end up with multiple email threads. Loved Joshua’s Catering and Jenn.

This venue is perfect! We had our spring wedding here and it couldn't have been more beautiful. The ceremony area is so scenic and peaceful. There is a lot of outdoor space for the cocktail hour and a tent for the reception (and in case of rain). It is one stop shopping because it is also a perfect spot for photos. I would definitely recommend Ridgeland Mansion for anyone looking for a scenic spot for an outdoor wedding.

We just got married at Ridgeland Mansion this year and I can honestly say it was a perfect day that transitioned into a perfect evening. At first the appeal to me was the availability of an outdoor space for the ceremony with a covered indoor space for reception that still allowed people to feel a breeze and step outside if they wanted. However after all is said and done, I can now say there is more to the appeal including the people that work here going above and beyond for you. You will not regret having you're special day here.

We just had our wedding there and we loved the place and the secret garden was perece t for the ceremony . The place itself has a lot of charm. All the people work the best to give us what we were looking for.

Joshua’s had us at first tasting. We didn’t want “typical” wedding food, and decided to go with Mexican-themed cuisine. They blew us away with an amazing selection of unique and flavorful options that we just HAD to have at our wedding! Everything from the appetizers to the salad and dinner was delicious--hands down the best food we’d ever had at a wedding, and our guests would not stop raving about it, either. The service was also very prompt and friendly. And then there’s Laurie. There are not enough kind words or recommendations to express how thankful we were to have her as our coordinator! She is so patient, easy to get in touch with, and organized, and you could definitely tell that this wasn’t her first rodeo. Not only was she incredibly helpful leading up to the wedding, but on the day of, she and her team did everything from setting up to keeping on schedule. During the cocktail hour, she even brought me and my husband drinks and plates of appetizers and made sure we were taken care of throughout the night! And it’s not to mention that this poor woman got soaked in the frequent downpours that afternoon, and worked with us to make sure we had everything perfect in spite of the rain. She truly went above and beyond. We can’t thank Laurie and Joshua’s enough, we highlight, highly recommend them!

Joshua's catering did a phenomenal job with our wedding and we could not recommend them any more highly. The food was fantastic, but most importantly, Laurie and her crew ran the show at our wedding to make sure everything went off without a hitch. They are the best!

Ridgeland Mansion is Philadelphia's best kept secret! We had our wedding at Ridgeland in October and it was absolutely beautiful. We had only 75 people, but it can easily accommodate a large wedding. The grounds are beautiful and spaced out -and include a barn (which is used for meetings or smaller weddings). Plenty of parking and easy commute to center city which made it easy for our guests. The staff is friendly and bent over backwards for us. Plus, it's affordable!

Don't look any further! This team of caterers/servers is perfect for your wedding day. From the delicious food to the wonderful service, there is no need. Amazing apps, main dishes and sides and they provide service for your bar with BYOB alcohol. We plan to use them again for smaller events. No one at the wedding could stop talking for weeks after about how good the food is! Thanks for being there for my wedding and my sister's!!! And again, Molly was a rockstar!

Everything went perfectly. The venue was a beautiful setting for a wedding & the Joshua's team was very easy to work with. Would recommend to others!

Joshua's Catering made our wedding a dream come true. From our first conversation, the staff was warm, efficient, and professional. The planning was literally stress-free. The options presented to us within our budget were so extravagant, we had a hard time narrowing it down, with so many incredible choices! The execution was flawless. We spent WEEKS trying to find one thing Joshua's could have done better, and came up empty-handed!

11 out of 10.

Words cannot describe how grateful we are to have had Joshua's Catering cater our wedding!!! They exceeded our expectation in every way possible through their hard work, dedication, creativity, and compassion throughout the whole process in planning and in executing our wedding. Laurie, Joshua's Catering coordinator, was there with us through every little detail from planning the food selections and even rental equipment. We met several times through the process and she was extremely prompt with emails and phone calls. And everything turned out exquisite!! The chairs, linens, glassware, tables, displays and set-up came together beautifully. The food was a work of art, and absolutely delicious. The honey dijon crusted salmon was seriously the best salmon I've ever had! We also had a beautiful, delicious array of Asian Fusion cuisine which was such a hit for our guests. And all of the service and help carried out throughout the evening exceeded our expectations- before, during, and after. They helped us pack everything without any hesitation. Such an incredible company. We cannot rave enough about Joshua's Catering!!

From my first conversation with Laurie I was impressed and excited to work with Joshua's. She was organized, upbeat, accommodating, and answered all of our questions very quickly. David worked with us to create a menu that spoke to our personal tastes. Laurie's checklist kept us organized and on track, and feeling very comfortable. In the world of catering, it can be easy to feel like you're just being shuffled along in pre-packaged menus and formulaic design - but not at all with Joshua's. We were encouraged to be unique, to do our own thing, to pick flavors that we felt good about. I really can't say enough how comfortable we were, and how darn nice it was to work with the Joshua's team. Through the ups and downs of wedding planning, I knew that Laurie always had my back and would ensure the wedding went off without a hitch - which it did. The team did a superb job setting up our ceremony chairs, our reception tables, and all of our decorations and special details. It was a perfect. The wedding timeline ran a little late due to a late shuttle - but Joshua's didn't miss a beat and helped move the night along effortlessly. We got so many compliments on the food and service - even my husband's 97 year old grandmother was impressed :) Joshua's whole staff was just so nice and incredibly diligent to the service of the room. Staffers were circulating often and none of our guests wanted for anything. The team was always smiling and smart and just made our day feel like a dream come true.

When my husband and I first started wedding planning, we treated it a lot like a chore. It wasn't necessarily something we were looking forward to. Being introduced to Laurie and David at Joshua's Catering changed all that for us. From the very first tasting we did with them, all the way through to the last call on our wedding night, Laurie was super fun and easy to work with. Her and David listened to our vision from day one and delivered a truly memorable wedding night for us. Our guests raved about the food, the bar service was seamless, and they acted as true partners with us throughout the process. It was so easy to tell how much they both loved what they do. There's really nothing we would have changed or asked them to differently; they were complete rockstars

We enjoyed working with Joshua's catering. David and Bridget were not only professional but also flexible, accommodating and very responsive to our needs.
The food was unique and delicious!