Chaddsford Winery rents six spaces for private tastings, small seminars, corporate team-building, showers and micro weddings, from 15 to 40 guests, and considers larger groups for partial or full rentals. The winery is on Baltimore Pike in Chadds Ford, in Pennsylvania's Brandywine Valley.
Seminars and company events
The Barrel Room is set up for classroom-style seminars and corporate events for up to 30 people, with bookings from 4 to 6 p.m. The Cottage, with its tented patio, takes up to 40 and is suggested for corporate team-building. The Reserve Room holds up to 15 in several seating layouts, which suits a board meeting or a client tasting. Groups above 40 can ask about renting part or all of the facility, including after-hours bookings, by writing to the events team.
Weddings and receptions
The winery offers micro weddings for up to 40 guests in two packages. The Wine Study, for 20 to 40 people, is suggested for rehearsal dinners, bridal and baby showers, retirements and parties, and comes with access to a newly fitted kitchen. The Cottage is also used for bridal showers and birthdays.
Rooms and capacities
Six spaces are listed. The Barrel Room takes up to 30. The Wine Study takes 20 to 40. The Main Tasting Room seats up to 20 at the bar and at tables. The Cottage takes up to 40 together with the Tented Patio, an outdoor area just outside its back door that is added to a Cottage rental. The Reserve Room seats up to 15. The Main Tasting Room and the Reserve Room are on the winery's main level. The rental fee gives exclusive access to the chosen space, with tables and chairs.
Events run for at least two hours, Friday to Sunday, with suggested start times of noon or 3 p.m. They take place rain or shine.
Catering
Hosts choose from a list of preferred caterers: J Scott Catering, Brandywine Prime and Carlino's. Food and drinks are ordered à la carte, with wine, beer and soft drinks sold by the bottle or the case. Outside alcohol is not allowed. Staff set up the drinks and glassware, and a dedicated bartender can be added.
History and setting
The winery recently changed hands, as announced on its news page. Besides the Chadds Ford winery, it runs a tasting room called Penn's Purchase in Lahaska, Bucks County, and seasonal pop-ups in Philadelphia. It also holds its own events through the year, such as fire pit evenings, which make use of the outdoor areas.
Getting there
The address is 632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317. The winery is closed on Tuesdays, which matters when planning a site visit. Philadelphia International Airport is the closest major airport, and most guests arrive by car.
