Menus & Venues: Best Spots in Yorktown for Your Next Celebration

When preparing for some of life’s biggest moments, you want to select the best foods and settings for your big celebration. Whether you’re planning a romantic waterfront wedding or a corporate event, Historic Yorktown offers many venue and catering options that bring your wishes to life. Here are some top-notch venues for your next gathering—paired perfectly with the flavors that elevate every occasion.

Perfect Venues:

Looking for a venue with a beautiful backdrop? Here are three options that will make your event picture perfect!

• The Yorktown Freight Shed offers an elegant, waterfront view right along the York River. It’s a great destination for weddings, reunions, and corporate events, and includes a covered outdoor area. 
• The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown is an iconic destination for intimate occasions like small weddings or retirement parties. It’s a peaceful venue surrounded by history. 
• Watermen’s Museum is a scenic waterfront location that includes an outdoor space—perfect for enjoying tranquil sunsets during your event. It’s an ideal setting for both intimate and small weddings. 

Tasty Menus:

You can’t have the perfect venue without having the best menu. Here are four delicious, local caterers that your guests will eat up.

• Carrot Tree Kitchens is a great option for those looking for comfort food with Southern quality. Delicious BBQ and chicken salad are just a couple of the customer favorites that are made fresh! Their award-winning carrot cake is a standout dessert—perfect for any event, especially for guests with a sweet tooth.
• Riverwalk Restaurant provides unforgettable upscale dishes while keeping waterfront vibes. Their current menu caters to all palates and includes tasty appetizers, steak, crab cakes, and oysters. 
• Coastal Thirst Beach Deli brings a modern, refreshing vibe to your affair. You have the option between using their food truck for a more casual event, or their brick and mortar that is more upscale. Their menu includes smash burgers, chicken or black bean tacos, burritos, and much, much more!
• Aroma’s 1781 Café is ideally located inside the American Revolution Museum of Yorktown. They offer a charming and convenient dining service for visitors. Their menu offers wraps, soups, sandwiches, and even baked goods. 

Putting It Together:

Now that you’ve gotten to know Yorktown's venues and menus, it’s time to start mixing and matching! Creating the perfect space and selecting delicious flavors to match your unique vibe starts right here—with a few inspiring combinations to kick start your next celebration.

• Elegant Waterfront Wedding 
  • Venue: The Freight Shed
  • Menu: Riverwalk Restaurant
  • Why?  You can’t beat the view. And the charm of the Freight Shed pairs well with the upscale “beachy” menu and ambiance.
     
• Intimate Retirement Party
  • Venue: The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
  • Menu: Aroma’s 1781 Café
  • Why? The peacefulness of the Museum goes well with Aroma’s quick and tasty food and desserts, creating a personal celebration. It also makes it more convenient because your caterer is inside your venue!

Pairing the right venue with the perfect menu will make any celebration unforgettable. Yorktown’s historic charm, stunning waterfront views, and delicious local flavors is certain to make any celebration an unforgettable occasion.