Conroy Catering
Official Conroy Catering business agent. Conroy Catering is a Philadelphia catering company that provides full-service catering for weddings, corporate events and private celebrations and operates the Knowlton Mansion event venue at 931 Rhawn St, Philadelphia.
About Conroy Catering
Conroy Catering describes its team on the about page under the heading "A Family of Smiles": "From the initial phone contact, through the planning process, through the seamless execution of your event our team of professionals earn your trust. Our executive chefs, sous chefs, pastry chefs, sales team, event managers, captains, bartenders, and service personnel all have one common goal: to exceed the expectations of our clients."
Named roles the site explains in detail are the Event Manager, who "cue the ceremony, coordinate timing with your photographers and entertainment professionals and keep our culinary team on schedule"; Catering Consultants, who handle the initial meeting, floor plan, event timing and menu planning; the Bridal Attendant, described as a personal attendant assigned to the bride and groom and their primary contact during the event; the Executive Chef; and the sous chef team. The support center states the staffing ratio directly: "The ratio is one staff member for every twelve guests."
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About Conroy Catering
Conroy Catering describes its team on the about page under the heading "A Family of Smiles": "From the initial phone contact, through the planning process, through the seamless execution of your event our team of professionals earn your trust. Our executive chefs, sous chefs, pastry chefs, sales team, event managers, captains, bartenders, and service personnel all have one common goal: to exceed the expectations of our clients."
Named roles the site explains in detail are the Event Manager, who "cue the ceremony, coordinate timing with your photographers and entertainment professionals and keep our culinary team on schedule"; Catering Consultants, who handle the initial meeting, floor plan, event timing and menu planning; the Bridal Attendant, described as a personal attendant assigned to the bride and groom and their primary contact during the event; the Executive Chef; and the sous chef team. The support center states the staffing ratio directly: "The ratio is one staff member for every twelve guests."
On history, the support center answer to "How long has Conroy Catering been in business?" reads: "Conroy Catering began with humble beginnings twenty years ago as an off-premise catering company. They began working events in 1986, purchased the Knowlton in October of 1997, and started officially having events there in August of 1999." Note that the site's own wording is internally inconsistent, saying both "twenty years ago" and "began working events in 1986," so no single years-in-business figure should be quoted as published fact. The mansion itself is listed as built in 1881 and restored in 1999.
- On vendors
- "While we don't require that you utilize any particular vendors, we have a list of Preferred Professionals who are very familiar with our facilities." The support center publishes that preferred-vendor list, covering live musicians, disc jockeys, photography, videography, photo booths, florists and decorators, wedding ceremony officiants, rehearsal dinner locations, hotels and transportation. Outside vendors must be given the company's policies and guidelines, including insurance requirements.
For questions, an appointment or a quote, call (215) 722-8082 or email info@conroycatering.com.
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What Conroy Catering does
Conroy Catering is a catering company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that also operates its own event venue, the Knowlton Mansion. The site describes the business as providing "full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, and more" and says it "specializes in partnering with you to create elegant, memorable experiences." The services page states: "We work with a range of businesses and vendors to create everything from gorgeous weddings to plated dinners and bridal and baby showers. Let us know what you need and we'll take care of the details."
Event types the site lists for its Philadelphia venue are weddings, receptions and engagement parties; baby showers, bridal showers and other special occasions; corporate meetings, networking events and business galas; holiday parties, fundraisers and community gatherings; and private dinners, cocktail receptions and social soirees. The support center adds bar and bat mitzvahs, birthday and anniversary celebrations, mid-day corporate meetings and after-work cocktail parties.
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What Conroy Catering does
Conroy Catering is a catering company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that also operates its own event venue, the Knowlton Mansion. The site describes the business as providing "full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, and more" and says it "specializes in partnering with you to create elegant, memorable experiences." The services page states: "We work with a range of businesses and vendors to create everything from gorgeous weddings to plated dinners and bridal and baby showers. Let us know what you need and we'll take care of the details."
Event types the site lists for its Philadelphia venue are weddings, receptions and engagement parties; baby showers, bridal showers and other special occasions; corporate meetings, networking events and business galas; holiday parties, fundraisers and community gatherings; and private dinners, cocktail receptions and social soirees. The support center adds bar and bat mitzvahs, birthday and anniversary celebrations, mid-day corporate meetings and after-work cocktail parties.
- Important distinction
- the Venues page lists exactly one venue, Knowlton Mansion in Philadelphia. It is the only venue Conroy Catering presents as its own. A customer testimonial on the services page refers to a December wedding at the Glen Foerd Mansion that the Conroy staff catered, but the site does not present Glen Foerd as a Conroy venue. Some older support-center wording refers to "our mansions" in the plural; the venue listing itself shows only Knowlton.
The site describes the areas served as Northeast Philadelphia and the greater Philadelphia area, and its marketing copy also names Jenkintown, Bucks County, Montgomery County and Willow Grove. To ask about services, get a quote or book, the published contact details are phone (215) 722-8082 and email info@conroycatering.com.
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Where Conroy Catering works
Lists Montgomery, Holiday, Augusta, Philadelphia, Streetsboro, Willow Grove, and Milwaukee as a location. Names Pennsylvania as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.
Prices
Conroy Catering does not publish per-person prices, package prices or rate cards anywhere on its website. Cost is quoted individually, and the site explains how that works.
On minimums, the support center says: "There is not a minimum adult guest capacity at either of our mansions. Instead, we have a 'Guaranteed Revenue Minimum' (GRM), which is similar to a food and beverage minimum, common at many hotel ballrooms. However, our GRM includes all of the services that we provide for your event including your ceremony fees, additional hours of rental and service, etc. The GRM does not include any outside services that we may arrange on your behalf, such as special equipment rental. The GRM varies according to the day of the week, time slot, and month of the year. Thus, the GRM for a Saturday Evening in June is higher than a Friday Evening in January." No GRM figure is published.
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Prices
Conroy Catering does not publish per-person prices, package prices or rate cards anywhere on its website. Cost is quoted individually, and the site explains how that works.
On minimums, the support center says: "There is not a minimum adult guest capacity at either of our mansions. Instead, we have a 'Guaranteed Revenue Minimum' (GRM), which is similar to a food and beverage minimum, common at many hotel ballrooms. However, our GRM includes all of the services that we provide for your event including your ceremony fees, additional hours of rental and service, etc. The GRM does not include any outside services that we may arrange on your behalf, such as special equipment rental. The GRM varies according to the day of the week, time slot, and month of the year. Thus, the GRM for a Saturday Evening in June is higher than a Friday Evening in January." No GRM figure is published.
- On site fees
- "Facility fees vary based on the location, time of year and the day chosen. Please inquire within for more information. Site fees do not go towards the Catering Guaranteed revenue minimums." No fee amount is published.
The one price the site does publish is for tastings: "You may arrange a full private tasting for six people at a cost of $500.00." Tastings are described as an optional addition to wedding packages, scheduled for Wednesdays or Thursdays, with menu selections finalised at least 14 days before. Treat the $500.00 as a published starting figure to confirm.
- How to get an estimate
- after a sales appointment, "our Catering Consultant will follow-up with you in a day or two to provide a custom quote," and separately, "he/she will prepare a personalized quote, based on your anticipated guest count and the various dates and time slots that you may be considering." To request pricing, rates or a quote, call (215) 722-8082, email info@conroycatering.com, or use the request-a-quote and contact forms on the site.
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How Conroy Catering works with clients
To book Conroy Catering or the Knowlton Mansion, the site directs customers to schedule a sales appointment first. Call (215) 722-8082 or use the contact form to arrange one.
- On appointment scheduling
- "Our schedule is quite flexible. We offer midweek (daytime and evening) and weekend appointments. The availability varies week to week based upon our event schedule. As a result, weekend appointment times are more limited. If your availability is limited to the weekends only, we recommend that you call a week in advance to schedule your appointment time."
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How Conroy Catering works with clients
To book Conroy Catering or the Knowlton Mansion, the site directs customers to schedule a sales appointment first. Call (215) 722-8082 or use the contact form to arrange one.
- On appointment scheduling
- "Our schedule is quite flexible. We offer midweek (daytime and evening) and weekend appointments. The availability varies week to week based upon our event schedule. As a result, weekend appointment times are more limited. If your availability is limited to the weekends only, we recommend that you call a week in advance to schedule your appointment time."
- What happens at the appointment
- "our Catering Consultant will take you on a mansion tour, explaining how each area of the mansion can be incorporated into your event plans. He/she will also review our menu package with you. The appointment lasts for approximately 45-60 minutes." Photo albums are available to view, and the consultant follows up in a day or two with a custom quote. The home page also invites private tours: "For Private Tours - Click Here to get more information and schedule a one-on-one appointment of the Knowlton Mansion!"
- On reserving a date
- "To reserve your event at our venues we require a signed contract and a non-refundable deposit. Because of our high volume of sales appointments, we can not tentatively hold dates, nor can we offer a first refusal right." No deposit amount and no contract terms are published, and no calendar of open dates is published, so availability must be confirmed directly.
- On event timing
- "All weddings are based on a 5 hour reception, social and corporate events usually last 4 hours. We are able to do day time events prior to 5pm and evenings starting at 7pm, but we are flexible with start times any time of year by request and approval."
The home page currently advertises an open house: "Join us for our Fall Open House on 9/16/2026 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM," with an RSVP link. Confirm that this is still scheduled before relying on it.
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Hours and contact
Conroy Catering publishes two distinct addresses, and they are not the same place.
Mailing address, corporate offices and commissary: Conroy Catering Company, 8001 Verree Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111. This address appears in the header of every page alongside the office hours.
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Hours and contact
Conroy Catering publishes two distinct addresses, and they are not the same place.
Mailing address, corporate offices and commissary: Conroy Catering Company, 8001 Verree Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111. This address appears in the header of every page alongside the office hours.
- Venue address
- Knowlton Mansion, 931 Rhawn St, Philadelphia, PA 19111. The directions page lists this as the GPS address for the mansion.
Office hours as published in the site header: "Office Hours: 9:00 - 5:00 pm." The site does not state which days of the week those hours apply to, and it publishes no separate hours for the venue itself.
- Phone
- (215) 722-8082, given on every page as "Call us for booking and questions." Email: info@conroycatering.com. The contact page reads: "BOOK YOUR EVENT TODAY! Event availability or sales appointments? General questions? Call (215) 722-8082 or use the Contact Form below." The contact form asks for location of interest (Knowlton Mansion), type of event (wedding, shower, birthday party, corporate meeting, christening, communion, other), number of guests in bands of 0-50, 50-100, 100-125, 125-150, 175-200 and 200+, and preferred dates. There is also a "request a quote" link in the site header.
Areas served, in the site's own words, centre on Northeast Philadelphia: the venues page is headed "Unique, timeless venues in Northeast Philadelphia," and the home page says "our catering serves Northeast Philadelphia and beyond" while also naming Jenkintown, Bucks County, Montgomery County and Willow Grove. The site does not publish a delivery radius or a list of off-premise areas with any more precision than that.
The company is also on Instagram and Facebook, linked from the site footer.
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Knowlton Mansion venue: address, capacity and amenities
Knowlton Mansion is the venue Conroy Catering operates. The venue page gives the location as 931 Rhawn St, Philadelphia, PA, and the support center directions page gives the GPS address as "931 Rhawn St, Philadelphia, PA 19111." This address is separate from the company's corporate offices and commissary at 8001 Verree Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111.
- Published capacity and specifications
- capacity 250 seated; ballroom size 4,050 sqft; "Built in 1881 / Restored: 1999."
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Knowlton Mansion venue: address, capacity and amenities
Knowlton Mansion is the venue Conroy Catering operates. The venue page gives the location as 931 Rhawn St, Philadelphia, PA, and the support center directions page gives the GPS address as "931 Rhawn St, Philadelphia, PA 19111." This address is separate from the company's corporate offices and commissary at 8001 Verree Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111.
- Published capacity and specifications
- capacity 250 seated; ballroom size 4,050 sqft; "Built in 1881 / Restored: 1999."
The site describes it as a 19th-century country estate: "In 1881 renowned architect, Frank Furness, went to great lengths to make this elegant house a place of exquisite comfort and good taste for his clients." It says Conroy Catering "restored the mansion's interiors to reflect the Victorian splendor of the past" and that "the contemporary yet warm conservatory opens to expansive cocktail terraces with three-season tent, a pergola for wedding ceremonies, and magnificent perennial gardens."
- Listed features and amenities
- dinner stations with dancing, live band facilities, DJ facilities, parking on an onsite lot, valet parking, evening reception facilities, indoor and outdoor ceremony accommodations, patios, pergola, lawn and gardens, and a historic setting.
On ceremony locations, the support center says the outdoor ceremony site "is located on the west lawns of the perfectly landscaped 13 acres of the mansions grounds. Seating is available for up to 250 guests," with the bride processing through a pathway of English boxwoods and seasonal flowers to the pergola. It adds that "alternately, an indoor ceremony can be accommodated in our Carriage House."
The site publishes no rental price, site fee amount or date availability for the venue. Confirm capacity, spaces and any specific date by phone at (215) 722-8082 or by email at info@conroycatering.com.
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Menus, bar service and food-station or sit-down options
Conroy Catering publishes sample menus rather than a full menu with prices. The menus section lists a Knowlton Mansion Menu, Holiday Parties, Desserts, Drinks, a Party Sample Menu, Knowlton Sit Down Dinner Samples and Knowlton Food Station Samples. The food station page says: "For a current and full menu package, please email our Catering Department at info@conroycatering.com."
Sit-down and food stations are presented as alternatives: "All guests have assigned seats in the dining room area at sit-down dinners and waiters serve the various courses to each table. Conversely, food stations allow guests to sit where they are most comfortable, eat at their own pace, and enjoy more choice in food entrees." The site says the choice "is simply a matter of preference."
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Menus, bar service and food-station or sit-down options
Conroy Catering publishes sample menus rather than a full menu with prices. The menus section lists a Knowlton Mansion Menu, Holiday Parties, Desserts, Drinks, a Party Sample Menu, Knowlton Sit Down Dinner Samples and Knowlton Food Station Samples. The food station page says: "For a current and full menu package, please email our Catering Department at info@conroycatering.com."
Sit-down and food stations are presented as alternatives: "All guests have assigned seats in the dining room area at sit-down dinners and waiters serve the various courses to each table. Conversely, food stations allow guests to sit where they are most comfortable, eat at their own pace, and enjoy more choice in food entrees." The site says the choice "is simply a matter of preference."
The sit-down sample lists entrees in five tiers, served with the chef's selection of fresh vegetable and starch, with pre-selection of entrees required. Examples run from European Style Chicken Breast, Pork Tenderloin, Branzino Provencal and Eggplant Rollantina in Tier I through to Striped Bass, Filet Mignon and a Duet of Filet Mignon and Crab Cake or Baby Lobster Tail in Tier V. The station samples are grouped as Gold, Silver and Bronze packages, each described with a five-hour open bar, butlered hors d'oeuvres and stations such as Grill, Carving and Mediterranean, plus dessert displays. No prices are attached to any tier or package on the site.
- Customisation
- "You will find a comprehensive list of Hors d'oeuvres, entrees, accompaniments, desserts, food station selections, etc. in your menu package. Other suggestions can also be accommodated. Final menu revisions must be completed 30 days in advance of your event." On dietary matters the site says only that at a tasting you can "speak with the chef regarding recommendations and any special dietary concerns your might have"; it makes no allergen, dietary-certification, kosher or halal claims.
- Alcohol
- "We are a PLCB-licensed facility. PLCB law requires that all alcohol on the premises must be purchased by us and served by our staff." Outside liquor cannot be brought in. The site also states the venues are "RAMP (Responsible Alcohol Management Program)-certified facilities."
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What Conroy Catering has not published yet
These are things people ask Conroy Catering that its published information does not yet cover.
- prices
- availability
- guaranteed revenue minimum or site fee amounts
- deposit amounts and contract or cancellation terms
- allergen, dietary, kosher or halal certification
- liquor licence scope or insurance coverage
- guest capacity beyond the published 250 seated
- years in business or founding-date claims
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What Conroy Catering has not published yet
These are things people ask Conroy Catering that its published information does not yet cover.
- prices
- availability
- guaranteed revenue minimum or site fee amounts
- deposit amounts and contract or cancellation terms
- allergen, dietary, kosher or halal certification
- liquor licence scope or insurance coverage
- guest capacity beyond the published 250 seated
- years in business or founding-date claims
Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.
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