New Haven Lawn Club

NHLC Catering, Inc. is a full-service catering operation housed within the New Haven Lawn Club. Although the Club itself is private, NHLC Catering, Inc. welcomes members and non-members alike to host special events in one or more of our several events spaces. Director of Corporate and Social Events, John Ruggiero, and Director of Weddings, Christine Brush, work enthusiastically to plan events that consistently raise the bar of excellence and address each event's and client's particular needs. Our talented Executive Chef, Adam Soliwoda, and his team prepare all of the Club's food on premises using only the freshest, most seasonal ingredients. Finally, Director of Corporate and Social Events, John Ruggiero, and his team of servers execute each event's plan to perfection, personalizing service, so that each guest feels particularly welcomed. The New Haven Lawn Club, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was originally built in 1891 as a place for wealthy New Haven residents to play tennis. Russell Sargent, Eli Whitney, and William Beebe were among its founding members. After being burnt to the ground in 1929, the present Georgian mansion was re-opened again in 1931. Designed by the famous New Haven architect Douglas Orr, the Club's architecture reflects both the Art Deco and Colonial Revival style that was popular at that time.