Event Venue & Banquet Rooms in Shelbyville, KY
Weddings, corporate meetings, birthdays, tour groups, and happy hours in four banquet rooms with a full bar and menus built from our Southern kitchen.
What Kind Of Event Can You Host At Claudia Sanders?
From a 20-person anniversary dinner to a 450-seat wedding reception, we host the occasions below in our banquet rooms, Main Dining Room, or Courtyard Garden.
Weddings & Receptions
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Rehearsal Dinners
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Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties
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Anniversaries & Vow Renewals
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Birthday Celebrations
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Baby Showers & Bridal Showers
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Graduations
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Quinceañeras & Sweet Sixteens
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Retirement Parties
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Family Reunions
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Baptisms, First Communions & Confirmations
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Memorial & Celebration-of-Life Luncheons
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Corporate Groups, Meetings & Business Receptions
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Holiday Parties
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Tour Groups, Buses & Happy Hours
Details →Which Room Fits Your Group?
| Room | Capacity |
|---|---|
Kentucky Room Fireplace, family-room feel | Up to 150 seated |
Thoroughbred Room Kentucky horse-country décor | Up to 55 |
Saddlebred Room Kentucky horse-country décor | Up to 55 |
Colonel's Quarters Large fireplace, divisible | 450 seated / 1,000 standing |
Main Dining Room & Courtyard Garden [CONFIRM capacities] | Ceremonies & receptions |
Guest-Count Helper
- 1–55→ Thoroughbred or Saddlebred
- 56–150→ Kentucky Room
- 151–450→ Colonel's Quarters
- 450+ standing→ Colonel's Quarters
What Does A Reception Include?
Receptions are based on a per-person price for food, beverage by the drink or bottle, and any other special services requested (minimum of 50 guests). A Basic Reception includes skirted service tables with serving equipment, china or glass plates, forks, napkins, and tables & chairs for your guests. All other services are at an additional charge. See our catering menus for the food that can anchor your reception. The minimum reception has five selections, which may include non-alcoholic beverages.
Included
- ✓Skirted service tables
- ✓Serving equipment
- ✓China or glass plates
- ✓Forks
- ✓Napkins
- ✓Tables & chairs for your guests
Additional Charge
- +All other services
- +Beverages by the drink or bottle
Basic Reception Package
Quick Facts
- Rooms
- Four banquet rooms
- Capacity
- 55 to 450 seated; 1,000 standing
- Largest room
- Colonel's Quarters — divisible
- Bar
- Full bar with space for dancing and live music
- Weddings
- Free ceremony space with a catered reception
- Reception minimum
- 50 guests
- Tour buses
- Welcome
- Phone
- (502) 633-5600
Frequently Asked Questions
- ?What is the minimum for a reception?
- Receptions at the Dinner House start at 50 guests. A Basic Reception includes skirted service tables, serving equipment, china or glass plates, forks, napkins, and tables and chairs.
- ?Is there a full bar?
- Yes. The Dinner House has a full bar with space for dancing and live entertainment.
- ?Is there parking for buses?
- Yes. Tour buses and large groups are welcome — we can customize a menu to suit your group.
- ?Can the largest room be divided?
- Yes. The Colonel's Quarters seats up to 450 or holds 1,000 standing, and it can be divided to fit your group.
- ?How do I book an event?
- Call (502) 633-5600 or use the contact form. Tell us your date, guest count, and the type of event, and we will help you choose a room and build a menu.
- ?Can you host a baptism or first communion luncheon?
- Yes. After the service, gather the family for a Sunday lunch in a private room with family-style or buffet menus. See the Faith & Remembrance events below.
- ?Do you host anniversary dinners for small groups?
- Yes. The Thoroughbred and Saddlebred Rooms seat up to 55, and the Kentucky Room seats up to 150 for larger family gatherings.
- ?Can we bring our own cake or decorations?
- [CONFIRM cake and decoration policy with the client before publishing.] Tell us what you have in mind and we will let you know what we can accommodate.