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About Hess Barbecue Catering
Hess Barbecue Catering brings caterer services to weddings across Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, working from Willow Street. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Pheasant Run Farm Bed and Breakfast and The Farm at Eagles Ridge. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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How much does wedding catering cost in Philadelphia?
Catering in Philadelphia typically runs $40–$120 per guest depending on service style — buffet and stations at the lower range, plated service higher. Confirm what staffing, rentals, and service fees are included; the per-plate number rarely tells the whole story.
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Wedding venues near Hess Barbecue Catering
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Pheasant Run Farm Bed and Breakfast | 2.0 mi |
| The Farm at Eagles Ridge | 2.5 mi |
| Bluestone Estate | 3.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from Hess Barbecue Catering to each venue listed on Lazo.
Philadelphia weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, June, September, October. The driest months are January, August, October.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41° | 26° | 19% | 4:18 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Feb | 44° | 28° | 21% | 4:59 PM | 5:36 PM |
| Mar | 53° | 34° | 22% | 6:31 PM | 7:07 PM |
| Apr | 65° | 44° | 21% | 7:02 PM | 7:39 PM |
| May | 74° | 54° | 20% | 7:30 PM | 8:09 PM |
| Jun | 83° | 64° | 22% | 7:50 PM | 8:31 PM |
| Jul | 88° | 70° | 20% | 7:48 PM | 8:28 PM |
| Aug | 86° | 68° | 19% | 7:20 PM | 7:57 PM |
| Sep | 79° | 61° | 19% | 6:33 PM | 7:09 PM |
| Oct | 67° | 49° | 18% | 5:44 PM | 6:21 PM |
| Nov | 56° | 39° | 19% | 4:04 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Dec | 46° | 31° | 22% | 3:53 PM | 4:36 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Philadelphia International Airport (6.8 mi from Philadelphia). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Philadelphia.
Getting to Philadelphia
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| PHL Philadelphia International Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| TTN Trenton Mercer Airport | 29 mi | 45 min |
| ILG Wilmington Airport | 30 mi | 45 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 83 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Baltimore | 90 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Washington DC | 123 mi | 2 hr 30 min |
| Hartford-New Haven | 171 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Philadelphia; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 2635 Willow Street Pike N, Willow Street, PA 17584, USA
- Where
- Willow Street · 59 miles west of central Philadelphia
- Listed under
- Wedding Caterers
- In Philadelphia
- One of 311 wedding caterers we list · 2 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (717) 464-3374
- Website
- Visit site
From Hess Barbecue Catering's website
“Hess's BBQ offers mouthwatering, award-winning barbecue catering in Lancaster, PA. Perfect for weddings, parties, corporate events, and more.”hessbbq.com
- Services they list
- Buffets, Tastings, Vegan and vegetarian, Late-night snacks, BBQ
- Prices on their site
- From $2 per guest
- Experience
- 40+ years
Read from hessbbq.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Hess Barbecue Catering before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Willow Street
- Nearest venue
- Pheasant Run Farm Bed and Breakfast, 2.0 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 41 wedding venues
- Wedding Caterers nearby
- 2 within 3 mi, 28 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 22 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Lancaster, Millersville, Strasburg, New Providence
Distances are straight-line from Hess Barbecue Catering; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Philadelphia.
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