“Good company, good wine, good welcome can make good people” – Henry VIII, Act 1 Scene 4
Picnics are a staple of the theater-going experience at HVS. We invite you to take time to slow down, share good food with good company in our beautiful natural surroundings before seeing an unforgettable performance under the tent. Picnics from home are always welcome. We also recommend bringing along picnic blankets, portable camp chairs, coolers, and any other personal items that will make for comfortable picnicking. Alternatively, take advantage of our on-site dining options to simplify your planning and get straight to the fun!
Available for performances Wednesdays through Saturdays only
Join us for dinner at the Valley Restaurant. Your reservation ensures a private table and a server for beverage orders. Dine at your own pace with our self-service selection of farm-fresh foods, including a vibrant array of salads, proteins, side dishes, and desserts, the food will be beautifully presented as a self-serve assortment. Plus, to-go friendly desserts if you’d like to enjoy them under the theatre tent
Available for performances Wednesdays through Sundays, with some exceptions. Pre-orders must be made 48 hours in advance for your performance date.
Pre-order your picnic!
This year, we are offering guests two different pre-order picnic options:
OPTION 1: ARDEN’S TABLE PICNIC Upon arrival, you will enter Valley Restaurant and use our fill our sustainable containers with a vibrant array of prepared foods that you can then enjoy on our grounds. Make-your-own picnic to-go from our self-serve buffet. Selections will include salads, vegetable preparations, side dishes, and proteins. There is also takeaway dessert! Beverages and additional snacks may be purchased from the concessions tent on the day of your visit. A tote bag, silverware, and cloth napkin are included but must be kindly returned to the concessions tent after enjoying your picnic.
$22 per person
Pre-Payment Recommended; Walk-Ins are Welcomed.
OPTIONS 2: PICNIC MENU Pre-select the items you’d like included in your picnic from the list below. Pre-ordered picnics can be collected from Concessions.
Cheese Board
Hudson Valley Cheese Board: chef’s selection of 3 local cheeses with fruit, bread, crackers, and mostarda (contains dairy & gluten)
Ciabatta Sandwiches
Chicken Pesto Sandwich: pesto, provolone, and roasted red peppers (contains gluten, nuts & dairy)
Summer Veggies Sandwich: grilled and marinated summer vegetables with sun-dried tomato vinaigrette (vegan, contains gluten)
Farmhouse BLT: local bacon, lettuce, heirloom tomato, and garlic aioli (contains eggs & gluten)
Salads
Garden Salad: local greens, olives, tomato, cucumber, red onion, garbanzo beans, and aged sherry vinaigrette (vegan)
Julius Caesar Salad: romaine, house-made caesar dressing, croutons, and shaved parmesan (anchovies in dressing, contains gluten, egg & dairy)
Add some protein to your salad: Grilled Chicken, Marinated Shrimp, Seared Tofu
Sides
Bard’s Pub-Style Potato Salad: dijon & english cucumbers (contains egg)
Caprese Pasta Salad: mozzarella, tomato, baby basil, and balsamic (contains gluten & dairy)
Charred Broccoli Salad: with romesco sauce (vegan, contains nuts)
Desserts
Fresh Summer Fruit Cup: assorted seasonal fruit with mint (vegan)
Crumble Cake with Caramelized Peaches: (contains dairy, egg & gluten)
CONCESSIONS
For pre-show or intermission refreshments, drop by our Concessions Tent. If you need a quick meal in between work and play or want to sample something else from our menu, we’ve got you covered. We also offer a delightful assortment of local brews, wines, non-alcoholic beverages, ice cream, sweets, and snacks. Indulge in flavors that perfectly complement the theatrical experience.
Place your order before showtime and enjoy the convenience of picking it up at the Concessions Tent Cubbies during intermission.
Valley Restaurant is not open prior to the 5.00pm show on Sunday evenings. Instead, Indulge in a slice of Napoli right in the heart of the Hudson Highlands.
Keep the excitement going after the show, with a post-show self-serve spread featuring fresh pizzas, pasta, salads, and dessert. This is a night where Italian tradition and artisan craftsmanship blend with the flavors of our local bounty. There will be open seating, so get ready to mix and mingle, and who knows… you might even run into a few of your favorite HVS performers at the bar!
*price is for food only. Beverages will be available for purchase on the day of the event.
CABARET DINING
For one week only, we’re transforming Valley Restaurant into the HVS Cabaret for a series of intimate musical performances. Have dinner in the restaurant before the show to make it a perfect summertime night out! Dinner reservations are strongly recommended, as space is strictly limited. Valley Restaurant is featuring a 2-course Prix-Fixe menu starting at $38 per person (plus tax & tip). Additional starter and dessert courses will be offered as a supplement to the base 2-course menu. Beverages will be available for purchase before and after the performance.
Appetizer & Entree: $38 per person (Plus tax & tip)
Additional starter & dessert courses are supplemental
