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. To make your visit the best it can be, we offer a wide array of eating and dining options to simplify your planning and get straight to the fun!
Whatever you’re in the mood for, we’ve got you covered with prepared picnics, seated dining at Valley Restaurant, and Grab & Go items from the Concessions Tent.
PICNICS
Available for performances Wednesdays through Saturdays, with some exceptions.
Pre-pay for this one-of-a-kind sustainable & delectable picnic experience! With this purchase, 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. Picnics feature Hudson Valley local produce: salads, vegetable preparations, side dishes, and proteins. This also includes a 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.
PICNIC MENU
Cheese Board
Hudson Valley Cheese Board: chef’s selection of 3 local cheeses with fruit, bread, crackers, and mostarda (contains dairy & gluten) – $14
Ciabatta Sandwiches
Chicken Pesto Sandwich: pesto, provolone, and roasted red peppers (contains gluten, nuts & dairy) – $13
Summer Veggies Sandwich: grilled and marinated summer vegetables with sun-dried tomato vinaigrette (vegan, contains gluten) – $11
Farmhouse BLT: local bacon, lettuce, heirloom tomato, and garlic aioli (contains eggs & gluten) – $12
Salads
Garden Salad: local greens, olives, tomato, cucumber, red onion, garbanzo beans, and aged sherry vinaigrette (vegan) – $11
Julius Caesar Salad: romaine, house-made caesar dressing, croutons, and shaved parmesan (anchovies in dressing, contains gluten, egg & dairy) – $11
Add some protein to your salad: Grilled Chicken – $6 Marinated Shrimp – $7 Seared Tofu – $5
Sides
Bard’s Pub-Style Potato Salad: dijon & english cucumbers (contains egg) – $8
Caprese Pasta Salad: mozzarella, tomato, baby basil, and balsamic (contains gluten & dairy) – $8
Charred Broccoli Salad: with romesco sauce (vegan, contains nuts) – $8
Desserts
Fresh Summer Fruit Cup: assorted seasonal fruit with mint (vegan) – $6
Brownie with Cheesecake Swirl: chocolatey temptation (contains gluten, dairy & egg) – $6
Crumble Cake with Caramelized Peaches: (contains dairy, egg & gluten) – $8
ARDEN’S TABLE
Available for performances Wednesdays through Saturdays, with some exceptions.
Enjoy dinner at Valley Restaurant prior to your performance at Arden’s Table. Offering a rotating selection of farm-fresh prepared 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.
$32.50 per person
$22.50 ages 5-12
under 5: free
all prices listed are exclusive of tax & tip
Drop by our Concessions Tent before the performance and during intermission. 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.
EXPLORE THE MENU
Cheese Board
Hudson Valley Cheese Board: chef’s selection of 3 local cheeses with fruit, bread, crackers, and mostarda (contains dairy & gluten) – $14
Ciabatta Sandwiches
Chicken Pesto Sandwich: pesto, provolone, and roasted red peppers (contains gluten, nuts & dairy) – $13
Summer Veggies Sandwich: grilled and marinated summer vegetables with sun-dried tomato vinaigrette (vegan, contains gluten) – $11
Farmhouse BLT: local bacon, lettuce, heirloom tomato, and garlic aioli (contains eggs & gluten) – $12
Salads
Garden Salad: local greens, olives, tomato, cucumber, red onion, garbanzo beans, and aged sherry vinaigrette (vegan) – $11
Julius Caesar Salad: romaine, house-made caesar dressing, croutons, and shaved parmesan (anchovies in dressing, contains gluten, egg & dairy) – $11
Add some protein to your salad: Grilled Chicken – $6 Marinated Shrimp – $7 Seared Tofu – $5
Sides
Bard’s Pub-Style Potato Salad: dijon & english cucumbers (contains egg) – $8
Caprese Pasta Salad: mozzarella, tomato, baby basil, and balsamic (contains gluten & dairy) – $8
Charred Broccoli Salad: with romesco sauce (vegan, contains nuts) – $8
Desserts
Fresh Summer Fruit Cup: assorted seasonal fruit with mint (vegan) – $6
Brownie with Cheesecake Swirl: chocolatey temptation (contains gluten, dairy & egg) – $6
Crumble Cake with Caramelized Peaches: (contains dairy, egg & gluten) – $8
It’s a Pizza Party!
$24 per person*
Sunday Pizza Encores (sample) 2025
To keep the excitement going, Valley Restaurant is open after the Sunday 5:00pm performances for a post-show self-serve spread featuring fresh pizzas, pasta, salads, and dessert. Indulge in a slice of Napoli right in the heart of the Hudson Highlands; 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!
Pre-pay for your ticket at the links below and check in at the Valley Restaurant host podium to receive your Pizza Pass to enter this ticketed event.
*price is for food only. Beverages will be available for purchase on the day of the event.
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
Place your order before showtime and enjoy the convenience of picking it up at the Concessions Tent Cubbies during intermission.
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.
These items can be stowed safely near the Tent during the performance and retrieved at the close of the night.
Questions? Contact boxoffice@hvshakespeare.org.
