The Elkridge Furnace Inn

The Elkridge Furnace Inn is a Catering business in Hanover, MD. Nestled along the Patapsco River, the inn offers farm‑to‑table catering for weddings, special events, and other celebrations, drawing on locally sourced and organically grown ingredients. With more than thirty years of experience, the venue has become a recognized destination for Baltimore‑area guests seeking memorable culinary experiences, and it holds a 4.60 rating from online reviewers.

The inn’s setting is a historic property dating back to 1744, with the 1851 Elkridge Plank Buildings recently restored and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the National Washington Rochambeau Trail, Civil War Trails, and the National Network to Freedom. Chef Dan Wecker, the owner, leads a team that includes his wife Donna Wecker, who oversees event design and management, and Chef de Cuisine Patrick Rodeheaver, a certified mushroom expert. Their culinary approach blends classic French techniques with modern creativity, emphasizing seasonal menus that feature heirloom vegetables from the inn’s fully organic gardens, an on‑site mushroom house, and a range of house‑made sausages and charcuterie. Partnerships with nearby farms such as Myrtle Woods Farms, Copper Penny Farms, and Greg’s Eggs, each within ten miles, ensure a steady supply of fresh produce, specialty meats, and eggs.

By combining a storied historic backdrop with a true farm‑to‑table philosophy, The Elkridge Furnace Inn delivers distinctive catering experiences that reflect the culinary heritage of Hanover.