Baptism, First Communion & Confirmation Luncheons At Claudia Sanders Dinner House

A baptism, first communion, or confirmation luncheon at Claudia Sanders Dinner House gathers the family after the service for a warm Southern meal in a private room. The setting carries the heritage of a restaurant founded in 1968, with fireplaces, Kentucky horse-country décor, and the family-style service that makes a celebration feel personal rather than formal.

Because Sunday hours begin at 8 AM, a midday luncheon fits naturally into the day after a morning service. The private rooms keep the celebration contained for family photos, toasts, and conversation, and the menus are customized for children and grandparents alike. The warm, unhurried service lets the family settle in and visit without feeling rushed.

Family-style platters of fried chicken and scratch-made vegetables are a natural fit, but we also offer buffet and plated options. Homemade pies and cobblers are available for dessert, and the full bar serves beer, wine, and cocktails for adult family members. The venue's heritage gives the luncheon a sense of place that a generic banquet room cannot.

These luncheons suit families who want a sit-down meal after a faith celebration rather than a crowded restaurant wait. It works for both intimate gatherings of close family and larger parties that include extended family and godparents. The private rooms keep the celebration separate from the dining room, giving the family space to relax and share the day.

Families from Louisville, Southern Indiana, and across Kentucky often choose Shelbyville for a central gathering point after a service. The venue's heritage — founded by Colonel Harland Sanders and his wife Claudia in 1968 — gives the luncheon a meaningful backdrop, and the warm setting offers a measure of comfort that matters on a day centered on family and faith.

Choose a room based on your family size and whether you want a seated meal or a buffet.

For a faith celebration luncheon, the Thoroughbred or Saddlebred Room (up to 55 each) suits a close family gathering, while the Kentucky Room (up to 150) with its fireplace works well for a larger party of extended family and godparents. The private rooms keep the luncheon separate from the dining room, giving the family space for photos and conversation.

We offer several service formats so the luncheon matches your family and the time of day.

Family-style service is the most popular choice — platters passed down the table keep the meal social and work well for a mix of children and adults. A buffet also suits a larger gathering, and a plated lunch works for a more formal celebration. Every menu is customized to your family.

Homemade pies, cobblers, and Claudia's Kentucky Pie are available for dessert. The full bar serves beer, wine, and cocktails for adult family members, with beverage service priced by the drink or by the bottle. Let us know how many children are attending so we can plan the menu and the seating to suit them.

Because these luncheons follow a morning service, timing matters. Sunday hours begin at 8 AM, with breakfast and lunch service through the afternoon, so a midday luncheon fits naturally after a morning baptism, first communion, or confirmation. The family can go straight from the service to a ready room without a long wait.

We can help you time the meal so the family arrives to a ready room after the service. Tell us the service time and we will coordinate the room setup and the meal service so the food is ready when the family arrives, and the room is set for photos and conversation before the meal begins.

Because the venue is closed Monday and Tuesday, Sunday is the natural day for a faith celebration luncheon, and the hours from 8 AM to 8 PM give flexibility for a late-morning or early-afternoon gathering.

Planning starts with a call to (502) 633-5600 or a message through the contact form. Tell us the celebration, your date, guest count, and any food preferences, and we will help you choose a room and build a menu.

Because every event is customized, we do not publish per-person pricing online. Tell us your date, guest count, and the style of service you want, and we will send menu options and pricing. There is no obligation, and we are happy to walk through the rooms and the menu before you decide.

Because these luncheons follow a morning service, we can help you time the meal so the family arrives to a ready room without a long wait. Share the service time and we will coordinate the setup and the meal service.

Before the luncheon, confirm your guest count, menu selections, and any dietary needs. If children are attending, let us know so we can plan the menu and seating to suit them.

• ✓Arrive after the service to a ready room.
• ✓Our staff sets up the tables, plates, and service equipment.
• ✓Sunday hours begin at 8 AM, with lunch service through the afternoon.
• ✓Homemade pies and cobblers are available for dessert.
• ✓The private room keeps the luncheon separate from the dining room.

On the day, our team handles service and cleanup so the family can focus on the celebration. The private room keeps the luncheon separate from the dining room, giving the family space for photos, toasts, and a relaxed meal together.

Claudia Sanders Dinner House is at 3202 Shelbyville Rd (U.S. 60), Shelbyville, Kentucky 40065, east of Louisville. Guests from Louisville, Southern Indiana, and across Kentucky often gather here, and the Kentucky horse-country setting gives the occasion a sense of place. Parking is on site, and tour buses are welcome.

Claudia Sanders Dinner House is open Wednesday through Friday from 11 AM to 8 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM to 8 PM, with breakfast served on weekends. The venue is closed Monday and Tuesday. Holiday hours may differ — call (502) 633-5600 to confirm.

Faith celebration luncheons most often take place on a Sunday after a morning service. Sunday hours begin at 8 AM, with breakfast and lunch service available through the afternoon, so a midday luncheon fits naturally into the day.

Receptions are based on a per-person price for food, beverage by the drink or bottle, and any other special services requested, with a minimum of 50 guests. A Basic Reception includes skirted service tables with serving equipment, china or glass plates, forks, napkins, and tables and chairs for your guests. All other services are at an additional charge.

For luncheons below the 50-guest reception minimum, ask about a private-room lunch with a family-style or buffet menu — we can often host smaller families with a reserved room and a customized menu that suits children and grandparents alike.

A baptism or first communion luncheon is a family gathering first and foremost, and the Dinner House was built for exactly that kind of occasion. The warm, unhurried service, the fireplaces, and the family-style food let the family settle in and be together after the service, with a meal made from scratch in our own kitchen. Call (502) 633-5600 to plan the luncheon.