PRIVATE EVENTS

As a family owned business we value celebrations, togetherness and memory-making and invite you to host your private event at Ashford Acres Inn for family, friends and colleagues in pursuit of the same. Our extremely high standard of service guarantees warm, Kentucky hospitality that will leave your guests feeling delightfully grateful. 


Ashford Acres Inn provides you and your guests with unmatched quality of service and product. Our staff will plan your event according to your desires alleviating all stress from you as the host, and allowing you to enjoy your party as much as your guests.

We have multiple event locations to choose from when hosting your event for either a small number of guests all the way up to 250 guests! With on-site catering we offer buffet or plated breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert options, as well as passed or plated appetizers, dessert buffets or cocktail receptions.


A fully stocked and operating bar allows us to offer an open bar, cash bar, beer and wine bar, specialty cocktails, wine tables, wine or bourbon tastings, or beer, wine, liquor or cocktail ordering at the table. 


In addition we have tables, linens, place settings, chairs, antique furniture and displays, and decor exclusively used for our events.

Bridal Showers
Baby Showers
Birthday Celebrations
Work meetings and presentations
Community Event Celebrations
Fundraisers
Family Reunions
Class Reunions
Anniversary Celebrations
Rehearsal Dinners
Family Retreats
Girls’ Getaways
Friend Retreats
Graduation Celebrations & Dinners
Game Nights
Proposal Opportunities
Photograph Opportunities
Award Ceremonies

Life Celebrations
Holiday Celebrations 

With a central location to Paris, Ky (14 miles), Georgetown, Ky (21 miles), Lexington, Ky (29 miles) and Cincinnati, Oh (56 miles), Ashford Acres Inn is a convenient location for your event.


Call (859) 298-2989 or fill out the form below to discuss how Ashford Acres Inn can make your private event unique and memorable for you and your guests.

REQUEST AN EVENT CONSULTATION

Event Consultation Form

PUBLIC EVENTS

Are you local to Ashford Acres Inn? We love hosting our community, so we hope you'll join us for one of our annual public events!

Valentine's Dinners

Mother's Day Brunch

Easter Celebration

Halloween Tea

Christmas Tea

Wine Tasting Dinner Pairing

Fall to Table Dinner

Holiday Candlelight Dinner

Christmas on the Farm

We also host a variety of monthly public events, like our night market, sunrise yoga on the farm, our delicious Thursday Dinners, and more. There's always something going on here, and we'd love for you to join us! Check our calendar below for more details, and follow us on social media so you're always in the loop.

@ashfordacresinn

Thursday Dinners

Dine-in, Delivery & Pick-up


Every Thursday!

Dine-in from 4-8pm

Delivery & Pick-up 4-8pm, within Cynthiana city limits


All Thursday dinner orders must be placed by 12:00 pm on the Monday prior.

Thursday Dinners

Menu

Ashford Acres Inn

Summer Dining at The Inn - July 1st through End of September

 

For the Table

Dressed Egg Flight - 15

classic candied Benton’s bacon eggs, pimento cheese eggs, The Devil’s eggs   * **


Southern Fried Calamari - 15

Anson Mills cornmeal, banana pepper rings, green tomato remoulade, fresh lemon


FGT - 14

green tomatoes from our garden, Anson Mills cornmeal, green tomato remoulade, chow-chow **


Boiled Peanut Hummus - 14

house-boiled peanuts, pickled veggies and benne seed crackers * **


Country Ham Salad - 16

Benton’s country ham, Creole mustard, green onions, Duke’s mayo, benne seed crackers


A.B.C. - 15

Ashford’s beer cheese, Maiden City’s Bluegrass Blonde, cheddar, Bavarian pretzels, Creole mustard **


Chef’s Cracklin’ Cornbread - 18

Anson Mills ancient blue cornmeal, Benton’s bacon and country ham, seasoned butter, honey from the farm


 

From the Garden

Lowcountry Shrimp - 18

chilled tiger shrimp, Old Bay, lemon-Dijon vinaigrette, local greens, cherry tomatoes, roasted corn, avocado, and pickled okra * **

*Not available as a side salad


Fried Green Tomato - 16

green tomatoes from our garden, Anson Mills cornmeal, local greens, pimento cheese, Benton’s bacon, black pepper dill ranch **

*Not available as a side salad


Roasted Sweet Potato - 16

chili rubbed sweet potatoes, local greens, pickled red onion, candied pecans, maple mustard vinaigrette * **

*Not available as a side salad


Peach & Goat Cheese - 17

poached peaches, local greens, goat cheese, candied pecans, red onion, cucumber, sorghum vinaigrette * **

*Not available as a side salad


House - 14

local greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, cheddar-jack, croutons* **

Caesar - 14

romaine, cherry tomatoes, parmesan, asiago, house-made croutons, Caesar dressing * **


Chef’s Choice - 15

varietal salad composed of what our garden has to offer that day! * **


Add protein:

Chicken breast +6

Atlantic Salmon +8

Blackened Shrimp +7

 

House-made dressings: dill ranch, honey mustard, blue cheese, Caesar, sorghum-balsamic vinaigrette, poppy seed

 

 

Main Plates

Shrimp and Grit Tacos - 28

tiger shrimp, Anson Mills grits, tomato-bacon gravy, green onions, fresh lemon, green tomato remoulade, house-made tortillas, chips and salsa


Frogmore Stew - 46

tiger shrimp, Louisiana style crawfish, local andouille, fresh corn, red potatoes, bouillabaisse, drawn butter, green tomato remoulade *


Peach’s Pork Chop - 38

Schwartz Meat Co. bone-in pork chop, spicy peach chutney, hoppin’ John, beer braised collard greens *


Pecan Crusted Shrimp - 29

tiger shrimp, pecans, slaw, bourbon whipped sweet potatoes


Ashford’s Hot Chicken - 32

Hatmaker Homestead’s chicken breast, infused honey from the farm, light bread, house-made bread and butter pickles, slaw


Brisket Tacos - 28

Robin Ridge Farm’s brisket, pickled okra, green tomato remoulade, fresh cilantro, house-made tortillas, chips and salsa


Filet Mignon - 50

hand-cut filet, Anson Mills grits, blistered asparagus *


Honey Glazed Salmon - 38

pan seared Atlantic salmon, honey from the farm, whipped potatoes, blistered asparagus *


Seabass and Shrimp - 36

Creole seabass, tiger shrimp, pickled okra, roasted corn, slaw *


Ribeye - 55

Wade Farm’s sixteen ounce ribeye, bourbon whipped sweet potatoes, beer braised collard greens *


 

Desserts

Sweet Potato Hand Pie - 7

spiced sweet potato custard, marshmallow, candied pecans, Four Roses caramel sauce ** *


Pineapple Upside Down Ice Cream - 9

caramelized pineapple, butter cake infused local milk, maraschino cherries **


Berry Tarte - 7

local berries, puff pastry, Chantilly cream **


The Lackey Reunion Cake - 8

layered chocolate cake, chocolate fudge frosting **


Kenzie’s Reversed Cheesecake - 8

matcha crust, lemon infused cheesecake, lavender cream ** *


 

At Ashford Acres Inn, we take pride in sourcing our ingredients locally to ensure freshness and support our community. We regularly rotate offerings from the following local vendors: Bourbon County Bison, Hatmaker Homestead, Hollow Oak Farm, Legacy Dairy, Leslie Farm, Lussi Brown Coffee, Maid-N-Meadows, Maiden City Brewing, Palmer Brother's Bee Company, Riverview Meat Company, Robin Ridge Farms, S&L Farm, Schwartz Meat Company, Three Pines Herb Farm, Wade Farms

 

Thank you for joining us in promoting sustainable and community-focused dining.

 

*Gluten free option

**Vegetarian option

 

Please notify us of any food allergies - not every ingredient is listed, and your well-being is important to us.
State food code requires us to inform you consuming raw or uncooked meats and seafood may increase your risk of food-borne illness

 


Thursday Dinners

Dine-in, Delivery & Pick-up


Every Thursday!

Dine-in from 4-8pm


All Thursday dinner orders must be placed by 12:00 pm on the Monday prior.


Please notify us of any food allergies – not every ingredient is listed, and your well-being is important to us.


State food code requires us to inform you consuming raw or undercooked meats and seafood may increase your risk of food-borne illness.



 



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Charcuterie boards

Choose between 6 different boards that we offer! Whether you are celebrating a birthday or want to enjoy a board at home, we have one for you!

We ask that orders be placed at least 3 days in advance. You may call us at 859-298-2989 or

email info@ashfordacresinn.com to place your order TODAY!



2024 & 2025 Public Events

  • Valentine's Day Dinners 2025 ❖ February 13th, 14th, and 15th at 7pm

    6:30 pm

    Menu and pricing TBD


    Call (859) 298-2989 or email at info@ashfordacresinn.com to make your reservations!

  • Easter Lunch 2025 ❖ TBD

    Call (859) 298-2989 or email at info@ashfordacresinn.com to make your reservations!

  • Mother's Day Brunch 2025 ❖ May 11th

    Call (859) 298-2989 or email at info@ashfordacresinn.com to make your reservations!

  • Wine Tasting + Dinner with Pike Street Wine House ❖ TBD


  • Halloween Tea ❖ TBD

    Join us for spooktacular fun + treats that are to die for :) 

    2:00 pm


    Call (859) 298-2989 or email at info@ashfordacresinn.com to make your reservations!

  • Fall to Table Dinner ❖ TBD

    Call (859) 298-2989 or email at info@ashfordacresinn.com to make your reservations!

  • Thanksgiving Dinner Pick Ups ❖ TBD

    Call (859) 298-2989 or email at info@ashfordacresinn.com to place your order!

  • Christmas Tea ❖ TBD

    2:00 pm


    Call (859) 298-2989 or email at info@ashfordacresinn.com to make your reservations!

  • Christmas Candlelight Dinner ❖ TBD

    Call (859) 298-2989 or email at info@ashfordacresinn.com to make your reservations!

  • Christmas on the Farm ❖ December 20th and 21st, 2025

    Saturday, December 20th

    12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

     Sunday, December 21st 

    12:00 pm - 6:00 pm