It's Party Time!
We like to think of every day as “party time” here at Kimball Farm… but for those who hold corporate or private events here, it truly IS party time, and we’re honored they choose to host their event with us!
We sat down with Paige Batista, Kimball Farm’s Director of Sales & Events, to get some pro tips about what makes private events at Kimball’s so memorable (did we mention the all-you-can-eat ice cream?).
How long have you worked at Kimball Farm?
What do you love most about your job, and what keeps you on your toes?
Oh gosh – there’s genuinely so much I love about my job… some of my coworkers have become my best friends! They’ve really helped me grow and become the person and worker I am today. I love walking around the property on a busy day and seeing guests having fun. A day at Kimball’s really can be so “magical” for people… but sometimes when you work here it can be easy to take the “magic” of this environment for granted. For me, focusing on that really helps put things in perspective.
In the Events department there is SO much we can do to customize a corporate or private event, so the most challenging part is making sure I truly understand what a client is looking for, and accurately relay that to my team. I’ve been told we do a really good job with this — but I’m a perfectionist, so I always stress! I want each person’s event to be truly special!
What makes private events at Kimball’s unique?
What are people surprised to learn about having an event at Kimball’s?
How many people can Kimball’s host at an event?
Tell us a little about the Event staff and what it’s like to be part of that team.
What type of event is most common?
Which menu package is a crowd favorite?
And how about on the activities side – what’s most popular during events?
Tell us a little bit about the public events that are held at Kimball’s.
Cruise Night in Lancaster is a lot of fun — we have antique cars, music, face painting, food and so much more. There’s a lot of nostalgia surrounding Kimball Farm as a whole, and Cruise Night brings that to a whole new level. It reminds me of the car shows I used to go to with my dad when I was little.
Another public event that is near and dear to my heart is Ruff Tales Rescue. They try to come out to our Westford location once a month with dogs they have up for adoption, and set up right outside our public Grill tents. So many pups have been adopted thanks to these events.
In Westford, our Summer Music Series always draws a good crowd. Admission is free and seating is first-come-first-serve. The vibes are great back there, we have string lights hanging, music playing, and craft beer flowing. And when you catch a pretty sunset, it’s the perfect summer night!
What are your favorite things to order at the Ice Cream Stand, Grill Shack and Country Store Cafe?
I love the M&M ice cream… something about the malt vanilla makes it SO good. The homemade vegan flavors are also great — my favorite so far is Strawberry.
At the Grill, my best friends Steve and Nicole always have a Chicken Tender plate or Caesar Salad with buffalo chicken ready for me… some people forget that we have non-seafood options at the Grill Shack, too!
At the Café, a classic Bacon, Egg and Cheese sandwich on a bagel is my go-to… But lately I’ve been mixing things up and sometimes get the Avocado Toast (the kitchen ladies know I like to add a fried egg!). Either way, I always get an Iced Coffee to help get the morning going!
