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The Garnet Hearth
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The Garnet Hearth

The Garnet Hearth

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Modern Southern·Blacksburg, VA·4.7(13)

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buffetPickupDeliveryplatedfull-serviceTypically responds within a day$550 minimum order
CorporatePlated dinnersFamily-styleWeddingsVegetarianVegan

About The Garnet Hearth

The Garnet Hearth brings soulful, scratch-made Southern cooking to Blacksburg and the surrounding area. From intimate dinners to 163-guest celebrations, every menu is built around your event. Seasonal ingredients, honest pricing, and a team that treats your event like our own.

Location

The Garnet Hearth

5244 Maple Rd, Blacksburg, VA

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Featured

Chef's picks

Signature mains

Slow-smoked brisket

14-hour oak smoke, red-eye jus

Gluten-free
$20.99

Sides & salads

Collard greens

Smoked turkey, cider vinegar

Gluten-free
$5

Filter menu by dietary needs

Signature mains

  • Shrimp & stone-ground grits

    Andouille, charred scallion

    $21
  • Cornmeal-crusted catfish

    Remoulade, pickled okra

    $14.99
  • Slow-smoked brisket

    14-hour oak smoke, red-eye jus

    Gluten-free
    $20.99

Sides & salads

  • Smoked gouda mac & cheese

    Three-cheese, toasted crumb

    Vegetarian
    $5.99
  • Collard greens

    Smoked turkey, cider vinegar

    Gluten-free
    $5
  • Brown-butter cornbread

    Honey, flaked salt

    Vegetarian
    $7
  • Heirloom tomato salad

    Buttermilk, sweet onion

    VegetarianGluten-free
    $5.99

Sweets

  • Peach cobbler

    Brown-sugar oat crumble

    Vegetarian
    $5.99
  • Banana pudding

    Vanilla wafers, torched meringue

    Vegetarian
    $6
  • Bourbon pecan pie

    Crème fraîche

    Vegetarian
    $6.99

Catering packages

Grazing & appetizers

$18/person

Min 15 guests

  • Chef's selection of passed bites
  • Cheese & charcuterie
  • Seasonal crudité

Drop-off buffet

$23/person

Min 20 guests

  • 2 mains, 3 sides
  • Bread & dessert
  • Disposable serviceware

Full-service plated

$48/person

Min 30 guests

  • 3-course plated dinner
  • Staff, rentals & setup
  • Menu tasting

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Service areas

BlacksburgChristiansburgRadfordSalemRoanoke

Events catered

WeddingsCorporateHoliday partiesAnniversariesPrivate dinners

Good to know

Book 4+ days aheadDelivers within 31 miServing since 1998
Service & staffing
staffingdeliverySetup
Payment
CashCardInvoice
Deposit
A 50% deposit confirms your booking, with the remainder due on the event day.
Cancellation
Cancellations 7+ days before the event receive a full deposit refund.

Hours

Mon
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sun
Closed

Reviews

4.7· 13 reviews
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Stunning presentation and the flavors were spot-on. Five stars isn't enough.
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Vanessa J.

Corporate lunch · 260 guests

Beautiful spread and amazing flavors. They accommodated our dietary needs without missing a beat.
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Patricia X.

Family reunion · 117 guests

Professional, responsive, and the food was restaurant-quality. Highly recommend for any event in Blacksburg.
J

Jennifer Q.

Wedding · 42 guests

Absolutely incredible from start to finish. Every guest asked who catered — the collard greens was the star of the night.
E

Elizabeth M.

Fundraiser gala · 48 guests

Professional, responsive, and the food was restaurant-quality. Highly recommend for any event in Blacksburg.
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Latoya I.

Birthday party · 193 guests

Stunning presentation and the flavors were spot-on. Five stars isn't enough.
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Isabella K.

Wedding · 209 guests

Frequently asked questions

Absolutely. We routinely prepare vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergy-friendly options — just let us know.

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