The Meadow Club donates Village Cup catering for fifth straight year

The Meadow Club is again providing catering for the Port Jefferson Yacht Club’s Village Cup Regatta, marking its fifth consecutive year supporting the Long Island fundraiser. The 17th annual event takes place Sept. 20 at Port Jefferson Harbor and benefits pancreatic cancer research and palliative care.

Why it matters: - The Village Cup Regatta has raised more than $1 million since 2010 for pancreatic cancer research through the Lustgarten Foundation and for the Palliative Medicine Program at Mather Hospital. - Pancreatic cancer remains a major public health challenge, with an estimated 67,530 U.S. diagnoses and about 52,740 deaths expected in 2026, according to the American Cancer Society. - The Meadow Club’s support helps sustain a long-running local fundraiser while reinforcing its community role on Long Island.

What happened: - The Meadow Club is donating catering services to the Port Jefferson Yacht Club’s Village Cup Regatta for the fifth consecutive year. - The 17th annual regatta is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, at Port Jefferson Harbor. - Kiran Wadhwa, executive director of The Meadow Club, said the event is meaningful because hospitality is about bringing people together and supporting an important cause.

The details: - The Meadow Club is based in Port Jefferson Station and has served Long Island for decades. - The company hosts weddings, milestone celebrations, cultural events, corporate functions, fundraisers, holiday parties and community gatherings. - The Meadow Club also provides on-premises and off-premises catering and event management. - Its team handles menu development, staffing, rentals, logistics, setup and service. - Menus include traditional American and continental fare, plus Indian and multicultural cuisine. - Guest crew and reception tickets for the 2026 regatta are $75. - Sponsorships range from $250 to $25,000 through the Village Cup registration page. - The Meadow Club is now booking corporate and private holiday celebrations for 2026 and will host a New Year’s Eve celebration to ring in 2027. - The company says its off-premises team can serve offices, private homes and venues across Long Island. - The Meadow Club is located at 1147 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776. - More information is available at The Meadow Club’s website. - The Village Cup photos are available here.

Between the lines: - The Meadow Club is using a charitable event to showcase its catering and event-management business ahead of the fall and winter holiday booking season. - The repeated donation suggests the regatta has become a recurring community partnership rather than a one-time sponsorship. - The event also connects The Meadow Club to a cause with broad local recognition, which can strengthen goodwill around the brand.

What's next: - The Village Cup Regatta will take place Sept. 20 at Port Jefferson Harbor. - The Meadow Club will continue booking holiday events for 2026 and prepare for its New Year’s Eve celebration. - Organizers will continue selling tickets and sponsorships for the regatta through the registration page.

The bottom line: - The Meadow Club is pairing philanthropy with business development, backing a major local fundraiser while promoting its catering and event services heading into the holiday season.