Caterers Directory
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Exquisite Food
East Hampton, N.Y.; 631-827-6000; hamptonsexquisitefood.comOwner and chef Simon Sheridan promises to attend every wedding he caters and to take on just one per day—proof positive of his company’s unparalleled devotion to its clientele. Reputation precedes these professionals, and they use it to team up with the best in the business. Prices start at $110 per guest.
Feast & Fêtes
20 E. 76th St., nr. Madison Ave.; 212-737-2224; feastandfetes.comDaniel Boulud’s catering arm is a top choice for posh weddings, as he creates menus and wine pairings that reflect clients’ tastes. At George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth’s reception, guests sampled lobster with black-trumpet mushrooms, plus a Périgord specialty: tournedos Rossini, fillet of beef, and foie gras (from $115 to $200).
Food in Motion
218 Sullivan St., nr. Bleecker St.; 212-766-4400; foodinmotionevents.comThis kitchen is known for American favorites like lobster rolls on homemade hot-dog buns. Husband and wife Lloyd Zimet and Michelle Lovelace scour the Union Square Greenmarket for their ingredients—tomatoes for a panzanella, for instance, and fresh peaches ($175 to $250, including alcohol).
Food Matters
160 E. 88th St., nr. Lexington Ave.; 212-427-2818; whenfoodmatters.comThis boutique caterer offers mostly Continental fare with setups like carving stations and raw bars. Start with hors d’oeuvre like crab cakes and vegetable shumai, and then move on to a sit-down dinner with filet mignon au jus or Asian-crusted Chilean sea bass. Prices range from $72 to $170, including alcohol.
Glorious Food
504 E. 74th St., nr. York Ave.; 212-628-2320; gloriousfood.comFor 30-plus years, co-owner Sean Driscoll has indulged everyone from guests at corporate parties to serious spenders who’ll drop as much as $200,000 for a weekend-long affair with 400 people (they catered the 2007 Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute Gala). Upscale canapés include a crème-fraîche-lined caviar puff-pastry tart ($125 to $400).
Gracious Thyme Catering & Event Management
2191 Third Ave., nr. 119th St.; 212-873-1965; graciousthyme.comA typical Gracious Thyme wedding meal might start with seared scallops in a citrus vinaigrette paired with a 1998 Pascal Jolivet Pouilly-Fumé and finish, after several other courses and wines, with tiny, delicious raspberry-and-buttercream cakes ($160 to $210).
Great Performances
304 Hudson Street, nr. Spring St.; 212-727-2424; greatperformances.comGreat Performances offers produce from its own organic farm in Kinderhook, New York. It works with clients to create memorable events. They handle intimate weddings and large-scale movie premieres with equal ease, and they were recently named the exclusive caterer for the Plaza. Prices start at $150.
Hudson Yards Catering
640 W. 28th St., nr. Eleventh Ave.; 212-488-1500; hycnyc.comDig into brisket and okra and mac ’n’ cheese from Blue Smoke, or raise your pinkie and pick at the Arctic-char truffle and the tuna “cru” of the “Raw Bar Moderne”—a sort of high-end buffet on ice. Danny Meyer’s latest catering venture offers both, and a range of options in between (from $125).
Laurence Craig Distinctive Celebrations
529 W. 42nd St., nr. Tenth Ave., Ste. 2G; 212-581-1986; laurencecraigcatering.comThese classic and modern caterers are best known for their versatility: They will bring their local, farm-harvested produce to any fare or cuisine, cook up a traditional American favorite, or prepare tapas from a far corner of the globe. Prices start at $150 per person.
Le Moulin Ltd.
75 Main St., nr. Ferris St., Irvington, N.Y.; 914-469-6762; lemoulincatering.comImpressive clients such as Vera Wang and Victoria’s Secret have employed these epicurean experts to feed their guests delectables like tortellini with Swiss chard, and tournedo of cod with green olive tapenade. Provençal-born Josyane Colwell leaves her style signature on every event—from intimate gatherings at the Pratt Mansion to fashion-world weddings at Gotham Hall. Prices start at $150.
Manna Catering
24 Harrison St., nr. Greenwich St.; 212-966-3449; mannacatering.comCaterer Dan Lenchner may keep it kosher, but his cuisine is anything but traditional: He once wowed a wedding crowd with an exotic feast featuring Balinese tuna satay and Burmese vegetable patties. Other fare included chachapuri, a cheese-filled pastry inspired by a trip to the former Soviet republic of Georgia, and green-papaya salad with pomelo and lime ($130 to $180).
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PrintFrom the Summer 2008 New York Wedding Guide
- Jackie’s Cake Boutique
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1084 Bay Street Staten Island NY 10305 Tel: 718-477-1770 http://www.jackiescakeboutique.com
Custom cakes designed by Jackie have delighted customers for the past ten years. For every event of your life….
- Sterling Affair
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575 Madison Avenue, nr. 56th St. New York NY 10022 Tel: 212-686-4075 http://www.sterlingaffair.com
For over 18 years, Sterling has provided New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut with full service catering and event management. We strive to exceed expectations so that every event is a Sterling experience.
