Caterers Directory
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Seasons Distinctive Catering
146 Allen St., nr. Rivington St.; 212-420-6039; seasonsnyc.comChef-owners Marc Tessitore and Robert Zimmerman pride themselves on their attention to detail and guarantee that one or both of them will attend every event—no matter the venue. Past menus have included roasted-vegetable-and-potato Napoleon with asparagus purée and candied-ginger crème brûlée. Prices range from $14 to $20 for passed hors d’oeuvre; $45 to $75 for buffet and plated dinners.
Serena Bass
404 W. 13th St., nr. Ninth Ave.; 212-727-2257; serenabass.comThis downtown doyenne will tackle any recipe you request. Bass has worked with hundreds of boldface couples as well as the companies that employ some of them. For a Russian couple, Bass created a five-course feast including roasted-red-and-yellow-beet Napoleon, and wild-mushroom tarts with rye pastry, ratatouille, and poached sturgeon with coriander seed. Prices start at $175.
Shiraz NYC
161 W. 22nd St., nr. Seventh Ave., second fl.; 212-255-7001; shiraznyc.comIf your tastes are all over the map (like previous clients Bulgari and Stella McCartney), Shiraz has an excellent global-fusion menu for you: Appetizers include seared foie gras with fig jus on gingerbread, and drinks are made with fresh-squeezed juice and herbal infusions. Consider skipping cake in favor of the Godiva-white-chocolate “soup,” served in stemless martini glasses ($200 to $300).
Simply Divine
604 W. 46th St., nr. Eleventh Ave.; 212-541-7300; divinetogo.comSince 1988, Simply Divine has provided creative kosher catering for venerable institutions like the Brooklyn Museum and picky brides looking for kosher takes on Greek or Korean cuisine. More typically, the wedding menu features wild-mushroom-turnover appetizers and Chilean-sea-bass entrées with Madeira and braised artichoke. Prices between $150 and $200.
Sonnier & Castle
532 W. 46th St., nr. Tenth Ave.; 212-957-6481; sonnier-castle.comA recent edition to the ten-year-old company, executive chef Cornelius Gallagher (formerly of restaurants Oceana, Bouley, and Daniel) caters events of all sizes with a flair for innovative cuisine. Hors d’oeuvre include peekytoe-crab profiterole with curry and crispy cumin panisse with sweet-onion coulis (from $150).
Special Attention - Ellen Gelb
325 E. Houston St., nr. Attorney St.; 212-477-4805; special-attention.comEllen Gelb is best known for her Asian-inspired concoctions, such as steamed lobster dumplings and Vietnamese summer rolls. But she’s up for other cuisines too: A recent feast included thyme-roasted whole Branzino (from $175).
Spoonbread, Inc.
364 Cathedral Pkwy., nr. Columbus Ave.; 212-865-0700; spoonbreadinc.comNorma Jean Darden’s expertise lies in melding different cuisines—Asian-Quaker, say, or Japanese-Jewish. For TV newsman Maurice DuBois, who met his wife in Africa, she made Nigerian chicken in peanut sauce (from $32.50).
Sylvia's Catering
328 Lenox Ave., nr. 126th St.; 212-996-0660; sylviassoulfood.comSince 1962, South Carolina–born Sylvia Woods, a celebrity soul-food chef, has served her many fans pan-fried salmon croquettes over collard greens, filet mignon with Krug Champagne, down-home fried grits with caviar, and chocolate red-velvet cake ($50 to $150).
Taste Caterers, Inc.
113 Horatio St., nr. Washington St.; 212-255-8571; tastecaterers.comTaste Caterers’ seasonal menus emphasize fresh local ingredients (Hudson Valley, Long Island, and Greenmarket). Choices include a wild-mushroom tasting plate, horseradish-crusted wild salmon, star-anise fillet of beef, and artisanal cheeses ($225 to $250).
Tastings
212-744-4422; tastingsnyc.comAlexandra Payard’s sweet-and-savory cocktail parties make for chic, fuss-free receptions with hors d’oeuvre like steak-frites sushi. If you want to bypass a formal affair for an appetizer-centric reception, she is your lady. If planning on doing the reception at home, Payard and her team will meet with you there to gain insight into your aesthetic sensibility. Prices start at $50 per person.
Thomas Preti
146 E. 37th St., nr. Third Ave.; 212-764-3188; thomaspreti.comWith twenty years in the catering business, Thomas Preti will help a bride find the right location for her wedding. The innovative presentation includes tasting plates as part of the dinner menu, or a dessert sampler. His-and-hers desserts are also offered. Weddings usually last six hours and start at $200 per guest.
Tip of the Tongue
11-32 49th Ave., nr. Jackson Ave., Long Island City; 718-786-4200; tipofthetonguenyc.comThey’ve worked at the Cannes Film Festival and in the pastry kitchen of Eleven Madison Park, but these days Scott Fagan and Eric McIntyre specialize in fusion weddings (such as Taiwanese-Dominican, featuring five-spiced empanadas with fried plantains) or dazzling guests with a variety of visually beautiful original dishes, like prosciutto-and-arugula-stuffed melon balls. Prices begin at $85 for three hours.
Tom Orlando
212 W. 22nd St., nr. Seventh Ave.; 212-255-2846Known for combining elegance and comfort, Orlando and his staff offer clever fare such as roasted Maine lobster with fresh figs and sautéed foie gras, duck à l’orange, and a veal chop stuffed with spinach and leeks ($95 to $225).
The Upper Crust
91 Horatio St., nr. Washington St.; 212-691-4570; tucnyc.comSince 1983, this West Village outfit, which also has its own event space, has accommodated any palate. They’ve served crowds of 3,000 guests before. For one wedding, the Upper Crust re-created an Ecuadorian bride’s grandmother’s empanada recipe; at another, they were commissioned to serve an authentic Chinese feast at the Central Ballet of China’s first Western performance in New York City. Prices for cocktail-only receptions start at $70; supper buffets and seated dinners start at $155 to $175, including alcohol.
Zarela Catering
953 Second Ave., nr. 50th St.; 212-663-7004; zarela.comCouples who have enjoyed romantic dinners at Zarela’s eponymous Mexican restaurant in midtown will appreciate the huitlacoche-crêpe casseroles, crab tostadas, and mango-mousse-filled cake she serves at weddings. Prices are $150 and up.
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- 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.
