New York events are expected to shine brighter than any other, including the food. New York is a diverse powerhouse of culinary skill, and to have an event’s catering fall flat is almost a capital offense in the event planning world. Here’s a list of our top NYC catering partners you need to put on your event planning shortlist this year to impress, dazzle, and satisfy any event guest list.
1. Cloud Catering
Cloud Catering is a premier catering company that blends artistry, culinary skill, and flavors to elevate their catering above others from the moment a plate is set down. Cloud is available for small or large, private or corporate events, and boasts bespoke menu curation and flawless hospitality execution. Their cuisine drips with flavor and luxury to create an encompassing sensory experience.
2. Pies n’ Thighs
Rethink everything you think you know about friend chicken joints with Pies n’ Thighs. This heart-filled and down-to-earth restaurant in Brooklyn, NY, features southern favorites including crispy fried chicken, banana cream pies, and nostalgic comfort food. Pies n’ Thighs is a fantastic option for a more casual catering experience where flavor, feelings, and love are front and center.
3. Olivier Cheng Catering and Events
Olivier Cheng focuses on innovation and passion in his cuisine and has done so for twenty years. Adding a flair for the exotic and executing every detail with impeccable precision, this namesake company is the result of a native New Yorker with a dream. This catering company's wheelhouse includes luxury events, intimate home dinners, and even royal galas.
4. Savory Hospitality
A boutique food and beverage firm in Midtown Manhattan, Savory features locally sourced ingredients, sustainable culinary practices, and inclusive company standards. Their refreshing “can-do” attitude is evident through their curated and thoughtful menus and catering options, from buffet-style breakfasts to individually boxed meals.
5. Marcia Selden Catering
Elegance, glamour, and refined luxury are at the heart of this catering company and their presentations continue to astound. While Marcia Selden Catering is known for its extravagance, it remains accessible to smaller events by offering luscious, ready-to-serve catering that can be delivered to an office, home, or meeting site. Polished, professional, and rich in family ties, Marcia Selden is one of the best in New York.
6. City Roots Hospitality
City Roots Hospitality is one to keep on your New York catering roster. As a collection of restaurants across New York City, City Roots is consistently a leader in traditional, kosher, and vegan catering experiences.
7. PHEASANT Catering & Events
PHEASANT is another premier catering company that not only puts your catering experience first but is focused on seamless collaboration between their company and yours. PHEASANT is a fabulous catering connection to keep in your back pocket, featuring thoughtful delivery and setup depending on the venue, as well as detailed displays and menu curation.
Make Your Short List a Little Longer at The Expo
The Event Planner Expo is a hub of industry secrets, professionals, trends, and connections, and it’s held every year in NYC. Grab your tickets for October and keep all your shortlists stacked with the best of the best in catering, entertainment, decor, technology, and more with this three-day conference. As an Expo exhibitor, you’ll gain high-profile exposure for your event planning business and network with industry pros you might not meet otherwise. Register your booth today and gear up for a great time this fall.
