Top 7 NYC Catering Companies to Wow Your Event Guests’ Taste Buds
Instagram photos are nice. Food coma is better. When you’re really looking to make your guests salivate and rave about the food, you need the best caterers New York has to offer. And you need a mouth-watering option for every taste, vibe, and ethos. We got you. We’ve assembled an eclectic mix of NYC’s top caterers, and one of them is sure to fit your next client like an oven mitt.
1. Charlotte Neuville Cakes + Confections
We’re going to place dessert where we wish it were on the menu: first up. Charlotte Neuville Cakes + Confections makes the kinds of desserts you wish you could eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Founder Charlotte Neuville didn’t have to become a premier cake artist to leave her mark on the world. She was already a highly successful fashion designer with a corner office at Gap and a clothing line that earned her a profile in the New York Times.
She tossed those ventures aside to pursue her passion for pastry arts, and we’re so glad she did. Neuville’s cakes and confections are sweet creations that really are too beautiful to cut into.
2. Pinch Food Design
When the food needs to double as art, call Pinch Food Design for custom-designed food installations. Their chefs will wow your guests’ eyes as much as their taste buds with innovative designs that spark conversations as much as they do appetites.
Pinch Food Design is also a go-to for environmentally conscious events. Their sweeping sustainability program focuses on reducing emissions, minimizing food waste, and supporting local farms.
3. Pig Beach
Even NYC’s most hoity-toity guests get a hankering for smoked meat. Pig Beach, with its chefs of Michelin-restaurant caliber, sets the standard for BBQ in the Big Apple. And with a spot on Southern Living’s “Great American Barbecue Bucket List,” Pig Beach is the real McCoy that’ll make your guests as happy and full as a tick on a coon dog.
4. Bird Dog
Whether it’s an intimate dinner party or a full-on corporate celebration in one of NYC’s swanky venues, Bird Dog will serve up a cozy meal your guests will linger over. Their menu is a mix of Southern charm and hearty Italian fare. Bird Dog serves up homemade pasta dishes, such as Mac & Cheese and Bolognese, or Southern staples, such as smoked wings and fried chicken.
5. Good Shabbos
If your guests expect a Kosher meal, then Good Shabbos is your go-to caterer. This kosher catering company is an outgrowth of Chichi:Eats catering, with award-winning chef Jasmine Einalhori at the helm. Jasmine has worked in kitchens around the world, including Tel Aviv. You can assemble your event’s menu à la carte style, with a wide variety of proteins, sides, and desserts available.
6. Cloud Catering
No one does luxury like New Yorkers, and Cloud Catering is up to the task, with an emphasis on culinary artistry and white glove service. Cloud Catering specializes in serving food that looks too beautiful to eat, but tastes too good not to. Their design team will help you create a bespoke menu that reflects your brand and vision. Whether a small dinner party or large corporate event, Cloud Catering will add an air of elegance to your shindig.
7. Harvest & Revel
For eco-conscious clients concerned about ethical food production, Harvest & Revel ticks all the boxes. Founder Sara Elise is passionate about wellness and began her culinary adventure exploring food as a means for healing. Harvest & Revel is the culmination of her mission to make wholesome, locally sourced food available to more people. Clients don’t need to pick from a narrow set of offerings. Harvest & Revel will create a custom menu based on your client’s tastes and vision. They seem to hit the mark, with a five-star Google rating and oodles of testimonials on their website.
Find More Caterers at The Event Planner Expo 2026
New York City is chock-full of caterers that can make your menu as exceptional as your event. And you can meet the best at The Event Planner Expo 2026. There, thousands of event professionals, vendors, and thought leaders converge for three days to talk all things events. Don’t miss out.
