The Best American Wedding Caterers in New York, NY

The Best American Wedding Caterers in New York, NY

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38 Wedding Caterers in New York, NY

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MAHFY Catering 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves New York, NY

We are MAHFY Catering and we're dedicated to delivering one-of-a-kind experiences for your special celebration. Our talented chefs are passionate about serving our delicious fusion of world-famous flavors that will have your guests asking for seconds. With a focus on using high quality ingredients, tried-and-proven recipes and elegant presentations, MAHFY Catering aims to exceed your expectations from start to finish.

Awarded Best of Zola
We hired Keith and Aiyana to cater a small meeting for church workers. I recommended using them because of great service in the past. This catering couple are always friendly and professional. The food arrived when expected and ready to serve. Everyone raved about the meatballs and all the food was delicious. I only wish I'd ordered more because it all went so quick even though there were other dishes to choose. I particularly like that many of their menu items are unique and you can customize some things if you want.
Mrs. A., 9 days ago
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Renegade Outpost 

5.0

New York, NY
  • Starts at $1,500
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Renegade Outpost is a full service event planning and chef services company. We've been in business for 12 years and have been working with Thumbtack/Zola. We have been hired more than 400 times and have 250 5-star reviews. We offer logistical services as well as day/of coordination and securing rentals. Our "rolodex" includes many of the best vendors for all your event needs. Making your job easier is our highest priority. Wonderful food always begins with amazing ingredients, especially produce. We source directly from local farmers, we work with an organic butcher, a wild fish monger and importers of select cheese and specialty products.

Awarded Best of Zola
Chef Ellen did a great job catering and organizing our wedding reception at the DUMBO Loft. She was always in touch, and did a great job, especially for the price. The guests were all highly impressed, and the venue looked great!
Nicky B., 4 months ago
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SHMAYLEYS Mobile Events Bar 

5.0

New York, NY
  • Starts at $1,500

Welcome to Shmayleys Mobile Events Bar, your all-inclusive event experience. We are your top choice for all-in-one event solutions. For a party & partnership to get excited about, inquire within. Event Planning: We specialize in creating memorable events. An inviting experience, bringing your celebration to life. Photo Booth: Capture your memories and all the fun in our photo booth! Dessert + Munchies: We offer an Ice Cream + Desserts Bar, alongside a Sweet and Savory Munchies Bar. Mobile Cocktail: From classic favorites to innovative creations, our bar adds sophistication and excitement to your event.

Awarded Best of Zola
We used Shmayley's on 2 different occasions. First in August for my daughter's wedding! Smayley's was the bar for the wedding, the owner Hayley was Hands-On helping both prior to the wedding and, of course on the big day! She created two signature drinks (that were marvelous) that my daughter absolutely loved! Let me just say she made my daughter's day one she will never forget! In October we celebrated an anniversary in which we again hired Smayley's services for the bar, rolled ice cream and her wonderful photo booth options. Let me add, this young entrepreneur has made all both events that we hosted unforgettable. Both with her professionalism and her willingness to work hard she will be at every event we host in the future!
Kim Ward, 3 years ago
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Platinum Party 

5.0

  • Serves New York, NY

Platinum Party Planners is a full-service catering and event planning company. Our events are completely customized, we guide our clients through the planning process of selecting and designing a menu to reflect our clients’ vision. In addition, we can help you plan and design your event by selecting your event color palette, centerpieces, décor pieces etcetera. We will also coordinate with the best preferred/recommended vendors for all necessary rentals like tents, table, and chair styles and much more!! We will get every detail right on your most important day! We're with you every step of the way to ensure a flawless event.

Awarded Best of Zola
Thanks to Tracy & George and their staffing team, our wedding day was far beyond what we ever dreamt of!!!! I will rewind back to when I first emailed Tracy about our wedding catering inquiry. She was super responsive and able to get us in for a tasting ASAP. We instantly were drawn to Platinum Party Planners because they offered a variety of catering packages and we were able to pick one that suited our budget. A lot of other caterers were firm with their pricing which is stressful! During the food tasting, Tracy sat with us to discuss our wedding day vision and took thorough notes while George cooked & served us the food. Because I did not have a "day of" planner to setup all my DIYs/decor, she said not to worry and her team would handle it (ummm AMAZING!!!!!!). At the tasting, we were blown away not only by the taste of everything, but the gorgeous plating! Everything was absolutely beautiful and screamed high end, even with our limited budget. We had our wedding at RGNY Riverhead and initially they wanted us to choose a caterer from their exclusive list. Tracy went out of her way to meet with the managers/staff at RGNY and thanks to her high level of professionalism and expertise, they allowed us to proceed with using Platinum at our caterer!!! Prior to the wedding, Platinum assembled a whole timeline/order of events for our wedding day (with my approval of course!). Fast forward to our wedding day, Tracy NAILED our decor instructions, food was delicious, and the staff was awesome!! Platinum also made up menu cards for each seat, UNREAL!! Tracy only approached me ONE time the whole wedding day and it was only to say hi and congratulations!! This showed me she had everything under control and didn't need my input on anything. Once the reception ended, the team thoroughly cleaned up and took care of disposing all the garbage. All this to say, I truly could not thank Platinum Party Planners enough. Tracy & George went above and BEYOND to make me the happiest and most stress-free bride in the world. I will forever look back on that day as the happiest day of my life. Love you guys, you are absolute PROS!!!!
Lauren C., 2 months ago
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Chef's Culinary Journey 

5.0

  • Starts at $25,000
  • Serves New York, NY

Based in Montclair, NJ, Chef's Culinary Journey is a full service Weddings and Special Events caterer. We thrived on assisting couples complete their wedding day experience through high-quality catering services during their planning process to ensure a seamless, joyful dining experience. Couples truly appreciate our commitment to excellence and fine attention to details, recognizing that our performance is simply unsurpassed. Whether you're planning a small, intimate affair or a large, lavish reception, our team will be ready to deliver a flavorful experience to satisfy your guest’s appetite throughout the event.

Awarded Best of Zola
No words, no words, I am speechless. Chef's Culinary Journey is "the BEST CATERER ever!!" hands down. First of all, the food was amazing. Everyone at my party were wow how much food there were on display, outstanding presentation and mouthwatering taste on every bite. Second of all, they service staff are phenomenal. They were all very attentive, especially Paul, Jessica, and Tinu. Lastly, this is an amazing and very talented team of professionals. Thank you, Chef's Culinary Journey, for making my wedding as magical as it was.
Flori h., 2 years ago
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Jillicious Foods & Events 

5.0

  • Starts at $20,000
  • Serves New York, NY

Jillicious Foods is an all-in-one catering and event company dedicated to creating inspired, authentic wedding, social and corporate experiences. For us, every client represents a unique opportunity to tell a new and delicious story. Chef Jill has been telling these stories for nearly three decades. We work in a variety of cuisines, from New American to Cajun to Southeast Asian; accommodate all diets, including gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian; and are proud to partner with local farms and purveyors throughout the Hudson Valley and New York City.

We had an absolutely amazing experience working with Jillicious! My husband and I are major foodies so we knew we didn’t want to have standard wedding food at our reception. We started searching for wedding caterers that would work with us to customize the perfect menu for our wedding day. Jillicious did not disappoint! We worked with Chef Jill to put together the most delicious menu of both apps and main courses. Everyone we spoke to after the wedding couldn’t stop raving about how good the food was. It honestly rivaled many of our favorite restaurants in NYC. In addition to the food, Chef Jill and her staff were amazing. They were so responsive throughout the whole wedding process and offered so many great recommendations. On the wedding day, the staff were very helpful with getting the rentals in order, setting up the tables, etc. We also had some guests thank us for how allergy conscious the wedding and staff were. We're so grateful to Jillicious for bringing our vision to life and couldn’t recommend them more! They truly contributed to an absolutely perfect wedding day!
Lori S., 5 months ago
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The Culinary Curate 

5.0

  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves New York, NY

With over 10 years of experience catering to various events such as political fundraisers, corporate and media events, weddings, small in-home events, movies, and even the occasional backyard barbecue, we know that the discriminating consumer is looking for one thing; great, quality service at a great value. We at The Culinary Curate aim to deliver just that. Exceptional quality, attention to YOUR finest detail for your event, world-class service, and great value are what we deliver to every client. Contact us today for a quote on your next event.

Awarded Best of Zola
We booked the Culinary Curate for an intimate buffet style wedding celebration this summer. No rainy weather could have ruined the experience. Charmaine and her team made sure every guest had a wonderful time. From the early planning days of timely communication to clean up time following the event, Charmaine and her team’s execution was exemplary. Aside from delicious food, we were treated like family. Charmaine was assertive and professional when she needed to be as well as creative and accommodating at the time of the event. Thanks for such a memorable evening!
Mariya, 4 months ago
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Purslane 

5.0

  • Serves New York, NY

Purslane is part of The Oberon Group, a Brooklyn neighborhood-focused restaurant group with a commitment to sustainability. We started Purslane in 2012 as a way to serve our community outside of our restaurants. Sustainability wasn’t part of our origin story, but we realized we had an opportunity to make a difference in one of the most wasteful industries out there. We are seasoned experts in executing corporate events of all sizes, ranging from galas and banquets, to private dinners, to multi-day conferences for hundreds of guests, to weekly lunch drop-offs for your whole office.

Awarded Best of Zola
Purslane was an absolute delight to work with as our wedding caterers. From our very first interaction, their communication was easy, consistent, and thorough, putting us at ease throughout the planning process. The quality of their work and value was exceptional - the food was delicious with a wide variety of options, and they were incredibly adaptable to our specific needs and requests. Every single one of our guests raved that this was the best wedding food they had ever had. I only wish I had had the time to eat more of their yummy food on our special day.
Emily G., 6 months ago
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Fig & Pig Catering 

5.0

  • Starts at $170
  • Serves New York, NY

Fig & Pig continues to be a creative, quality-driven catering company devoted to showcasing seasonal ingredients and producing exceptional, food-focused events. Our team of professionally-trained chefs cook with dedication and pride to create thoughtful meals that are both comforting and modern. We work closely with our clients to build curated menus and distinctive settings that reflect the personality and vision of their event. At Fig & Pig, the service is as important as the food. Our front of house team drives the success of each event and they take very seriously, the needs of our guests.

What an incredible team from front to back! Fig & Pig is an absolute pleasure to work with and never fails to deliver not only an amazing meal but an overall wonderful experience. Holly and Laine are exactly who you want on your side during through the sometimes hectic process of wedding planning.
MEGAN SOUTHERLAND, 5 years ago
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Krisp Events 

5.0

  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves New York, NY

Krisp Events is one of the top catering companies in New York. We bring to your party the best New York has to offer, using the finest seasonal and organic ingredients available. We pride ourselves on our international and eclectic menu and encourage suggestions for any customized menu requests. We pay very special attention to each event, and will gladly guide you through any planning to achieve the best possible experience for you and your guests. We look forward to providing you with a unique culinary event of excellence. Innovation combined with a strong work ethic is what makes Krisp who we are today.

Awarded Best of Zola
We always recommend Krisp for our events; they are wonderful to work with and their food is delicious and beautifully presented. Their chefs truly are passionate about what they create and they treat guests and vendors with care and respect. As a wedding planner, I can always rest assured that they will deliver a great quality and presentation for every event. They also hire wonderful event day managers who are very thorough and thoughtful to work with. 10/10 recommend and we always look forward to an event with Krisp!
East Made Co, 3 years ago
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ITALIANA FOODS LLC 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves New York, NY

Bring the taste of Italy to your wedding celebration with ITALIANA FOODS LLC, a New Rochelle, NY-based catering company specializing in handmade Italian dishes made with love. Founders Giusy and Lucia are the sixth generation of talented culinary creatives in their family. They are honored to share the incredible food traditions of their Italian hometown with couples and their loved ones throughout the Westchester area. In addition to their catering services, Italiana foods also offer a beautiful and Romantic Vintage APE Piaggio 1976 build Food Truck that adds a little fun and excitement to any occasion.

Awarded Best of Zola
I absolute love this company! Not only the food is the most authentic delicious italian taste but the team is lovely welcoming and on top of their game. Providing excellent service and knowledge to customers! Great experience and for sure ill see them in other events!
Eva K., 2 months ago
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La Mila Catering & Events 

5.0

  • Starts at $75
  • Serves New York, NY

Starting their careers in the restaurant and food industry, Elie & Heidi Hanna decided to utilize their unique experiences and create their own vision of a full service event company. La Mila is named after their daughter, Milana, who provides them with limitless inspiration and motivation.

Awarded Best of Zola
As a classically trained chef, I hope my review of La Mila inspires anyone doing their “homework” to earn an A — for themselves, especially their guests. I’ve been to many weddings, and the food served is often an edible afterthought. How many times, when leaving a wedding, were you asked, “What did you think about the food?” — and you replied with shrugged shoulders, “Eh, it was okay.” That is not the case with La Mila. A huge shoutout and thank you to Sandy, who was able to pull together a phenomenal menu all in a very timely timeline. Sandy was honest, upfront, and available around our busy work schedule. The day before and the day of, Sandy was there to help with setup — from the big asks, like helping move furniture, to the small tasks—like lighting lanterns and ensuring no glass of champagne for our toast was served empty! Given our wedding took place at our home, we thoroughly appreciated Sandy staying late to clean the kitchen, empty overflowing garbage, and make sure our home was not a war zone when we woke up the next morning! Elie’s execution of our menu was stellar. As a classically trained chef, I was thoroughly impressed by the well-run machine Elie could create within our garage, the makeshift kitchen for the event. It rained on our wedding day, and we were blessed with a beautiful, vivid rainbow—right before dinner service. This blessing brought all our guests outside for 30 minutes—right before dinner. A major wrench in the moment-by-moment timeline. I know how this, for many chefs, can be a disruptive, unexpected delay—but Elie did not miss a beat. All of our guests raved about the food—notably friends who I graduated with from the Culinary Institute of America. One thing I learned in culinary school is that you “eat with your eyes first.” Simply put, Heidi’s presentation skills are on point! Her attention to detail in creating beautiful food displays, notably for our cocktail hour, showed the care, thought and love we wanted our guests to feel. Sandy, Elie, and Heidi may be the stars of La Mila’s show—but the success of our wedding would not have been possible without their hard-working and friendly staff. One of the elements that sold us on choosing La Mila, was their well-stocked arsenal of kitchen equipment they brought on site. (Most caterers require you rent equipment separately, which is not only more expensive, but introduces a whole new dimension of moving parts.) La Mila was also able to include chinaware, silverware, and the majority of our glassware! They even included soft drinks, water, condiments, cocktail napkins, etc. — all of this, and they still came in under what we were quoted by other caterers. Thank you, Sandy, Elie, Heidi, and the entire La Mila Catering & Events team, for making our wedding day what it was. Your talent, professionalism, and experience were felt by everyone who took part in our special day.
Jordan R. S., 5 months ago
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Sips on the Hudson Mobile Bar and Mini Pancakes 

5.0

  • Starts at $520
  • Serves New York, NY

Indulge in the Mobile Bar and Dessert Experience. We specialize in Handcrafted Cocktails and delicious made-to-order Mini Pancakes. Our minis are the perfect Wedding add-on for cocktail hour or the night cap. We use local ingredients for our Cocktails and our services can be combined or separated upon request. Packages can be customized to fit your needs. Contact us for affordable pricing.

Sips on the Hudson were outstanding. I hired them for my duaghters bridal shower. It was easy. From making the reservation, to setting up the truck. It was all so simple, professional and clean. It was a hit. My guests loved it. The pancakes are delicious. They offer a variety of toppings and everything is fresh. The custom drinks were to die for. I highly recommend them. I will definately be using them again for any future event. Hopefully a baby shower.
Susan, 6 months ago
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Club Feast 

4.7

  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves New York, NY

Club Feast simplifies event catering with exceptional dining experiences. From planning to delivery, we ensure a flawless, personalized service. Delight your guests with sweet, savory, or nutritious options crafted by local/minority-owned partners. Treat your taste buds to unforgettable flavors!

Club Feast truly delivers an exceptional experience! Their passion for supporting incredible local restaurants shines through in every detail of their service. From the moment you place an order to the final delivery, the process is seamless, thoughtful, and customer-focused. What stands out most is their commitment to making catering an unforgettable experience. Whether you're hosting a small meeting of people, a special event, or just need delicious meals for a gathering, Club Feast ensures everything is handled with care. Their curated selection of top-notch restaurants brings authentic dishes straight to your table, with so much flavor and variety. Not only did Club Feast save us time and effort, but they also created an opportunity to support amazing eateries in the NYC community. It’s clear they prioritize quality and satisfaction, making them a standout choice for catering. Highly recommend Club Feast for anyone looking to elevate their dining experiences! They are outstanding, efficient, very affordable and great to work with. They truly go above and beyond.
M. A., 2 months ago
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Late to the Lake 

4.9

  • Starts at $450
  • Serves New York, NY for additional fees

Great taste is the name of the game and we're committed to stepping up to the plate. Our goal is provide unforgettable, delicious, and eye catching options. That's why we prepare all of our boards and graze displays to your style, with the highest quality products. Whether it is an intimate dinner or an event for up to 800 guests, we do it all! If you are considering a Graze table for your wedding or next event, reach out and we'd be delighted to create something beautiful for you!

Awarded Best of Zola
Alicia and her staff catered our wedding on 9/17/23. It was outstanding! The food was a huge hit with our guests and by far one of the most talked about things at our wedding. Everyone was kind and professional. I would highly recommend them for any wedding or event!
Hailey + H., a year ago
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Chef Lemaire, LLC 

5.0

  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves New York, NY for additional fees

Award-wining Chef Alain Lemaire is a native of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, where he first discovered his interest in cooking. That interest in food grew out of the need to feed himself what he wanted, and when he wanted it by watching his mother and grandmother in the kitchen, to full blown passion by the time he graduated. Chef Lemaire has featured on several TV shows: he was the host chef of the “Taste of Haiti” episode of the "Luda Can't Cook" series on Discovery+ with award winning rapper, actor, restauranteur Chris "Ludacris" Bridges. He is also a contestant of the Food Network's hit series, Fire Masters, Cutthroat Kitchen, and Chopped.

Awarded Best of Zola
Chef Lemaire is simply amazing! He made our wedding experience one to remember. He took our food vision and truly made it a reality and beyond. I just love how he was down to earth, listened to us and personalized our menu to fit our needs and personalities. All of our guests said that the food looked super beautiful and tasted even more amazing! I can’t wait to have him do many more events for us in the near future. If you’re looking for someone who is detailed, orderly, and can bring all your visions to life, he is the one you want to book!
Jessica, a year ago
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Simply Delicious Dishes 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves New York, NY for additional fees

We are a full service catering team that specializes in southern cuisine with a stylish flare! It is our passion and decorative attention to detail that has carried us for many years. We love what we do, and we will cater any event large or small with that same passion and service attention. We build strong lasting relationships with our clients, and take great pride in serving others. We also offer all inclusive services that cater to all your event preparations and needs. We take care of everything so that you don't have to!

Our experience with Simply Delicious Dishes was wonderful from start to finish. The owner, Arlethea, was incredibly professional, very accessible, and clearly knowledgeable about her catering services. The attention to detail in both the presentation and taste of the food was outstanding. The cocktail hour spread and buffet dinner display were beautifully arranged, and our guests raved about the delicious flavors of the entrees and iced tea. Simply Delicious Dishes truly helped make our wedding day special.
Sirgba K., 24 days ago
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JPO Concepts | Catering 

3.0

New York, NY
  • Starts at $1,000

Wedding Catering shouldn't just be about feeding the masses... The food is an integral element that provides entertainment, contributes to the ambience & when done right, is the most memorable part of any reception. JPO proudly offers a huge range of wedding catering services, including both traditional options & out of the box experiences. Some of our wedding Food & Beverage options include: Pre-ceremony beverage stations, passed hors d'oeuvres, seated dinners, station dinners, family style dinners, miniature passed desserts, wedding cake, late night snacks & edible parting gifts.

We have worked together with JPO Concepts for over 5 years now and they have provided outstanding services to all of the clients that we have recommended to, their professionalism, attention to detail and most important, their friendliness, makes them a company you can trust!
Chris Ponce, 5 years ago

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About wedding caterers in New York, NY

How much do catering services usually cost in New York, NY?

Full service catering packages range from $100 to $18,000 and average around $1,500.

Which are the most popular caterers in New York, NY?

Some of the most popular caterers in this area include Infuse Catering & Events, Insatiable Eats Catering and JPO Concepts | Catering.

Do catering packages include serving staff?

Yes! 40% of packages in New York, NY include serving staff, such as servers and bussers. Many others also include rental coordination, just ask before you book!

Can caterers in New York, NY accommodate specialized diets?

They can! 18 offer kosher services and 64 offer vegetarian packages. You can search on Zola for caterers who can accommodate nut-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, halal and vegan diets as well!

Are tastings available before booking a wedding caterer?

Who wouldn't jump at the chance for a sneak peek—or better yet, a sneak taste—of their wedding menu? Most wedding caterers in NYC know that the way to a couple's heart is through their stomach, and they stand ready to put their best plate forward. But do check in with your caterer about how they handle tastings—some offer them before you book (often for an additional fee), while others include full course sit down tastings of their menu offerings for you to select from after you’ve signed a contract.

What's included in the catering package price in New York City?

Let’s start with the most important part - the food. Typically, appetizers and a full meal are included in a wedding catering package (and sometimes even the cake!), but costs depend on whether you’re looking for passed hors d'oeuvres and a seated meal with individual entrees, or more of a buffet or family-style setup. The catering package often comes with the essentials, too - think tables, chairs, linens, silverware, and a professional staff ready to cater to you and your guests’ every need. That said, there are a wide variety of catering options available, so it's best to get the lowdown from your caterer directly. Will there be extra charges for setup and takedown? How about a corkage fee? Any chance of a complimentary food truck at midnight? Ask away, because chances are the right caterer will be able to work with you and your budget to achieve your dream culinary vision for your big day.

How far in advance do I need to finalize the menu with my caterer?

Generally, New York City caterers appreciate a final menu selection several months in advance of your wedding, and a final headcount several weeks in advance. Why? It's all about ensuring perfection, from procuring the freshest ingredients to coordinating the kitchen staff to ensure your menu is a showstopper.

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