The Best Southern Food Wedding Catering in New York, NY

The Best Southern Food Wedding Catering in New York, NY

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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 7 years and have been working with Thumbtack. We have been hired more than 400 times and have 190 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
Renegade Outpost Review Chef Ellen was really great to work with! From the start of our conversation to the wedding day, working with Renegade Outpost was an exceptional experience. Everyone raved about the food at our wedding! The appetizers were an early show stopper. Our favorites were the Cremini mushrooms & Jackfruit Mini Tacos - YUM! We had Latin style main entree, Pollo Guisado, which my husband absolutely loved. On top of the amazing food Chef Ellen was really fabulous to work with personally. She worked within my budget, made it easy to stay in touch, and I felt she had our best interest at heart. She was personable and gave us her honest options and opinions. She also helped us with the rentals we needed and finding a bar tender. I was very satisfied with our whole experience.
Veronica P., a year ago
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Sweet Basil Catering 

5.0

  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves New York, NY

We're a woman-owned full-service company established in 2008 and known for seasonal food, beautiful presentation and top-notch service. Our style is "down-to-earth luxury". And our goal is to give our clients an elevated food experience with warm, NEVER stuffy service :) We focus on using seasonal ingredients and present our food with an eye for design. We love to create menus for our couples that reflect their personal tastes.

Awarded Best of Zola
We have been handling rentals for Amy & the Sweet Basil team for years now and they are one of our best partners! Amy is super friendly and places consistent rental orders all throughout the year. She has an immense knowledge of the events industry which she helps each event she does, reach perfection. We love working with Sweet Basil Catering!
Andrea Colasuonno, 5 years ago
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Alexandra Dettori Catering & Events 

5.0

New York, NY
  • Starts at $4,000

Alexandra Dettori Catering & Events is a full service boutique caterer focused on sustainability, seasonality and using locally sourced ingredients across a variety of cuisines. We believe in getting the best ingredients available and making everything from scratch. We strive to delight with incredible food, crafted beverages and attentive service. Our team will ensure your wedding is truly exceptional! In addition to the food, we are happy to offer front of the house staffing, bar service, assist with rentals, set up and clean up. Our team will connect with you to tailor our offering and match your vision.

I have worked with Alex at AD Catering for multiple big events. Both as a photographer and florist myself, I am extremely visual and specific about how things are presented and AD blows it out of the water. While looks are important, for the actual product (food and delivery) to be such high quality is very rare and they always deliver. Alex has amazing taste and styling skills when it comes to design details. She is extremely professional to work with and her team is super friendly and reliable. AD Catering is truly unique from any catering and planning service I have ever worked with before and anyone would be so lucky to work with them!!
Leatal, 5 years ago
KD Event Group 

5.0

New York, NY
  • Starts at $2,750

KD Event Group is comprised of experienced and talented hospitality professional with 30+ years of NYC events in their portfolios. We actively partner with only the most experienced and respected event and culinary professionals in the Tristate area. With a proven track record of delivering hospitality focused client relations within the NYC catering industry, KD Event Group is not just another catering company. Offering a wide range of services from full service wedding catering to corporate event catering , KD Event Group brings its personalized attention to every detail, creating thoughtful and inspired events.

I was beyond pleased working with KD Event Group for my wedding! From the first call with Kelly, I felt supported and that she really cared about helping to create this amazing experience for my guests. My partner and I are foodies and Kelly completely understood that right away! The communication from the beginning started off amazing and then I was even more blown away by the execution! The staff was super friendly and professional... and OMG the food! It was not only so delicious but creative and completely inspired by our preferences. KD Event Group was so easy to work with and I couldn't be happier with the service and deliciousness they provided! I would highly recommend them for any event.
Alyssa, 4 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., 20 days 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., 4 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.

Cannot recommend Holly and Tammy from Fig and Pig enough. For starters food often is an after thought in weddings it’s like you need it but you don’t remember it. We wanted the food to be an experience for our guests and they did not disappoint. No matter what dish you got it was superb. They worked with us to make a special treat for the Cocktail hour and people are still coming to me weeks later saying how brilliant that was. They worked with my dietary restrictions and made the process seamless.
Claire and H., 2 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
We love working with Purslane at our venue! They are extremly kind, detail oriented and communicative. Both the food and service that they offer is exceptional. Partnering with vendors who are committed to sustainability and sourcing is really important to us, which is one of the many reasons we appreciate working with Purslane. They are truly helping to pave the way with their zero waste initiatives! We know that everything is going to run smoothly when Purslane's involved.
Michele Kaufman, 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
As a wedding planner many times I am managing vendors not only to confirm service but to prevent jeopardizing my clients event. Most of the time this can be frustrating especially when things are forgotten, coupled with many last minute changes, but not with Krisp Events. With Nora and Krisp Events I can close my eyes. It is important to be able to trust your vendors (especially Catering) without micromanaging. Their food is delicious, their staff is friendly, formal, and knowledgeable, and the administrative experience is seamless. Every event with Krisp, is a successful event.
Dana Butler Productions, 3 years ago
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Bartleby & Sage 

4.8

  • Serves New York, NY

Since 1997, Bartleby & Sage has catered thousands of unforgettable events across New York: They rocked out a star-studded MTV Awards afterparty for thousands of ravenous celebs. Bartleby & Sage transformed New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom into a rainforest for a benefit hosted by Sting and Trudie Styler. Bartleby & Sage even crafted a head-turning Marie Antoinette-themed dessert extravaganza for designer Philipp Plein. For Bartleby & Sage, no request is too outrageous, no vision too grand, no detail overlooked. The best part—Bartleby & Sage's gracious care of your event.

Awarded Best of Zola
We couldn't be more thrilled with the catering service provided by Bartleby & Sage for our wedding! From the initial tasting to the final course, everything was absolutely perfect. The team went above and beyond to ensure that our guests had an unforgettable dining experience. First off, the tasting was a breeze— Leslie made us feel so comfortable and guided us through the menu options, offering thoughtful suggestions based on our preferences. We appreciated her flexibility and creativity, helping us choose a menu that reflected our personal tastes. On the big day, the food was a standout. The presentation was elegant, and the flavors were out of this world! Our guests couldn’t stop raving about how delicious everything was, from the appetizers to the main course to the decadent desserts. The staff was attentive, professional, and made sure everything was served at the perfect temperature and with impeccable timing. One thing that really impressed us was how seamlessly everything was handled. The catering team was discreet yet efficient, making sure the flow of food didn’t interrupt the festivities but still keeping everything on track. It was clear they were highly experienced and took great pride in their work. Not only was the food outstanding, but the overall service and experience were top-notch. Leslie and her team truly made our wedding day even more special, and we’re so grateful for their hard work and dedication. If you're looking for a caterer who provides delicious food, exceptional service, and an unforgettable experience, we highly recommend Bartleby & Sage.
Julia T., 2 months ago
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The Fork Goes on the Left 

5.0

  • Serves New York, NY

What we offer you is not only great food, but elegant presentations and impeccable service. We have successfully combined the flavorful elements of traditional Southern, Caribbean, Cajun and Continental Cuisines which are prepared healthfully, with fresh seasonal vegetables and herbs. Your wedding day food will be memorable.

The Fork Goes on The Left exceeded our expectations. Our guests are still talking about how good the food was, how fun and attentive the staff were and their love for the bartenders. You can’t lose working with Mellanee. She worked with our budget and with other vendors to ensure everything was presentable and set up properly. Her food is amazing and we’d recommend her to anyone!
Nicole & J., 5 years 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!

The Club Feast team was a pleasure to work with for our Workplace catering. Their communication was concise, attentive, professional, and friendly throughout the planning process. The quality of their work and value provided was satisfying, prompt, helpful, and professional. The Club Feast team was able to support our needs, from small office lunches to our large-scale workplace events, creating a wonderful experience for the team onsite. We were very pleased with the service and support they provided to make our experience as premium as possible.
Daliza G., a month ago
Dish Food & Events 

5.0

  • Starts at $150 per person
  • Serves New York, NY

Dish Food & Events is an award-winning, full-service catering and events company serving all of New York City and The Hamptons for over 15 years. Recognized for our warm hospitality and delicious food, Dish creates remarkable weddings, social gatherings, and corporate events. What truly differentiates Dish is our diverse team. We are committed to creating an awesome place to work while taking great care of each other, our partners and our guests.

Working with Evalyn, Cortney, and the team at Dish was a truly incomparable experience! I had the pleasure of getting to know Dish a few years back at my first job and had told my contact at the time, Bonnie, that I would definitely be back when it was time for me to host my big event - my wedding. After reconnecting with the Dish team, in particular speaking with Evalyn, we couldn't have felt more confident that it was the right fit for our big day. From the personalized menu, to the in house tasting, and the amazing day of coordinator, Cortney, the most important and expensive party we ever threw (and likely ever will) was in the best hands. When any changes or adjustments came up the team was eager to help make our vision come to life. A few weeks before when I wanted to do another itinerary run through, Cortney, was not just game, but so enthusiastic and supportive. As small things came up day of, Evalyn and Cortney were on it and as we were packing up, the whole Dish team helped us pack up and carry out our numerous flower arrangements. We truly couldn't have pulled this off without Dish and are so grateful for their partnership. Thank you, Dish!
Sarah C., a month ago
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Delivering EXperiences LLC 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves New York, NY

We are committed to making each event a unique experience, based on creativity, innovation, and the ideas of our clients we will design memorable events with a carefully crafted menu. Our goal is to exceed our clients expectations and impress their guests. Inspiration, innovation, exquisite presentation are our ket tenants. With more than 24 years of planning and executing memorable events, we will make sure your event stands out from the rest.

We hired Juan and his team for our small wedding and we have to say that the experience was absolutely phenomenal from start to finish, Juan was very attentive and envisioned what we wanted for our day, the proposal was very transparent and fair enough, they went above and beyond our expectations, the menu was a very unique and creative great combination of flavor and colors, service was top notch. I will definitively continue working with this company which provides very personalized service and takes really good care of all the details
David & T., 4 years ago
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Late to the Lake 

5.0

  • 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
I have worked with Late to the Lake on other parties prior to booking them for our wedding, every time the presentation of the food is only surpassed by the kindness they show! We had so many compliments on our graze table and the amount of time/energy that she put in shined! Would recommend for any of your catering needs!
Tarah & J., 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!

Simply Delicious Dishes was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding catering. From the first time we reached out, they were incredibly kind, helpful, and patient in answering all of our questions. Their communication was consistently informative, ensuring we felt well taken care of throughout the entire planning process. On the day of the wedding, their team's excellent work, punctuality, and attention to detail were evident in the exceptional quality of the food and service they provided. I would greatly recommend Simply Delicious Dishes to any couple - they are simply the best wedding caterers we could have hoped for.
Danille and S., a month 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
Creative Edge Parties 

5.0

New York, NY

    The Creative Edge team has been the industry leader of food design and innovation for over 30 years by immersing ourselves in collaboration. We have dedicated ourselves to culinary excellence, flawless event management and finding ever inventive ways to present seasonally relevant food within a socially aware environment. We constantly explore up and coming talent and trends that span the field between cuisine and design. As leaders in the food industry, we strive to build fleeting experiences into lasting memories via unique menus and collaboration.

    Food was a big priority for us when planning our wedding. We wanted it to be fun, delicious, and in budget. Creative Edge delivered on all of this and WAY more. They basically ended up acting as partial wedding planners for us, helping us lay out the flow of the evening, and helping us find ways of savings money where possible. Every detail was perfectly planned and executed. They dedicated a server to me and my husband for cocktails so that we could eat between chatting with guests and so our needs were met. They figured out how to do a wedding cake tower of banana pudding when we decided we didn't want a cake. I wish we could get married again so I could work with this team and eat their awesome food
    kate f., 2 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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