There’s no question in my mind that caterers can make or break a party. You can have the most stunning wedding reception decorations, the most beautiful flower arrangements, and the most meaningful ceremony, but it won’t mean much if the caterer is sub-par.
If you serve your guests bad food or the waitstaff is terrible or guests have to wait in long buffet lines, I promise you that’s what they’ll remember most. Your guests will think of your wedding reception and recall being very hungry, which is not the favor you want to send them home with! Living in New York City, I’m pretty spoiled with fabulous caterers. We have so many who consistently amaze me with their innovative presentations, delicious recipes and impeccable service. However, as most of you know, I do many events outside of the New York area, and, unfortunately, I can’t take my favorite caterers with me.
Can you recommend any great caterers in your city? Please leave their information in the comments. And, as always, don’t hesitate to nominate yourself.
Thank you!
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George Bernard Shaw once said: “You see things and say, ‘Why?’ But I dream things that never were and say, ‘Why not?’” That quote embodies how Preston Bailey approaches every event.
Cayla Priest
April 15, 2011
At Tony Brewer & Co in Atlanta, we love to work with Endive and Affairs to Remember.
kris friesen
April 15, 2011
Entree Metropolitan Catering is refreshing selection when you want superior service, stunning presentations and the freshest ingredients. Have a look for yourself: http://www.entreemetropolitan.com and facebook: http://www.facebook.com/entreemetropolitan
Adrienne
April 15, 2011
One of my absolute favorites is Fireside Catering located in Burlington MA. http://www.firesidecatering.com/ Everything is so delicious and I am in love their their whole “Farm to Fork” ideals.
Heather
April 15, 2011
Florence, SC -New York Butcher Shoppe
Myrtle Beach, SC- Inlet Affairs, Croissants Bistro & Bakery
Thom Green
April 15, 2011
Susan Gage in DC.
Jennifer
April 15, 2011
Ernest’s Orleans Restaurant
1601 Spring Street
Shreveport LA 71101
(318) 226-1325
http://www.ernestsorleans.com
“Serving the Finest”
Fine-Dining & Catering
Gayle O'Donnell
April 15, 2011
Lisa Dupar Catering, 18005 NE 68th STREET, #A-150
Redmond, WA 98052 425-881-3250
This FANTASTIC team covers the entire Seattle area and was always my go-to caterer for high-end events. You would LOVE her!
Stacy Roth
April 15, 2011
Chef Betsy G in San Diego, CA.
She’s the BEST!!!
lovely tip. i guess people here should understand that they need to plan in advance and not on the day of event
April 15, 2011
i stay in india and some caterers that i can recommend are:
gauranga’s : 08976531562
we love the food served by hotel fountain in mahabaleshwar
Nishaka
April 15, 2011
Here in Greensboro, NC…Above & Beyond Catering, Culinary Visions Catering, The Painted Plate!
Gretchen Strutzenberg of Entertaining As Always!
April 15, 2011
I have two favorites actually
Bill Blackburn of Catering by Ashley in Corona, California
and
Marc McGrath of McGrath’s Catering in Riverside, CA
Shari Green
April 15, 2011
Food Passion Catering & Events. We service Metropolitan Atlanta and Augusta, Georgia. We have a fantastic staff and an amazing chef with over 15 years experience catering for a varied clientele including major corporations, local brides, The PGA Masters Tournament and an Academy Award winning actor. We would love and appreciate the opportunity to be included on your list!
Jay
April 15, 2011
high-end kosher catering in the ny area
HEAVENLY EVENTS & CATERING
718.350.5092
Selena Lee
April 15, 2011
I know you want recommendations outside of NYC but I just want to mention that George from Creative Edge catered my Manhattan wedding and they were truly amazing! The aesthetics of each edible art was so avant garde and deliciously memorable!
Have you ever been to Savannah? You should come.
April 16, 2011
My long time staff and I are committed to memorably delicious and beautiful food with great service. Let us share our Southern hospitality with an international touch.
Annette Reed
April 16, 2011
Creative with a flair of elegance is “Executive Caterers” located in Summerville, SC
not far from Charleston. Tel# 843-469-8396 or 843-771-0292
Contact Ms. Reed or Ms. Mills
Wedding Invitations
April 16, 2011
Thanks for sharing this list of caterers. Very helpful
kris friesen
April 16, 2011
Entree Metropolitan Catering…they operate in Washington DC and New York..but service the entire country…www,entreemetropolitan.com
Lisa Kupelian
April 16, 2011
For the Detroit, Michigan area I highly recommend Uptown Catering & Deli. Gary & crew are professional and fun – the perfect combination to work with. And the food is always of the highest quality, beautifully displayed and oh-so delicious!
2038 Cass Lake Rd
Ste 109
Keego Harbor, MI 48320
(248) 681-9092
Yvette Daniels
April 17, 2011
Yvening Event Planning & Catering, LLC serves D.C., Maryland, and the Northern Virginia area. We specialize in Neo Soul cuisine, Authentic Caribbean fare, and Italian delicacies. We look forward to the amazing opportunity to work with you!
Amiee Alan
April 18, 2011
We are a top notch caterer in San Fransisco Bay Area. We specialize in Local Gourmet cuisine with innovative concepts. We have a superb track record and turn out some of the best food in catering. We deliver 100% of the time.
Check us out, and let us know if you would like to come by for a tasting.
Sarah Morrison
April 19, 2011
I am a wedding planner in Philadelphia and there are many fantastic caterers who do in house and off premise catering. Recently we have worked with Drexelbrook Catering in Drexel Hill, and Stephen Starr Catering in Center City and they always seem to amaze us as planners. Presentation and taste of the food is impressive, and the customer service is outstanding.
~Sarah Morrison “All About Events”
Kathleen
April 19, 2011
We have an Exclusive list of Caterers for our clients to select from. I’d love to discuss with you or your staff for your next event in Silcon Valley. Please contact me anytime Tuesday-Thursday at 408 961-5856 or kkirkpatrick@montalvoarts.org. Thank you! Kathleen, Manager of Corporate & Private Events, Villa Montalvo at Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga, California.
Emily Gillan
April 21, 2011
Hi Preston, hope you are very well and hello from a very sunny London, UK! I am writing to you as I would love to recommend our catering company to you. We are a young, innovative, fresh and modern caterer who launched in 2009! Since our launch (my business partner is the brains behind the food and myself front of house and creative) we have been incredibly successful and I think an article (on UK’s caterers) which was recently written about us sums us up perfectly, just a bit of it read:
“Their hands on, friendly and flexible “can do” attitude not to mention their exquisite food has served them well….. If its an innovative approach coupled with a personal service with a smile, then Purple Grape are worth snuggling up to” (I LOVE THE LAST BIT, IT MAKES ME SMILE)
If you are ever in London it would be great to hear from you! Kind regards, Emily