Sure, flawlessly crafted seasonal bites and perfectly paired beverages will get you noticed in the catering world. But what differentiates the best from the rest isn't just delicious food, it's an experience. The top custom caterers are passionate teams that consider the guest experience and event itself when designing their culinary offerings. Here are five catering companies doing just that.
Led by Jordana Blitz and chef Eduardo, Little Gem delights guests with health focused menus highlighting seasonal ingredients sourced from local vendors. A favorite among the fashion set, the team has most recently catered brand events for Burberry, Saks x Altuzarra, Ralph Lauren x Feed and many more. The full-service catering company is called on for cocktail parties, corporate events, showers, private dining and beyond.
Benjamin and Natalia Vaschetti’s Maison Benjamin offers clients a range of catering services. Their culinary concierge arm can arrange private chefs and sommelier expertise for intimate gatherings, bites for small-scale events and catering for large parties alike. You can even tap their chef to do your weekly meal prep for you.
The hospitality experts at Great Performances leave no detail overlooked when catering your celebration. In addition to exquisite seasonal food, expect impeccable service and execution. Clients tap this expert team for corporate events, weddings, cocktail parties, corporate events and more. Fun fact: Great Performances is also the exclusive food service partner at institutions such as The Plaza, Jazz at Lincoln Center and Brooklyn Museum.
Culinary design agency Creative Edge has been serving clients in New York, Florida and D.C. for over 35 years. Creative Edge actually looks to the guest experience when designing each event’s culinary experience. Driven by their mission to change the perception of the word “catering,” this team believes in simple, delicious food presented beautifully and with gracious service – and always keeping the guest in mind.
Part of the Restaurant Associates group, CxRA is known for creating unique dining experiences for any occasion. The CxRA chefs, planners and service team ensure the food and service go beyond clients’ discerning expectations through seasonal ingredients and innovative dishes in artful, custom menus. From their 15,000-square-foot kitchen to their meticulous transportation team, the pros at CxRA leave nothing to chance when it comes to your event.
