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NYC Food Catering Services by Cocktail Caterers
Elevate Your Food Experience
At Cocktail Caterers, we bring top-tier catering service in New York from our base in Chelsea—crafting unforgettable cocktail parties, corporate ...
Whether you're planning a lively Pride party, a sleek corporate event in Chelsea, or a laid-back home gathering, Cocktail Caterers brings bold flavors and ...
Our passion is flavor—and it shows in every bite. Cocktail Caterers creates vibrant, seasonal menus using fresh, local ingredients that shine in our ...
Exceptional NYC Food Catering for Unforgettable Events
Cocktail Caterers is a boutique food and design catering company based in Chelsea, proudly serving the New York City metro area since 2007. Specializing in luxury cocktail party catering, we create unforgettable experiences for Pride parties, weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings. Our custom menus feature gourmet small plates, elegant bites, hot food stations, and beautifully styled buffets—perfect for any upscale occasion.
Recognized as one of the top New York catering companies, we are certified by the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and a proud member of the Small Business Association. Whether you're planning a cocktail party, a corporate celebration, or a Pride party in NYC, our expert team is here to deliver vibrant, tailored experiences with unmatched service.
Contact us at [email protected] to explore menu options a nd discover why we’re trusted among the best luxury caterers in New York.
Testimonials
We used these guys for an event last year and everything was great. Pleasant people to deal with (Kurt) and the food was terrific. Thanks!
We used these guys for an event last year and everything was great. Pleasant people to deal with (Kurt) and the food was terrific. Thanks!
The food at our wedding was out of this world amazing. So many of our guests came up to me and commented on how delicious everything was. Mike and Kurt were phenomenal to work with and were incredibly attentive to our needs.
The first time I tasted their food I was an instant believer, but I was not prepared for what was in store when we had our official tasting. I swear that I must have eaten every last bite of what they brought over.
Kurt is a creative and inventive chef and will work around your dietary restrictions (we had a mostly vegetarian menu with some fish). Mike is reasonable and responsive and most importantly he is honest, which makes him a joy to work with.
The food at our wedding was out of this world amazing. So many of our guests came up to me and commented on how delicious everything was. Mike and Kurt were phenomenal to work with and were incredibly attentive to our needs.
The first time I tasted their food I was an instant believer, but I was not prepared for what was in store when we had our official tasting. I swear that I must have eaten every last bite of what they brought over.
Kurt is a creative and inventive chef and will work around your dietary restrictions (we had a mostly vegetarian menu with some fish). Mike is reasonable and responsive and most importantly he is honest, which makes him a joy to work with.
In a city filled with options it takes a special touch to stand out and Cocktail Caterers is a stand out! The owners are so very warm, responsive, creative and committed to hospitality that it's tempting to forget to mention how incredibly amazing the food is! If (like me) you are a bit skeptical of online reviews, just contact them and see for yourself how accommodating and lovely they are.
The guests at our event are still talking about the food & service & several people were spotted chasing the trays into the kitchen at the end of the evening. I look forward to the opportunity to work with them again!
In a city filled with options it takes a special touch to stand out and Cocktail Caterers is a stand out! The owners are so very warm, responsive, creative and committed to hospitality that it's tempting to forget to mention how incredibly amazing the food is! If (like me) you are a bit skeptical of online reviews, just contact them and see for yourself how accommodating and lovely they are.
The guests at our event are still talking about the food & service & several people were spotted chasing the trays into the kitchen at the end of the evening. I look forward to the opportunity to work with them again!
My sister and I used Cocktail Caterers for her 30th birthday party. They were beyond helpful, kind, and sweet ... they were amazing! The food was as amazing as Kurt and Mike for me and my sister! Their staff was professional and attentive to all our guests. The event had about 70 people of all ages and each and every one of our guests left with amazing things to say about the food and the staff! They made my sister's 30th birthday one to remember! They worked with us on picking a menu that was perfect for everyone and kept my sister's likes and dislikes in mind when it came to food! I would recommend Cocktail Caterers to anyone looking for caterers! I can't wait to throw another party as an excuse to work with these guys again! They were THE BEST!!!!!
My sister and I used Cocktail Caterers for her 30th birthday party. They were beyond helpful, kind, and sweet ... they were amazing! The food was as amazing as Kurt and Mike for me and my sister! Their staff was professional and attentive to all our guests. The event had about 70 people of all ages and each and every one of our guests left with amazing things to say about the food and the staff! They made my sister's 30th birthday one to remember! They worked with us on picking a menu that was perfect for everyone and kept my sister's likes and dislikes in mind when it came to food! I would recommend Cocktail Caterers to anyone looking for caterers! I can't wait to throw another party as an excuse to work with these guys again! They were THE BEST!!!!!
We used Cocktail Caterer's for my daughter's school fundraiser. They were great to work with! We were on a limited budget and the team really worked with us to create a menu that was varied, delicious and worked within the constraints of our budget. In addition, we had some last minute changes the day before the event that impacted our rentals. Mike was terrific, helping us through that process and providing guidance. This is the second year we have used them and we were very happy customers!
We used Cocktail Caterer's for my daughter's school fundraiser. They were great to work with! We were on a limited budget and the team really worked with us to create a menu that was varied, delicious and worked within the constraints of our budget. In addition, we had some last minute changes the day before the event that impacted our rentals. Mike was terrific, helping us through that process and providing guidance. This is the second year we have used them and we were very happy customers!
I used Cocktail Caterers for a high-end dinner party last week, and Kurt and Mike (and the entire staff that evening...thank you, again!) did a fabulous job. The food was delicious and the service impeccable. I relied on Kurt and Mike very much leading up to the event - as I was coordinating from the west coast and in a venue I did not know, but luckily they did! I remain so grateful for their continued guidance, professionalism, and thoughtfulness on every detail. They went above and beyond and truly cared about our event. The evening was beautiful. I can't wait to work with them, again. Thank you, again, Kurt and Mike!
I used Cocktail Caterers for a high-end dinner party last week, and Kurt and Mike (and the entire staff that evening...thank you, again!) did a fabulous job. The food was delicious and the service impeccable. I relied on Kurt and Mike very much leading up to the event - as I was coordinating from the west coast and in a venue I did not know, but luckily they did! I remain so grateful for their continued guidance, professionalism, and thoughtfulness on every detail. They went above and beyond and truly cared about our event. The evening was beautiful. I can't wait to work with them, again. Thank you, again, Kurt and Mike!
My husband and I were looking for an amazing food option for our wedding reception. We didn't want the typical stuffy/gross mass produced dinner for 80 or buffet style fare. We wanted a TON of options of passed bite sized wonderment. So I started googling. And the reviews of cocktail caterers we phenomenal... so I said "I've hit gold" and gold it was.
From the fast/friendly email responses to the amazing variety of creative options, I was thrilled with all the communication from Mike and Kurt. The day of, they were set up before I arrived, the food started rolling out via (attractive) attentive servers. Everyone at the party raved about the food. We had about 10 options passed around, as well as a big stationary cheese/veggie station. The tiny tuna tacos were my favorite, but the watermelon and feta was very refreshing too.
They worked within my budget and made my day perfect. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone and everyone.
My husband and I were looking for an amazing food option for our wedding reception. We didn't want the typical stuffy/gross mass produced dinner for 80 or buffet style fare. We wanted a TON of options of passed bite sized wonderment. So I started googling. And the reviews of cocktail caterers we phenomenal... so I said "I've hit gold" and gold it was.
From the fast/friendly email responses to the amazing variety of creative options, I was thrilled with all the communication from Mike and Kurt. The day of, they were set up before I arrived, the food started rolling out via (attractive) attentive servers. Everyone at the party raved about the food. We had about 10 options passed around, as well as a big stationary cheese/veggie station. The tiny tuna tacos were my favorite, but the watermelon and feta was very refreshing too.
They worked within my budget and made my day perfect. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone and everyone.
Wish there were 6 stars. These guys are pros, and did a fantastic job catering our symposium. I would definitely recommend them, and I'll hire them again.
Wish there were 6 stars. These guys are pros, and did a fantastic job catering our symposium. I would definitely recommend them, and I'll hire them again.
Mike and Kurt are just two amazing individuals that I can't stop bragging about! Their passion for their business and their overall business model translates into their love and food and my goodness deliciousness all around!!
I hired Cocktail Caterers for my 30th birthday at my house and they were accommodating every step of the way! They made my night completely special and I couldn't ask for anything more! I would recommended 10x more than any other company! Everyone kept bragging about the food and how great their staff was!
Corporate events, parties, etc you name it! They can do it and you won't be disappointed!
Mike and Kurt are just two amazing individuals that I can't stop bragging about! Their passion for their business and their overall business model translates into their love and food and my goodness deliciousness all around!!
I hired Cocktail Caterers for my 30th birthday at my house and they were accommodating every step of the way! They made my night completely special and I couldn't ask for anything more! I would recommended 10x more than any other company! Everyone kept bragging about the food and how great their staff was!
Corporate events, parties, etc you name it! They can do it and you won't be disappointed!
We used these guys for an event last year and everything was great. Pleasant people to deal with (Kurt) and the food was terrific. Thanks!
We used these guys for an event last year and everything was great. Pleasant people to deal with (Kurt) and the food was terrific. Thanks!
The food at our wedding was out of this world amazing. So many of our guests came up to me and commented on how delicious everything was. Mike and Kurt were phenomenal to work with and were incredibly attentive to our needs.
The first time I tasted their food I was an instant believer, but I was not prepared for what was in store when we had our official tasting. I swear that I must have eaten every last bite of what they brought over.
Kurt is a creative and inventive chef and will work around your dietary restrictions (we had a mostly vegetarian menu with some fish). Mike is reasonable and responsive and most importantly he is honest, which makes him a joy to work with.
The food at our wedding was out of this world amazing. So many of our guests came up to me and commented on how delicious everything was. Mike and Kurt were phenomenal to work with and were incredibly attentive to our needs.
The first time I tasted their food I was an instant believer, but I was not prepared for what was in store when we had our official tasting. I swear that I must have eaten every last bite of what they brought over.
Kurt is a creative and inventive chef and will work around your dietary restrictions (we had a mostly vegetarian menu with some fish). Mike is reasonable and responsive and most importantly he is honest, which makes him a joy to work with.
In a city filled with options it takes a special touch to stand out and Cocktail Caterers is a stand out! The owners are so very warm, responsive, creative and committed to hospitality that it's tempting to forget to mention how incredibly amazing the food is! If (like me) you are a bit skeptical of online reviews, just contact them and see for yourself how accommodating and lovely they are.
The guests at our event are still talking about the food & service & several people were spotted chasing the trays into the kitchen at the end of the evening. I look forward to the opportunity to work with them again!
In a city filled with options it takes a special touch to stand out and Cocktail Caterers is a stand out! The owners are so very warm, responsive, creative and committed to hospitality that it's tempting to forget to mention how incredibly amazing the food is! If (like me) you are a bit skeptical of online reviews, just contact them and see for yourself how accommodating and lovely they are.
The guests at our event are still talking about the food & service & several people were spotted chasing the trays into the kitchen at the end of the evening. I look forward to the opportunity to work with them again!
My sister and I used Cocktail Caterers for her 30th birthday party. They were beyond helpful, kind, and sweet ... they were amazing! The food was as amazing as Kurt and Mike for me and my sister! Their staff was professional and attentive to all our guests. The event had about 70 people of all ages and each and every one of our guests left with amazing things to say about the food and the staff! They made my sister's 30th birthday one to remember! They worked with us on picking a menu that was perfect for everyone and kept my sister's likes and dislikes in mind when it came to food! I would recommend Cocktail Caterers to anyone looking for caterers! I can't wait to throw another party as an excuse to work with these guys again! They were THE BEST!!!!!
My sister and I used Cocktail Caterers for her 30th birthday party. They were beyond helpful, kind, and sweet ... they were amazing! The food was as amazing as Kurt and Mike for me and my sister! Their staff was professional and attentive to all our guests. The event had about 70 people of all ages and each and every one of our guests left with amazing things to say about the food and the staff! They made my sister's 30th birthday one to remember! They worked with us on picking a menu that was perfect for everyone and kept my sister's likes and dislikes in mind when it came to food! I would recommend Cocktail Caterers to anyone looking for caterers! I can't wait to throw another party as an excuse to work with these guys again! They were THE BEST!!!!!
We used Cocktail Caterer's for my daughter's school fundraiser. They were great to work with! We were on a limited budget and the team really worked with us to create a menu that was varied, delicious and worked within the constraints of our budget. In addition, we had some last minute changes the day before the event that impacted our rentals. Mike was terrific, helping us through that process and providing guidance. This is the second year we have used them and we were very happy customers!
We used Cocktail Caterer's for my daughter's school fundraiser. They were great to work with! We were on a limited budget and the team really worked with us to create a menu that was varied, delicious and worked within the constraints of our budget. In addition, we had some last minute changes the day before the event that impacted our rentals. Mike was terrific, helping us through that process and providing guidance. This is the second year we have used them and we were very happy customers!
I used Cocktail Caterers for a high-end dinner party last week, and Kurt and Mike (and the entire staff that evening...thank you, again!) did a fabulous job. The food was delicious and the service impeccable. I relied on Kurt and Mike very much leading up to the event - as I was coordinating from the west coast and in a venue I did not know, but luckily they did! I remain so grateful for their continued guidance, professionalism, and thoughtfulness on every detail. They went above and beyond and truly cared about our event. The evening was beautiful. I can't wait to work with them, again. Thank you, again, Kurt and Mike!
I used Cocktail Caterers for a high-end dinner party last week, and Kurt and Mike (and the entire staff that evening...thank you, again!) did a fabulous job. The food was delicious and the service impeccable. I relied on Kurt and Mike very much leading up to the event - as I was coordinating from the west coast and in a venue I did not know, but luckily they did! I remain so grateful for their continued guidance, professionalism, and thoughtfulness on every detail. They went above and beyond and truly cared about our event. The evening was beautiful. I can't wait to work with them, again. Thank you, again, Kurt and Mike!
My husband and I were looking for an amazing food option for our wedding reception. We didn't want the typical stuffy/gross mass produced dinner for 80 or buffet style fare. We wanted a TON of options of passed bite sized wonderment. So I started googling. And the reviews of cocktail caterers we phenomenal... so I said "I've hit gold" and gold it was.
From the fast/friendly email responses to the amazing variety of creative options, I was thrilled with all the communication from Mike and Kurt. The day of, they were set up before I arrived, the food started rolling out via (attractive) attentive servers. Everyone at the party raved about the food. We had about 10 options passed around, as well as a big stationary cheese/veggie station. The tiny tuna tacos were my favorite, but the watermelon and feta was very refreshing too.
They worked within my budget and made my day perfect. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone and everyone.
My husband and I were looking for an amazing food option for our wedding reception. We didn't want the typical stuffy/gross mass produced dinner for 80 or buffet style fare. We wanted a TON of options of passed bite sized wonderment. So I started googling. And the reviews of cocktail caterers we phenomenal... so I said "I've hit gold" and gold it was.
From the fast/friendly email responses to the amazing variety of creative options, I was thrilled with all the communication from Mike and Kurt. The day of, they were set up before I arrived, the food started rolling out via (attractive) attentive servers. Everyone at the party raved about the food. We had about 10 options passed around, as well as a big stationary cheese/veggie station. The tiny tuna tacos were my favorite, but the watermelon and feta was very refreshing too.
They worked within my budget and made my day perfect. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone and everyone.
Wish there were 6 stars. These guys are pros, and did a fantastic job catering our symposium. I would definitely recommend them, and I'll hire them again.
Wish there were 6 stars. These guys are pros, and did a fantastic job catering our symposium. I would definitely recommend them, and I'll hire them again.
Mike and Kurt are just two amazing individuals that I can't stop bragging about! Their passion for their business and their overall business model translates into their love and food and my goodness deliciousness all around!!
I hired Cocktail Caterers for my 30th birthday at my house and they were accommodating every step of the way! They made my night completely special and I couldn't ask for anything more! I would recommended 10x more than any other company! Everyone kept bragging about the food and how great their staff was!
Corporate events, parties, etc you name it! They can do it and you won't be disappointed!
Mike and Kurt are just two amazing individuals that I can't stop bragging about! Their passion for their business and their overall business model translates into their love and food and my goodness deliciousness all around!!
I hired Cocktail Caterers for my 30th birthday at my house and they were accommodating every step of the way! They made my night completely special and I couldn't ask for anything more! I would recommended 10x more than any other company! Everyone kept bragging about the food and how great their staff was!
Corporate events, parties, etc you name it! They can do it and you won't be disappointed!
We used these guys for an event last year and everything was great. Pleasant people to deal with (Kurt) and the food was terrific. Thanks!
We used these guys for an event last year and everything was great. Pleasant people to deal with (Kurt) and the food was terrific. Thanks!
The food at our wedding was out of this world amazing. So many of our guests came up to me and commented on how delicious everything was. Mike and Kurt were phenomenal to work with and were incredibly attentive to our needs.
The first time I tasted their food I was an instant believer, but I was not prepared for what was in store when we had our official tasting. I swear that I must have eaten every last bite of what they brought over.
Kurt is a creative and inventive chef and will work around your dietary restrictions (we had a mostly vegetarian menu with some fish). Mike is reasonable and responsive and most importantly he is honest, which makes him a joy to work with.
The food at our wedding was out of this world amazing. So many of our guests came up to me and commented on how delicious everything was. Mike and Kurt were phenomenal to work with and were incredibly attentive to our needs.
The first time I tasted their food I was an instant believer, but I was not prepared for what was in store when we had our official tasting. I swear that I must have eaten every last bite of what they brought over.
Kurt is a creative and inventive chef and will work around your dietary restrictions (we had a mostly vegetarian menu with some fish). Mike is reasonable and responsive and most importantly he is honest, which makes him a joy to work with.
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