Business Details
31 Years
experience
Custom Catering & Home Cooking Services NYC
With two decades of experience in the culinary industry, our catering and home cooking service specializes in crafting rustic, seasonal cuisine that balances flavor and presentation. Founded in 1995 by chef Andrea Meyer, our business combines expertise from New York Restaurant School training, Northern California culinary influences, and a background in fine art to create menus that reflect both artistic vision and practical event execution. We offer comprehensive event planning support, from site walkthroughs to rental coordination, while also providing customized home-cooked meals tailored to individual dietary preferences and schedules. Our team caters to corporate clients, nonprofits, and private households across New York City and Long Island, emphasizing stress-free service through personalized attention to detail.We distinguish ourselves through recipe customization, including family heirloom dishes and client-sourced favorites, alongside specialized meal services for elderly clients that prioritize both nutrition and companionship. Our portfolio includes high-profile events for media companies, law firms, and cultural institutions, supported by a curated network of trusted vendors for florals, entertainment, and desserts. Having appeared on major television networks and been featured in national publications, we maintain a reputation for delivering consistent quality across both large-scale catering and intimate home dining experiences.
Services
Event Catering
Home Cooking
Menu Customization
Elderly Meal Services
Recipe Adaptation
Corporate Catering
Wedding Catering
Private Dining
Vendor Coordination
Meal Delivery
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 20 years of experience in rustic seasonal cuisine with corporate and private event expertise
- Our team provides full-service event planning including timelines, rentals, and vendor coordination
- We customize menus using client recipes, family traditions, and dietary requirements
- Specialized home cooking services include freezer-friendly meals and elderly-focused meal preparation
- Our artistic approach combines fine art background with practical culinary execution
What people say
Stress-free event planning
Creative menu adaptations
Exceptional presentation
Reliable meal quality
Personalized service
Services
Event Catering
We provide full-service catering for corporate events, weddings, and private celebrations. Our menus feature rustic, seasonal dishes presented artistically while accommodating guest mobility needs during receptions and formal events. Clients receive comprehensive planning support including venue walkthroughs, timeline coordination, and rental management.
Home Cooking
Custom home-cooked meals are prepared in client residences or delivered frozen for convenience. Services include weekly/monthly meal scheduling, dietary adaptation, and recipe implementation from personal collections or external sources while maintaining optimal flavor and storage longevity.
Menu Customization
Each menu gets tailored to client preferences through initial consultations about taste profiles and dietary requirements. We incorporate family recipes, cultural dishes, and contemporary adaptations while maintaining cohesive flavor profiles across all event or household dining scenarios.
Elderly Meal Services
Specialized meal preparation for elderly clients combines nutritional requirements with personal preferences. Services include in-home cooking companionship, portion-controlled freezing, and presentation techniques that enhance both appetite appeal and eating ease for aging individuals.
Recipe Adaptation
We implement client-sourced recipes from cookbooks, digital platforms, or generational family collections. Our chefs adapt preparation methods for optimal flavor while maintaining ingredient authenticity and presentation standards consistent with our rustic culinary philosophy.
People
Andrea Meyer
Owner/Chef
Founder Andrea Meyer combines 20+ years of culinary experience with a fine art background to create seasonally inspired menus. After training at NY Restaurant School and working with NYC bistro pioneers, she developed expertise in rustic cuisine presentation through global travel and corporate event execution.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We cater weddings, corporate meetings, bar mitzvahs, fundraising luncheons, and private celebrations with customized menus and full-service coordination.
Do you offer home cooking services?
Yes, we provide in-home meal preparation and frozen meal delivery tailored to dietary needs, preferences, and schedules.
Can you accommodate special dietary requirements?
We customize menus for allergies, medical restrictions, and cultural preferences while maintaining flavor integrity across all dishes.
Do you use seasonal ingredients?
Our menus emphasize seasonal produce and ingredients to ensure optimal flavor and freshness throughout the year.
How far in advance should I book services?
We recommend booking events 3-6 months ahead, though we accommodate shorter timelines when possible.
Can you work with family recipes?
We implement family recipes, heirloom dishes, and client-sourced favorites using professional techniques while preserving original flavor profiles.
