About
Creative Concepts NYC is a boutique custom catering and event company. Our fare is hand-made, fresh, and approachable. Since its founding in 2009, our unique team has designed and hosted everything from galas, weddings, and corporate events, to even simple rooftop hors d'oeuvres for six. We know that events can be stressful and we're here to make them easy, beautiful and delicious.
A satisfied client!
Highlights
Specialties
Level of service
Additional services
Meal(s)
Kitchen onsite
Serving style
Event type
Venue type
Full service or drop-off
Guest count
Budget per person
Cuisine(s)
Additional supplies needed
Reviews
Jessica W.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We call client introduce ourselves and get event information Date, time, place and number of people etc...
Send proposal based on the initial conversation.
Work with client to finalized any changes to the proposal to fit their event needs.
If a venue is involved, we request to have a walk through before the final proposal is agreed upon to make sure all bases are covered.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
My true passion for creating dishes developed from cooking with his mother at a young age, attending the New York City College of Technology- Hospitality Management, and working at several prestigious New York restaurants. He prides himself in being a hands-on chef that is driven by the complexity and challenges that are presented in the catering world, all the while using the best available ingredients and supporting regional farms by using fresh local products.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
Our pricing is based on the kind of event the client has in mind. All our menus are customized to fit the clients vision.
We have standard pricing guidelines that we reference, but that price will change depending on menu requested.
How did you get started in this business?
I founded Creative Concepts NYC which has thrived since 2009. After running a New York catering company for many years, he realized that with his combined passion for food and relationships gained, he could offer an exceptional product that represented his vision and appetite for collaboration.
What types of customers have you worked with?
We have worked with all types of customers from private events to corporate events, weddings, sitdown dinners, cocktail parties, holiday parties etc... We also do breakfast, lunch and dinner drop offs.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
All our events have a special charm to them, as we treat all of our clients uniquely.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Ask as many questions as you need to. Never settle for "we cannot do that, or it cannot be done" in catering most things are possible except for last minute orders with specialty items that need to be ordered ahead of time.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
Type of food being served
If there is a theme, have details of your vision
Your budget, if there is one, always take under consideration that food cost does not include wait staff or specialty items, delivery etc..
You hire a cater to put together your vision, give them the tools they need to do just that.