Wedding, Birthday & Private Event Catering in NYC & Long Island
Chef-Crafted Menus, Flawless Service, Unforgettable Moments
From intimate dinner parties and milestone birthdays to elegant weddings and anniversaries — Creative Minds delivers personalized menus, beautiful presentation, and white-glove service for the moments that matter most.
- Custom menus
- Elegant presentation
- Professional staff
- Stress-free planning
Two Ways to Celebrate
Same chef-crafted quality, same careful attention to detail — whether we drop off your menu or stay by your side for the whole event.
Drop-Off
Chef-crafted food delivered to your home or venue, beautifully packaged and ready to serve the moment it arrives.
- Custom menu design
- Elegant presentation
- On-time delivery
- Ready-to-serve trays & utensils
- Perfect for intimate gatherings
- Birthdays, showers & dinner parties
Full Service
Everything in Drop-Off plus our team on-site — full setup, attentive service throughout your celebration, and complete breakdown after.
- Everything in Drop-Off
- Professional on-site staff
- Full venue setup & styling
- Event-length service
- Full breakdown & cleanup
- Weddings, anniversaries & milestones
Not sure which fits your celebration? Call us at (631) 671-1670 and we'll help you figure it out.
Request Your Custom Event Quote
We'll respond within 24 hours with a tailored proposal
Private Event Catering
Catering That Makes Every Moment Unforgettable
We work with clients who want their celebrations to feel personal, beautiful, and completely stress-free. From intimate birthday dinners and bridal showers to full-scale weddings and milestone anniversaries, we craft curated menus and deliver thoughtful, white-glove service that lets you actually enjoy your own event.
- Weddings & Anniversaries
- Birthdays, Showers & Milestones
- Dinner Parties & Intimate Gatherings
Custom Event Menus
No Cookie-Cutter Menus.
Every Celebration Is Curated.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all menus or pre-packaged options for the biggest moments of your life.
Instead, we design every menu around:
- The vision and style of your celebration
- Your guests’ preferences, allergies and dietary needs
- The vibe — from elegant plated dinners to lively cocktail receptions
The result? Food that feels completely yours, beautifully presented, and absolutely unforgettable — not a generic catering tray in sight.
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“Creative Minds catered our wedding and I still have guests raving about the food months later. The presentation was stunning, the service was warm and flawless, and our coordinator took care of every tiny detail so we could actually enjoy the day. Worth every penny.”
Alyssa & Marcus — Long Island Wedding
★★★★★
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“We hired Creative Minds for my mom’s 70th birthday and it was perfect from start to finish. Custom menu based on her favorite dishes, gorgeous plating, and staff who treated our family like their own. She said it was the best night of her life — that’s all I needed to hear.”
Jasmine R. — Milestone Birthday, Brooklyn
★★★★★
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“From our first tasting to the very last bite of dessert, Creative Minds made our 25th anniversary feel like something out of a magazine. Elegant, intimate, and every course more beautiful than the last. I can’t recommend them enough.”
Denise & Carl — 25th Anniversary Dinner
★★★★★
Questions? We've Got Answers.
Everything you need to know before booking your wedding, birthday, anniversary, or private event.
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We cater weddings, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, bridal and baby showers, milestone birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, holiday parties, bar/bat mitzvahs, and intimate dinner parties in homes, venues, estates, and outdoor spaces throughout NYC and Long Island.
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For weddings and large celebrations, 3–6 months in advance is ideal so we can secure your date and build the perfect menu. For smaller dinner parties, showers, and birthdays, 2–4 weeks is usually plenty. Last-minute? Call us — we'll do everything we can to make it happen.
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We typically cater private events with 15 or more guests, though we can accommodate smaller intimate dinners (10+) for certain packages. Whether you're hosting a private chef-style dinner at home or a 300-person wedding reception, we scale to your celebration.
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Absolutely — it's our favorite part. Every private event menu is built from scratch based on your theme, your guests' palates, cultural traditions, dietary needs, and personal favorites. We offer complimentary tastings for weddings and larger events so you can fall in love with your menu before the big day.
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Yes, always. We handle vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, kosher-style, halal-friendly, and virtually any combination you need. Just let us know during planning and we'll clearly label dishes and prepare separate, clearly marked options for guests with allergies.
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Drop-Off is perfect for intimate gatherings, showers, and birthdays — we deliver beautifully packaged, ready-to-serve food to your home or venue. Full Service includes everything in Drop-Off plus on-site staff, full setup and styling, attentive service throughout your event, and complete breakdown afterward — ideal for weddings, anniversaries, and larger celebrations.
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We proudly serve all of New York City — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island — along with Long Island (Nassau & Suffolk), Westchester, and parts of New Jersey. Traveling somewhere else for your event? Just ask.
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Private event pricing is fully custom — based on your guest count, menu, service level, staffing, and event details. Send us your inquiry and within 24 hours you'll receive a personalized, itemized proposal. No pressure, no obligation — just a clear, honest starting point.
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Yes. We coordinate professional servers, chefs, bartenders, and event captains, and can arrange rentals (plates, glassware, linens, tables), bar packages, and floral styling through our trusted partners — so you can book everything through one team instead of juggling five.
Ready to Plan Your Next Event?
Tell us about your celebration and we’ll put together a custom proposal within 24 hours. No pressure, no commitment — just a clear, honest starting point.
Phone(631) 671-1670
Service AreaNYC · Brooklyn · Queens · Long Island · NJ
Food that makes you do a little dance right after you take the first bite.