Elevated Catering for NYC's Best Events
Catering for Corporate, Private & Brand Activations Across New York
- Corporate catering
- Private events
- Brand activations
- 10+ Years Catering NYC
- 1K+ Events Executed
- 10K+ Families Fed
Two Ways We Show Up For You
Same quality, same attention to detail — whether we drop off or stay the whole event.
Drop-Off
Chef-crafted food delivered to your venue, professionally packaged and setup-ready the moment it arrives.
- Custom menu design
- Branded packaging
- On-time professional delivery
- Setup-ready trays & utensils
- Perfect for team lunches
- Internal office events
Full Service
Everything in Drop-Off plus our team on-site — full setup, service throughout, and complete breakdown after.
- Everything in Drop-Off
- Professional on-site staff
- Full venue setup & styling
- Event-length service
- Full breakdown & cleanup
- Client events & brand activations
Not sure which fits your event? Call us at (631) 671-1670 and we'll help you figure it out.
★★★★★ Trusted by event planners, corporate offices & institutions across the NYC metro
Tell Us About Your Event
Who We Serve
For Businesses & Events
Corporate Catering That Makes an Impression
- ✓ Drop-off catering for offices & meetings
- ✓ Brand activations & product launches
- ✓ Full-service corporate events
- ✓ Recurring corporate breakfast & lunch programs
For Private Celebrations
Your Event. Your Vision. Our Experience.
- ✓ Curated private dining experiences
- ✓ Birthdays, brunch & milestone celebrations
- ✓ Weddings & intimate gatherings
- ✓ Full-service to drop-off — any size
Corporate Catering
Office meetings, team lunches, client dinners, and large-scale corporate events — executed flawlessly.
Learn more →Drop-Off Catering
Hot, fresh, beautifully packaged and delivered. Perfect for offices, recurring team meals, and events without on-site staff.
Learn more →Brand Activations
High-impact culinary experiences for product launches, pop-ups, and brand moments that need to photograph well.
Learn more →Private Dining
Curated fixed menus, intimate chef’s table experiences, and private dinners that feel like a restaurant — in your space.
Learn more →Full-Service Events
On-site cooking, professional staffing, complete setup and cleanup. No detail left to chance, from 25 to 500+ guests.
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We Don't Just Cater Events.
We Create
Experiences
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Tell Us About Your Event
Every great event starts with a simple conversation. Reach out with your date, guest count, and vision — and we'll take it from there.
Free Consultation & Custom Menu
We sit down with you to understand exactly what you need. You'll walk away with a menu tailored to your guests, transparent pricing, and a plan built around your event.
Invite Your Guests. We Handle the Rest.
On the day of your event, our team arrives on time and handles every detail — from setup to the last plate cleared. All you have to do is show up and enjoy the moment.
Tell Us About Your Event
Every great event starts with a simple conversation. Reach out with your date, guest count, and vision — and we'll take it from there.
Free Consultation & Custom Menu
We sit down with you to understand exactly what you need. You'll walk away with a menu tailored to your guests, transparent pricing, and a plan built around your event.
Invite Your Guests. We Handle the Rest.
On the day of your event, our team arrives on time and handles every detail — from setup to the last plate cleared. All you have to do is show up and enjoy the moment.
Our Story
The CMCS Experience
From the moment we set up to the last plate cleared, we treat every event as a reflection of our craft. See what a Creative Minds event looks and feels like.
Creative Minds brings elevated food, polished presentation, and a genuine culinary perspective to every event. Founded in 2015 by Chef Charline, we’ve spent a decade helping NYC offices, brands, and families eat well — and remember it.
Reliability
On time, on brief, no surprises.
Elevated Presentation
Food that looks as good as it tastes.
Flexibility
Intimate dinners to 500-guest galas.
Cultural Depth
A distinct culinary point of view.
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“CMCS catered our company kickoff event and absolutely knocked it out of the park. The presentation was stunning, the food was exceptional, and our team is still talking about it. They handled everything seamlessly — we didn’t have to worry about a single detail.”
Director of Operations — Corporate Kickoff Event
★★★★★
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“CMCS made our graduation lunch and ice cream social a truly memorable celebration. From the beautifully plated lunch to the festive dessert spread, every detail reflected the significance of the day. Our students and faculty were beyond impressed.”
Medgar Evers College — Graduation Lunch & Ice Cream Social
★★★★★
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“As an event planner, I’ve worked with a lot of caterers — CMCS is in a league of their own. They brought elegance, professionalism, and incredible food to the wedding, and executed flawlessly under pressure. They’re now my go-to for every high-end event.”
Event Planner — Private Wedding
★★★★★
Ready to Plan Your Next Event?
Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll put together a custom proposal within 24 hours. No pressure, no commitment.
Phone(631) 671-1670
Service AreaNYC · Brooklyn · Queens · Long Island · NJ