CORPORATE CATERING SERVICES
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For more than 40 years, we’ve supported corporate clients of every size and across every industry create unique, compelling events. From corporate lunches to multi-day conferences, our team of event professionals support you through every step of the process, from venue selection, menu creation, event design, and vendor management. Whether it’s a meeting, employee function, client reception, or something completely unexpected, let Great Performances be your event planner and transform any function into a show that’s as unique and original as you and your brand. We understand the importance of branded events and signature parties. Getting your message across, with originality and creativity, is our priority.
We’re looking forward to working with you. Let us know your goals and we’ll help you craft the perfect event. Some of our past events have included
- Company Party
- Product Launch
- Store Opening
- Cocktail Reception
- Company Presentation
- Sales Meeting
- Book Signing
- Movie Premier
- Awards Ceremony
- Wine Tasting
- Team Building Event
- Trade Show
- Business Development
- Initiative
- Special Requests
If you have additional questions, or to speak to one of our planners about catering your next corporate event, contact us using the form below:
CONTACT GREAT PERFORMANCES' CORPORATE CATERING TEAM
CORPORATE CATERING FAQs
Great Performances provides full catering services, including all food, beverage and staffing services.
We are licensed to serve alcohol and, for venues where we do not hold a permanent liquor permit, we can apply for special event liquor permits as each event requires.
We can customize a beverage solution for your event, including water, juice and soda stations; juice and smoothie bars; coffee stations and bars; beer, wine and alcohol stations; and cocktail bars.
To help make your event even more special, we can create custom cocktails and mocktails to suit your tastes
Great Performances provides full catering services, including all food, beverage and staffing services.
We are licensed to serve alcohol and, for venues where we do not hold a permanent liquor permit, we can apply for special event liquor permits as each event requires.
We can tailor a beverage solution for your event, including water, juice and soda stations; juice and smoothie bars; coffee stations and bars; beer, wine and alcohol stations; and cocktail bars.
Delivery charges may apply for corporate events depending on on the venue and location. There is an additional delivery charge for events located outside the New York metro area.
All of our proposals are customized for each client and event. Many factors play into the event, from venue and location to food style and service and our role is to create an event that suits your needs. For some of our partner venues, we have created catering packages for specific event types.
Our proposals will include food, beverage, staffing and equipment rental charges. Equipment rentals include furniture, plates and decorations and are delivered by a third party vendor who we manage on your behalf. Our event team can help guide rental selections to fit your theme and event.
Additionally, we have an in-house design team who can provide custom event design including floral arrangements, tablescapes, custom service equipment and more at an additional fee.
Safety has always been a priority at Great Performances. Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, we have enhanced our sanitation and safety protocols on top of our existing stringent Department of Health procedures. For details, click here.
Lead time for corporate event catering varies depending on a variety of considerations including location, venue, size and scope. For corporate events, we prefer at least two weeks’ notice, but we are able to accommodate more urgent requests.
Lead time for catering requests varies depending on a variety of considerations including location, venue, size and scope. Typically, we prefer at least 72 hours’ notice, but we are able to accommodate more urgent requests.
Great Performances has decades of experience providing food service solutions, including lunch catering, for business across New York City. We can create a program that meets your needs for as long as you need us. Read more about our Workplace Dining Solutions here.
We are happy to provide catering services for corporate events of all sizes. Our dedicated event planners provide an unmatched level of commitment and service and work with the client from initial inquiry through planning and until the final guest departs the event.
At Great Performances, we consider our global impact at every stage of the process, from ideating and creating dishes and menus through even services and waste reduction programs.
We believe in full utilization of ingredients, ensuring every part of the plant or animal is used in a delicious dish. At events and our production facilities, we have comprehensive waste/disposable programs that include recycling, composting, material repurposing and surplus food recovery programs directed for immediate use by shelters and places in need.
We believe every guest, regardless of their dietary preferences, should have food choices that are innovative, delicious and exciting. For example, our vegetarian dishes, many of which are also vegan, exclue the most common allergens, making them an excellent option for a wide variety of guests. We also have partners that can help provide specialized meals including halal and kosher meals.
Great Performances offers an extensive variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Using produce from our NOFA-certified organic farm, Katchkie Farm, as a source of inspiration and ingredients, our chefs are constantly develop delicious, new plant-based dishes. We’re passionate about making our vegetarian and vegan dishes delicious, innovative and exciting.
Our proposals for corporate catering will include food, beverage, staffing and equipment rental charges.
Event costs vary depending a wide variety of factors including venue, service style, menu selections, staffing requirements, rental equipment needed and design requests. We work closely with our clients to meet their budget goals.
Great Performances started as a waitress staffing agency and continues to uphold its roots. We provide full event services including staffing.