NY Catering Service & Personal Chef

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Introduction

With over 18 years in hospitality our experience and passion make each event flawless, creating each proposal to your exact needs from food to flowers. We offer Private Multi-Course Tasting Menus, Cocktail Parties, Full Service Catering , Private Chef and Personal Chef Services for New York and the tri state area. NY Catering Service is New York's premier caterer and personal chef service; We have been featured on several major publications, talk shows, the food network and several other avenues. Chef Chris Nirschel has worked at Michelin Star restaurants around the country and specializes in sourcing seasonal, local farm fresh ingredients, working with local fisheries and butchers while creating custom menus for gourmet experiences. Catering and personal chef services are customized to each client making your event or dinner party unforgettable.

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Hired 189 times

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15 employees

15 years in business

Business hours

Sun11:00 am - 11:59 pmMon11:00 am - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, and Venmo.

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Carole c.

Sep 29, 2019

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Chef Chris and his crew are amazing. We had a FABULOUS surprise party! My gueats were really pleased - loved the food and comments were delicious great staff and everything top shelf! Chris arrived right on time took a quick look around - kicked me out - moved into my kitchen prepped staged cooked served cleaned up and left! I had the best time - have a party and HIRE THEM!

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Non-alcoholic drinks • Alcoholic drinks • American - casual • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • Italian • Small bites • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 30 - 39 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Cloth napkins • Premium (high end ingredients)

NY Catering Service & Personal Chef's reply

Carole, You were so fun and amazing from our first conversation to the big day and beyond. You truly went above and beyond with planning this event and I was so happy to be part of the team making this a huge success. I can't wait to work with you in the future. Chef Chris

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Claudine L.

May 17, 2021

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Details: Dinner party • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Dessert • Italian • French • American - formal • Plated meal • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 40 - 49 guests • Standard (basic ingredients)

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Angelique S.

Oct 13, 2020

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Hired Chef Chris for a board dinner just a couple weeks ago. Everything went off without a hitch, and all of the guests were so happy with the food/experience! I will definitely be hiring him in the future for any events my clients or I have!! Thank you Chef!!!

Details: Corporate event • Dinner • Dessert • American - formal • Italian • Plated meal • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Premium (high end ingredients)

NY Catering Service & Personal Chef's reply

Thank you so much for your kind words, Angelique! It was an absolute pleasure working with you from start to finish, and I look forward to doing it again soon!

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Kathy G.

Apr 8, 2019

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Excellent service, delicious food and perfect presentation! Thanks to Chef Chris's expertise, we had a fantastic event.

Details: Office coordinator • Corporate event • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Alcoholic drinks • American - casual • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • American - Southern • Small bites • Yes, full service • Office • Yes, partial kitchen (fridge and sink only) • 70 - 79 guests • Premium (high end ingredients) • $35 - $49

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Yaneeke S.

Jan 25, 2019

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Chef Chris, was wonderful to work with. We had several hiccups on our end with changes to venue etc, but he navigated the changes with us easily. Thank you so much Chef Chris, we appreciate you and your team. Nikki

Details: Party host • Corporate event • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) • American - formal • Asian • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Southern • Indian • French • Small bites • Service will be needed during the meal • Home • Yes - full kitchen (oven, stove, refrigerator, sink, and utensils) • 101 - 125 guests • Paper napkins • Serving/warming trays, dishes, and utensils • Tabletop décor and display • Premium (high end ingredients) • $36 - $50 (mid range)

NY Catering Service & Personal Chef's reply

Nikki, my team and I had a blast working with you and making this event special! Can’t wait for future events with you and your team :)

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Christopher Nirschel

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I take pride in customizing my pricing for each experience I provide.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Customizing each menu and experience for my client and their needs, going above and beyond creating a unique experience that surpasses their expectations.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I graduated from the French Culinary Institute (Now called the International Culinary Center)

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