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About Dertinger Culinary Services
We believe that catering is more than just food, it's an experience. Providing a five star experience is what we strive for every event
About the Business
In 2024, Chef Liam Dertinger left the NYC fine dining scene to launch Dertinger Culinary Services, channeling the precision of elite restaurant kitchens into an elite private catering experience. Since our inception, we have built an elite network of experienced chefs, service professionals, and event consultants to deliver the absolute best private catering services across New York City and beyond.
We are more than just a catering company. Dertinger Culinary Services specializes in premium, upscale hospitality, custom-tailoring every menu, setting, and logistic to the exact specifications of our clients. Unlike traditional caterers, we reject cookie-cutter formulas; every single event is a bespoke production designed from scratch. From intimate private dinners to grand celebrations, we handle every detail with meticulous care to ensure your event is not just memorable, but an exceptional experience you will cherish for a lifetime.
About the Chef
Founder and Executive Chef Liam Dertinger brings a decade of elite culinary experience, a classical degree from Le Cordon Bleu Paris, and a Chopped Champion pedigree to every table he sets. Having spent 10 years in the kitchens of some of New York City’s most prestigious restaurants, Liam’s unrelenting goal has always been to perfect the dining experience. Yet, he found that working in traditional kitchens left a critical element missing: the connection to the people enjoying his food. Being walled off from his guests never sat right with him.
Driven by a desire to serve world-class cuisine while interacting directly with his clients, Liam vowed to tear down those structural walls between the chef and the guest—much like Pink Floyd—to build a completely transparent, exceptional service. He understood early on that because every client is entirely unique, every event must be too. This deep passion for connection, creativity, and togetherness forms the absolute backbone of Dertinger Culinary Services today. We bring elite technique out of the hidden kitchen and directly into your life's most special moments, creating an unforgettable experience we hope you will share with us soon.
Our Process
We take the time to ensure perfection...here's how we do it:
Book Consult
Via our booking page below, you book a consult. Our team will reach out to discuss your event and begin the custom tailoring process
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Finalize Menu
After our consult, menu proposals will be sent and discussed. You'll have unlimited revisions where we'll edit any items or services until you're fully satisfied with the event plan
We Execute
On the day of your event, sit back and relax while we set everything up and operate. Our #1 goal is to ensure you don't have to lift a finger or worry from start to finish
What we stand for
Four pillars that guide everything we create, source, and share.
Quality
Exceptional ingredients, advanced techniques, specialized staff members, zero compromises
Attention to Detail
"Perfection is in the details" is a motto we live by. We make sure every element of service is perfected from start to finish
Zero Stress
There's nothing worse than working so hard to cater your own event, and missing all the fun. We take care of all the work, so you can finally enjoy the experience with zero stress
Made for You
We believe every event should be just as special and unique as you are! We go the extra mile to set us, and your event, apart from anyone else
