Culinary Services

A complete list of the different service formats we can provide for your event. For specific menu information such as dishes and pricing, click here to be redirected to our booking page

Appetizers & Hors D'oeurves

When it comes to the opening chapter of your event, we design your appetizer experience to seamlessly match the specific energy and flow of your gathering. For high energy social hours or receptions where movement is key we recommend Passed Hors D'oeuvres, which offer an elegant, effortless presentation as our professional service staff circulates the room with beautifully styled, bite sized dishes. If you prefer a more interactive and visually stunning setup, Culinary Stations transform a portion of your venue into a destination, allowing guests to explore artfully curated displays such as a vibrant blue fin tuna crudo bar or artisanal charcuterie at their own pace.

For seated affairs where you want to establish a formal rhythm right from the start, a Plated Appetizer Service delivers a precise, fine dining experience directly to each guest's seat, setting a sophisticated tone for the courses to come. Alternatively, if your goal is to foster immediate conversation and closeness among your guests, we recommend a Family Style Appetizer Layout which brings large, beautifully arranged platters directly to the tables for everyone to pass and share. Beyond these core formats, you can also consider Grazing Tables, which act as a continuous and elegant centerpiece during extended arrivals, or Interactive Tableside Presentations, where our culinary team finishes a dish directly in front of your guests to add a touch of tableside theater to the start of the evening.

stainless steel fork and knife on white ceramic plate
stainless steel fork and knife on white ceramic plate

Mains & Entrées

For the focal point of your event, the dinner service is structured to seamlessly match the precise level of formality and social energy you envision for the room. A Plated Service stands as the pinnacle of formal fine dining, offering your guests a highly synchronized and polished experience. Guests remain comfortably seated as our professional staff serves each meticulously composed course sequentially, allowing everyone at the table to dine together at a perfectly orchestrated pace. For events that prioritize a relaxed, lively atmosphere with plenty of variety, a Buffet Service offers an expansive and beautifully organized layout. Guests are invited to visit a dedicated station at their leisure, where they can customize their own plates from a diverse selection of hot and cold entrees, making it an ideal choice for accommodating a wide range of personal preferences.

To capture the perfect balance between upscale elegance and relaxed connection, we recommend a Family Style Service, which brings the communal warmth of a home dinner directly to the event table. Your guests will experience the ease of being served seated, as large, artfully arranged platters are placed in the center of each table for everyone to pass around, naturally sparking conversation and a sense of togetherness. Beyond these classic paths, you can also introduce a Live Carving Station to add a touch of interactive entertainment as guests watch a chef slice premium centerpieces to order, or for the finest culinary experience, opt for a Multi Course Tasting Menu, which transforms dinner into a deliberate, curated journey where guests experience a progression of smaller, highly complex flavor profiles over the course of the evening.

dish on white ceramic plate
dish on white ceramic plate

Desserts & Petit Fours

To bring a sweet and memorable conclusion to your evening, the dessert course is designed to transition your guests into the final phase of the celebration with style and indulgence. A Plated Dessert Service keeps the formal rhythm of a seated dinner intact, delivering an elegant, restaurant style creation directly to each guest. This format allows your guests to savor a beautifully composed, sweet finale while enjoying uninterrupted conversation at their tables. For a more dynamic and celebratory atmosphere, Dessert Stations transform a portion of your space into an absolute visual destination. Guests can wander over at their leisure to explore an expansive, beautifully lit display of sweets, giving them the freedom to customize their perfect dessert plate and mingle with others in the room.

If the energy of your event has already shifted toward the lounge or the dance floor, a Passed Dessert Service keeps the momentum going without interruption. Our service staff circulates the room with beautifully styled, bite sized confections, making it effortless for guests to enjoy premium sweets on the move. To create a truly unforgettable and social experience, our signature Dessert Charcuterie Boards are brought directly to the center of each table as an interactive crowd pleaser. These custom, oversized boards are artfully loaded with a spectacular mix of artisanal chocolates, miniature pastries, seasonal fruits, house made confections, and more, naturally sparking shared excitement and letting everyone pass, share, and indulge together.

white and red strawberry cake
white and red strawberry cake

Extras & Add Ons

To put the perfect exclamation point on your event, our final category covers those thoughtful touchpoints that keep your guests comfortable, energized, and fully pampered as the night reaches its peak. A dedicated Coffee And Tea Service acts as the ultimate comforting anchor for the later hours of your reception. Guests can visit a beautifully styled beverage station or enjoy elegant tableside service featuring freshly brewed premium coffees, herbal teas, and a full array of accompaniments, offering the perfect warm pairing for dessert or a welcoming lift before heading home. As the celebration hits high gear, our Late Night Bites step in to surprise and delight the room just when everyone needs an boost. Our staff circulates the dance floor or opens an interactive late-night station featuring fun, high end comfort foods like gourmet sliders or artisanal flatbreads, offering a playful and incredibly satisfying conclusion to an unforgettable evening.

For hosts looking to truly distinguish their evening, a curated Cordial And Digestif Service transitions the later hours of your event into a sophisticated, upscale enviorment to relax, digest, and converse. Guests are invited to unwind with an elegant display featuring a premium selection of post dinner digestifs, artisan amaros, and hand rolled fine chocolates or truffles, providing a relaxing space for late night conversation. Finally, to deliver an unmatched, multi sensory "wow" factor, our premium Cigar Pairings service offers a highly memorable experience for your guests. We design a dedicated outdoor lounge space featuring a hand selected collection of exceptional cigars, masterfully paired with aged spirits, dark chocolates, or custom espresso blends, giving your patrons an exclusive and deeply sophisticated touch they likely haven't experienced anywhere else. We can even add custom wrappers to each cigar so every guest can take home a memory, or celebrate together.

two white cups filled with liquid sitting on top of a stove
two white cups filled with liquid sitting on top of a stove
clear drinking glass beside brown bottle
clear drinking glass beside brown bottle
Address

80 Bay Street Landing
New York, NY 10301

Contacts

646-417-4576
info@dertingercs.com