Full Service Catering

Full service catering extends far beyond delivering food. It is a complete event support system designed to manage every aspect of your culinary experience from planning through execution. For hosts in New York City seeking refinement, efficiency, and sophistication, full service catering ensures that each detail is handled with care, precision, and taste. This includes menu design, staff coordination, setup, service, and post-event cleanup. To understand the full scope of what a premium catering team provides for your event, explore what full service catering includes at what full service catering includes.

Your NYC Event Seamlessly Executed

An elevated event requires thoughtful preparation and a polished execution plan. From coordinated vendor communication to structured timelines, full service catering ensures every moment runs smoothly. In a fast-moving city like New York, hosts appreciate having a team that anticipates needs before they arise.

For a look at how setup, breakdown, and overall event flow are managed, see what to expect during setup and cleanup at full service catering setup and cleanup. A refined dining experience requires service that is as polished as the cuisine itself. From chefs to waitstaff and event captains, a tailored staffing approach ensures your event feels intentional and elevated. Each member of the Susan’s Kitchen team represents your event with professionalism and warmth, creating an environment where guests feel cared for and welcomed. To explore the types of staff available for your event, review the options at full service catering staffing options.

Seasonal Menus Inspired by NYC’s Culinary Landscape

New York’s food culture is built on seasonality, local sourcing, and global influence. At Susan’s Kitchen, full service catering means presenting menus that evolve with the seasons while honoring the diverse tastes of the city. Fresh produce, bold flavors, and balanced compositions allow every event to feel both sophisticated and personal. These offerings also accommodate dietary needs with ease, including gluten-free, vegan, and kosher-style requests. For a look at one of our seasonal-forward selections, browse our grain bowl menu at grain bowl menu. A high-end catered event often centers around the main course. Whether you’re hosting a plated dinner or an elevated buffet, entrées should feel memorable, beautifully prepared, and tailored to your event’s tone. Susan’s Kitchen offers refined entrées that balance creativity with approachability, giving guests something both comforting and unexpected. You can explore individual entrée selections at individual entrées.

Interactive Dining: Build-Your-Own Elegance

In a city that values individuality, interactive dining experiences offer a modern and engaging twist on traditional catering. Build-your-own stations, when designed with elegance, allow guests to curate their meals while still enjoying the full service attention to detail. These setups are ideal for casual yet elevated environments, from creative corporate luncheons to social gatherings with flair.

Susan’s Kitchen brings this format to life with refined customization, as seen in our create your own salad experience — thoughtfully composed, seasonal, and always presented with polish.

Refined Buffets That Balance Style and Substance

Buffets don’t have to mean basic. For corporate clients and hosts who need efficient service without compromising quality, our lunch buffet offerings deliver a perfect balance. These layouts are crafted with intention — from the arrangement of serving platters to the pacing of courses. Full service means guiding guests through the meal with ease, while still creating an impression of abundance and care.

You can preview our upscale buffet options on the catering lunch buffet menu page.

Upscale Sandwiches & Heroes, NYC Style

Not every event calls for a formal seated meal. For gallery openings, startup meetings, or elevated casual receptions, gourmet sandwiches and heroes offer a versatile, approachable option that doesn’t sacrifice quality. Think curated fillings, artisan breads, and stylish presentation — full service catering brings the same attention to these as it does to any plated course.

Our selection is available through the gourmet sandwiches & heroes by the foot menu, with setups perfect for chic yet relaxed NYC events.

The Final Note: Sophisticated Sweets

A well-crafted dessert leaves a lasting impression. Whether offered as a passed bite or the centerpiece of a dessert table, sweets should reflect the tone of the event. Susan’s Kitchen takes pride in offering dessert options that are both visually elegant and deeply satisfying. Seasonal pastries, modern interpretations of classics, and light, flavorful finishes make dessert not just an afterthought — but a moment. To see how dessert completes the full service experience, visit desserts catering.