Desserts Catering

Desserts Catering

At the end of a meal, something sweet isn't just tradition—it's memory. A final impression. A chance to say thank you without words. At NY Susan Kitchen, our desserts catering is designed to do exactly that. Not with sugar overload or showy plating, but with quiet confidence. Handmade sweets, seasonal ingredients, and a balance of textures that feel as intentional as the rest of the meal.

Our dessert menus don't come from a box or a freezer. They come from what's growing, what's fragrant, what's naturally sweet without being cloying. We bake in small batches. We temper sweetness with citrus, nuts, herbs, and spices. And we always build our dessert spreads the way we build our meals: around balance, not excess.

This kind of dessert service works especially well for clients who want something understated but unforgettable. Whether it's a tray of bite-sized sweets for a creative meeting, a layered seasonal tart for a dinner buffet, or a full table of rustic pastries for a celebration, we build the menu around your moment—not the other way around.

Desserts

Our Famous Sweet Treats Dessert Catering Menu. Our most popular dessert choices for the office corporate meetings ask us about our extensive dessert catering menu. (8 guest minimum)

Gluten-Free Cookies – 10.95
Vegan Cookies – 10.45
Only Cookies – 7.95
An assortment of our fresh-baked house cookies
Cookies & Brownies – 8.95
Mix Sweets – 10.95
Assortment of freshly baked cookies, brownies, mini pastries, bars with chocolate-dipped fruits and berries
Susan’s Tray – 12.95
Cookies, brownies, butter cookies, mousse shooters, and cake pops
Chocolate Lovers – 13.95
Chocolate Fudge Brownies | Chocolate Ganache Cups | Chocolate Cheesecake Bars | Chocolate Éclairs | Chocolate Cream Puffs | Belgian Chocolate Bittersweet and White Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Mini Italian Pastries – 10.95
Mini Éclair | Mini Napoléon | Mini Cannoli
Petit Fours – 8.95
Bite-sized layer cake filled with assorted cream, presented on a platter, garnished with fruit and fresh flowers
Mini Cupcakes – 6.95
Chocolate | Vanilla | Red Velvet | Etc.
Mini Panna Cotta – 6.95
Vanilla with Raspberry Glee
Mascarpone Cheesecake Shooters – 6.95
With Biscotti Crust and Balsamic Strawberries
Mini Mousse Shooters – 8.50 (6 Person Minimum | 2 per Person)
Assortment of mini shooters: Chocolate Mousse | Tiramisu | Lemon | Raspberry
Cake Pops – 8.50 (2 per Person)
Citrus | Raspberry | White Chocolate Caramel | Chocolate Peanut Butter | Red Velvet
Macarons on a Stick – 5.95
Coffee | Vanilla | Pistachio | Chocolate | Raspberry | Lemon
S’mores on a Stick – 9.50 (2 Per Person)
Marshmallows | Graham Crackers Covered in Chocolate
Cannoli Dips & Chips – 8.00
Cannoli Chips | Side of Cannoli Cream
Mini Cinnamon Sugar Churros – 8.50
Dulce de Leche Mousse for Dipping
Chocolate & Dulce De Leche Truffles – 4.95 each
Ginger Crème Brulée – 6.95
Pot De Crème – 6.95
Flavors: Chocolate | Vanilla | Earl Grey Tea | Coffee | Anise
Fruit Skewers – 8.00 (2 Per Person)
Mascarpone Lime Dipping Sauce
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries – 48.00 per Dozen
Dipped in Belgian Chocolate | 1 Dozen Minimum

Dessert Stations

Ice Cream Sundae Bar 

(Minimum 20 Guests)
23.95 Per Guest
It comes with Sugar Cone and Sugar Bowl
• Choose 2 Sauces
• Choose up to 4 Different Ice Creams or Sorbets
• Choose up to 4 Toppings

Chocolate Fountain Station

29.95 Per Guest
Melted Premium Imported Chocolate Served in a Fountain with:
• Assorted Seasonal Fruits | Pound Cakes | Shortbread | Homemade Marshmallows | Pretzel Rods | Biscuits
NY Style Cheesecake Station
28.95 Per Guest
Chef Attendant Needed at Extra Charge
Scoops of NY Style Cheesecake Served in Cosmo or Martini Glasses with Assorted Sauces and Toppings

Seasonal, Small-Batch, Always Handmade

Just like our savory menus, our dessert offerings change with the seasons. In spring, you might find rhubarb with cardamom and almond. In summer, stone fruit with lemon thyme shortbread. In fall, roasted apples and toasted seeds. In winter, bittersweet chocolate with spice, or earthy nut flours with citrus zest. Each one tells a story of its ingredients and the moment they're served.

We don't believe in cookie-cutter dessert catering. You won't see mass-produced pastries or overly sweet trays made for shelf life. We use real ingredients: grass-fed butter, stone-milled flours, seasonal fruit, and just enough sugar to lift the flavor, never drown it. The result is a sweet that leaves people feeling satisfied—not heavy.

To see how dessert can serve both beauty and substance, explore our French-inspired catering menu which showcases rustic sweets like citrus tarts, madeleines, and almond cakes that feel elegant without being precious. It's dessert that belongs on the table, not just on a screen.

Trays, Tiers, and Tables

We offer dessert in the format that best suits your event. That might be trays of assorted miniatures—perfect for sharing, sampling, and leaving room for more conversation. Or it could be a composed platter for small groups, like slices of olive oil cake with rosemary glaze and crushed berries. For larger gatherings, we build full dessert tables: tiered displays of sweets, seasonal fruit, and textures to explore.

Every format is built to serve, not just to look good. We consider the pace of your event, how people will move through the space, and how dessert fits into the arc of the meal. Whether it's the main focus or a soft landing, we make sure the presentation supports the moment—not distracts from it.

Some themes can include sweets as part of a broader story, with treats like spiced popcorn, chocolate-dipped pretzels, or citrus-glazed hand pies. Others are more subtle. We'll help you choose the tone and structure that fits your vision, from playful to polished. Explore our full range of catering options including corporate catering, lunch buffet menus, build your own dinner buffets, and themed lunch menus to complement your dessert selection.

Desserts as Part of the Complete Experience

Our desserts aren't just an afterthought. They're part of the full experience. Whether you're feeding ten people or a hundred, a well-composed sweet course can carry the energy of the meal through to the end—or shift it entirely. A light citrus bar at a midday workshop. A rich dark chocolate cookie after a bold dinner. A seasonal tart sliced into small squares to share at a team celebration. Each one is made to match the tone of the room and the rhythm of the event.

We offer desserts that travel well and hold their integrity—no collapsing cakes or overly delicate items that fade before they're served. Many of our clients pair dessert trays with our corporate lunch boxes or drop-off platters for a complete offering that ends cleanly. If you're planning a multi-course experience, we'll help you position the sweets as a final act. If you just need a standalone tray of beautiful, balanced desserts, we do that too.

To see how desserts integrate naturally into everyday meals, our corporate lunch boxes often include a small sweet—a rosemary cookie, a shortbread square, or a mini cake—because even the simplest lunches deserve a thoughtful close. It's those small moments of sweetness that bring meals full circle.

Beyond Sugar: Texture, Contrast, and Care

We approach desserts the same way we approach everything else in our kitchen: with a focus on balance. Sweetness isn't the goal—it's just one of many tools. We use texture, temperature, and contrast to build desserts that feel satisfying without being overpowering. That might mean a tart with a crisp base, a mousse with a citrus glaze, or a bar that combines crunch, creaminess, and a hint of salt.

We also design with dietary needs in mind. Gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-sensitive desserts are built from the ground up, not just adapted last-minute. Our goal is to make sure that every guest can enjoy something sweet that doesn't feel like a compromise.

Some of our most balanced offerings have come from unexpected pairings—coconut milk panna cotta with lime and toasted seeds, or baked almond cakes served with a tangy jam. For events where sweets need to complement more complex menus, explore combinations with our Italian pasta catering or Mexican fajita bar options to see how dessert can hold its own beside bold, savory dishes.

Build Your Perfect Dessert Menu

Taste what sweet can really mean. Desserts should be more than sugar. They should feel like a final chapter that still leaves space to think. At NY Susan Kitchen, we create sweets that finish the meal with care. Nothing flashy, nothing overdone—just thoughtful bites built from seasonal ingredients and a sense of what people really want at the end of a great meal.

From dessert platters and mini sweets to curated tables and subtle finishers, we design every element to fit your event. That means choosing textures that hold up, flavors that play well with your other courses, and presentations that fit your space and tone.

Explore our complete menu offerings to plan your full catering experience. Browse our catering lunch buffet menu, corporate lunch menu, individual entrees, Italian pasta catering, soups catering, sandwich catering, and our make your own bar options. For customizable selections, choose from create your own salad, grain bowl menus, gourmet sandwiches and heroes by the foot, sandwich lunch packages, and sandwiches with side salads.

If you'd like to try a selection of our current seasonal desserts or build a sweet menu around your next gathering, our menu tasting experience is a great way to explore. We'll walk you through our ingredients, options, and serving formats—so you can see how dessert can do more than finish the meal. It can complete it.

For more details on our offerings and service options, please review our catering policies. Start planning your event with our corporate lunch menu to build your complete catering plan.