venues and event spaces

Catering That Fits Your Venue, Not the Other Way Around

The right venues and event spaces sets the tone. The right catering brings it to life. When planning any event — a wedding, company celebration, or gallery opening — the food needs to match the mood, the layout, and the energy of the space. That’s where we come in. At NY Susan Kitchen, we specialize in catering that adapts to the environment, not the other way around.

From minimalist lofts to rooftop gardens and private studios, we’ve catered events in all kinds of locations across New York. Each space offers its own opportunities — and challenges. We plan accordingly. With thoughtful menus, mobile setups, and styling that matches the room, we help you get the most out of wherever you choose to celebrate. Start exploring your options with our full set of catering resources.

We Know the Space — and How to Make It Work

We’ve built our reputation on flexibility. Our team has catered in all sorts of venues and event spaces — from landmark buildings and intimate lofts to wide-open rooftops and converted warehouses. Every venue has its quirks, and our job is to make sure the food service works with the space, not against it.

That means adjusting flow for guest movement, using mobile service stations, and bringing just the right amount of equipment for the room. Some locations don’t have prep kitchens, and some need discreet drop-off instead of full staffing. We plan for that.

Menus That Match the Mood

Food should feel like it belongs in the room. For corporate off-sites in sleek, modern spaces, we might serve composed plates with clean lines and neutral tones. For an evening party in a converted gallery, we’ll go for bold colors, grazing tables, and flowing wine.

We’ve developed menu formats that work across spaces — individual lunch boxes for breakout sessions, plated dinners for sit-down events, and self-serve grazing setups for informal social hours. Our experience with workplace dining has taught us how to make menus efficient while still feeling elevated.

Building for the Camera

A lot of events today are designed for both real-time guests and digital audiences. Whether it’s being documented for social media or professionally filmed, our food setups are designed to hold up on camera. From color balance to symmetry, we style our tablescapes so they photograph naturally.

When our photography catering team is involved, we build setups that look effortless — while still directing the eye exactly where it needs to go.

Sample Menu: Rooftop Dinner Party

We recently catered a rooftop dinner in Chelsea, where the goal was elegance without pretense. Here’s what we served:

• Charred broccolini with lemon tahini dressing
• Roasted wild salmon with fennel and blood orange
• Herbed couscous with mint and pomegranate
• Mini panna cotta with lavender syrup

Each item was plated for color and texture, with styling that matched the urban garden theme of the venue.

Coordinating With Film Crews and Production Teams

In some venues, especially during branded events or weddings, there’s a video team capturing every moment. That includes the food. We know how to plan our service flow around a shoot — from lighting to pacing — without compromising the guest experience.

Our videography catering services are designed to support both your production crew and your guests. Whether it’s a highlight reel, a client campaign, or a cinematic wedding film, we plan moments that are camera-ready and timed for effect.

Bringing the Right Equipment for the Space

Not all venues are plug-and-play. Some have narrow service hallways, no elevators, or limited prep space. That’s why we come prepared with the right tools to adapt. From folding carts to heat-retaining trays and collapsible service tables, our setup changes depending on the layout.

We’ve designed our party equipment rentals to fit in both refined and raw spaces, making our service low-profile and highly functional. Whether it’s a plated dinner or a cocktail hour, we keep things clean, mobile, and visually balanced.

The Cake Needs a Place Too

Cakes are often an afterthought when it comes to space planning, but they deserve a spotlight — especially when they double as décor. We design cakes with height, scale, and venue context in mind, so they don’t just blend in; they stand out.

Our custom wedding cakes are built for elegance but made to hold their own in large or open spaces. Whether displayed on a mirrored pedestal in a hotel ballroom or on a reclaimed wood table in a loft, we make sure the cake becomes part of the overall visual language of your event.

Floral Styling That Frames the Room

Every space tells a story — and our floral work helps support that narrative. From small centerpieces that complement long tables to full installations that frame an altar or entryway, our floral team can adapt their designs to highlight a venue’s strongest features.

Our floral design services are often used to soften industrial spaces or add color to neutral venues. By working directly with your planner or venue team, we make sure every stem supports your vision.

Inclusive Events Deserve Expressive Spaces

We’re proud to support LGBTQ+ events and recognize that many of these celebrations require thoughtful consideration of space, tone, and expression. Whether you’re hosting a non-traditional wedding, a pride event, or a corporate gathering for an LGBTQ+ ERG, we work with you to find a venue that matches your message — and deliver catering that reflects your community.

Our LGBTQ+ themed catering includes expressive plating, bold color palettes, and presentation styles that feel celebratory and intentional.

Not Every Venue Calls for Formality

For some events, all you need is something fun and easy. We’ve served in converted art studios, photo shoot spaces, and even warehouse backdrops — places where creativity thrives and structure is loose. In those cases, a food cart or themed station can be just right.

Our hot dog carts are especially popular in these venues. They add energy, nostalgia, and movement to events that thrive on flow and informality. They also help create moments — the kind guests photograph, remember, and talk about.

The Right Space Deserves the Right Food

Choosing a venue is about more than square footage or skyline views. It’s about how the food, guests, and energy move through that space. When you pair the right catering with the right venue, the experience becomes more than a party — it becomes a memory.

Let’s design something that fits exactly where you are.