We are a solutions-oriented caterer/ event coordinator who works with you to make sure your event is designed to be successful, whether it is a private party, wedding, or corporate event. We focus on:
Fresh seasonal, and creative food that is as gorgeous as it is delicious. Our Executive Chef, Abe Elkomey, creates custom menus based on season and to accommodate any of your needs. Extraordinary se
rvice from the initial design process to the professional onsite staff to the spotless floors we leave behind
Customization/ Personalization to represent a lucky couple or highlight key themes or brand elements. We believe a truly unforgettable event must be tailored to reflect the personality of those hosting and in attendance
Creative event design that adds flair in areas you find most important while reducing overhead and costs where the standard approach may not be the best fit for your needs
Eye for detail that spans the care we take in making our food look perfect (its much more than the standard culinary drizzle) to the organization we bring to make a complex event look effortless. We sweat the details in advance so you can relax and enjoy your event
Whether you’re hosting an intimate cocktail party for friends, a corporate event with need-to-impress VIPs, or a formal sit-down wedding for 300 guests, we approach every event with a warmth and individually-focused attention unique to the catering industry. We appreciate your taking the time to learn about what we do and we hope to have the privilege of working with you to make your catered event unforgettable! Catering Service Lines
FULL-SERVICE CATERING – Looking for someone to take care of all the details so you can enjoy your event? We handle the food, staff, bar, rentals, logistics, and even coordinate with other vendors, to ensure your event is executed flawlessly. Our chefs are at your disposal -- all of our menu items (or anything you can dream up) are available in this format. LIMITED SERVICE CATERING –Need terrific food and some help for your event while trying to keep to a tighter budget? Limited service offers the look of full-service catering at a more manageable price point for those on a budget. Empire Social's limited service offering is designed to offer a majority of our most popular items without requiring significant on-site preparation or equipment, which saves you money. DROP-OFF CATERING – Want great food but don't need all the service? Drop-off catering is Empire Social's most economical option and is popular for clients looking for simple but elegant foods or a few accents for a party. Our drop-off foods are designed to require minimal preparation on site and come well packed with with instructions for heating and/or assembly. Drop-off catering is a great way to get a taste of Bite for smaller or less elaborate events! Catered Food Types
APPS – Each of our signature apps and miniatures is a bite-sized work of art packed with deliciousness and designed to be consumed cleanly while standing up and holding a drink. Our bites allow your guests to enjoy the variety of a tasting menu over several hours while being free to mingle and enjoy a variety of conversations as well. A side benefit is that this format can eliminate the costs of tables, chairs, and china and allow for parties in tighter spaces. BUFFETS – When you order a custom buffet from Empire Social, we deliver much more than the standard culinary drizzle and presentation. Our full service displays are presented artfully and full of seasonal flavor, texture and color. We can also deliver a buffet menu to your house and help you set-it up on your own serveware to ensure you have a beautiful display. And don’t forget some apps to get the party started and a gorgeous arrangement to top it off! PLATED MEALS – Empire Social's plated meals offer the elegant solution for when you want your experience to luxuriate in the experience of a full-service sit-down affair with all the elegance of a restaurant-quality meal. Be completely delighted with a fully customizable menu which will surprise and delight with delicious seasonal flavors and gorgeous presentation. FAMILY STYLE – Family style is such a fantastic and underused option! Combining the elegance of a casual sit-down service with the warmth and tradition of sharing a meal with family and friends, it’s a great option when you really want a sit-down meal without the additional labor required for a formal plated dinner. We love it and would love to share some of our creative family style meals with you. STATIONS – We love our action stations! Add one to your menu to add some razzle dazzle to your menu. We love pairing stations with our apps format to create a more diverse tasting menu approach – and your guests get closer to the action with the fun of a chef-run station! DISPLAYS – A fantastic option for any party – beautiful stationary displays of delicious apps or small plates to add excitement to your special event with the ease of letting your guests enjoy at their leisure. BAR CATERING
Whether you only need bartenders and you supply your own bar stock or if you need a bar menu with fabulous cocktails to match your party’s theme, we can do it all! BAR STAFF – Our bar staff and mixologists are warm, charismatic and know how to shake some delicious cocktails that are sure to add that extra pizzazz to your event. Need recipe ideas? We can help!
