Abigail Kirsch

What Abigail Kirsch does

Abigail Kirsch is a premium catering and event management company headquartered in New York, operating under parent Elior Inc. (Elior North America), a subsidiary of the French multinational Elior Group. Founded in the mid-1960s as one of the first female-led catering enterprises in the United States, the company provides full-service catering for weddings, corporate galas, bar/bat mitzvahs, and milestone celebrations across the New York metropolitan area.

The company's core offering combines three wholly-owned signature venues—Tappan Hill Mansion in Tarrytown, NY; The Loading Dock in Stamford, CT; and The Skylark, a 30th-floor Manhattan rooftop lounge—with an off-premise catering network spanning more than 50 leading venues across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester, Long Island, and Connecticut. Service lines are segmented by occasion type (weddings, corporate & galas, bar/bat mitzvahs, special occasions) and are supported by a chef-led culinary team producing seasonal, globally inspired menus with custom menu design and presentation artistry.

The business model is entirely project-based and quote-driven: revenue is generated per event through fees tied to guest count, menu selection, service level, and venue requirements, with venue rental revenue from the three owned properties as a secondary stream. The Skylark also operates as a weekday public lounge, creating walk-in food and beverage revenue. Distribution is conducted through a dedicated in-house events team using consultative, direct client engagement. Marketing relies on Instagram, Facebook, website content, SEO, and email newsletters. The company employs between 501 and 1,000 associates and holds recent 2025 WeddingWire Couples' Choice and The Knot Best of Weddings awards for Tappan Hill Mansion.

Name

Abigail Kirsch

Legal name

Elior Inc.

Website

https://abigailkirsch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Wedding catering
• Corporate event catering
• Exclusive event venues
• Off-premise catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Nyack

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Event Catering Services: Full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, bar/bat mitzvahs, and special occasions. Revenue generated through per-event fees based on guest count, menu selection, service level, and venue requirements. Includes both on-premise (exclusive venues) and off-premise catering.
2. Venue Rental: Revenue from hosting events at three exclusive company-owned venues: Tappan Hill Mansion (Tarrytown, NY), The Loading Dock (Stamford, CT), and The Skylark (New York, NY). The Skylark also operates as a public lounge during weekdays.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Abigail Kirsch is a culinary collective that provides full-service event catering and event management for weddings, corporate galas, bar/bat mitzvahs, and milestone celebrations. Services are delivered both through three exclusive company-owned venues—Tappan Hill Mansion (Tarrytown, NY), The Loading Dock (Stamford, CT), and The Skylark (New York, NY)—and through off-premise catering partnerships at 50+ leading venues across the New York metropolitan area.

Product overview

Abigail Kirsch is a culinary collective offering on-site catering and event services through three exclusive venues—Tappan Hill Mansion in Westchester (featuring the Pavilion Room and Hudson Room), The Loading Dock in Stamford (15,000+ sq ft flexible loft space), and The Skylark in Manhattan (30-story rooftop lounge)—complemented by off-premise catering capabilities across the New York metropolitan area with partnerships at 50+ venues. The company's service portfolio spans wedding catering, corporate and gala events, bar/bat mitzvahs, and milestone celebrations. Chef-led culinary teams provide seasonally inspired menus featuring globally influenced cuisine with custom menu design, presentation artistry, and adaptive execution. The company, founded in the mid-1960s, maintains a commitment to sustainable sourcing, local vendors, and responsible food waste reduction practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tappan Hill Mansion Historic mansion venue located on the former Mark Twain estate in Tarrytown, NY, featuring the Pavilion Room (150-250 guests) and Hudson Room (75-150 guests), plus garden terraces. Hosts weddings, corporate meetings, galas, and celebrations for both individual clients and corporate event planners.
• The Loading Dock SoHo-style loft venue in Stamford, CT spanning over 15,000 square feet of flexible white space with industrial elements including polished concrete, hardwood floors, exposed ductwork, gallery entry, private greenroom, full commercial kitchen, and retro game arcade. Used for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings.
• The Skylark 30-story rooftop cocktail lounge in Manhattan overlooking the Fashion District with Empire State Building and Hudson River views, featuring multi-level spaces and an open-air rooftop terrace. Hosts private events and operates as a public lounge on weekdays serving food and beverages to walk-in customers.
• Off-Premise Catering Bespoke catering services for events at client-specified venues across the New York metropolitan area, including partnerships with over 50 leading venues ranging from product launches at the Empire State Building to tented weddings at the Central Park Zoo. Serves clients throughout Downtown, Midtown, Uptown Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Connecticut, Long Island, and Westchester.
• Wedding Catering Personalized wedding catering services for couples including custom menu design, ceremony coordination, bridal processional planning, toast timing, and connections with floral designers, musicians, and photographers. Available at Abigail Kirsch venues and at off-premise locations across the New York metro area.
• Corporate & Gala Catering Catering services for corporate galas, nonprofit benefits, conferences, multi-day training programs, seminars, holiday parties, and award ceremonies. Includes seated dinners, bespoke menus, and expert planning for businesses and nonprofit organizations seeking impactful events.
• Bar/Bat Mitzvah Catering Celebration catering for bar and bat mitzvahs featuring themed seated dinners, informal kiosk concepts, innovative menu design, and coordination of blessings, speeches, and candle-lighting ceremonies. Designed for families seeking creative, age-appropriate celebrations.
• Special Occasions Catering Catering for milestone celebrations including anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, retirements, Sweet 16 parties, and proms with creative menu planning and event design at exclusive Abigail Kirsch venues or selected tri-state area locations.
• Events Management Comprehensive event management services including venue selection guidance, seating arrangements, timing coordination, décor and technology consultation, and logistical planning for seamless execution of weddings, corporate galas, mitzvahs, and special occasions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Diversion of food waste resulting in CO2 emissions reduction equivalent to driving from NYC to LA and back each month
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and featured.

• Curbside CompostsupportingOthersCommercial composting partner that handles food scraps from the company's commissary, exclusive venues, and off-premise events. Partnership enables diversion of enough waste each month to cut CO2 emissions by 5,000 pounds.
• EarthCaresupportingOthersCooking oil recycling partner that repurposes used oil into biofuel, animal feed ingredients, and other useful products as part of the company's sustainability initiatives.
• Open WatersupportingOthersWoman-owned aluminum water bottle company providing plastic-free hydration solutions. Partnership keeps nearly 10,000 plastic bottles out of oceans and landfills each year, contributing to the 100+ million bottles eliminated by Open Water since 2014.
• Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch ProgramsupportingOthersGuidelines followed for sustainable seafood sourcing to help protect ocean life, support fishing communities, and ensure healthy food supply. Seafood is sourced as 'good' or 'best' choices per program recommendations.
• HALO at 28 LibertyfeaturedStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured venue partnership for off-premise catering services. The company features this venue as a recommended location for client events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Great Performances: NYC-based event caterer and venue operator offering premium on-site and off-premise catering for weddings, corporate, and cultural events. Closely comparable business model — chef-led culinary, signature venues, and event-management services for the same NYC premium client base.
• Union Square Events: Catering arm of Union Square Hospitality Group (Danny Meyer) offering bespoke event catering and venue operations in NYC. Directly comparable as a chef-driven, brand-anchored premium event caterer operating signature venues and off-premise services.
• Elegant Affairs: Long Island/NYC area full-service event caterer for weddings, mitzvahs, and corporate galas. Closely comparable in event types served, regional footprint, and target client demographics in the NYC metro.
• Thomas Preti Events to Savor: Long-established NYC high-end event caterer serving weddings, galas, and corporate functions at marquee venues. Directly comparable as a boutique premium caterer operating in the same NYC metro market with similar clientele.
• Neuman's Kitchen: NYC/Long Island event caterer specializing in weddings, corporate events, and social occasions with on-premise and off-premise services. Comparable in service portfolio, regional focus, and premium event positioning.
• Serafina: NYC Italian restaurant group with private events and off-premise catering operations. Comparable as an NYC event-catering brand with owned venues serving weddings, corporate, and social occasions.
• Restaurant Associates: NYC-based hospitality group providing premium catering, event services, and venue dining at cultural institutions and corporate locations. Directly comparable in serving marquee NYC institutional and corporate clients.

Broad incumbents

• Aramark: Global food services and facilities management major serving sports, entertainment, and convention venues. Broadly comparable as a large incumbent catering competitor with overlapping NYC metro venue and event accounts.
• Sodexo Live!: Global hospitality and event-services company (formerly Centerplate) operating premium catering at major venues and events. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving marquee venues and large-scale event catering in the same NYC market.
• Elior Group: French multinational contract catering and food services group — Abigail Kirsch's ultimate parent company. Relevant as the controlling group whose strategy, capital allocation, and portfolio decisions directly shape Abigail Kirsch's growth trajectory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/abigailkirschculinary
• Instagraminstagram.com/abigailkirschculinary
• Xx.com/abigailkirsch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abigail-kirsch

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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