What Ram Caterers does

Ram Caterers is a privately-held, family-owned Glatt Kosher catering and event services company founded in 1978 and headquartered at 21 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, New York. The company provides full-service event planning and catering for weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Brit ceremonies, corporate galas, and other celebrations across the New York tri-state area, with all venues operating under Star-K kosher supervision and its Passover program additionally certified under International Kosher Mehadrin at The Trump Doral in Florida.

Its core product is Glatt Kosher gourmet cuisine paired with integrated event production, supported by a curated vendor network covering lighting (Dynamic Vision), florists, photographers, music, placecards, and hotels. The company controls three exclusive venues: Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation on Long Island (designed by architect Mojo-Stumer, capacity ~950), Gotham Hall in Manhattan (Grand Ballroom up to 1,200 guests in a historic gold-leaf domed space), and Ziegfeld Ballroom in NYC (art deco, column-free, ~920 guests, opened Fall 2017). It also operates an on-location catering service that brings full event management to client-chosen hotels, country clubs, museums, and private homes throughout NYC, New Jersey, and Long Island.

The revenue model is professional-services style per-event pricing with custom quotes based on guest count, menu, venue, décor, and service requirements; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct client consultation supported by a digital-first marketing presence (website, Instagram, Facebook, video trailers) and a long-tail, one-event-per-client customer base with no enterprise recurring contracts. No technology platform, AI capability, or app products are associated with the business.

Name

Ram Caterers

Legal name

Ram Caterers

Website

https://ramcaterers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ram Caterers is a family-owned Glatt Kosher catering and event services company, founded 1978 in Old Westbury, NY, operating three exclusive tri-state venues and on-location catering for weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and corporate events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Kosher Event Catering and Venue Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Caterers (72232), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE), Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC), Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA)

Keywords

• Kosher catering services
• Wedding event catering
• Bar mitzvah catering
• Event venue services
• Corporate gala catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Old Westbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Catering Services: Full-service Glatt Kosher catering for weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, corporate events, and other celebrations. Revenue generated through per-event pricing based on guest count, menu selection, venue, and service requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ram Caterers provides full-service Glatt Kosher catering and event planning for weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, corporate galas, Brises, and other celebrations. Operations span three owned/exclusive venues (Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation, Gotham Hall, and Ziegfeld Ballroom) plus on-location catering services across the NYC, New Jersey, and Long Island tri-state area, all under Star-K kosher supervision.

Product overview

Ram Caterers operates as a full-service Kosher catering company offering a unified portfolio of event services centered around Glatt Kosher gourmet cuisine. The company provides catering and event planning across three owned/exclusive venues (Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation, Gotham Hall, and Ziegfeld Ballroom) plus on-location services throughout the tri-state area. Core offerings include cuisine preparation, wedding cakes, ballroom décor, Bar/Bat Mitzvah services, cocktail receptions, Russian Style Table service, bedekin setup, and indoor/outdoor ceremony arrangements. The company also produces wedding highlight videos through its trailers page and offers Passover programs through a dedicated destination website. All services are supervised under Star K certification, with Passover programs additionally certified under International Kosher Mehadrin at The Trump Doral.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Service Glatt Kosher Catering Full-service catering providing Glatt Kosher gourmet cuisine for weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, corporate galas, Brises, and other celebrations, with menu and service tailored to event requirements under Star-K supervision.
• Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation Venue Exclusive event venue on Long Island with a contemporary design by architect Mojo-Stumer, accommodating 50 to 950+ guests, featuring indoor ceremony spaces with skylights, outdoor gardens, and a private bridal suite.
• Gotham Hall Venue Turn-of-the-century Manhattan venue featuring a palatial Grand Ballroom accommodating 50 to 1,200 guests with gilded architecture and a gold-leaf domed ceiling, plus Oak Room, Green Room, Lounge, and Mezzanine spaces.
• Ziegfeld Ballroom Venue Art deco-inspired event space in Manhattan featuring a column-free ballroom seating nearly 920 guests at rounds plus balcony seating, with design inspired by Rockefeller Center and the SS Normandie.
• On-Location Catering Mobile full-service catering bringing kosher cuisine, staff, and event management to client-chosen venues including hotels, country clubs, museums, or private homes across the tri-state area.
• Bar/Bat Mitzvah Event Services Specialized event planning and execution for Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations, including ceremony setup, kosher catering, themed décor, and entertainment coordination.
• Custom Wedding Cakes Custom wedding cake design and creation service offered as part of the company's full kosher event offering.
• Ballroom Décor Services Full-service event décor for ballroom settings including lighting coordination, floral arrangements, and interior design execution for weddings and galas.
• Passover Programs Kosher catering services for Passover events at The Trump Doral under International Kosher Mehadrin certification, operated through the ramdestinations.com website.
• Cocktail Reception Services Cocktail hour setup and service for events including passed hors d'oeuvres, bar service, and cocktail station arrangements.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, preferred and minor.

• Old Westbury Hebrew CongregationcoreOthersThe company's headquarters and primary owned venue is located at Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation. This is the company's own venue facility used for hosting events.
• Dynamic Vision LightingpreferredImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRecommended lighting vendor partner providing professional lighting services for events.
• Recommended Florists NetworkpreferredImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTrusted network of florists who are skilled, courteous, organized, and professional for event decorations.
• Recommended Photographers NetworkpreferredImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTrusted network of professional photographers for capturing events.
• Recommended Music Vendors NetworkpreferredImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTrusted network of music and entertainment providers for events.
• Recommended Hotels NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred hotel partners for accommodating out-of-town guests attending events.
• Gotham HallcoreOthersExclusive venue partnership - Gotham Hall is a company-owned/operated venue featuring historic turn-of-the-century architecture with palatial Grand Ballroom accommodating 50 to 1,200 guests.
• Ziegfeld BallroomcoreOthersExclusive venue partnership - Ziegfeld Ballroom is a company-owned/operated venue opened Fall 2017, featuring art deco design with column-free ballroom seating almost 920 guests.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Prestige Caterers: A long-established kosher catering company serving the New York tri-state area with full-service event production for weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and corporate events. Directly comparable as a premium kosher caterer competing for the same NYC Jewish event clientele as Ram Caterers.
• Jeff Heller Caterers: A New York-based kosher event caterer offering full-service catering and event planning for weddings, Mitzvahs, and private events. Comparable to Ram as another premium Glatt Kosher operator in the same NYC metro market.
• Bartleby & Sage: A New York kosher and non-kosher caterer providing event catering, specialty rentals, and event design for weddings and corporate clients. Comparable as a tri-state event caterer competing for overlapping high-end wedding and social event accounts.
• The Venetian Catering & Events: A New Jersey-based kosher catering and event venue operator serving weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and corporate events. Comparable to Ram as a tri-state kosher caterer operating owned venues, with overlapping service area (NJ) and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Abigail Kirsch Catering Collections: A long-established premium NYC off-premise caterer operating at multiple venues (e.g., The New York Botanical Garden, Wave Hill). Comparable to Ram as a high-end full-service event caterer, though not kosher-specialized.
• Cipriani: A global luxury hospitality and event brand operating iconic venues (e.g., Cipriani 42nd Street, Cipriani South Street) and premium event catering. Comparable to Ram as a high-end Manhattan venue-and-catering operator, though not kosher.
• The Plaza Hotel (Catering & Events): Iconic Manhattan hotel offering luxury event venues and full-service catering for weddings, galas, and corporate events. Comparable to Ram as a high-capacity, premium Manhattan event venue operator competing for overlapping upscale clientele.
• Marriott Marquis New York (Event Catering): Large Manhattan hotel with extensive ballroom and catering capacity for galas, weddings, and corporate events. Comparable to Ram as a high-volume Manhattan event venue operator competing for similar large-format corporate and social bookings.

Regional players

• Garden City Hotel: A Long Island landmark hotel hosting weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and corporate events with in-house catering. Comparable to Ram as a regional Long Island/NY venue-and-catering operator serving overlapping Jewish lifecycle and wedding events.

Others

• Dynamic Vision Lighting: A professional event lighting vendor listed as Ram Caterers' preferred lighting partner. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem participant in the NYC premium event production stack, though not a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RamCaterers
• Instagraminstagram.com/ramcaterers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ram-caterers

Compliance1 record

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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