Thomas Preti Events to Savor

What Thomas Preti Events to Savor does

Thomas Preti Events to Savor is a privately held, full-service off-premise catering company headquartered in New York City, founded in 1987 by Thomas Preti and Michael Bonizio. It designs and executes catered events for corporate, social, and nonprofit clients, covering menu design, food and beverage, staffing, décor, and event logistics. The company reports a headcount in the 11-50 range and operates exclusively in the NYC metro without disclosed external funding.

The business monetizes through event-by-event, quote-based pricing for premium off-premise service, with capacity to handle events scaling from intimate gatherings to 2,000+ guests. Named clients include PepsiCo, Bloomberg, MindBodyGreen, and Recovery Unlimited, alongside social and nonprofit engagements. Leadership includes long-tenured culinary and operations staff - notably Ron Rando (~30 years) and Jessica Alton (18+ years) - drawn from CIA-trained culinary backgrounds and supported by recent operational hires such as a Facility & Logistics Manager (August 2023).

Distribution is anchored by deep NYC event planner, venue, and corporate buyer relationships, with credibility reinforced by BizBash Top 500 and a New York Times feature. Since 2022 the company has built a sustainability positioning around partnerships with CleanHub (plastic neutral), Billion Oyster Project (shell recirculation), a founding membership in MUSE, and participation in the NYC Plant Powered Carbon Challenge. Pandemic-era extension into direct-to-consumer meal kits via the Preti Set Go! sub-brand represents the company's primary product-line expansion.

Name

Thomas Preti Events to Savor

Legal name

Thomas Preti Caterers, Inc.

Website

https://thomaspreti.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Thomas Preti Events to Savor is a privately held, full-service off-premise catering company founded in 1987 in New York City. It serves corporate, social, and nonprofit clients with custom menus, beverage service, event design, and staffing, anchored by a sustainability-focused ESG positioning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Caterers (72232), Food Service Contractors (72231)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Off-Premise / Mobile Event Catering (THAHAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE), Gala, Fundraiser & Nonprofit Event Catering (THAHAKAF), Event Culinary Staffing & Back-of-House Services (Chefs, Servers, Bartenders) (THAHAKAN), Conference & Convention Center Catering (THAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Off-premise catering
• Event catering services
• Corporate event catering
• Wedding catering
• Sustainable event catering

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Full-service off-premise catering: The company generates revenue through comprehensive off-premise catering services including custom menu design, food and beverage preparation, professional staffing, design and décor, and event production for seated dinners, cocktail receptions, galas, weddings, mitzvahs, meetings, and conferences.
2. Beverage services: Full-service beverage program including premium open bars, corporate meeting packages, signature cocktails and mocktails, and mixology enhancements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Thomas Preti Events to Savor is a full-service off-premise catering company that plans, prepares, and executes food, beverage, service, and d\u00e9cor at client-chosen venues across the NYC metro. Offerings are organized into menu categories — seated dinners & galas, meetings & conferences, weddings, mitzvahs, and cocktail receptions — supplemented by beverage programs, design and d\u00e9cor services, and trained in-house event staffing. Events scale from intimate family celebrations to galas of 2,000+ guests.

Product overview

Thomas Preti Events to Savor is a full-service off-premise catering company based in New York City, operating since 1987. The company provides catering services organized into menu categories: Seated Dinners & Galas, Meetings & Conferences, Weddings, Mitzvahs, and Cocktail Receptions. These core catering offerings are supported by supplementary services including Beverage Services (premium bars, signature cocktails), Design & Décor Services (event activation, florals, signage), and Event Staffing. The company also launched Preti, Set, Go! meal kits during the pandemic as a branded at-home dining product. Thomas Preti positions itself as a premium catering provider focusing on real food, culinary innovation, and flawless execution for corporate and social events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Seated Dinners & Galas Catering Full-service off-premise catering for formal seated dinner events and gala celebrations, featuring multi-course menus with customizable cuisine options for corporate galas, nonprofit galas, and large private events.
• Meetings & Conferences Catering Catering services tailored for corporate meetings and conference events, including breakfast, lunch, and break options delivered off-premise to client venues.
• Wedding Catering Comprehensive wedding catering services including ceremony receptions and formal dinner celebrations with customized menu design for couples and families.
• Mitzvah Catering Catering services for Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations with age-appropriate menu options and event coordination.
• Cocktail Receptions Passed hors d'oeuvres, food stations, and interactive culinary experiences for cocktail-style events with full beverage service.
• Preti, Set, Go! Meal Kits Branded meal kit product featuring three-course set meal kits for at-home dining, launched during the COVID-19 pandemic as a consumer-facing extension of the company's culinary brand.
• Beverage Services Full-service beverage program including premium open bars, corporate meeting packages, signature cocktails and mocktails, and mixology enhancements for events.
• Design & Décor Services Activation stations, immersive décor, custom event signage, and in-house florals for event design and transformation, led by the Creative Director.
• Event Staffing In-house trained service staff (servers, bartenders, captains) hand-selected for each event to deliver first-class hospitality, with many staff tenures exceeding 10 years.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 900 lbs of oyster shells recirculated into New York Harbor to restore local oyster populations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• CleanHubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2022Thomas Preti Events to Savor partnered with CleanHub in June 2022 to become NYC's first Certified Plastic Neutral Caterer. CleanHub helps offset the company's remaining plastic usage by sponsoring the cleanup of plastic pollution before it reaches the oceans. This is a core sustainability partnership integral to the company's ESG commitments.
• Billion Oyster ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2022Thomas Preti partners with the Billion Oyster Project to recirculate oyster, clam, and scallop shells from events into New York Harbor, helping to restore local oyster populations and marine ecosystems. Oyster reefs help filter water and protect the city from storm damage. Over 900 lbs of shells have been donated since spring 2022.
• Materials for the Arts (MFTA)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2022MFTA is a NYC nonprofit dedicated to reducing waste by redistributing unwanted materials to arts, culture, and educational communities for creative reuse. Thomas Preti donates event décor and materials to MFTA for repurposing rather than sending them to landfill, collaborating on events like the OTG Evolution Summit.
• MUSE (Members United for Sustainable Events)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThomas Preti Events to Savor is a founding member of MUSE, an organization joining passionate event professionals to build a sustainable future for the events industry through education, inspiration, and community building.
• NYC Plant Powered Carbon ChallengecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThomas Preti Events to Savor is an inaugural signatory to NYC's Plant Powered Carbon Challenge, committing to cut carbon footprint 25% by 2030 through plant-based menu engineering and sustainable sourcing.
• Lobster PlacecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLobster Place is a local purveyor committed to sustainable seafood and community stewardship, operating through two generations of family ownership. Thomas Preti sources seafood through Lobster Place, which also enables the partnership with Billion Oyster Project.
• Brooklyn GrangesecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrooklyn Grange operates the world's largest soil-based rooftop farm collective in Brooklyn and Queens. They supply hyper-seasonal vegetables and micro greens, with natural pollination from rooftop apiaries producing honey featured on Preti's cheese and charcuterie boards.
• Gotham GreenssecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGotham Greens operates 550,000 sq ft of greenhouses across 5 states. Their local harvest provides same-day delivery, enabling Thomas Preti to serve ingredients that go from harvest to plate within 24 hours.
• SmallholdsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSmallhold is a Brooklyn-based mushroom farm housed in a temperature- and light-controlled warehouse. Thomas Preti exclusively uses Smallhold's mushrooms, sourced locally and delivered with rapid turnaround from farm to plate.
• Rescuing Leftover Cuisine (RLC)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerRLC redistributes excess food from Thomas Preti events to people experiencing food insecurity in NYC, diverting surplus food from landfill while addressing local hunger relief.
• RETI CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThomas Preti partners with RETI Center to recycle wine corks, which are repurposed into floating gardens and other sustainable products.
• Patagonia ProvisionssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerThomas Preti draws inspiration from Patagonia Provisions in developing sustainable menu initiatives, 'cooking up a cleaner future' through responsible sourcing and menu engineering.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Sparks Catering: Event catering operator with presence in adjacent Northeast markets (including the Hamptons and Long Island) where Thomas Preti also operates. Comparable in private/social event focus and Hamptons venue exposure.

Direct peers

• Union Square Events: NYC-based event and hospitality catering group operating at cultural, corporate, and large-venue events (including the Javits Center). Comparable off-premise model and corporate client base; Thomas Preti's Facility & Logistics Manager Jonathan Josh previously served as on-site Sanitation Captain for Union Square Events.
• Abigail Kirsch Catering: Long-established NYC off-premise catering company serving corporate, social, and nonprofit clients across the tri-state area. Directly comparable to Thomas Preti in service model, customer base, and venue portfolio; Thomas Preti's own Sales & Marketing Director Carl Hedin previously led sales at Abigail Kirsch.
• Great Performances: NYC-based catering and events company with strong nonprofit, cultural, and corporate event portfolio. Directly comparable in off-premise catering model, NYC venue relationships, and emphasis on local/sustainable sourcing.
• Constellation Culinary Group: Event-driven catering group operating at museums, cultural institutions, and corporate venues. Comparable in off-premise/cultural event focus and ability to handle high-profile galas and fundraisers.
• Olivier Cheng Catering & Events: Premium NYC off-premise caterer focused on corporate, cultural, and social events. Comparable high-end positioning and event scale; Olivier Cheng is also referenced in Thomas Preti's management team prior-employment history.

Broad incumbents

• Patina Restaurant Group: Established hospitality and event catering operator with NYC presence serving corporate, cultural, and large-venue clients. Competes for premium event business at scale; also referenced in Thomas Preti's leadership prior experience.
• Restaurant Associates: Large-scale corporate and cultural venue catering/hospitality operator with deep NYC presence. Competes for the same corporate event and gala business at a broader scale; Jonathan Josh also previously worked as Sanitation Captain for Restaurant Associates.
• Daniel Boulud Kitchen / Catering by DB: Chef-driven premium catering arm of the Daniel Boulud hospitality portfolio serving NYC corporate and social events. Comparable in CIA-trained culinary pedigree, premium positioning, and Fortune 500 corporate clientele.

Emerging players

• Pinch Food Design: NYC-based catering and event design studio known for innovative, experience-driven food presentations at brand and social events. Overlaps with Thomas Preti's cocktail reception and design-led event offerings for a similar high-end clientele.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thomas-preti-caterers
• Instagraminstagram.com/thomaspretieventstosavor
• Xx.com/partywithpreti

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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