Relish Catering + Hospitality

What Relish Catering + Hospitality does

Relish Catering + Hospitality is a privately held, certified minority- and women-owned full-service catering company founded in 2001 by Claudine Revere and headquartered in the Bronx, New York. The company provides off-premise catering and event production for corporate events, conferences, weddings, social celebrations, and recurring workplace dining programs across New York City, the Tri-State area, and The Hamptons, with select national destination work. Core service lines include corporate event catering (events from 50 to 3,000+ guests), managed workplace dining with 30/60/90-day menu refresh cycles, conference catering for single and multi-day engagements, drop-off catering with a $1,000 minimum, bar and beverage services (licensed in New York State), and full-service wedding and social event planning. There is no proprietary technology platform; operations rely on in-house culinary teams, event planners, service staff, and a 20+ regional farm and supplier network within 150 miles of the Bronx kitchen, anchored by proximity to Hunt's Point Market.

The company generates revenue primarily through professional services engagements priced per event or per contract, with custom quotes based on guest count, menu complexity, and service requirements. Distribution is driven by an enterprise field sales motion that responds to inbound inquiries via website and phone, combined with exclusive and preferred caterer partnerships at more than 30 NYC venues (including Celebrate at Snug Harbor, 28 Liberty, Park53, Venue 135, Bathhouse Studios, The Glasshouse, and Metropolitan Pavilion). The customer base spans Fortune 500 corporates (BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Nike, Fox Broadcasting, Cushman & Wakefield), media companies (Vogue, Buzzfeed, Viacom, Bon Appetit, Adweek, TUBI), cultural and nonprofit institutions (Global Citizen Festival, Alvin Ailey, Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, Memorial Sloan Kettering), and tech conferences (ETH Global NYC, Athletech Innovation Summit). Relish differentiates on multi-decade operating history, globally inspired menus across 20+ cuisines, MWOB certification relevant to corporate DEI procurement, and a 'Getting to Zero Together' sustainability program covering composting, recycled packaging, and bio-diesel from used cooking oil.

Name

Relish Catering + Hospitality

Legal name

Relish Catering + Hospitality

Website

https://relishcaterers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Relish Catering + Hospitality is a privately held, MWOB-certified NYC caterer founded in 2001, providing full-service off-premise catering for corporate events, weddings, conferences, workplace dining programs, and social celebrations across NYC, the Tri-State area, and The Hamptons.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310), Special Food Services (7223)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Business Event Catering (THAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA), Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE), VIP, Executive Dining & Hospitality Suites Catering (THAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Corporate event catering
• Wedding catering services
• Workplace dining programs
• Conference catering nyc
• Drop-off catering delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Bronx

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Corporate Event Catering: Full-service off-premise catering for corporate events including product launches, conferences, galas, company picnics, boardroom lunches, and media events. Revenue generated per event with pricing based on guest count, menu complexity, and service requirements.
2. Wedding and Social Event Catering: Catering and event planning services for weddings, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, wedding showers, and private celebrations. Includes full-service event management, venue coordination, and custom menu curation.
3. Workplace Dining Programs: Daily office catering and workplace dining services for NYC businesses. Provides daily rotating menus, farm-to-table breakfast and lunch, happy hour themes, and ongoing catering programs with 30-, 60-, and 90-day refresh cycles. Contract-based arrangements.
4. Drop-Off Catering: Chef-driven drop-off catering for corporate meetings, training sessions, and workplace events. Each tray serves up to 20 guests. Minimum order $1,000 plus sales tax and delivery. Eco-friendly disposables included.
5. Bar and Beverage Services: Full bar and beverage catering services including custom cocktails from in-house mixologists, curated wine and beer selections, mocktails, smoothie stations, and coffee bars. Fully licensed to serve alcohol in New York State.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Relish Catering + Hospitality is a New York City-based full-service catering and hospitality company that provides event catering for corporate events, conferences, weddings, social occasions, and workplace dining programs, with capacity from 50 to 3,000+ guests. The company delivers chef-driven, farm-to-fork menus across 20+ international cuisines, drop-off catering for corporate offices, full bar services, and event production, and operates an exclusive venue partnership network across 30+ NYC locations.

Product overview

Relish Catering + Hospitality operates as a full-service catering and hospitality company offering a unified portfolio of event catering services rather than a modular software platform. The core offering encompasses Corporate Catering Services (corporate events, conferences, workplace dining) and Social Event Catering (weddings, special occasions), supplemented by Drop-Off Catering for office meetings and Bar Services for beverage programs. The company also maintains an exclusive and preferred venue partnership network. All services are delivered through in-house culinary teams, event planners, and service staff, combining globally inspired farm-to-fork cuisine with full-scale event production, design, and logistics management across New York City, the Tri-State area, and select national destinations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Catering Services Full-service corporate catering for events ranging from intimate boardroom lunches (50+ guests) to large-scale gatherings of 250 to 3,000+ guests, including product launches, media conferences, galas, fundraisers, company picnics, networking receptions, and team-building events across NYC and the tri-state area.
• Conference Catering Full-service catering for single and multi-day conferences in the New York area, including technology, Web3/crypto, real estate, sports, advertising/media, and medical conferences with breakfast, snack, lunch, dinner, and cocktail party service.
• Workplace Dining Programs Daily office catering and workplace dining programs offering seasonal, farm-to-fork meals with rotating menus on 30- to 90-day refresh cycles, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, happy hour themes, and corporate café management for NYC businesses.
• Wedding Catering and Special Events Full-service wedding catering and event planning including plated dinners, buffet stations, action stations, passed hors d'oeuvres, cocktail receptions, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, wedding showers, and recovery brunch catering throughout NYC and the Tri-State area.
• Social Events Catering Off-premise catering for social occasions including mitzvahs, anniversary parties, concerts, fundraisers, and private celebrations, with full-scale event design and production from 30 to 3,000+ guests for cultural institutions, nonprofits, and private clients.
• Drop-Off Catering Chef-driven drop-off catering in NYC for corporate meetings, training sessions, and workplace events, with individually packaged meals and elegant shared platters serving up to 20 guests per tray, eco-friendly disposables, and professional presentation; minimum order $1,000 plus sales tax and delivery.
• Bar and Beverage Services Full bar and beverage catering services including custom cocktails from in-house mixologists, curated wine and beer selections, and creative soft bar options like mocktails, smoothie stations, and coffee bars; add-on to any catering engagement; fully licensed to serve alcohol in New York State.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10-year partnership with Global Citizen Festival serving VIP tent
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Celebrate at Snug HarborcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive in-house caterer at this premier 83-acre wedding venue on Staten Island featuring multiple gardens and grand event spaces. Relish serves as the exclusive catering partner for all events at this cultural center and botanical garden.
• 28 Liberty (Halo Venue)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive catering partnership for this 30,000 square foot premier event venue at 28 Liberty Street in NYC's Financial District, serving up to 750 guests.
• Park53coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred caterer for this Midtown East conference and private event venue featuring modern boardrooms, built-in bar, and bookable terrace.
• Venue 135coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive in-house caterer for this Midtown Manhattan turnkey conference center on Corporate Row near 6th Avenue corridor.
• Bathhouse StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership to power the Bathhouse Bar with elevated bar experiences, customized visuals and presentations. Multi-level space with modern Japanese architecture.
• No. 2 East 90thminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred catering partner for this Museum Mile venue between Guggenheim and Cooper-Hewitt, suitable for concerts, meetings, fundraisers, and receptions.
• 190 BoweryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred caterer for this landmark address in Lower Manhattan reimagined as a modern workplace venue with 19th-century architectural grandeur.
• 600 Third AveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred catering partner for this Midtown East venue with panoramic Manhattan views and state-of-the-art technical capabilities.
• The GlasshousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner offering versatile design and infrastructure for elevated planning creativity. Preferred caterer for events at this Midtown West venue.
• Metropolitan PavilioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred venue partner offering unique loft spaces for events up to 1,500+ guests across four versatile floors.
• Duggal GreenhouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred venue partner for this iconic raw venue in Brooklyn Navy Yard suitable for fashion shows, product launches, and productions.
• Brooklyn ParamountminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred caterer for this fully renovated former movie theater venue in Brooklyn, perfect for meetings, private events, and galas.
• Central Park ZoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred catering partner for this unique outdoor event space suitable for cocktail receptions and seated dinners.
• Webster HallminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred venue partner for this historic East Village venue with preserved iconic features and modernized spaces.
• 620 Loft + GardenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred catering partner for this rooftop venue overlooking Fifth Avenue with views of St. Patrick's Cathedral and Rockefeller Center.
• Demkota Ranch BeefcoreOthersStrategic sourcing partner for premium beef products. Part of supplier network within 150 miles of NYC providing sustainably raised proteins.
• Ronnybrook Farm DairycoreOthersStrategic dairy supplier for premium milk, cream, and dairy products sourced from local New York farms.
• Norwich Meadows FarmcoreOthersKey produce supplier providing fresh, locally sourced vegetables and fruits for seasonal menus.
• Five Acre FarmscoreOthersRegional produce partner supporting local agriculture with seasonally driven ingredients.
• Little Leaf FarmsminorOthersSpecialty greens and lettuce supplier for workplace dining and event menus.
• Califia FarmsminorOthersPlant-based beverage supplier for juices, smoothies, and non-dairy options.
• Balthazar BakeryminorOthersArtisanal bread and baked goods supplier for catering events and daily dining programs.
• Murrays CheeseminorOthersSpecialty cheese supplier for charcuterie presentations and cheese courses.
• Lobster PlaceminorOthersPremium seafood supplier for specialty seafood items and presentations.
• Re-plateminorOthers501(c)(3) nonprofit food rescue organization that picks up surplus food and distributes to New Yorkers in need. Excess food donation partner.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Great Performances: NYC-based full-service caterer and event production company serving corporate, cultural, and social events; women-owned and B-corp certified. Direct competitor in the same off-premise catering niche with overlapping venue partnerships and similar mission-driven positioning.
• Abigail Kirsch: Long-established NYC premium caterer with exclusive venue partnerships (e.g., the New York Botanical Garden, Wave Hill). Direct competitor in the high-end wedding and corporate catering segment with a comparable venue-driven business model.
• Union Square Events: Catering arm of Union Square Hospitality Group (Danny Meyer) serving corporate, cultural, and social events in NYC. Direct competitor at the premium end with strong brand equity and similar Fortune 500 client mix.
• Restaurant Associates: NYC-based corporate dining and event catering operator with a major workplace dining and corporate event business. Closest comparable on the managed workplace dining and corporate event contract side.
• Olivier Cheng Catering & Events: NYC premium off-premise caterer focused on corporate galas, cultural events, and weddings with a sustainability ethos. Direct peer competing for the same high-end corporate and cultural institution clients.
• Thomas Preti Events: High-end NYC off-premise caterer serving weddings, corporate, and social events. Direct competitor in the luxury wedding and corporate gala segment with a comparable full-service production model.
• Starr Catering Group: NYC full-service off-premise caterer providing corporate, social, and corporate dining services. Direct peer with overlapping corporate client base and similar service portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Levy Restaurants: National hospitality and catering group with strong corporate dining, sports, and entertainment venue presence. Broader incumbent competing for the same large corporate accounts and workplace dining contracts at greater scale.
• Sodexo Live!: Global food services and facilities management company with a major events and venue catering business. Broad incumbent competing for corporate dining, cultural, and large venue contracts nationally.

Others

• Pinots Palette / The Knot Marketplace caterers: Online wedding marketplace where Relish is featured (per its The Knot 5-star reviews). Adjacent ecosystem channel driving wedding leads rather than a direct caterer peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Pinterestpinterest.com/relishcaterers
• Xx.com/RelishCatererNY
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/relish-caterers-event-planning

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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