Dish Food & Events

What Dish Food & Events does

Dish Food & Events LLC is a privately held, founder-led off-premise catering company headquartered in Long Island City, Queens, founded by Ryan Corvaia in 2008. The company provides full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, social celebrations, and conferences, plus a drop-off catering line called Dish Food To Go, serving the New York City metropolitan area, The Hamptons, and Hudson Valley. It employs 100+ professionals including chefs, drivers, bartenders, and event coordinators, and operates as a mobile caterer with capacity ranging from 5 to 5,000+ guests. Its culinary approach centers on seasonal New American cuisine delivered through a collaborative menu design process, and the company maintains preferred catering partner status at 20+ venues across NYC and The Hamptons.

The business is organized around two service lines: project-based full-service catering (plated dinners, buffet stations, cocktail parties, bar packages) and Dish Food To Go drop-off catering with minimum order thresholds varying by geography and day of week. Revenue is event-driven, with payments collected in advance (7 days prior for full-service, upon order for drop-off), and a 3% credit card processing fee applied to all transactions. Pricing is quote-based, varying by guest count, menu complexity, service requirements, and location, with optional tastings at $100 per guest for events exceeding $10,000. Founder Ryan Corvaia leads overall business development while a Director of Sales, Director of Operations, Director of Human Resources, and Director of Business Development handle commercial and operational execution, supported by an Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, and Executive Pastry Chef.

The company holds a Certified LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE) credential via the National LGBTQ+ & Allied Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), and its founder currently serves as President Elect of the International Caterers Association (ICA). Distribution is direct through event specialist consultations, the Dish Food To Go delivery service, venue referral partnerships, and organic social channels including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok. No external institutional capital or parent company is disclosed, and the entity operates as a New York limited liability company wholly owned by its founder.

Name

Dish Food & Events

Legal name

Dish Food & Events LLC

Website

https://dishfoodnyc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Dish Food & Events is a privately held NYC-based off-premise caterer founded in 2008, serving weddings, corporate events, social celebrations, and conferences across NYC, The Hamptons, and Hudson Valley with both full-service and drop-off catering (Dish Food To Go).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

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)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Wedding catering
• Corporate event catering
• Drop-off catering delivery
• Conference catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Full-Service Catering: Custom event catering including plated dinners, buffet stations, cocktail parties, and full-service bar packages. Revenue is project-based, dependent on guest count, menu complexity, service requirements, and event duration. Full payment is required 7 days prior to events.
2. Dish Food To Go (Drop-off Catering): Drop-off catering service offering gourmet meals delivered ready-to-eat, heat, or serve. Minimum order requirements apply ($1,000 general, $1,500 Sunday, $2,500 Hamptons/Hudson Valley). Payment is required in full when placing orders. Optional staff and buffet setup services available for additional fees.
3. Heart Hospitality Consulting: Founder Ryan Corvaia offers consulting services through his separate venture, Heart Hospitality Consulting, coaching company owners and leaders on elevating business culture through hospitality.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dish Food & Events is a New York City-based catering company that provides full-service on-site event catering and a drop-off catering service (Dish Food To Go) for weddings, corporate events, social celebrations, and conferences. Its culinary team develops seasonal New American menus in a collaborative process with clients, executes events with in-house chefs, bartenders, drivers, and event coordinators, and operates under a proprietary "Heart Hospitality" service philosophy.

Product overview

Dish Food & Events operates as a New York City-based catering company offering two primary service models: Dish Food To Go (drop-off catering) and Full-Service Catering with on-site staff and event management. The product portfolio includes themed party packages (Cocktail Party, Hamptons Party, World Cup), wedding catering with planning support, conference catering, bar services, and seasonal menus. All services center on seasonal New American cuisine with custom menu design, dietary accommodations, and venue coordination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Service Event Catering Complete event catering with on-site staff, custom seasonal New American menus, bar service, rentals coordination, and event management for weddings, corporate events, social celebrations, and conferences. Quote-based pricing with full payment due 7 days prior to event.
• Dish Food To Go (Drop-off Catering) Drop-off catering service delivering gourmet seasonal New American cuisine for events, parties, and corporate lunches across NYC, The Hamptons, and Hudson Valley. Food arrives ready-to-eat, heat, or serve on premium compostable platters with optional staff and buffet setup. Minimum orders: $1,000 general, $1,500 Sunday, $2,500 Hamptons/Hudson Valley; orders must be placed by 2 PM, three business days before the event.
• Cocktail Party Package Full-service catering package for cocktail-style events featuring passed hors d'oeuvres, drink stations, and flexible service options for intimate to large gatherings.
• Hamptons Party Package Full-service catering designed for Hamptons venues and estates, providing complete food, beverage, and staffing solutions for destination weddings, social events, and corporate gatherings.
• World Cup Packages Themed catering packages featuring international cuisine from 16 countries for watch parties and sports events, available as drop-off or full-service, with mini bites, grazing boards, and fusion carts.
• Bar Packages Beverage service including beer, wine, liquor, signature cocktails, and zero-proof options. Operates under Dish's full caterer's liquor license and special event permit; overtime is billed at $5 per person per hour for bar service.
• Conference Catering Full-service conference catering scaling from 5 to 5,000 guests including breakfast, lunch, snacks, coffee breaks, and evening receptions for keynote breakfasts, conference lunches, trade shows, and networking events.
• Corporate Lunch Catering Office meeting and corporate lunch catering including meal prep containers, power bowls, and team lunch buffets for business settings, available as drop-off or full-service.
• Seasonal and Holiday Menus Rotating seasonal menus including Halloween, Thanksgiving, Holiday (December), Super Bowl, Passover, and Cinco de Mayo themed catering packages available as drop-off or full-service offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Catering scale capability from intimate 5-guest events to large 5,000+ person conferences
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, preferred and featured.

• International Caterers Association (ICA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounder Ryan Corvaia serves as President Elect of ICA, actively contributing to industry leadership, thought-provoking leadership sessions, and industry advancement initiatives. Dish hosts ICA workshops at their Queens headquarters, demonstrating deep industry engagement and thought leadership.
• 501 UnionpreferredChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrooklyn venue with max capacity of 160 seated or 250 standing guests, ideal for weddings, corporate events, and events. Dish is a preferred catering partner.
• The FoundrypreferredChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQueens venue with max capacity of 180 guests, ideal for weddings, corporate events, film and video production, and outdoor space. Dish is a preferred catering partner.
• 74 WythepreferredChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrooklyn venue with max capacity of 200 seated or 375 standing guests. Preferred catering partner for weddings and corporate events.
• Studio GatherpreferredChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManhattan venue with capacity up to 300 guests, ideal for corporate events and film/video production. Preferred catering partner.
• Prince George BallroompreferredChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNYC venue with max capacity of 300 seated or 300+ standing guests, ideal for weddings, non-profit events, corporate events, and social gatherings. Preferred catering partner.
• Picnic HousepreferredChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrooklyn venue with max capacity of 175 seated or 240 standing guests. Preferred catering partner for weddings, mitzvahs, and social/corporate events.
• Chelsea IndustrialpreferredChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrooklyn venue with capacity up to 1,100 guests, ideal for large-scale weddings, corporate events, film/TV production, and trade shows. Preferred catering partner.
• The BordonepreferredChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrooklyn venue with max capacity of 300 seated or 500 standing guests. Preferred catering partner for weddings, corporate events, and film/TV production.
• The GlasshousefeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNYC venue with capacity up to 1,850 guests, ideal for weddings, galas, corporate events, film/video production, and outdoor spaces. Featured venue partner.
• Powerhouse ArtspreferredChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrooklyn venue with Grand Hall capacity up to 1,200 guests and Loft capacity up to 295 guests. Preferred catering partner for diverse events including concerts, galas, weddings, and conferences.
• HerofeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNYC venue with capacity up to 200 seated or 400 standing guests. Featured venue partner for corporate buyouts, conferences, screenings, film production, weddings, and mitzvahs.
• IAC BuildingfeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNYC venue with capacity up to 400 seated or 800 standing guests. Featured venue for weddings, corporate events, mitzvahs, galas, and conferences.
• National LGBTQ+ & Allied Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe largest LGBTQ+ and allied business advocacy organization in the world. Dish is a Certified LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE) member, demonstrating commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sonnier & Castle: NYC catering company providing full-service event catering for corporate and private events. Comparable on full-service model, client mix, and regional focus.
• Great Performances: NYC-based full-service catering company serving corporate, social, and wedding clients across the metro area. Comparable in scale and service mix, and similarly positioned as a premier NYC events caterer with strong venue partnerships.
• Naturally Delicious: NYC-based event caterer serving corporate, social, and wedding clients with similar full-service and drop-off capabilities. Closely comparable on customer segments and service model.
• Thomas Preti Events: Premium NYC catering company serving high-end weddings, corporate galas, and social events. Comparable on upscale positioning, custom menus, and large-scale event execution.
• Abigail Kirsch: Long-standing NYC caterer operating at iconic venues (The Lighthouse, Weylin). Direct peer in the premium wedding and corporate segment with overlapping venue-partnership strategy and full-service offering.
• Creative Edge Parties: NYC event caterer focused on weddings and corporate events with full-service production. Comparable on target segments, event-driven sales motion, and NYC/Hamptons venue network.
• Bartleby & Sage: NYC catering company serving weddings, corporate, and social events with seasonal menus. Comparable on service mix, NYC venue relationships, and target customer profile.
• Peter Callahan: NYC-based boutique caterer known for creative, design-forward menus at weddings and corporate events. Comparable on premium positioning and custom culinary approach, though smaller in scale.

Broad incumbents

• Compass Group: Global food service and support services giant with event catering and corporate hospitality offerings. Operates across the broader contract catering space, serving as a benchmark for what scaled, capital-backed food service looks like — a directional incumbent rather than direct premium-event competitor.

Emerging players

• Eat Offbeat: NYC-based catering company with a refugee-chef concept offering corporate lunch and event catering. Partial overlap on corporate drop-off segment, though narrower in cuisine story and scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dishfoodnyc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dish-food-events-llc
• Instagraminstagram.com/dishfoodnyc
• TikToktiktok.com/@dishfoodnyc0
• Xx.com/dishfoodnyc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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