Olivier Cheng Catering and Events

What Olivier Cheng Catering and Events does

Olivier Cheng Catering and Events is a New York-based luxury catering and event production company founded in 2002 (per firmographic data; the company history references 2004) by Olivier Cheng, a former President of Matthew Kenney Catering with advanced degrees in Architecture and International Marketing. The company designs custom culinary experiences from the ground up for high-end fashion editor events, fundraising galas, weddings, corporate functions, and intimate private dinners. It has built a 20+ year track record serving marquee venues including the Temple of Dendur at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Frick Collection, the New York Public Library, the Whitney, and MoMA, as well as international sites such as the Royal Palace in Qatar. Its client roster spans 60+ enterprise logos across luxury fashion, cultural institutions, automotive, technology, hospitality, and financial services.

The company's core offering is a single bespoke catering and event design service, augmented by the OCC Experience Collection, a branded sub-line of curated, modular experiences including cocktail catering, mixology series, micro weddings, and immersive activations. Technology is not disclosed and there is no proprietary platform; delivery relies on direct human event production, on-site culinary execution, and integration with co-development partners such as event designers (David Stark Design, Raul Avila, HMR Designs), production vendors (Frost Production NYC, Scott Davis Lighting Design), and event planners (JZ Events, Leslie Matine Events). Distribution is direct-to-client with no resellers; channel partners function as referral sources rather than intermediaries.

Revenue is generated through professional services engagements priced on a quote basis. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting luxury brands, cultural institutions, and high-net-worth individuals, supplemented by referrals from established event planners and designers. Marketing is anchored on a single Instagram account (@olivierchengcatering) showcasing completed events, seasonal menus, and signature cocktails. The company is privately held, operates from a single headquarters at 12-16 Vestry Street in New York, employs 101-250 people, and has no disclosed funding, parent company, or subsidiaries.

Name

Olivier Cheng Catering and Events

Legal name

Olivier Cheng Catering and Events

Website

https://ocnyc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Olivier Cheng Catering and Events is a New York-based luxury catering and event production firm that designs bespoke culinary experiences for fashion houses, cultural institutions, automakers, tech firms, and high-net-worth individuals at premium venues in NYC and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Culinary Staffing & Back-of-House Services (Chefs, Servers, Bartenders) (THAHAKAN), VIP, Executive Dining & Hospitality Suites Catering (THAHAKAI), Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Luxury catering services
• Custom event catering
• Event production services
• Culinary event design
• High-end 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. Custom Catering and Events: Full-service catering and events business that designs custom culinary experiences from the ground up. Revenue is generated through bespoke event catering services for private clients, cultural institutions, corporate events, and high-end social gatherings. The company serves fashion events, fundraising galas, weddings, and intimate dinners at premium venues.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Olivier Cheng Catering and Events designs and delivers custom culinary experiences and full-service event production for luxury brands, cultural institutions, weddings, corporate functions, and high-end private gatherings. The company creates menus inspired by client themes and venues, provides on-site preparation, mixology and cocktail programming, and manages service delivery at premium locations in New York, across the U.S., and internationally including the Royal Palace in Qatar. Its branded sub-line, the OCC Experience Collection, packages curated experiences such as cocktail catering, micro weddings, and seasonal menus as immersive activations.

Product overview

Olivier Cheng Catering and Events is a catering company offering a single unified service rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering is custom catering and event design, while the OCC Experience Collection serves as a branded sub-line of curated, immersive event experiences including cocktail services, seasonal menus, and mixology. The company creates bespoke culinary experiences for fashion events, galas, weddings, corporate functions, and private dinners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OCC Experience Collection: Curated event experiences and product offerings including mixology series and immersive activations.

Products and services

• Catering and Events Services Full-service custom catering and event design for cultural institutions, private estates, weddings, corporate events, and intimate gatherings, featuring innovative culinary experiences, custom menus, on-site preparation, and impeccable service delivery.
• OCC Experience Collection Curated, branded collection of immersive event experiences and productized offerings including cocktail catering, signature cocktail series (e.g., La Vie En Rose), micro weddings, and seasonal menus designed to tell stories through customizable food, beverage, and presentation.

Named customers37 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• David Stark DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on events including the Annual Library Lions Gala at the New York Public Library, where David Stark Design provided stunning decor and event styling.
• VogueflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year collaboration with Vogue and the Metropolitan Museum of Art for annual gala events, creating menus inspired by exhibition themes.
• Raul AvilacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent designer and producer who has created tabletop installations and event designs to showcase Olivier Cheng's cuisine at events.
• Frost Production NYCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLighting and production company providing 360-degree projection mapping and technical production for gala events.
• Scott Davis Lighting DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLighting design partner providing technical lighting solutions for high-end events.
• JZ EventsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent planning and production company that brings Olivier Cheng Catering on board for events they produce.
• HMR DesignsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent design company that partners with Olivier Cheng for countryside and destination events.
• Leslie Matine EventsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent planner who brings Olivier Cheng Catering on board for client events.
• The Frick CollectionflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious New York cultural institution where Olivier Cheng Catering has catered multiple gala events, including events celebrating the museum's $220M transformation.
• Metropolitan Museum of ArtflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual gala partner for the Met's prestigious events, creating custom menus inspired by museum exhibitions and hosting events at iconic spaces like the Temple of Dendur.
• New York Public LibraryflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the Annual Library Lions Gala, providing catering services for literary-themed grand events.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Great Performances: NYC-based caterer and event producer with a strong cultural-institution book of business (including Brooklyn Museum and other NYC venues), competing directly for the same gala and fashion event mandates.
• Abigail Kirsch: NYC luxury caterer serving many of the same cultural institutions (e.g., MoMA, NYBG) and corporate clients with bespoke event catering and full-service production — the closest head-to-head competitor to Olivier Cheng in the NYC luxury catering market.
• Thomas Caterers of Distinction: Long-established luxury off-premise caterer serving high-end weddings, galas, and corporate events in the NYC metro, competing for the same private-client and institution roster.
• Peter Callahan Studio: Boutique NYC luxury caterer known for design-forward, custom event food for fashion, media, and private clients — overlapping target market and custom-event value proposition with Olivier Cheng.
• Sonic Events Catering: NYC-based boutique event caterer serving fashion, media, and corporate clients with custom menus and on-site production — overlaps with Olivier Cheng on event type, client vertical, and delivery model.
• Bouley Catering: NYC fine-dining-rooted caterer offering upscale off-premise catering for weddings, corporate, and private events — directly comparable premium positioning and target client profile.

Broad incumbents

• Restaurant Associates (Compass Group): Large-scale corporate and cultural-institution caterer under Compass Group, providing a broad portfolio of food services including event catering — competes on larger institutional contracts rather than bespoke luxury.

Emerging players

• Pinch Food Design: Design-forward NYC event caterer specializing in highly stylized, immersive food presentations for fashion and brand events — overlapping with Olivier Cheng's design-led differentiation but at a smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/olivierchengcatering

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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