Marcia Selden Catering & Event Planning

What Marcia Selden Catering & Event Planning does

Marcia Selden Catering & Event Planning (legal name: Marcia Selden Catering & Events) is a privately held, independently operated catering and event planning firm serving affluent event hosts in the Connecticut market. The company delivers custom quote-based full-service catering across three core offerings: Wine & Dine (savory dishes with wine-paired menus such as Salmon Pea Risotto with chanterelles and vine tomatoes), Let's Party (hors d'oeuvres, cocktail-hour, and one-bite appetizer selections), and Gourmet To Go (ready-to-serve dishes delivered to offices, meeting sites, and homes). A standalone sub-brand, Naked Fig, is featured on the website, though its specific product scope is not elaborated in available materials.

The business operates on a direct service delivery model, preparing and delivering food directly to client locations including offices, private residences, and event venues. Marketing is anchored by an Instagram channel (@marciaseldencatering) showcasing food photography, event highlights, client testimonials, and behind-the-scenes content, complemented by a website with gallery sections and a blog ("The Dish"). The company cultivates relationships with high-end event venues and producers, evidenced by sponsorships such as the Norwalk Art Space Art Bash and collaborations on luxury bridal events. The business has no disclosed technology platform, no mobile application, and no API or AI/ML capabilities, with all interactions handled through bespoke quoting. The company is privately held with no identified parent organization, external investors, subsidiaries, or public financial reporting.

Name

Marcia Selden Catering & Event Planning

Legal name

Marcia Selden Catering & Events

Website

https://marciaselden.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Marcia Selden Catering & Event Planning is a privately held Connecticut-based catering and event planning firm serving affluent event hosts with custom quote-based full-service catering, including Wine & Dine, Let's Party, and Gourmet To Go delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catering & Event Planning Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA), Gala, Fundraiser & Nonprofit Event Catering (THAHAKAF), Catering Coordination & Bar Service Management (Non-restaurant) (HSACAAAH)

Keywords

• Catering services
• Event planning
• Gourmet catering
• Corporate catering
• Wedding catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Stamford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Marcia Selden Catering & Event Planning provides full-service celebratory catering and event planning for weddings, galas, corporate events, private celebrations, themed parties, and bridal events across Connecticut. Its core service lines include Wine & Dine (savory and sweet dishes with wine-paired "Liquid Kitchen" menus), Let's Party (hors d'oeuvres, cocktail hour, and one-bite appetizers), and Gourmet To Go (ready-to-serve gourmet dishes delivered directly to offices, meeting sites, or homes). The company also operates Naked Fig as a sub-brand with its own website section.

Product overview

Marcia Selden Catering & Event Planning is a catering and event planning company offering a portfolio of celebratory catering services. The core offerings include Wine & Dine (savory dishes and wine-paired menus), Let's Party (hors d'oeuvres and cocktail hour selections), and Gourmet To Go (ready-to-serve dishes delivered to offices, homes, or meeting sites). A sub-brand called Naked Fig is also featured. The company operates galleries to showcase their culinary work and maintains a presence across multiple venues and events in the Connecticut area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Naked Fig: A sub-brand mentioned in the navigation menu of the company website, the nature of which is not further elaborated in the available source data.

Products and services

• Wine & Dine Catering service line showcasing savory dishes (e.g., Salmon Pea Risotto with chanterelle mushrooms and vine tomatoes), sweet dishes, and wine-paired menu options organized under a "Liquid Kitchen" category, intended for celebratory dining events such as weddings, galas, and corporate dinners.
• Let's Party
• Gourmet To Go
• Naked Fig

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Norwalk Art SpaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarcia Selden Catering is a proud sponsor of Norwalk Art Space events. They have catered the Art Bash event organized by Norwalk Art Space, providing themed food to complement event design.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Union Square Events: Hospitality-led catering and event company serving cultural institutions, corporate clients, and large-scale events. Comparable premium catering model at a larger scale and broader footprint.
• Great Performances: NYC-based catering and event production company with broad portfolio across corporate, cultural, and social events. Larger scale and broader geographic reach, but overlapping premium catering offerings.
• Constellation Culinary Group: Multi-brand catering and hospitality group operating venue restaurants, off-premise catering, and contract food service. Comparable in off-premise event catering for affluent clients, but operates at a significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Abigail Kirsch Catering: Premium off-premise caterer in the Tri-State area serving weddings, galas, and corporate events at high-end venues. Closely comparable to Marcia Selden in service model, customer profile (affluent), and event-style repertoire.
• Cloud Nine Catering: CT-based full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings. Direct competitor for the same Fairfield County and shoreline clientele.
• On The Marc Events: Connecticut-based full-service catering and event planning company serving weddings and corporate clients in the CT/NY metro area. Direct regional competitor with overlapping customer base and service offerings.
• Simply Delicious Catering: Connecticut-based catering company offering off-premise catering for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Comparable in scale, geography, and signature-event focus.

Emerging players

• Pinch Food Design: Design-forward catering studio focused on artful, visually driven food presentations for weddings, brand events, and celebrity clients. Comparable focus on premium, photography-friendly catering experiences.
• Peter Callahan Catering: Design-led caterer serving weddings, corporate events, and brand activations with high-touch presentation. Comparable premium positioning and event-style catering for affluent and brand clients.

Regional players

• Heirloom Catering & Event Design: New England-based catering and event design company serving weddings, corporate gatherings, and social events. Comparable in seasonal/premium catering model across a similar New England demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/marciaseldencatering
• Facebookfacebook.com/MarciaSeldenCatering

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Marcia Selden Catering & Event Planning