Bartleby & Sage Catering

tips. The catering team is also extremely talented and executed everything I requested to delicious perfection (and I am a serious foodie!). Leslie is truly a professional. I remember I would frequently see her on NBC in the morning showcasing the latest wedding trends and knew I hired the absolute BEST for my wedding day. Leslie put me at ease with all planning to-dos and is meticulously organized. I can't thank Leslie and the team enough for all they did to give me the perfect wedding day. I could not have imagined a more perfect day and owe a lot to the hard work and dedication of this team. Thank you Bartleby and Sage - you are truly amazing, creative, talented, organized and professional in all you do!!!

even got our own plates of hors d'oeuvres and cocktails brought to us while we took pictures during cocktail hour! They were attentive to every detail and made everything go smoothly. I would recommend without reservation!

my mind up about chairs and we changed the table layouts a million times she was patient and understand, and as a day-of coordinator she was the perfect balance of communicative and chilled out, nothing seemed like it was a big deal and the flow of the day went really well. When I chickened out of doing the first dance and she smoothly went on to the next thing without batting an eyelid. Bartleby & Sage make the best food we tried, and we tried a few. The menu they put together had everyone talking, my mother still won't shut up about it! They picked up all our bits and pieces the day before to take to the venue in the morning and made sure we had everything when we were clearing out of the venue that night, Rachel even made sure there was some pie in our hotel suite as I was so busy trying to talk to anyone I didn't get to have desert. It's the little touches like that which make me so excited to recommend Bartleby & Sage, the dedication and care are balanced with a kind human connection and the mac and cheese is out of this world.

cess even more than catering. The day of went perfectly. Everyone could not stop talking about our short rib and polenta entree. The catering staff was sweet and attentive as well. My husband and I cannot recommend Bartleby & Sage enough!

as our day of coordinator. She helped us soooooo much during the planning process, was always available for input, and executed the wedding flawlessly. We could not have done it without her help and the amazing work of the head chef and pastry chef (HUGE SHOUT OUT!) and all other staff there! HIGHLY RECOMMEND BARTLEBY AND MOLLY BALLARD! We will absolutely be using theirs and her services again.

he best wedding food they'd ever had-and I agree. Leslie and team-we cannot thank you enough!! You gave our wedding so much flavor!

tary restrictions and presented the most delicious and tasteful menu. We had region specific hors d'oeuvres to give a nod to our international family, the most delicious salad with wild greens and two absolutely amazing entrees that many of our guests said was the best wedding food they have ever had. They were punctual and very flexible with all of our needs. We never once felt stressed and they handled all the details so well. We felt very well taken care of. THANK YOU!!! Highly Recommended!!!

he wedding is high on the list, but additionally almost totally stress-free planning that is totally flexible (you want a bourbon cart, a craft beer bar and a carvel ice-cream cake...no problem) is up there too. Also what's the point of planning being easy and food bring great if the team working at our wedding on the night were not so great - the servers were fun, polite and so helpful and the kitchen team made sure everything ran so smoothly. Its too hard to say one thing that makes Bartley & Sage so great so take my word for it, it would be hard to find a catering team that makes planning the wedding as fun and easy, lets you enjoy the wedding and not worry about anything and generates literally hundreds of comments from guests about the amazing food, huge and plentiful drink selection and awesome staff.

y were patient, fun, kind and flexible throughout the process despite me changing my mind several times on dishes. They had great suggestions and advice not only for food but for rentals and had a great showroom with tons of beautiful decor and furniture to rent for our big day. I can't thank them enough!

o particularly praise Molly. Her help was invaluable for taking of all facets of the catering and while caring for our budget and goals. Bartleby and Sage has a wonderful cooking staff, but their staff really sets them apart.

us came in with “dream day” ideas, so it was a major benefit to have Molly’s expert insights on everything AND her encouragement for us to discover and do things that fit our values. There were some things we were doing “differently” with the wedding (including using a space that had never been used for events before), and Molly’s artist-oriented approach was fabulous: new structures and weird limitations were just reasons to get more creative. It worked. Throughout the planning process, we could also sense her respect for her chefs and wait staff, which was important to us. Ultimately, food-wise, our appetizers were a fusion of Asian cuisines and came out spectacularly. The main dinner and desserts was a completely different cuisine. We got compliments on it all. Our goodbye gifts for guests were edible. Molly also helped us plan a physical setup for the space that truly emphasized that our wedding was a feast – a community gathering over a shared meal. We’d recommend the staff and chefs at Bartleby & Sage to anyone thinking about a catered wedding. We felt we had an ally during this period of time that we knew could be filled with anxiety. Guest count: ~240 people. (I've also left this review on WeddingWire.)

nd each and every culinary creation speaks for itself - you feel the heart and soul that go into every recipe, every idea. Their experience also helped iron out and polish every last question or detail we needed to feel ready and comfortable for our big day. My husband (!!) and I worked with Leslie, Ramon, Hans and Rachael. Each really took the time to listen to what we were looking for in order to come up with the best solution/dish/recommendation/schedule. They proceeded to get things done behind the scenes without a hitch. TRUE professionals! Our favorites were (savory) Fish Tacos and the lamb chops were the overall crowd favorite + (sweet) the mini lemon meringue pots along with our wedding cake (fresh summer berries in a whipped mascarpone cream on a light sponge cake) MMM to the MAX!

th, I had a last minute event at The Brooklyn Grange and her team came through for us and many guests said it was one of the best meals they've had. Thanks Leslie & Team!!!

executed flawlessly on wedding day. My guests are still raving about how delicious and plentiful the food was at the wedding. Because of Leslie, Claudia, and Bartleby & Sage we had no stress in the world and only amazing memories from the day. Thank you Bartleby & Sage and Leslie for being my safety-net and being so wonderful and easy to work with!

son to work with. We’re both vegetarians and she was not only able to build an exquisite, (mostly) meat free menu, but did an excellent job of finding ways to incorporate meat on the side to satisfy our non vegetarian guests. Shortly before the wedding, we also hired Leslie for her day-of planning services, which was a huge help. With her presence, the day ran without a hiccup, and knowing that she was taking care of the little details that we just didn’t want to think about on our big day took a lot of stress off of our backs. During the wedding, the staff was kind, efficient, and extremely professional. In summary, we strongly recommend hiring Bartleby and Sage - you won’t be disappointed.

switch around seating a little bit and it was stress free thanks to Leslie-She responded "of course! It's never too late!" And everything was set up perfectly. From our first tasting which was free! Oh my goodness, you can spend so much money just on tastings alone trying to find the right caterer. Leslie was amazing- she even let my mom come at no additional cost. The tasting was out of this world. She was warm and inviting. You knew immediately you were in great hands. We tasted almost everything we asked for and it was a no brainer. We knew we were going with Bartleby & Sage. They will also work with in your budget and give you different options to choose from cost wise and not make you feel any which way about it. With some other caterers they can make you feel almost bad for being on a budget. Not Bartleby & Sage; They are so down to earth and just want to help you create something awesome. I would recommend them 100 times over- And like I said- the food was truly unbelievably delicious and Leslie was incredible. I can't thank them enough for making the day everything I dreamt of. Her team set up perfectly and broke down everything down perfectly which also made for a super stress free day for me! The staff was also very friendly- My one recommendation is to ask them to set aside some food to take home! aha Because it's that good!

list of options that really felt tailored to us and our taste, not a sample menu of expected wedding food. Leslie is a seasoned caterer with strong relationships across the industry, she was immensely helpful in helping sort out all of our rentals and offered her perspective on what we should and shouldn't invest in. All of our guests could not stop talking about the food her and her team prepared for us, and the professionalism of the staff day-of. We highly recommend B&S!

f budget. But unfortunately, the day of planning by Greta did not go as expected her negligence along with the delivery staff in ensuring the reception decor was as I instructed was not done which could have ruined our day. Thankfully, we hired other professionals that calmed us down and stepped up to make sure we didn't lose focus on what is important: enjoy your wedded bliss. So, I must warn future brides and grooms, if you want your reception decor items to be delivered timely, and not have any stress on your wedding, look elsewhere, and do not hire Greta for your day of planning for your wedding.

they went above and beyond to understand our hopes, dreams and vision. Beyond just great customer service and listening skills Bartleby & Sage made us feel like family. In the weeks leading up to our wedding those closest to us kept asking how and why we were so calm? The answer is three beautiful words, Bartleby & Sage. To us these words mean: trust, friendship, creativity, innovation, organization, inspiration, food lovers, dream makers. 6 weeks after our big day and friends and family are still talking about the food and how smoothly the whole day ran. Thank you Bartleby & Sage from our heart to yours!

that it was the best wedding they had ever been to! We highly recommend her and her wonderful team!!

heritage and our favorite foods. And the execution of the menu was true to form. It was exactly as we had tasted it at our tasting and we are still receiving complements about the menu. Without having a true wedding planner, Leslie took the lead making sure everything went smoothly the day of the wedding. Greta, her assistant was also a great help and pleasure. We would highly recommend Leslie and her catering company for any couple looking for a reliable, easy to work with caterer.

r a few months, we realized the other company was not a good fit for us, so we canceled that contract and switched to Bartleby. I cannot say enough how happy we are that we made the switch. First, if you are choosing between catering companies (which I am sure you are), just go with Bartleby and Sage - you wont regret it. On to WHY… We worked with Leslie to coordinate the perfect menu, rentals, layout, staffing and everything else related to catering. She was AMAZING. I won’t put it past me that I am a demanding bride. I had a million questions, am very meticulous, and had a plan of my own. Leslie was able to handle all of this with stride, always responding in a timely manner and making me feel like everything was under control. These are not things you always look for in reviews of vendors, but let me tell you – it is very important (and also part of why we canceled the other caterer). The food was fantastic – we had a raw bar, passed hors d'oeuvres, and a cheese station during cocktail hour. Then a plated salad followed by a buffet dinner. The staff was great at making sure everything ran smoothly, wine was poured during dinner and that everyone was getting food during cocktail hour. Food was abundant, delicious, and NO ONE left hungry. Leslie was there the entire night making sure things were running smoothly and that everything was on point. On a personal note, Leslie is also lovely to work with. She knows catering very well, knows what she is doing and is a sweet woman. I really can’t say enough how happy we are that we made the switch to Bartleby and Sage and will recommend to anyone and use them for future events. Thank you!!!

hired Greta as our day-of coordinator, and felt that she went above and beyond her duties. She absolutely took the pressure off of my (now) husband and I, and let us enjoy our day while she took care of every detail. She is definitely, as another poster mentioned, no-nonsense (she gets things DONE), but also understands that a wedding can be stressful for a bride, and was cool (and very sweet) about my barrage of emails! Great food, great staff, we would work with them again in a heartbeat.

(highlights: chilled gazpacho shots and a taco bar) that guests are still complimenting months later. Greta is very experienced and has a calming, no-nonsense “I’ve got this” attitude, which is very helpful during the stress of wedding planning and really made us feel at ease, especially on our wedding day. All of the staff who worked our wedding were professional and seemed very experienced. We were on a budget and had been debating between B&S and a caterer that was less expensive but not as personal, but B&S helped us work within our budget and the personal touches, beautiful displays and overall quality really made a difference. Highly recommend them!

ing our vision to shine through to the end. Everyone said that our food was delicious, and the room looked beautiful. I barely noticed the staff, in a good way — which to me is the ultimate sign of great service. Would definitely recommend!