Creative Foods Catering

e got some alone time after our ceremony& provided delicious food to our guests, they impressed us through & through. Their staff of servers & bartenders were also phenomenal. You should pick them for your wedding and, when you do, invite us so we can eat their food again!

then and there! Michelle was wonderfully helpful, supportive and knowledgeable about the whole process! She always repsonded right away to our questions and she was never bothered by the back and forth shananigans that go along with planning a wedding. The day of experience was even better than the planning stage with Creative Foods. If that is even possible. When we got to the venue, everything was beautiful and running smoothly! They made sure to save us food from the cocktail hour! Mehmet checked in with us a few times during the night to make sure everything was going well. Basically, I could write an 18 page glorifying review, because that's how wonderful they were. Long story short, every single person who attended the wedding continue to rave about the food!! They say that is was the best wedding food they have ever had! If we could give them 10 stars, we would! You can stop looking for caterers now, because Creative Foods Catering is the best you will find!

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service and rental vendors. They had a ton of packages to choose from, with the prices and fees up front so there were no surprises. They had a large menu to choose from, and their prices were very affordable for the New York metro area. In the months leading up to the wedding, Michelle worked closely with my coordinators and I to get the logistics right. It definitely helped that they had a lot of experience in my venue, The W Loft, so they already knew what kind of space they were working with. Michelle and her team were very accommodating to last minute guest count and table setup changes, and made us feel like we were in good hands. On the day of the wedding, everything was set up and perfect by the time guests arrived, and her staff made sure my (now) husband and I ate and stayed hydrated. The food was delicious and plentiful—many of our guests said they had to skip dessert because they had already filled up on the hors d'oeuvres and entrees! Would not hesitate to recommend Creative Foods Catering!

g decision but I am SO HAPPY and SO GRATEFUL that I found Mehmet, Michelle and the team at CFC! We were drawn to them first from their reviews online for being a non-traditional venue caterer and for having quite a few high-profile clients, but we were sold from the very start once I spoke with Mehmet - we spent almost an hour on the phone discussing all the logistics and he patiently answered all my questions and made me feel so comfortable and at ease. He went above and beyond for us - he even came by my family's farm before we signed the contract to take a look at the space and give me his thoughts (and confirm it would be no problem at all), and then again the weekend before our wedding to do a final run through (which made me feel so so so at ease during such a stressful time). He was such a calming presence on our wedding day, had appetizers waiting for us at our table when we sat down, and came up to me a few times to check on us- I will be forever grateful for him that day!! We signed our contract immediately after our tasting - there are so many packages to choose from that are so competitively priced to fit any budget with so many menu choices that we really were able to make a perfect menu to fit our budget and crowd. They handled everything for us - cocktail hour, reception, dessert, cut & served our cake, alcohol, staff & service, sourced & set up most of our rentals (tables, chairs, linens, cutlery, etc.), and once again went above and beyond by setting up the afterparty for us even though they weren't even working it! And the food - the food was AMAZING. We chose to have family style service and there was enough food for everyone to have some, and the staff came around with extras once some of the dishes were done! I had so many of my guests come up to me specifically to rave about the food - one of my guests texted my brother in law recently (almost 3 weeks later) that she was still thinking about the food and that the beef was one of the best she's ever had! I was so impressed with them: at my outdoor wedding, without a traditional kitchen, on a somewhat cold night - the food was absolutely delicious, there was something for everyone, and most importantly all my guests were happy. It was amazing. Choosing a caterer is arguably one of the most important (if not the most important) vendor for your wedding day and I truly don't have one negative thing to say about CFC. My day went off without a hitch and they are to thank for that - they went above and beyond for service, the food was incredible, and they were delightful to work with from the start. They are a wonderful team and company and I will absolutely be recommending them to anyone (not only brides) looking for a catering service.

h every course and the dessert shooters were a HIT! Do yourself a favor and hire them for your wedding! You will not regret it! They made my day fabulous!

k with, while their staff was also fantastic; everyone had a great attitude and were very courteous to our guests. We were faced with some weather obstacles on the day of our event, and the staff handled everything so efficiently and quickly, keeping us at ease and allowing us to just enjoy the day. Last but not least -- the food was amazing! The cocktail hour (everyone's favorite part of a wedding) offered so many delicious options, and we were happy to find a platter of food waiting for us in the staging area after we took post-ceremony photos. The entrees were exceptional as well (delicious teriyaki salmon, filet mignon, and pan-seared chicken), and everyone was raving about the dessert - the shooters are a must-have!

ce of the catering, then on the day of the event they did an awesome job serving my guests professionally. Everyone was raving about the food! I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an inexpensive yet high-quality option for their wedding.

s felt like I was in good hands. On the actual wedding day, their staff was on point and kept a great flow of events. 5 stars for great food, great service and a decent price. Very pleased!

so much to put my mind at ease with all the little details and was incredibly responsive/patient. The day-of was perfectly executed, food was yummy and I did not have to worry about one thing (except for enjoying it all)!

as very fair, they were very responsive to all of our questions and they were always willing to go the extra mile. I would recommend them to all of our friends getting married in the future!

y and promptly to all of them. They really worked with us to customize our menu and make the day perfect. Our wedding was last weekend and the food was wonderful, the staff was fantastic, and everything ran smoothly. We would book them again anytime!

tion (not caused by Creative Foods), Michelle and company went out of their way to dind a solution - and that they did. That is the type of service that is to be expected from them. They went above and beyond to ensure our special day was enjoyable and carefree. Worth every single penny and the staff were all very friendly and helpful. Top notch food and top notch staff created a fun environment for everyone. Thank you again!

he apps and our signature drinks just as we finished signing our marriage license, so that we wouldn’t miss out on those. She also checked on us throughout the night, which mean a lot to us. The room flip went so smoothly, we hardly even noticed that anything was happening. Our tables were beautifully set and elegant. Everyone was really pleasant and easy to work with during the planning process, too. Mehmet even entertained us with a wonderful private tasting in our home. With regard to price, you can’t beat the value that Creative offered—it was worth every penny. We had so so much fun celebrating, and we owe Creative a big thanks for that! We will recommend Creative to any of our friends who are getting married.

for each dish that we tried were on par with any high end restaurant I've been to. it was difficult to make a decision because everything we tasted was cooked and seasoned perfectly! he was patient and gave us great advice to help us create a meal that would provide everyone at the wedding with something amazing regardless of their dietary needs and preferences. all the price options were very reasonable and he understood that not everyone is working with an unlimited budget and it was clear that his goal was really to provide us with a decadent meal that worked within our budget, never pressuring us to spend more but offering ways in which we could save more. leading up to the wedding Michelle was in communication with us by email. Quick to respond and answered all of our questions. they seem to make a great team and when we needed to make a few changes to the layout, and got the inevitable " hey sorry I just realized I can't make the wedding!" emails from friends, Michelle and Mehmet were so understanding and flexible and helped to put us at ease. on the day of the wedding Mehmet made me and my wife feel like he was not just there to get the food on the tables but that he was committed that the entire wedding experience be as seamless and stress free for us as possible, even going out of his way to help me get the wifi code and password for the venue so I could download our dance playlist! Being that our wedding was at the dumbo loft, we needed chairs, tables, plates, etc... Creative Foods provided everything, set it all up, rearranged the layout after our ceremony, and packed everything up when the day was done, it was amazing! My over all experience working with Creative Foods Catering is that they are committed to making the whole experience, from start to finish, as warm and fulfilling and delicious as their food is!

up to packing down and from Food picking to the day of, your guests will not be disappointed!

und Brooklyn and NYC area, I couldn't believe how much other caterers charge you. Typically other Brooklyn and Manhattan caterers are so overpriced and hyped up for no reason. Pricing for Creative Foods was affordable and so much more reasonable compared to other competitors out there yet Creative Foods did not compromise quality and delivered exceptional food/staff for the event. I'm a very budget conscience bride and based on my requests, Mehmet and Michelle created a custom package for our menu and allowed flexibility to swap out some items on the menu. Even though they are located right outside the city, Mehmet came down to our East Village apartment for the tasting and traveled to the venue in Brooklyn on time! Michelle was also a pleasure to work with. She is detailed oriented, professional, and responsive. Every communication that I sent, Michelle responded within hours and even gave me recommendations on alcohol list, and day of coordinator (our venue was BYOB). Many of the wedding guests complemented on the amazing catering and bartending staff. Staff was friendly and throughout the event, they checked in with bride/groom to ensure we had enough food and that my drinks were filled up. Creative Foods also have tons of experience doing weddings in NYC venues in both Manhattan and Brooklyn, so they knew exactly what to do! I highly recommend Creative Foods for your wedding in NYC!

with Michelle because she felt like a friend, and not just a face and a name behind a company. She responded to our many emails often with an hour at all times of the day (even during their vacation once!), remained patient with all our questions, and gave us extremely helpful suggestions. Mehmet wowed my in-laws with his in-home tasting and all of our guests at our wedding! The CFC Team arrived to our venue with a team of wonderful and attentive staff, portable ovens for the limited kitchen within our venue, and served an amazing meal where every single dish that came out was hot. Our guests loved the food and most importantly, we loved working with a duo that understood our needs and carried out our wedding with kindness and grace. Thank you so much, Michelle and Mehmet!

ng. In the months leading up to the wedding, Mehmet and Michelle were responsive, helpful, professional, delightful, and totally accommodating to our every detailed request. On the day of the wedding, they ensured that everything ran smoothly. Their setup was beautiful--just how we envisioned it. Their service was impeccable. Their food was outstanding. We got numerous compliments from our guests on the food and service. They truly didn't miss any details. We feel very lucky to have worked with them.

ed great advice, and filled in all of our gaps. Everyone was well fed and satisfied, and the room was beautiful. They and their staff were very professional, attentive, and hospitable to not only our needs on our wedding day, but all of our guests! The food and service were outstanding, from wait staff, to bartenders, and coat check! Couldn’t recommend more highly!

most importantly, their food was delicious. We were confident we’d made the right decision to go with Creative Foods Catering when Mehmet arrived at our home and prepared an array of delicious meals to dine on. We altered the wedding menu a few times (they have many options!) and Michelle and Mehmet at CFC were patient and on board with us throughout. Their steak and peppercorn sauce was a real hit, we served dinner family style, and everyone wanted second portions – and Creative Foods Catering delivered more of everything to everyone who asked.. And one anecdote we learned about a few days later really summarized the wonderful kind of people on the staff at Creative Catering. One of our wedding party (a young mother) was desperate for a coffee. With her babe in arms and a toast to prepare she was in high demand but needed a coffee to keep her wits. Though we weren’t serving coffee, Creative Catering went to a nearby Starbucks and brought her a coffee on their own. That kind of service really illustrated to us their approach to weddings – they were truly committed to making sure the guests were well nourished and enjoyed themselves. Creative Foods Catering went above and beyond. We couldn’t recommend them enough. Oh, and wait till you see the very reasonable price – we researched companies and crunched the numbers. For rentals, staff and food nobody will beat CFC. Don’t think about it anymore – if you want a smooth operation, you want all your questions answered and you want to serve a memorable, delicious and plentiful feast, book Creative Foods Catering now. Thank you Michelle and Mehmet for looking after us so well.

ision is priceless! From inception, Mehmet was there! He drove to our home and prepared foods for selection in our very kitchen. His wife Michelle, who we didn't have the pleasure of meeting was also there for us, in constant contact. From food selection changes to assistance with Broadway Rentals (our hardware vendor) nothing was too hard for them. Our big day was perfect! The entire team was caring and attentive, including Mehmet! During happy hour in between all of the happy madness, Mehmet whispered in my ear that there was Hors d'oeuvres set aside for us. He encouraged us to grab a bite when we had a moment to ensure endurance for all of the footwork that was soon to be unleashed on the dance floor ;-) As we made our rounds greeting our guests, I couldn't help but notice the shiny plates AFTER food was served! One of my guests said to me weeks after our wedding that her server was so accommodating when she couldn't decide what to choose. The server served her selection but brought her second choice just in case she wasn't happy. I've been to a lot of weddings and the service is usually my biggest turnoff. This meant and stills means a great deal to us. To know how well our guests were treated was the ultimate pat on the back. I am a huge fan of service and I couldn't be more happy with Creative Foods Catering. If you are searching for a caterer look no further!  Still not convinced? After we returned from our honeymoon, we had a baby shower for my expecting sister. I ran into Mehmet who happened to be catering a wedding in the same multi-venue building. He was generally happy to see me and even offered me tea or coffee! Who does things like this? A person who is genuine and is really great at what he does! Thank you Mehmet and Michelle! Our favorite memories as a couple involve food and your talents just added to that list! -Storm Gunraj (Groom)

he amazing cocktail hour and dessert bar! Also, Michelle and Mehmet are two of the NICEST people in the industry. They are incredibly professional and tailored our menu to our tastes exactly. Even better, they’re pricing is incredibly competitive without skimping on quality or service!

ough to come to our Brooklyn apartment to do our tasting, so that we didn't have to go out to their kitchen facility. Mehmet served us a wide array of items and we knew right away that we would book. In the months leading up to our wedding, they responded to countless emails and questions with a speed I have not seen from other vendors. They were accommodating to our requests, including bringing in cookies from our favorite bakery for dessert and being extremely cautious with our few guests that had nut allergies (heating food those guests had brought). Like some other reviewers had mentioned, I kept waiting for there to be some "catch", thinking that it was not possible that this company is just that good at such a reasonable price, but they are. The day of our wedding went seamlessly, Mehmet was on-site handling everything throughout the evening. I was floored that he remembered things I had said at the tasting more than a year earlier, like how I didn't want cheese on my salad. It's a small thing but shows their level of focus. Numerous guests told me it was the best wedding food they'd ever had, and so many people complimented the unique offerings like the Mediterranean Station at cocktail hour and the assorted dessert shooters. Every staff person they brought was friendly, helpful, and professional. My parents were impressed by how frequently they were asked if they needed anything, and that Mehmet personally checked in on them throughout the night. It's now a few days after my wedding and I've received multiple calls from guests raving about the food. Overall, Creative Foods was the foundation of our wedding and we would book again in a heartbeat. Book them and you will not be disappointed. Mehmet and Michelle, thank you so, so much for everything you did for us. Love, The Chiltons

us food the day of - we couldn't have asked for more. On the day of the wedding my coordinator was very surprised at how "on the ball" Mehmet and his staff were. My husband and I were also blown away with how attentive they were to us, and that they didn't forget a SINGLE detail about what we wanted. Aside from that - this entire team, Mehmet and Michelle included, are very kind and supportive throughout the wedding process. We would definitely book them again!

d putting on a wedding. We had a lot of compliments on the food (especially the salmon) and the service was exceptional. Their prices were fair and we highly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding caterer.

the ground, 2m insurance, very tight setup and clean up time and so on... But he overcame all the difficulties and present me a HIGH standard service - no matter the food, the stations, the liquor package I booked, everything is perfectly and on time! Also, Mehmet and Michelle are super nice and patient. Due to the wedding planner I choose keep changing her plans, I have to communicate with them redundancy to check out every details. But they always reply my email and call on time, super nice and patient, accomandate everything my planner needed. I could not imagine how much time and work they delicate to my wedding! I really want to say THANK YOU and strongly recommend them to any couple looking for an easy-going, flexible and creative cater!

g to our wedding day, Mehmet and Michelle were an absolute pleasure to work with. They were courteous and professional. They responded promptly to emails and offered expert advice on how to best use the space in our venue. As I came out of the bridal suite, I could smell the food from the kitchen and I knew it was going to taste as good as it smelled! Everything, from the passed hors d'oeuvres, to the salad, to the dinner was elegantly presented and delicious; several of our guests commented on how good the food was. And of course, the dessert table was a huge hit. Every staff member, from the wait staff to the bar tenders, was professional, friendly, attentive, and energetic. We should also mention that we received this stellar service and delicious fare at a very reasonable price. Our wedding day was truly the best day of our lives, and we cannot say enough about how much Creative Foods contributed to it. Thank you Creative Foods Catering!

answer. They are truly here to help make your day special in any way they can. I would definitely use them again for another party or vow renewal. :-) And the food was great! We did an extended cocktail hour and everyone loved it and got plenty of food! .

mony to the reception! They were accommodating with our requests and happy to answer any questions. Creative Foods Catering is no nonsense and doesn't have any hidden fees and is affordable. We were able to provide our own alcohol for the reception and they were kind enough to provide the bartenders and a alcohol buying list for the appropriate amount of guests that ended up working wonderfully! I highly recommend them!

Foods. Everything was delicious and Mehmet was lovely. Since our venue requires a lot of setup they also coordinated all of our table, chair, servingware, plates, glasses, forks etc. The day of the wedding their staff wa absolutely amazing, so friendly. They even brought the groom and I our own plate of food right away at cocktail hour which was very nice. We served family style and everything went off without a hitch. We received so many compliments on the food and we still are. All in all, we couldn't be happier that we choose Mehmet and Michelle. Thank you!!! Love, Christina & Derek

the planning process, Mehmet and Michelle were extremely responsive to our (many) e-mails, and always went above and beyond to help us think through the details of our event. They even went out of their way to try to save us costs where they could - not something I would expect from a vendor! I can't recommend them highly enough.

ith Mehmet in my home and it was so much fun! He is a talented chef who has a great menu for weddings and can also incorporate special menu items on request. Since we held our wedding at the W Loft in Brooklyn, Mehmet and Michelle also helped coordinate our furniture rentals, set up tables, and made sure our venue was set up and ready on the day of the wedding. Their presentation was beautiful and their staff was excellent! I received many compliments on the food and they were a joy to work with all the way through. I highly recommend - I do event planning and have worked with many caterers, but never have I worked with a caterer who is so attentive and helpful, and gives such a fair price for weddings. Thank you Mehmet and Michelle!!!

we decided to go with CFC. The food was delicious -everyone loved it and commented on how much they enjoyed everything. They exceeded all expectations. Mehmet, with his personable, easy going and "can do" attitude is an absolute pleasure to work with! We had our wedding in a mansion with multiple rooms but everything was set up and executed to perfection. Their staff was friendly, efficient, attentive, and simply amazing. Mehmet and team are professional, pleasant, extremely responsive, flexible, and well-organized. Highly recommended!

nd of talked it up to family and friends in the months before the wedding, but even with all the hype, our guests were raving about the food. Michelle was really great to work with on all of the logistics, and kept track of our specific requests along the way. By the time the wedding day came around, every detail was accounted for. They handled all of the setup and breakdown for tables, chairs, linens, etc and made sure everything ran smoothly from the minute they arrived. As someone who used to work in event production, I was extremely impressed with the whole team! They reached out to our point person for any potential issues, and checked in with us throughout the evening to make sure we were happy with everything. To anyone planning a wedding in the NYC area, I strongly recommend using Creative Foods Catering!

lexible, and well-organized. We had our wedding in a raw space venue (a gorgeous loft/photo studio in Industry City called Next Door's), but everything ran so smoothly, it was like we were in a catering hall (a hip, edgy catering hall). Their staff was friendly, efficient, attentive, and simply amazing. When our decorators got waylaid on the way to the venue, Mehmet and his team stepped up and helped our florist get the whole place decorated, graciously helping us avert a complete disaster. On top of all that, their food was amazing! Countless guests raved to us about the filet mignon in particular, which I imagine is difficult to cook to that total perfection on such a large scale. Like I said, they're a dream come true! All that at literally half the price quotes of nearly every other caterer we contacted. They even let us provide our own booze (the bartenders deftly served our robust menu of classic and batch cocktails), and didn't charge a cake fee. I still don't believe the darn-near-miraculous level of service, tastiness, and logistical perfection they delivered for such a relatively low cost. Please do yourselves and your guests a favor and book them!

n so helpful for the months leading up to the event. They took care of all of the rental items Event things went perfectly on the day of the wedding. Your staff was extremely professional. The attention to detail is phenomenal. All of the food was excellent and beautifully presented. The dessert table was an absolute fit. I would give them my highest Recommendation to cater any event.

bar stations, and his quick responses to our many emails. The food was outstanding, and all our guests raved about it! Mehmet and his staff were able to resolve any problem or hiccup - such as when the bar ran out of whiskey (our guests were heavy drinkers!) - his staff ran out, purchased more and immediately restocked the bar - without our noticing! We couldn’t have been more thrilled to have Mehmet and his staff cater our wedding! I highly recommend Creative Foods Catering - you won’t be disappointed!

not worth it. We wanted food that was good enough to be forgettable. Well, we did not get that. When Mehmet came to OUR HOME to do a tasting, after one bite, we were sold. His food was INCREDIBLE. People still cannot stop mentioning it to me and it's been a month since our event. He and Michelle were an absolute pleasure to work with - so easy going, yet efficient, responsive and helpful. Their staff on the day of our wedding were truly fantastic. Professional, efficient and friendly. Everything ran smoothly. It was a great event. I will never use another caterer for any event!

redibly responsive to every and any concern we might have had, they just took a lot of the stress out of the equation for us by being the amazing professionals that they are. Michelle and her team made it look so easy the day of, everything was exactly according to plan and their staff just such a joy to have around. This is the team you want on your wedding day and the value and quality that they offer is unsurpassed. The food was delicious and everyone loved it and commented on how much they enjoyed everything. CFC accommodated each and every food allergy of our guests and went above and beyond to make sure everyone was taken care of. Here's a little extra nugget of why they are so fantastic: Since CFC had catered at the Greenpoint Loft numerous times, they are very familiar with the venue and are thinking ahead for you: Michelle alerted me to the fact that unbeknownst to me a door was locked that I was supposed to use to get to the place where I was going to make my entrance for the ceremony. This is 20 minutes before the ceremony that she noticed it was locked and I never even thought to check. She called the building manager for me who told her how to guide me through a different corridor to get to my entrance point. You really can't ask for a better partner on your wedding day, thank you Michelle and Mehmet!

requests. They really took into consideration any spins on food we requested! They made us Cuban slider sandwiches for my husbands tastes and vegan mains for some of our guests with dietary restrictions. The team is friendly and ever so patient as the planning of our wedding (seemed to go on forever), for a very a la carte venue. They assisted in many of the day-of details and their serving and bar staff were the friendliest! They took care of everything from bar set up (we brought our own liquor to save some $), to chairs, and placing our homemade napkins just as we had asked. Both I and my husband and I ordered the same mains, and they showed up a little overdone and cold, whoops! Despite this, our guests raved about cocktail hour, AND their mains! So even if our own plates fell short, we got to eat all the delicious stuff during the initial tasting, and we love love loved it all, so we were so happy for the consistency for the most part! Also, I am Egyptian and Mehmet brings the most delicious baklava you will ever have, unless you also have a grandmother that makes it for you. It brought me back to my childhood! So thankful to them for helping us through our party!

ng up to the wedding. We always felt very taken care of during the whole process. I highly recommend them!! Mehmet came to our home and did a private tasting with us prior to the wedding, which was really nice. All of the food was delicious. I received a lot of nice comments from our guests about the food. All of their staff was great. My mom kept telling me how helpful they were the day of the wedding. I really could not recommend them more. I will definitely be recommending them to any of my friends getting married in New York!

positive comments from our guests. I highly recommend using their services for your wedding. It was truly a memorable evening...thank you Creative foods catering!

y professional and responsive, and most importantly, the value was second to none. We'd highly recommend CFC to cater your wedding! Right from the start as we were trying to pick a caterer, Mehmet and Michelle were extremely responsive via both email and phone. Mehmet personally catered our tasting on a cold, December Sunday evening. The food was delicious, sophisticated and refined, and the presentation was very nice. The menu was very extensive, with food choices from all over the world, but Mehmet specializes in Mediterranean food, so we would highly recommend the Mediterranean station for cocktail hour, as well as the lamb for a dinner entree. We are not dessert people, but what really "wowed" us was the dessert shooters and mini-cheese cake bites CFC offered for dessert. These were delicious and the presentation of the shooters was unique with a candy or macaroon on top and added a nice wow factor to the meal. Aside from the food, as we went through the contract and proposals, Mehmet and Michelle were extremely flexible with our needs, and they were definitely able to work with us on our guest size, menu options, linens and various other logistics, including how much alcohol to procure, since we decided to bring our own. They definitely made us feel at ease and very comfortable with our decision, and were always available to answer any questions we had in the months/weeks/days leading up to the wedding. On the actual wedding day, the staff and bartenders were very professional, helpful and attentive. Mehmet was on site and made sure things ran smoothly, and checked in with us several times throughout the event. Our guests raved about the cocktail hour food and dinner. Overall, we'd highly recommend Mehmet and Michelle and the Creative Foods Catering team!

ice, and presentation are absolutely fantastic. Mehmet listened to all our ideas and created a lovely tasting for us at my parents' house, serving full meals to all 4 of us. My dad used to be a chef at the Four Seasons and he's a super tough critic, but even he raved about CFC's creamy mushroom ravioli and perfectly cooked steak. (By the way, CFC is also very unique in that if you choose a plated meal, every guest gets TWO entrees, a veggie side, and a starch side. Perfect option if you can't make up your mind between all the yummy dishes.) Once we booked CFC, Mehmet, Michelle and team were great planning partners. They always responded to emails quickly and offered solutions with our best interests in mind. They were completely fine with us providing our own liquor and bartenders to cut costs, and still stocked the bar with full glassware at no extra charge. They also let us cut back by skipping the dessert portion (my family provided various cakes). They are super flexible and are there to help you create whatever event you envision, so definitely talk to them about tweaking things to fit your budget and vision. Also about a month before the wedding we decided to add a vegan meal option (since our vegetarian option contained cheese) and it was no problem at all. CFC happily let us offer all 3 meal options to guests, we just had to let them know which tables required which meals. The day of the wedding everything looked absolutely beautiful and guests loved the food! One of our friends ate so much at the cocktail hour he said he didn't have any room for dinner, all the hors d'oeuvres were so good. And Mehmet made sure to personally check in with us throughout the night to see if there was anything we needed. The only thing that might have been a negative was that after we had eaten and were going around talking to different tables, some guests hadn't received their meals yet while others were finished eating. But this might be a normal wedding situation, especially with a relatively large guest list. Overall we are incredibly happy we booked Creative Foods Catering. They were complete professionals and have so much experience that they can easily adapt to any scenario and offer helpful guidance. Our food was amazing and our guests were so happy. We cannot recommend Mehmet and the team enough!

Very calm, cool and understanding. His staff showed hard work and attention to detail. As a bride, I always felt that Mehmet will do everything possible to alleviate any possible stress related to catering. With all the wedding nervousness and other things that needed attention, it was nice to know that catering part was taken care of and owned by Mehmet. It is a fantastic feeling. Thank you Mehmet. Good luck with all future events.

e are really wonderful to work with. They responded quickly to any concerns and questions I had and gave suggestions when I wasn't sure about something. The food was amazing! I tried the mesculan salad, filet mignon, and the grilled salmon. We had a lot of other food as well but being the bride, I had no time to eat it. Was very sad about that because my guests kept telling me all the food was great, including the dessert station, lamb chops and bruchetta. They offer a tasting of their food (so good that we kept eating when we were full) that is free if you choose to book them. My wedding was pretty much DIY, which made the day a little stressful in terms of set up. I planned on having my friends and family help me set up because I would be pulled away for photos. However when I arrived at the venue the staff at Creative Foods Catering was already helping me move all the alcohol to the bar (and we had a LOT) and also started setting up all the centerpieces and party favors. The staff was so amazing and made sure my husband and I had everything we needed and wanted. I think they are really experts at what they're doing because all I had to do was explain a little bit about what I wanted and they executed it perfectly! For example I wanted the bouquets arranged on the sweetheart table a certain way to decorate it and they knew exactly what I meant. My family and friends kept telling us how much they enjoyed the food and how great the staff was. I could tell they love what they do!

other caterers (never getting return calls, missed meetings, etc), but Mehmet and Michelle were incredibly prompt, pleasant, and easy to contact by phone or email. Second, the tasting process was fun, convenient, and delicious. Mehmet came to our apartment in Manhattan and not only provided delicious food (so many options!) and detailed information, but managed to present it beautifully too. We immediately signed a contract because of his incredible service. Third, Mehmet was wonderful and thorough during planning. He attended our venue walk-through, met all our other vendors, provided linen samples, and communicated with our coordinator. Additionally, he and his team were able to work within our somewhat limited budget and give us exactly what we wanted at the right price. They even accommodated our unique decor requests and weird venue logistics. Fourth, the wedding was gorgeous! All our guests commented on the quality of the food-- from the passed appetizers, to the buffet, to the dessert shooters. The staff members were so attentive to us and to our guests and they even saved us a plate of appetizers so that we didn't miss out (such a lovely touch)! I wholeheartedly recommend Creative Foods Catering for their amazing service, delectable food, and kind attention to detail. Bravo and thanks for such an incredible event.

York wedding. From beginning to the end on 10/10/15, he was very responsive to questions and requests, calling me even the day before with wine and beer concerns. Mehmet handled all rentals the day of and everything was perfectly set up, and he worked very well with our wedding coordinator. It could have been a spread in a magazine, it was so pretty. We had a cocktail hour with a delicious variety of appetizers, cheeses and fruit. The food was delicious, plentiful and beautifully presented with courteous staff. We also had a buffet following appetizers and it was as good as any I've ever had-the filet was melt in your mouth tender and the food was the right temperature. In addition to a wedding and groom's cake by our baker, Mehmet provided a wide variety of small bite and shooter desserts-everyone loved them. There was plenty of wine and beer, with great selections, including some Texas beer my daughter wanted. We received so many compliments from our guests. Very professional. Highly recommend!

ng food. While CFC does offer the typical wedding dishes, Mehmet (the owner) being Turkish he can infuse some much more interesting and international flavors/dishes as desired. We had pistachio-crusted lamb chops and Mediterranean dip station for cocktail hour. For meal, we had Mediterranean salad, bistro filet, swordfish skewers, green onion scallions, and rice medley w/ nuts and fruit. Then a churro station and dessert shooters for dessert. It was completely fantastic – everything on that list was so delicious! People could not stop talking about how great the food was and my dad was waiting by the door to eat all those tender lamb chops as they came out! While we were only searching for delicious food and affordability, I can’t say enough how important it was that CFC was so professional – and I know this would not have been the case with the other caterers we shortlisted. CFC were on top of everything, fully prepared, and always one step ahead of us. I didn’t think that professionalism would be so important for our casual wedding but that last month before the wedding got awfully hectic and to not have to worry at all about catering is so appreciated in retrospect. In addition to taking care of minor rentals as needed, Mehmet also gave us some tips from their prior experience on how to make sure the event goes smoothly (esp with our event being DIY). And Mehmet and his staff were always smiles and a treat to be around so that made things fun. I fully recommend CFC, they are a real treat and leave a memorable impression on guests. Thank you Mehmet and team for such a great experience.

was flexible and accommodating and the tasting was awesome. Then about 2 weeks before our wedding, we get the unfortunate news that the vendor didn't get a permit to serve liquor at our venue and there was the possibility that no alcohol could be served at our wedding. WHAT?!? We booked them almost 2 years in advance and then 2 weeks before the wedding, we hear this?! The vendor blamed the venue for not letting them know sooner that a permit was required, but regardless the vendor should have gotten a permit because its the law!! In the end, they were able to serve only beer and wine, which was better than nothing, but still very disappointing, since we had already ordered all the alcohol. Plus it forced me to scramble around trying to find bartenders or someone who could make it work. On top of that, Mehmet was very nonchalant about the whole thing and barely gave us compensation. I wanted to be on his side so bad, because he was so great until that point, but he made it really hard not to be as angry as my fiance was. Then our wedding day came and instead of stepping up to the plate and trying to make it absolutely perfect, they ran out of one of the entrees and a lot of the food was cold. My food was cold, my husband's food was cold and my mother didn't even get what she ordered because they ran out. WE'RE THE BRIDE AND GROOM! You would think that they would have made sure our meals and our parent's meals were top notch. Even more disappointing was the plate presentation. It looked like everything was just thrown on a plate without regard to how it looked. I got a cold piece of steak, with a few sad looking vegetables and 3 little potatoes as my entree. This was a big difference from our beautiful tasting. I know catering on a large scale is difficult to control, but I've worked in the catering world for years and this was just careless. As I said before, I really wanted Mehmet to pull through for us on our wedding day because he had been so great in the beginning, but I was really really disappointed with what we got on our day.

a pleasure. Mehmet is such a nice person to work with, he was very responsive with all of our questions and requests, and really communicated and clarified every single detail. From selecting our menu, tasting, rentals and overall layout and flow of the wedding. Compared to other caterers in the NYC area, I found Creative Foods to be very affordable when you compare the high quality and quantity of the food you are getting. Many guests complimented the food and service. I strongly recommend Creative Foods Catering to anyone who is planning a wedding!! they are the best.

asting to helping me pack up our personal effects when the wedding was over! When I first found them I thought it was too good to be true as comparable Caterers in the NY/NJ area were charging double for less food/service! But after tasting the food and meeting with Mehmet, we were sold. They stayed in touch with me throughout the months leading up to the big day and also replied to my emails very quickly. They eased all my bridal anxieties along the way and went above and beyond. My big day was 10 days ago and I am still getting amazing feedback from my guests about the food and service. I highly recommend Creative Foods Catering! You will get above and beyond what you paid for!

with Mehmet would be effortless, when he brought the menu tasting to us in our NYC apartment. The food was original and delicious... we booked him that night. He was flexible and open to any changes in the menu. Throughout the planning process he was always accessible and worked with us to meet with our other vendors, making coordination of the actual wedding day that much easier. On the day of the wedding, the food was just as amazing as the tasting and we couldn't have been happier. I still dream of those lamb chops! Additionally, we received lots of feedback from our friends and family regarding how attentive and wonderful the wait-staff was...I couldn't agree more. During the cocktail hour one of the waiters brought me a tray with two of each of the appetizers on it so I wouldn't miss out on the food. It was such a thoughtful gesture that really exemplified their caring and attention to detail! Our guests were a bit of a rowdy group, but Mehmet and his staff were calm and cool and everything went very smoothly. And more importantly, everyone had a great time! I couldn't recommend them more highly!

had contacted other caterers and it felt like pulling teeth. I had to email some of them three times before getting a clear answer and many insisted on a meeting to discuss details before giving me a general price list. We booked a tasting in my apartment with Mehmet. I was extremely pleased by the presentation, care and service Mehmet gave my fiancé and me. The food was amazing from start to finish and we could not believe how tasty all of it was. After we ate, Mehmet sat down with us and discussed menu choices, rentals, and china. He gave us the confidence we needed and we knew we were in good hands. The day of the wedding they arrived on time. They set up the tables and chairs, laid out the tablecloths, inserted the menu cards we provided into the napkins and even helped set the centerpieces on the tables. Once the reception started, Creative was prompt with serving and accommodating our guests. The food was cooked to perfection and we have since received nothing but compliments from our guests. The star of the night was the dessert shooters. My guests enjoyed them more than the wedding cake! Throughout several points of the reception, Mehmet was on the floor to ensure things were running smoothly. Our guests truly enjoyed their meal and experience. When it came time to clean up, they took care of everything from helping us put away some décor, sweep floors and gather anything that was left over. Overall, Mehmet and his staff at CFC were a pleasure to work with. They were extremely friendly and enthusiastic. I have exchanged over 60 emails with Mehmet over the course of the year while preparing for our wedding and not once was an email or question left unanswered. The response was always quick and he was very patient throughout the entire process. He was very accommodating to some food and package changes I requested. I wish Mehmet owned a restaurant because I would visit every week! We were truly satisfied with the service provided by Creative. I highly recommend them!

ving about how good the food was and there was definitely more than enough to go around. Mehmet and his team was very professional and made sure everything was exactly how we wanted it, but also knew when to make suggestions given his experience. On the day of the wedding, he was also constantly available and responsive to any requests we had while not being too intrusive and disrupting our fun. I highly recommend Mehmet not just because of the excellent food and service he offers, but because he is a genuinely good guy that wants to satisfy his customer.

ng catering was exactly what we wanted! Mehmet mixes professionalism with his personable attitude. This is what we wanted. We came from DC to have our wedding in NYC and needed to prepare lots of things from a great distance. One thing we didn't worry about was the catering because Mehmet was in charge. He worked with our budget and was extremely fair with pricing. I felt that unlike many other vendors who over price services Mehmet truly has a passion for food and helping to make people's special day just that; special! We also had a few changes after our initially meeting like adding servers, silverware/plates, and renting cooking equipment- Mehmet took it all in stride and made sure to still stay in our budget. My husband work in the Bar/ Restaurant Industry in DC and we had many friends in attendance at our wedding who are chefs and they all raved about the food! I would highly recommend Creative Foods Catering! I plan on using them again for any events in the NY area I have planned in the next few years! Thank you so much Mehmet for making our wedding phenomenal! Cerrissa Low- Halligan and Matthew Halligan

ntly over the phone with me in the evenings (around 9PM) in case of any questions, which worked out for me since I was out of work by then. He was also very kind throughout the whole process, and very flexible with my needs. For example, when we had an appointment for a walk-thru at the venue, he was nice enough to hold a parking spot for me (in Manhattan)! * The quality of the food His food was delicious. I went for a tasting before my event and before choosing a caterer. His food was the best I had, and at a fraction of the cost of everyone else. The only thing I didn't realize at the tasting was that I wasn't going to try everything on my menu. Still, I got a very good impression of the food then, and the food was just as good during my wedding. The guests raved about the food for days. *Response to special requests I did ask for a different signature cocktail than what CFC usually provides, and it was a great hit with the guests at my wedding. Also, I requested to bring in additional food (Serbian food) and he was fine by it. I ended up having a 4 course meal - one of which was the Serbian food I brought in. His staff served it and he didn't charge me extra for it. Also, my dad provided the wedding cake, and Mehmet was fine with that as well. * The quality of the service The quality of the service was good. Mehmet had waiters waiting on people during the event, he also had staff working in the kitchen and 2 bartenders (for a party of 120 people). So everything ran smoothly.