About this vendor
Essie’s Restaurant is a wedding catering service located in Poughkeepsie, NY. Based out of their flagship eatery in Poughkeepsie’s Little Italy, this company honors diverse flavors. Their fare is a rich blend of casual yet elegant dining, a surefire hit for any special celebration.
Essie’s Restaurant is led by Executive Chef Brandon Walker, a CIA graduate and Brooklyn native. Chef Brandon has created a menu that pays tribute to his Caribbean and Southern roots. He makes it his mission to use fresh ingredients in each dish, supporting the local agriculture economy where he can. Chef Brandon intends to use the food of Essie’s Restaurant as a showcase of what Hudson Valley can offer diners. He is excited to bring this host of flavors to your special day.
The team of this catering service is well equipped to cater to weddings of any size. You can work alongside them to curate a menu of their finest dishes to serve for your occasion, leaving a lasting impression on your guests. Set up and delivery can be managed by the staff, allowing you to enjoy this tailormade meal.
Details
Cuisine
- American
- BBQ
- Cajun
- French
- Fusion
- Italian
Dietary Options
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Nut Free
- Organic
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Food & Catering
- Buffet
- Catering Clean Up
- Catering Delivery & Setup
- Chef Stations
- Family Style
- Menu Tastings
Reviews
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5
out of 5.01 reviews
Essie’s catering was one of the highlights of our wedding weekend in Upstate, New York. Brandon and his team crafted a delicious and distinctive menu for our pre-wedding cocktail p...
arty (60 guests). Consisting of passed hors d'oeuvres, all of the food was perfectly executed and a huge hit with our guests; our vegetarians, vegans, pescatarians, and omnivores alike raved about the food. Brandon’s team was especially diligent about preparing and serving dishes to our gluten-intolerant and celiac guests, and those friends made a special point to tell us how well taken care of they felt. Essie’s also provided bar services for our wedding reception & after-party (100 guests). Brandon worked with us to meet our specific desires for the drink menu: a Portuguese-focused wine selection, a particular brand of non-alcoholic beer, and not-too-sweet mocktails tailored to our palate. Besides the culinary aspect, what we appreciated just as much was Brandon’s positive spirit, calm, and kindness that he brought to our entire weekend of celebration. We would highly recommend Essie’s catering to anyone.
Contact
14 Mt Carmel Pl, Poughkeepsie, NY
Essie's Restaurant