Great Performances

k with a perfect second list. During our tasting when we couldn't decide between two options they customized one of the appetizers. At the wedding reception the food was delicious, the staff was extremely friendly and attentive. I had multiple guests comment to me (unprompted) how excellent the waitstaff was and nearly everyone I've spoken with since has made a point of singling out the food as a highlight of our wedding.

g the reception that I didn’t have a cold glass of champagne in my hand. The team was so kind and attentive throughout the entire day. From the very beginning of our planning process they were there every step of the way to make sure we had everything we envisioned. They even made a special appetizer for us, based on a childhood favorite of my husbands. It was very special. Amanda and Emily went above and beyond every step of the way!

am went way and beyond anything we could have ever imagined. The food was outrageous. The service was impeccable. Our guests can not stop talking about how perfect it all was. Great Performances ability to create magic each weekend and make every family feel so special is a tremendous gift. All in all, a spectacular evening.

was so much more than just the catering.. the team was there with us starting in the morning of our wedding day, and were just simply unbelievable. We knew our wedding would’ve been as meaningful and incredible indoors, but given GPs support, we were able to have the outdoor wedding we envisioned, despite a rain scare! It goes without saying the food was extraordinary. My groom and I ate every appetizer and virtually our entire main courses .. something not always so easy to do when one is in the moment/distracted. In addition, the GP team consisted of one team member who was basically by our (the bride and groom’s) side for the entire day… we didn’t need nor worry about a thing, and that allowed us to remain in the moment with each other, our families, and our guests. Thank you Great Performances for the most special and unforgettable day!!

d, and were able to incorporate any changes we requested after the tasting (although not many because the food was so great as is!). They even helped curate our specialty drink, and it was fantastic — we received so much positive feedback. Many guests also declared it was the best food they’ve had at any wedding and we truly believe it was on par to many of the best restaurants we’ve had in NYC. The catering and bar staff also need to be applauded for their attentiveness throughout the night. Thank you GP for contributing to the best night ever!

with us to create a menu that met all of our needs and desires! Amanda and Emily were so wonderful to work with- they were attentive, thorough, thoughtful, and super responsive. I cannot recommend Great Performances enough! Thank you for everything!

our time with unnecessary or distracting questions (a huge asset during wedding planning!). As the day arrived they were hands-on and thorough, which also helped reduce the stress as we got the venue prepared. Finally, on the day itself the entire team was marvelous. The entire staff was super punctual, professional, and safe. The food (the important part) was incredible and we've been hearing from guests for weeks since the wedding about how much they enjoyed the food.

high end. Amanda was so easy to work with, the days leading up to our big night she was easily accessible and helpful in any last-minute changes that needed to happen. Our wedding was at Wave Hill in the Bronx, it was all outside because of COVID-19, and it was the most beautiful night I’ve ever experienced. My only negative is that Great performances is a bit pricey! After all is said and done, I do feel that you get what you pay for, and this is a very buttoned up, high-end catering service, and they will make sure the event is perfectly executed. I couldn’t be happier with how the night unfolded.

can’t say enough great things about GP.

helped us pull off a safe, gorgeous, unforgettable micro-wedding! My friends won't stop raving about the "most delicious wedding food" and all the wonderful staff. My husband and I couldn't be happier.

ss-free. Amanda and Madison always made themselves available to us, offered great suggestions, and were such a pleasure to work with. It began to rain and they seamlessly move our cocktail hour inside in a matter of minutes without interrupting the party or any guests. All of the food and cocktails were absolutely incredible, and we have received endless compliments! The service was five star, their staff was so friendly and accommodating. My bridal attendant (shout out to Natalie!) went above and beyond, and anticipated our every need on the day of the wedding. Amanda and Madison are a true dream team, and we cannot thank them enough for making our wedding day the absolute best day of our lives!

Great Performances because of their association with local farms, and their attitude towards seasonality of produce and sustainability practices. But that's besides the point. The food is delicious! Not "wedding food" delicious, but "I'm splurging on a nice meal" delicious. In addition, the service is impeccable- everything went off without a hitch and the staff was amazing to work with and incredibly attentive to our needs. Considering second wedding for the food.

ails/phone calls to the tasting, to the actual day of - they were on top of every detail! We barely remember interacting with them on the day of, which really means that everything was handled so well we could just enjoy our wedding and spend time with our guests. If you're considering GP for your wedding, we highly recommend them. The food was great and all the coordination was handled expertly.

was delicious and well presented. And the servers did a good job too. An important thing to note though is it was quite inconvenient and impractical to hire them for venues that do not have equipments and utencils ready to use. Based on my experience, the price they were charging is for the food, drinks, cooks, servers staff only. Which means you are paying the caterer, and separately you will have to pay venue, and in addition, the party rental company as well that rents out every single kitchen equipment and utencils that the caterer had to use! The fee for renting all the equipments and utencils was surprisingly very expensive as it depends on the number of utencils that are being priced there. You might for example get an invoice from the party rental company for hundreds of glasses or plates or forks, when you might only need way less than that. If you hire this catering company, don't be suprised too get invoices that shows something above $20,000 for catering, and receive a separate invoice of $10,000 or more for party rentals alone, for just a small wedding of 70 to 75 people. Just know from the start what you will be signing up for and definitely do a thorough review of what items are being charged. In short, hire this caterer only for venues with built-in fully functioning kitchen and that has all the equipments, and utencils that kitchen, cooks, server needs to use. Otherwise it will be quite expensive if you take the combined catering plus party rentals cost into account.

i was an incredible guide in planning the menu, and so many people said it was the best food they’d ever had at a wedding. It was 5-star perfect start to finish (with fresh chocolate chip cookies for the road).

sentation, the food and the service were impeccable. It was magical!!! Our special thanks to Ali and her assistant Kelsey who helped to make this special evening so memorable and were just a delight to work with.

The food was simply outstanding, restaurant quality, and the menu was special, interesting, and unique. Our team did everything they could to make sure that our day went as smoothly as possible - and were creative and flexible. In spite of some unexpected rain, they made sure we were able to have our outdoor ceremony and that cocktail hour was shifted inside. Amanda was incredibly helpful during the entire planning process, and was an amazing resource for me as the bride - she was so supportive that I didn't hire a wedding planner and didn't need one! If you want your wedding to be spectacular, super memorable for your guests, and beautifully executed, you cannot go wrong with Great Performances.

ng with Carly and Emily. They're simply exceptional! The food and service on the day of was also fantastic and our guests still rave about how wonderful everything was. Thank you so much for helping to make our wedding day joyful and memorable!

ur plans, and instead held the wedding at our home in Westchester this past October 27th. As such, we had about a month to plan and execute a beautiful wedding for about 120 guests. I can unequivocally state that the wedding was perfect in every way, and it would not have been possible without Carly and Morgan of GP. They were nothing short of extraordinary. We first sat down with them at our home on September 29th and started planning the event. In addition to planning the food, drink, and service, they connected me with the most wonderful tent company (Greenwich Tents) and our fabulous valet parking company. I think we spent every day for a month speaking or emailing about every aspect of the wedding; not just the food and rentals we needed, but they also created the floor plans (to scale) of how to set up for the ceremony (which my daughter wanted in the round) to every detail of the placement of the guest tables in the tent. They never found my incessant questions, or concerns raised, to be annoying, and it was like they were on call to us 24/7. Most importantly, the food and service were both outstanding. From the hors d'oeuvres to the dinner to the after dinner sweets, every biteful was delicious. People raved about the quality and quantity of the food and drink, and many of our guests said they had never had better food at a wedding. Moreover, the GP staff was amazing. From the setup (which, of course, I was anxious about given that it was at our home instead of a venue), to the wedding cocktail reception and dinner and dancing, the service was flawless. As my husband said, the staff were "everywhere and nowhere", in that they met everyone's needs seamlessly but were never intrusive. I am probably leaving something out, but, in summary, I can't recommend GP enough. Whether you are having your wedding or event in a venue, in which case your life planning it will certainly be easier and less stressful than mine was, or you are brave enough to make the wedding at your home, you will be thrilled with the result if you choose to work with GP.

from guests saying how great the food and service was. My husband and I could not be happier with the service provided by Carly and Emily. While the wedding day went off without any delays or hiccups, I feel that the way that we were treated in the days (year!) before our wedding day are most valued. The communication was always open and replied to within a day and every question went answered and clarified for piece of mind. If you are a bride like I was who is looking for some guidance from lovely people that are knowledgeable and kind - this is the team for you.

ith all those options they somehow made the decision-making process totally manageable. Carly helped us established some priorities early on, and then knowledgeably helped us navigate the planning process to be sure we would feel 100% satisfied with every decision we made. She was so friendly and responsive, it really turned what would otherwise have been a very stressful and overwhelming process into a positive experience. And not only was the support she offered before the wedding hugely helpful, the service at the wedding itself was top notch. The staff was excellently trained, but not at all stuffy, and even when we realized we were missing escort cards for some of our guests (our mistake, not theirs), they swept in and handled the situation in such a calm and professional manner that our guests didn't even realize what had happened! They also used some crafty tricks to keep lines at the bar short (our venue had a less-than-ideal bar situation), and just generally kept the night on track and running smoothly so that we didn't need to think about anything other than having fun. I wouldn't change a thing about our experience with GP. This was money VERY well spent!

emely talented. But GP is so much more than a caterer. Carly and Emily were unbelievable to work with. We referred to them as the A-team. They were on top of everything, helpful with every question we had, whether it pertained to design, logistics, weather, you name it, they knew it. Their response time was very impressive, given the amount of stuff they're juggling. And on top of that, they're just really wonderful people to work with. Smart, and understanding, and calming. I'm pretty type -A, and they made me feel like I was in excellent hands, and that I could actually let go and enjoy on my big day. What more could you ask for?

g process was seamless. I worked with Carly and Emily and those ladies are top notch! All of our wedding guests RAVED about the food, even including a successful NYC restaurateur! GP's food is creative, beautiful and delicious. The service was immaculate. Carly and Emily went ABOVE AND BEYOND their catering duties to make sure I was enjoying the wedding planing process as a whole. GP also provided a bridal attendant on the wedding day who was so lovely and sweet - she made sure my husband and I both had the drinks of our choice, kept hydrated, was eating, and even helped me with my shoe change! Seriously fantastic! Don't hesitate to hire Great Performances! They made my wedding so classy, spectacular and memorable! A++++

d exceptional (our guests are still talking about how delicious the food was) Carly and Emily were there for me at every step of the wedding planning process -- helping us select the right menu items, crowd favorite stations/appetizers to picking out our rental linens, plates and glasses, etc for the day of. In addition to all of that, the culinary team was so accommodating for our guests with food sensitivities or allergies. The best part of the whole experience was our menu sampling and getting to enjoy a full meal with Carly and Emily talking through all elements of our big day. I cannot thank them enough... they really helped make our day so special!

sey were incredibly helpful) and the final product - the food - was exquisite. So many of our guests said that it was the best wedding food they have had. We recommend them very highly!

emails and questions and helped execute our wedding vision perfectly. Carly and Emily worked with us every step of the way and we got to know them well and felt so comfortable in their hands come the big day. Carly and Emily were respectful of our budget and helped us find solutions so that we could still get the dream wedding we imagined. The service on the wedding was spectacular and guests noted how well cared for they felt. We are still getting compliments on the food - some people said it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had! I cannot recommend the Great Performances team, Carly or Emily enough!

rocess. In fact, many of my guests have said the wait staff during the reception was the best of any wedding they attended. I have to agree. GP is everything one can hope for and more in a caterer. If I ever need a caterer for any future event, I will absolutely use them and recommend them to anyone looking!

ng. Beginning from the planning stage, I was very impressed with how thorough and professional Great Performances took care of everything. But especially on the wedding day I was once again surprised by on how they set up all the tables, benches, and etc. perfectly to an inch. Nothing was eyeballed. Everything was precise and perfect. No matter how nice the caterers are or helpful they may be, if the food is not good everything is for naught. But in this case, I am absolutely positive all the guests that attended my wedding probably thought to themselves "Wow, this is the best wedding food I have ever tasted." When you think of wedding food (chicken breast in particular) typically the first thing that comes to mind is dry flavorless white meat. But no, not with Great Performances. Overall, I am looking forward to whatever big (or smaller) event I will need a caterer again for. It was a real pleasure working with Carly and Emily to make the wedding into a reality.

tive (my guests commented multiple times how pleasant and kind and fun everyone was), and my bridal attendant (provided by GP) was a literal superhero. More than that, leading up to the wedding, the team was so helpful, patient, attentive....everything. I picked GP because I immediately fell in love with Carly and Emily during our first phone call and that feeling of knowing that they were on top of everything and that they truly cared never went way. I want to throw a second wedding so I can use them again, it was that wonderful.

ping us be budget conscious, worked with last minute changes to the guest count and the weather with ease and confidence, and executed the event perfectly. Great Performances is the gold standard when it comes to throwing the perfect wedding!

the venue so much - and in retrospect couldn’t imagine choosing anyone else. Even if we had had the opportunity to look at every caterer in New York, I’m 100% certain we would have went with Great Performances anyway. The food was off-the-charts good, and not a single person at our wedding failed to comment on it. The rentals were excellent quality, with a huge, diverse selection. But by and far, the best thing that you get when you work with Great Performances is the staff. Carly and Emily were tremendous from the start, helping us through every step of the process and helping us put together the perfect selections for our wedding. They always answered our questions promptly, and would go out of their way to make sure that we felt comfortable and confident with our decisions, and the decision-making process itself. As an extra bonus, they provided top-rate staff and service on the big day itself, so much so that we felt we had to ask the room for a round of applause for all the hard work they were putting in. It was the best night of our lives, and could not have happened without the friendly and talented people Great Performances. Would highly recommend to anybody having a wedding in the NYC area - I guarantee you will not regret it.

the venue so much - and in retrospect couldn’t imagine choosing anyone else. Even if we had had the opportunity to look at every caterer in New York, I’m 100% certain we would have went with Great Performances anyway. The food was off-the-charts good, and not a single person at our wedding failed to comment on it. The rentals were excellent quality, with a huge, diverse selection. But by and far, the best thing that you get when you work with Great Performances is the staff. Carly and Emily were tremendous from the start, helping us through every step of the process and helping us put together the perfect selections for our wedding. They always answered our questions promptly, and would go out of their way to make sure that we felt comfortable and confident with our decisions, and the decision-making process itself. As an extra bonus, they provided top-rate staff and service on the big day itself, so much so that we felt we had to ask the room for a round of applause for all the hard work they were putting in. It was the best night of our lives, and could not have happened without the friendly and talented people Great Performances. Would highly recommend to anybody having a wedding in the NYC area - I guarantee you will not regret it.

ous food for ~250 people, and did it all with the utmost professionalism. Not only did they make all my food dreams (such as mini egg and cheese sandwiches at the after party) come true for my wedding, but all my guests were raving about how incredible everything was. On top of that, Amanda DiUglio, or event director, was an incredible source of help, support, and guidance throughout the whole planning process- I wish I could work with her again! I can't say enough good things about GP!

a beat, she was our everything. Of course the food was incredible, the tasting fun and creative with so much room for tweeking. But it was everything else she helped coordinate that made her the best partner for our event or any event. Five stars aren't enough.

urn. They advised and guided us in implementing every crazy idea we had. It rained all night and the day of our outdoor wedding. They calmly worked with me to create options, change locations, formats, and timing at the last minute. And the food. The food was just stunning, in taste and presentation. I could not eat enough of it. Many seasoned wedding guests said it was the best wedding they'd ever been to, and this is in no small part due to Great Performances behind the scenes. The value they provided exceeded expectations in every way.

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tions immediately and thoughtfully. And went above and beyond to make us feel like we were the only event on their plate. From our first meeting to the day of our wedding, we always felt secure that they were the best possible people to have on our side. Working with Great Performances was easier and more rewarding than we could have imagined. Thank you so much Carly and Emily!

From the tables and linens to the tasting and then choreographing a seamless dinner, their attention to detail was impeccable. They were so kind and thoughtful and answered our millions of questions with grace. The day of our wedding, we didn't have to worry about a thing because we knew the most amazing team had it all covered! - Rachel and Matt

ey totally de-stressed the whole process for us. Though the Great Performances catering is on the pricier side, it's very worth it - more people than we can count have told us this was the best wedding food they've ever had. The presentation was also gorgeous. I couldn't possibly recommend Carly and Emily strongly enough!!!!

e answers to make you feel very comfortable heading in to the big day! The food was fantastic! I always worry that anytime you serve a meal for 130 people, the execution will suffer. It did not - it was just great! We received many compliments about the food. Great performances also facilitates rentals for you, and again, Carly and Emily guide you smoothly through that process knowing exactly what you need for Wave Hill. The GP staff on our wedding day was also exceptional. Overall amazing experience!

n and easy to work with from the first day we exchanged emails to the actual wedding day. The food was DELICIOUS and exactly what we hoped it would be - our guests were raving! And the service was perfect. Great Performances is extremely professional, reliable, and flexible. Carly and Emily were there every step of the way and played a big role in coordinating everything with our venue and the other vendors. We can't thank them enough!! Highly recommended!

nning. She was also very helpful in decision making, organizing everything and making our wedding as stress free as possible. The wedding day went completely smooth and everything was perfect. Most important the food was amazing! We couldn't have been happier!

e couldn’t have pulled it off without them! They were our advisers throughout the planning process and made it all as stress-free as possible. Every detail was handled with extreme care and professionalism, so that on the day of our wedding it all came together better than we could have hoped. Our guests were so impressed with the delicious food and great service! Highly highly recommend!!

who are amazingly organized, detailed-oriented, and hard working. We cannot say enough good things! Right from the beginning, I knew working with them was the right fit for us. They helped us with every detail of our wedding and always took the time to answer all of our questions. Our other vendors raved about their organization and professionalism. Thank you again GP for giving us the wedding of our dreams. We have referred GP to everyone we know that is currently planning a wedding or event. Thank you and forever grateful, Sara and Jeff