LCI Caterers

as well as our American co-workers and friends. We looked at several caterers but when we met with Joe we knew he was the one! The tasting was everything we wanted and more and Joe seemed super knowledgeable and had experience with our venue (26 Bridge) everything we could want…. He helped take our vision and create a menu that was beyond all our expectations including ALL our favorite things!! And kept us within our budget which we both thought would be impossible to do, but it’s Joe so of course he makes it happen. Joe is an amazing caterer but he was so much more than that for us! Joe was always available to me over the phone or via email no matter the time and no matter how anxious I got (and trust me I am a worrier!) he always had a solution!! Joe even spoke to me on his way to his vacation because we were a month away from our wedding and he wanted to make sure I was okay with the menu. Joe was able to fix problems that even my coordinator said “there is nothing you can do”… Joe would come in and say “we can fix that!” Two days before the wedding our bartenders canceled on us!!! One call to Joe and problem fixed!! We needed more tables last minute… Joe fixed that! AND THE FOOD!!! DELICIOUS!!! All our guests raved and complimented us on the food and everyone left full and happy; and remember this our picky family and everyone was happy!! …. Everything that my hubby and I wanted for our special day. But Joe’s amazingness does not end there, after the wedding Joe heard that with all the running around we did not get to taste everything, and he offered to cook for us so that we could taste what we had missed at the wedding …. WHO DOES THAT? JOE DOES!!! If you want a vendor that goes above and beyond that does not stop at just food… and truly cares about the success of your big day please please please pick Joe! No one else will do!!

venue first, and Joe's company was listed as one of the preferred caterers that the venue enjoys working with. I was happy and wary at the same time with how pocket-friendly Joe's services were compared to other wedding caterers. But after reading all the shining reviews the company has on various sites, we decided to give Joe a call. Joe was so friendly and easy to talk to over the phone, and very very knowledgeable and experienced. We instantly knew that we were in good hands. To be really honest, I was still nervous even after finalizing the menu as my parents were traditional and very picky eaters, but it turned out that I did not have to worry at all. Everyone enjoyed the food immensely, and Joe's staff was incredibly nice and helpful, even Joe himself was there to make sure everything ran extra smoothly. We owe him and his team a giant thank-you for such an amazing night. Definitely highly recommended!

hit with my guests and everyone raved about the passed Hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour! I would highly recommend LCI Catering for your next event!

atient and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to culinary and event planning. Thank you LCI Catering!!!!

check on us and see if we needed anything. People loved the food and he was the most reasonably priced with the most options.

Museum of the Moving Image as our wedding venue - which does not have a kitchen on site and strict rules that must be followed. I was not impressed by the two caterers they recommended. I immediately called Joe and was put at ease. He had catered events there in the past and was very familiar with their policies. I did not want to present my guests with a typical sit-down menu of three dinner options. Joe created 5 unique stations for 150 people - all of which were beautifully presented. His amazing staff made pasta in a cheese wheel and served miniature pot pies. Joe knew that my husband's family was from Brazil, thus he presented them with a fabulous mixed grill. My guests are still inquiring about the pulled pork from the southern comfort station. Everything from the passed hors d’oeuvres to the spread of pastries for dessert was delicious! Joe's laid back personality always put this nervous bride at ease. Whether I anxiously called him with questions or presented him with a 10 page email of rentals, he was always so patient and helpful. He was always honest with me and never tried to "sell" me anything, which unfortunately you get so much with wedding vendors. On the day of the wedding, his staff was extremely professional and friendly. I truly applaud them for working so effortlessly in the heat with smiles on their faces (the AC went out in our venue) and for preparing the venue with so little time. They also made sure this bride was well fed throughout the chaos of the day. Food is the biggest contender at any event - Joe knows people and good food I will definitely be calling LCI Caterers again for any/all of my future events. I cannot thank them enough for all they contributed to a day I will never forget.

organized, methodical and honest. He had LOTS of useful advice apart from catering (wedding cake, wine, desserts, centerpieces, linens, program, photo booth, decor, venues- he's been in this business for over 25 years!) that my husband and I are so grateful for. All his advice was ON POINT. His staff is also wonderful and very professional. The catering cost is beyond reasonable. I am very satisfied with LCInc Catering. You get so much more than just awesome catering. Thanks Joe and staff!

dding, I came across his company as I was specifically looking up food stations. It seemed like he could do exactly what we wanted (which could seem very random since my husband and I are both foodies) but he was also willing to give so many suggestions and had great ideas. His menu is SOOO flexible, if you want anything different from what is listed, all you have to do is ask. Not that I can pick JUST ONE impressive thing, but I have to say the way Joe took our idea for Mexican jello and ran with it was superb. He made sure each layer had a wonderful surprise and the presentation was enticing, but then again he did this for everything, people are still raving about the food. Joe and his crew were worth every single penny we spent; they made sure that EVERYTHING was taken care of and Joe, personally, made sure we were fed and treated right--he's the best! We are already fantasizing about when we use LCI again!!

te of all the passed apps we weren't able to try because we were taking photos, then delivered plates of food to our table to make sure we ate! Everything was incredible, the bbq, the cajun, the PASTA (& cheese wheel)!! He knows what hes doing and you won't need to worry about a thing!

ould not stop telling us how much they enjoyed the food and service. Joe exceeded our expectations and truly made our day that much more memorable. We would highly recommend Joe for any wedding or event that you would need catered. We feel that you can’t find anyone better!

everything we needed for our cocktail hour and dinner service, from the food to the cutlery, glassware, china, and bar essentials. The food was delicious and fresh, and the service was impeccable. Joe and his team are amazing, and I would definitely use them in the future and highly recommend them to anyone.

to be in such good hands. I've used LCI Caterers 4x since. They've also done My Grandmother's Memorial Service, My Potluck Event, My Baby Shower and now my Best Friends Shower. Not only is the food amazing and diverse, but Joe is like part of the family. He really is invested in making you happy from both a professional and personal level. Thanks so much Joe!

hen I refer brides vendors he is the first company I recommend. The fact that you can have a tasting beforehand makes it even better. It is no wonder he has been in business for so long not only do they deliver professionally and as promised, the food is amazing. If it could be 10 stars it would be.

y delicious. Our guests are still talking about that pulled pork and the carved brisket. The macaroni and cheese and cheesy potatoes were out of this world. You guys are AWESOME!!!

derful food and time

ny ethnic type you need. They came early to set up and the food was hot and perfect at the party.His staff is wonderful and helpful. I would absoloutly recommend LCI CATERERS to everyone and i plan on using them again

and his team put in day-of. Joe, his team, and his food are simply the best.

ould recommend him to my friends and family. He is the best in new york city.

e took it upon himself to coordinate with the venue and make sure his food and staff all arrived before the wedding. We never even thought about worrying about it. While we were on a very tight budget, Joe worked with us to find the best combination of food for the price. It definitely felt like we came out ahead! Now the food- amazing. Everyone loved the passed apps that were in abundance. The main dishes were all fantastic and our guests were hugely complimentary. Finally, Joe's staff made the night. The waiters and bartenders took such great care of us and our guests. We were so grateful that they were so attentive and hospitable. Highly recommend Joe and LCI catering. Meg and Rob Bat Haus, Bushwick, Brooklyn, 2015

s for us to choose from. After listening to what we wanted for the event, Joe craft a menu that fit our budget, arranged for rentals, and dealt with every other last minute crisis that we generated. He was very responsive in the weeks leading up to the wedding, and gave us peace of mind that all the details were being well taken care of. On the day, Joe made sure that everything went off without a hitch and the food was fantastic. We got rave reviews from our guests, and Joe even had a couple of staff members chasing us around with plates to make sure we got to try all the goodness. We were sent home with some delicious leftovers, and our only regret is that they're all gone!

appetizers, bus tables and serve dinner. They were incredible. The food was excellent and Joe did a tremendous job in an incredibly challenging situation. We did not have a kitchen in our venue, so Joe was forced to make due by cooking ahead of time, transporting foods in temperature controlled containers and reheating onsite. The food quality did not suffer one iota, and Joe worked with us for months in advance of the wedding to design a menu which would respond to the challenges of the venue. People still mention how good the filet was 8 months later. Beyond the quality of the food, Joe is a full service caterer. For a nominal fee (far below any rental quote), Joe provided dinner plates, salad plates and cutlery for all of our guests. Joe also provided chafing dishes and serving instruments which were not available at our venue and which would have been exorbitant had we been forced to rent them from a third party vendor. Having the same person responsible for all of the food related rental items and the catering saved us time and money. Finally, Joe will work with you to make a menu for almost any budget. He understood our cost constraints and worked with us in creative and helpful ways to achieve a delicious menu we were proud to serve while respecting our initial budget. I only gave Joe 5 stars because they don't offer a 6 star review. He is excellent and the best choice available in the New York City area for wedding catering. Thank you Joe!

ional & helped my event go off without a hitch! We had some issues with the venue leading up to the event, but LCI, Joe especially, handled everything with professionalism & grace. Thanks again team! The main compliment at my wedding was how amazing the FOOD was & that meant so much! Thank you!

n array of samples which we were very happy to taste! Even when we gave him our wish list, Joe helped us pair the right dishes to accompany our selections. The service was impeccable, his food was delicious and our guests couldn't stop talking about how yummy everything was. Like many young couples, we were working on a budget and Joe kept everything within our range. I completely recommend him and his team for your next party. You will not regret it!

ith a great rental company for my china and glassware. The staff was amaizingly attentive. My guests' glasses were never empty and they did a wonderful job of bussing tables. They even did the room flip between ceremony and reception and cleaned up and broke down tables at the end of the night even though they weren't the ones who brought the tables. The champagne was perfeclty timed out for toasting and everything on the catering end ran smoothly and was extremely organized. I can't rave about Joe and his amazing staff enough, not to mention the amazing food! They helped me have the wedding of my dreams!