About this vendor
As top-tier NYC culinary veterans with extensive experience in event catering, we believe our clients deserve a taste of something new and unpredictable, an experience that leverages the best food with never-before-seen presentation.
So we created Pinch Food Design, a bold new brand of catering powered by a state-of-the-art kitchen and design workshop devoted solely to the creation of one-of-a-kind “food furniture.” Our intention? To impress, entertain and inspire with food as delicious as it is daring, and design as inviting as it is innovative.
The groundbreaking Pinch team is driven by an uncompromising commitment to incite surprise, anticipation and delight with every bite while wowing our clients – and their guests – with imaginative presentation combinations that redefine the art of celebration.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Dietary Options
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Nut Free
- Organic
- Sugar Free
- Vegan
Food & Catering
- Buffet
- Catering Clean Up
- Catering Delivery & Setup
- Chef Stations
- Family Style
- Menu Tastings
Reviews
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Working with Pinch for our wedding's welcome party was the best decision we made in our entire wedding planning process! Our Welcome Party was in a blank space gallery venue and I ...
knew Pinch would be able to liven it up and fill it with their creative interactions, pop-ups and dishes. The food was amazing and their staff were professional and very attentive. The guests all raved about the quality and the uniqueness of everything they saw from Pinch that night. Not only was the end result everything we had hoped for, but the entire planning process with Carly, Victoria, and the rest of the Pinch team was a complete pleasure. They are the best in the business, for sure. The process was marked by clear consistent communication, creative collaboration, and genuine care and enthusiasm. I hope to have the opportunity to work with Pinch again in the future, they are absolute stars.
We worked with Pinch for our wedding at the Weylin in Brooklyn and they really exceeded our expectations and were incredible to work with.
- Multicultural wedding - Pinch is one o...
f the few caterers we've found who was able to incorporate Indian cuisine seamlessly, along with American fare, which was very important to us. And Pinch was able to do this in a way that felt authentic to us and created a menu that was balanced and complementary (pani puri and Biryani Arancini for example)
- Innovative: Pinch's pop-ups during cocktail hour and dessert are very unique and were naturally a point of conversation for our guests. The crispy potato sandwiches served hanging down from an umbrella and the compressed fruit cocktails that replicated the US Open's Honey Deuce went beyond what we thought we could expect for the food at our wedding
- Attention to detail: Pinch's service is quite a bit better than what we've experienced from caterers at other weddings. For instance, Pinch's team only served a table when each guest's food at a given table was ready and all plates are served simultaneously, which feels like more like what you'd experience at a higher end restaurant vs. the conveyer belt-style service you typically see at a wedding
Several of our guests told us they were chasing around Pinch staff during cocktail hour to try more of the food and said that this was the best food they've ever had at a wedding.
Working with Pinch for our wedding was a fantastic experience. Their food and drinks are interesting and delicious, especially their passed appetizers. We highly recommend using th...
em to help make the food a memorable part of your weekend!!
We had a great experience working with the Pinch team for our Weylin wedding. The food was so delicious and the presentation during cocktail hour had everyone raving. They set us u...
p a gorgeous platter in our room to have as a couple and were flexible when we asked for modifications. The whole team is very professional, you will not be disappointed!!!!
Cannot say enough INCREDIBLE things about Carly and the team at Pinch! They were so amazing to work with and made our wedding night so special. Our guests are still RAVING about th...
e food and lets not forget the presentation!!
From our first call to our wedding night, Pinch understood our vision and made it come to life. They are all incredible people and anyone would be lucky to work with Carly and her team!
Pinch has not seen the last of us as we will be sure to use them for more parties in the future. If you are only able to hire one vendor, it better be Pinch - it will be the best decision you make (besides marrying your fiance)!
The reviews are right. Truly the best wedding food out there. So many of our guests were raving about how they'd "never ever had a hot piece of fish at a wedding until our wedding"...
. The food is phenomenal, well thought out, and the team's hospitality and promptness helped make wedding planning such a breeze and so enjoyable.
Pinch is what you are looking for!
Pinch Catering was a standout choice for our wedding.
The food was DELICIOUS and PIECES OF ART; the service staff were POISED and professional; ...
and UNIQUE DESIGN elevated our special day into an artful experience.
We worked with Carly and Victoria who are EXCEPTIONAL in their own right; they assessed our taste and venue and came up with a selection of options for us to choose from for hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and passed treats. They met with us in person to for a tasting dinner and discussed presentation and ingredients. When we weren't sure about the direction, they were right there to guide us on what they thought would be most well-liked and ELEGANT. And they were right!
Our guests couldn't stop praising the unique and delicious menu options, which featured creative touches that made the dining experience unforgettable. The Pinch team delivered top-notch service, making everyone feel well cared for throughout the event.
Choose Pinch and choose Carly and Victoria and you will not go wrong!
Pinch was by far the best decision we made for our wedding. Our guests were absolutely wowed by the design, presentation, and quality of the food - they’re still talking about it 4...
months later! We had a request to create an off-menu item to celebrate my husband’s heritage. Not only was the team able to make it, but it tasted authentic and wowed his whole family. Cannot express my gratitude for Carly and her team for making planning process fun and easy. Do yourself a favor and hire Pinch.
Get Pinch. Sign that contract. I'm serious, they are what you are looking for - exquisite food that is stylish and modern that's not your average boring wedding food, but also Car...
ly and her team is a dream to work with their prompt responses, thoughtful recommendations and smart counseling on things other than just the food. The wedding itself went without a hitch on the food front and everyone was raving about every item, and we had a fantastic day. You know that guests only care about a few things at the end of the day for weddings and food is a BIG one. Pinch is worth every penny and we would recommend to anyone with out hesitation. Love you Carly!!
xx
Mel and Rudder
Pinch was an amazing vendor. Not only was the food exquisite, the staff was all so welcoming and engaging and flexible that all of our guests were raving about them. And their he...
lp in modifying from the "sun" plan to the "rain" plan was invaluable -- it made us glad that it rained (almost!).
TLDR: The best wedding food EVER!!!!! I could not even begin to count how many times our guests uttered that phrase during and in the days following our wedding. Everything was inc...
redible - from the food to the cocktails to the presentation and the details - and truly leveled up our wedding more than we could have imagined. There is no way the event would have been the same without Pinch.
My husband and I had to cancel our 2020 wedding at Weylin due to COVID and we just finally had a three year anniversary celebration, along with a first birthday party for our daughter. Pinch recently started working with Weylin and we were given the choice to switch over to them, and truly I cannot IMAGINE if we had said no!! From the get-go everything with Pinch was incredible - instead of providing us with a standard list of hors d’œuvres and main courses to pick from they listened to our tastes and preferences, and got a feel for the vibe we were going for, then subsequently suggested customized options for us to pick from. The tasting with Pinch was amazing, from the food and the presentation to the company, and they allowed us to make whatever tweaks we wanted, both small and large, thereafter. Carly was incredible to work with, helping not only with the food and cocktail selections, but also with small details like how many custom napkins to order, perfecting our cocktail signs, brainstorming edible party favors, and selecting linens. At the event every guest seemed have a different favorite dish, from the spicy tuna to the cheese doodles to the taco bar to the most insane butter and bread basket you’ve ever seen. I told our guests to come hungry, but I don’t think even I was prepared for how amazing everything was and how much people would rave about the food and drinks. And the custom cocktails!! My husband works in the alcohol industry so they were of the utmost importance to use, and Carly helped us to TRULY customize them to our preferences and honor whatever we wanted. At the event, watching the bar tenders drop chili oil into spicy margaritas and shave chocolate over top old fashioneds - let’s just say it wasn’t your typical wedding fare, in the BEST way!! The servers were also fantastic, working quickly and efficiently, and were thoughtful about everything - they even held back our main courses while we were up mingling so they wouldn’t get cold!! This is truly a group that cares about the little things and about making your night the best ever. Pinch is an unbelievable company (to do all of what they do zero-waste is BEYOND amazing!) and my only hope is that we have many, many more weddings and events with them in our future, both as guests and hosts!!
I originally told my wedding planner that I didn’t care about the food at my wedding because wedding food is never very good anyway. She told me not to worry and that she could get...
me amazing food at my wedding. I honestly didn’t believe her. I am VERY big into food so I knew that while the food would be good “for wedding food”, it still wouldn’t be great. Pinch proved me wrong. When I came into my cocktail reception, people kept talking to me about how amazing the appetizers were and since I knew that was only the very beginning of what pinch had planned, I knew everyone was in for a treat. People did not stop commenting on the food at my wedding all night. The salad was a highlight - “so fun!” - the miso cod was not fishy at all (a feat for mass-cooked fish) and the chicken (with parsnip purée, beet spaetzle and blackberry jus) was cooked sous vide (so not at all dry) and was better than the chicken dishes I’ve gotten at many restaurants.
They also worked with me to curate a menu I was excited about. My husband loves pulled pork and so they created a pulled pork and cabbage slaw slider for us which many people told us afterward was a highlight. My vegan/vegetarian friends cleaned their plates of our extra vegetarian option (black rice and pumpkin purée). When I didn’t want as much dessert as they offered in their proposal, they pivoted to “late night” treats which included pizza coming out onto the dance floor toward the end of the night. When I asked if they could do some ice cream, they added chocolate (my husband’s favorite) and sour cream ice cream cones, and more than I could count.
I also have to give a shout out to their amazing staff. I know everyone’s nice to you when you’re the bride, but they had a sampler plate of appetizers brought to us after the ceremony, the person manning their taco station made sure my husband and I each got a taco of our choice when we didn’t make it over before the end of cocktail hour, and our personally assigned waiter, Steve, made sure our food orders went in and we got our entrees on time even though we got distracted by our guests and forgot to let him know we were ready.
Everyone kept saying that they knew the food at my wedding was going to be good so I was feeling a lot of pressure — and even so pinch exceeded my expectations! Multiple multiple people said it was the best wedding food they’d ever had and I would have to agree!
Best decision at my wedding! I came to Pinch and Carly after my formal caterer had backed out five weeks into the wedding. From day one, I was so impressed by Carly and Maria who h...
andled everything so professionally and efficiently. Maria even replied to my emails at 10PM the week of the wedding to answer all my concerns! The menu choosing process with Carly was easy and so much fun because Pinch offers so many WOW options for their cocktails and passed appetizers! The staff on the night were so courteous, well presented and professional. We loved our Lead Captain Steve! The quality and presentation of the food is really exceptional. Our NYC foodie guests are impressed! They are still talking about the kimchi fluke and churros brelly! Five weeks was a short time to pull everything together so perfectly, but Pinch had no trouble at all, Carly even said she could do it within two weeks!
In a way, I am glad my old plans did not work out so I could have the opportunity to work with Pinch for my wedding. We are already talking about 10 years anniversary at the same venue and hopefully have Pinch again! Thank you so much, guys!
Cam & William xo
If you want something unique for your wedding...go with Pinch! The food was amazing, the theatrics had our guests continuously talking, and their staff were just the nicest people....
From beginning of the planning process up until the night of the wedding, The Pinch team were on top of their game, and will keep you on track too. They know what they are doing (especially my girl Carly - she's the best). HIGHLY recommend Pinch for any type of event. We will definitely be using them again 10000%.
An all-around great choice — food was excellent + fun, the customer service experience was great throughout the process + exceptional at the event and Carly was always responsive a...
nd attentive to every detail. They make you feel like you are their only client, which is high praise!
Simply put, Pinch is AMAZING. If you want to wow your guests with whimsical, delicious, creative and memorable F&B paired with a wonderful professional team that seamlessly execute...
s, look no further! Carly Katz-Hackman their Chief of Sales is the real MVP. She bought our wedding cocktail reception alive (the churro brelli was a hit as were the specialty cocktails), was an excellent communicator and ensured the end-to-end experience was impeccable. Highly recommend!
Pinch was great to work with! They were patient with all of our questions throughout the process and very attentive. Carly and Lis are personable and fun to work with. Our guests l...
oved the creative food presentation.
Pinch was great to work with and very creative. No hesitation recommending them!
They were great listeners and delivered against expectations.
Contact
545 W. 27TH ST, New York, NY | Tri-State Area + Beyond
Pinch Food Design