The 6 Best Kosher Caterers in NYC (2026)

Updated October 2026 · 6 picks

The best kosher caterers for NYC events in 2026 are Esprit Events (OU) and Lederman Caterers (Star-K) for weddings, GingerMan Catering for glatt kosher events at a venue of your choice, and Park East Kosher, Tiberias and Le Marais for catering from established Manhattan kosher kitchens.

1. Esprit Events — Serving Manhattan and the metro area, Manhattan

Upscale OU-certified kosher catering for weddings and private events.

Hechsher OU

Esprit Events is a boutique upscale kosher caterer under OU supervision, serving Manhattan venues and the wider New York area, with event planners to guide clients from menu to day-of service.

It handles small weddings with individually plated and packaged service formats as well as larger events, and maintains a list of preferred venues.

Good to know: Ask for its preferred-venues list — it shortens the search for a kosher-friendly space.

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2. Lederman Caterers — Serving New York City and Long Island, Manhattan

Glatt kosher wedding catering under the Star-K, with over five decades of experience.

Hechsher Star-K

Lederman Caterers has more than 55 years of experience in glatt kosher catering for weddings and private events, under strict Star-K supervision.

It offers bespoke menus, food stations and full event coordination.

Good to know: Book well ahead for peak wedding seasons in spring and autumn.

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3. GingerMan Catering — Midtown office (Park Avenue), Manhattan

Glatt kosher catering that travels to your venue — home, office or hall.

Hechsher Glatt kosher (ask for current certification)

GingerMan Catering, founded by Chef Oren, is a glatt kosher caterer with an office on Park Avenue that brings buffet, plated or station service — plus staff and rentals — to homes and venues across New York City, Long Island, the Hamptons, New Jersey and Connecticut.

Its website does not name the certifying agency, so ask for the current certificate.

Good to know: Useful for kosher events in non-kosher venues, since it supplies its own staff and rentals.

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4. Park East Kosher — Upper East Side, Manhattan

Formal catering from the Upper East Side's kosher butcher and fine-foods shop.

Hechsher Kof-K

Park East Kosher, the Kof-K certified butcher and fine-foods market on First Avenue, offers formal catering as well as prepared Shabbat and holiday food.

It suits home events and smaller celebrations on the East Side.

Good to know: Good for sheva brachot and home kiddushim.

1733 1st Ave, New York, NY 10128

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5. Tiberias — Murray Hill, Manhattan

Dairy and fish catering from office lunches to 200-guest plated dinners.

Hechsher OK (chalav yisrael)

Tiberias, the OK-certified dairy and fish restaurant on East 34th Street, caters events from small office orders to plated dinners for up to 200 guests.

Its dairy is chalav yisrael.

Good to know: A good choice for a dairy brunch or a fish-centred simcha.

45 E 34th St, New York, NY 10016

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6. Le Marais — Theater District, Manhattan

Catering from Manhattan's classic kosher steakhouse.

Hechsher OU

Le Marais, the OU-certified steakhouse on West 46th Street, offers catering and a family-style Shabbat menu to pre-order, drawing on its own butcher shop.

It is a natural pick for a meat meal at home or an office event.

Good to know: Order its family-style Shabbat menu for a hotel or apartment Shabbat.

150 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036

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Frequently asked questions

Can a non-kosher venue host a kosher wedding?

Often, yes. Many New York venues allow an outside kosher caterer to bring in its own food, equipment and mashgiach (supervisor), sometimes after kashering parts of the kitchen. Ask the venue early whether it works with kosher caterers and what the arrangements and fees are.

What does a mashgiach do at an event?

A mashgiach is the kosher supervisor who oversees food preparation, deliveries and equipment on behalf of the certifying agency. At a catered event, the caterer usually arranges the mashgiach as part of its service.