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You’re not just getting food delivered in aluminum trays. You’re getting a catering company that understands what makes events work.
Your guests taste the difference in our kettle-cooked bagels and fresh ingredients. You see the difference when our professional staff handles setup, service, and cleanup while you focus on what matters most.
No scrambling to coordinate multiple vendors. No wondering if the food will actually taste good. Just reliable service that lets you enjoy your own event instead of worrying about whether everything’s running right.
Brendel’s Bagels started as a bagel shop, but we’ve grown into something bigger. We’re a full-service catering company with multiple locations across Long Island, and we’ve built our reputation one event at a time.
What sets us apart isn’t just our traditional kettle-cooking method or our fresh, locally sourced ingredients. It’s that we actually show up and do what we say we’ll do.
Coram families and businesses trust us because we understand this community. We know what works for corporate meetings, family celebrations, and everything in between. When you need catering that doesn’t cut corners, you call us.
First, we talk through your event. What kind of gathering? How many people? Any dietary needs or preferences? We’ll recommend menu options that fit your crowd and your budget.
Next, we handle the details. Menu planning, timing, setup requirements. We coordinate everything so you don’t have to juggle multiple conversations or worry about forgotten details.
On event day, our team arrives with everything needed. Fresh food, serving equipment, professional setup. We handle service during your event and clean up afterward. You focus on your guests, we handle the rest.
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Our catering menu goes way beyond typical breakfast platters. Yes, we make exceptional bagels using traditional kettle-cooking methods. But we also offer Italian catering, premium BBQ service where we bring the grill and staff to your location, sandwich platters, fresh salads, and dessert trays.
For Coram events, we customize menus based on your crowd. Corporate meetings might call for coffee, bagels, and light lunch options. Family gatherings often want our Italian specialties or full BBQ setup. Wedding events typically need our dessert trays and comprehensive meal service.
Everything uses fresh, often locally sourced ingredients. You taste the difference, and so do your guests. This isn’t mass-produced catering food. It’s real cooking that happens to scale up for your event.
For most events, two weeks gives us plenty of time to plan your menu and secure your date. Larger events or busy seasons like holidays might need three to four weeks.
That said, we’ve handled last-minute requests when possible. If you’re in a bind, call us anyway. We might be able to work something out, especially for smaller gatherings.
The key is menu complexity. Simple bagel and coffee setups are easier to arrange quickly than full BBQ service with on-site grilling and multiple staff members.
Full-service means we handle everything food-related. Menu planning, fresh food preparation, delivery, complete setup with serving equipment, staff to manage service during your event, and cleanup afterward.
For our premium BBQ catering, we bring the grill, utensils, serving equipment, and trained staff. You don’t rent anything or worry about equipment. We arrive, set up, cook on-site, serve your guests, and clean up when finished.
Basic delivery packages include fresh food and serving suggestions, but you handle setup and service. Most clients choose full-service because it eliminates stress and lets them enjoy their own events.
Absolutely. We regularly handle vegetarian options, gluten-sensitive requests, and various dietary preferences. Our fresh ingredients and made-to-order approach make customization easier than pre-packaged catering.
Let us know about dietary needs when you book. We’ll suggest menu modifications or alternatives that work for your group. For example, we can prepare bagel platters without certain ingredients, modify sandwich selections, or focus on salad options.
The key is communication upfront. The more we know about your guests’ needs, the better we can plan a menu that works for everyone without creating extra complexity for you.
Pricing depends on menu selection, service level, and group size. Basic breakfast platters start differently than full BBQ service with on-site cooking and multiple staff members.
We provide detailed quotes based on your specific event. No hidden fees or surprise charges. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying for before you book.
Most clients find our pricing competitive when they compare what’s actually included. While we’re not the cheapest option, you’re paying for fresh ingredients, professional service, and reliable execution. That usually costs less than dealing with catering problems at your event.
We serve throughout Long Island from our multiple locations. Coram is well within our regular service area, along with surrounding communities like Selden, Medford, Middle Island, and Farmingville.
Delivery and setup timing depend on your location and our schedule for that day. We’ll confirm timing when you book and provide realistic arrival windows.
For events requiring extensive setup or on-site cooking, we might adjust scheduling based on travel time. But location rarely becomes a barrier for Coram area events.
We handle problems immediately. Our team carries backup supplies for most situations, and we have protocols for addressing issues quickly without disrupting your event.
If something’s not right with food quality or service, we fix it on the spot when possible. For issues we can’t resolve immediately, we follow up afterward to make things right.
Our reputation depends on reliable service. We’ve built multiple Long Island locations by handling events professionally, and we don’t take shortcuts that create problems for clients. When you book with us, you’re getting a company that stands behind its work.