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When your event goes off without a hitch, that’s when you know you chose the right catering company. Your guests are talking about the food weeks later. You actually got to enjoy your own party instead of running around stressed.
That’s what happens when you work with a catering team that understands what really matters. Fresh ingredients prepared the right way. Professional service that shows up on time and handles every detail. Fair pricing that doesn’t surprise you with hidden fees later.
Whether you’re hosting a corporate breakfast meeting, family celebration, or backyard BBQ, you deserve food that impresses and service that delivers exactly what was promised.
Brendel’s Bagels isn’t just another catering company throwing together last-minute platters. We’re a full-service eatery that’s built our reputation on doing things the right way – traditional kettle-cooking methods, fresh daily preparation, and ingredients that actually taste like something.
Multiple locations across Long Island means we understand what works in this area. We know Nassau County events, we know the venues, and we know what it takes to make your gathering successful.
From our signature bagels that put other breakfast spots to shame, to full BBQ catering where we bring the grills and handle everything from setup to cleanup, this is what real catering service looks like.
First, you tell us what kind of event you’re planning and roughly how many people. We’ll walk you through menu options that actually make sense for your occasion – no pushing expensive add-ons you don’t need.
Once you’ve settled on the menu, we handle the logistics. For BBQ events, we bring our own grills, utensils, and staff. For breakfast or lunch catering, everything arrives fresh and ready to serve at the time you specified.
During your event, our team manages the food service so you can focus on your guests. When it’s over, we clean up our equipment and leave your space the way we found it. That’s it – no stress, no surprises, just good food served professionally.
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Breakfast catering that goes beyond basic bagel platters – though our kettle-cooked bagels with that perfect crispy-outside, fluffy-inside texture are worth the trip alone. Fresh coffee service, juice selections, and hearty options for those early morning corporate meetings.
BBQ catering is where we really shine in the Manhasset area. We bring professional-grade grills right to your location – your backyard, the beach, wherever you’re hosting. Fall-off-the-bone ribs, perfectly grilled chicken, burgers, and all the sides. Our grillmasters handle the cooking while you enjoy your guests.
Italian catering, lunch platters, dessert trays – we’ve built our menu around what actually works for Long Island events. Not trying to be everything to everyone, just doing what we do well with ingredients that taste fresh and preparation that shows we care about the final product.
For most events, booking 1-2 weeks ahead gives you the best selection and ensures availability. Larger events or busy seasons like holidays may need 3-4 weeks notice.
BBQ catering often books up faster during summer months since we’re bringing equipment and staff to your location. Corporate breakfast meetings usually have more flexibility since the setup is simpler.
If you’re planning last-minute, it’s still worth calling. We often have openings for smaller events or can suggest menu options that work with shorter notice.
Everything you need for a complete BBQ experience. We bring professional grills, all cooking utensils, serving equipment, and trained staff to handle the grilling and food service.
Our team arrives early to set up, manages all the cooking during your event, and handles cleanup afterward. You provide the location and guest list – we handle everything else.
Menu includes traditional BBQ favorites like ribs, grilled chicken, burgers, and hot dogs, plus sides and sauces. All prepared with fresh ingredients, many sourced locally when possible.
Corporate catering is a big part of what we do. Early morning board meetings, lunch presentations, afternoon gatherings – we understand the timing and presentation that business events require.
Breakfast catering includes our signature bagels, coffee service, and options that work well for professional settings. Lunch catering focuses on items that are easy to eat during meetings without creating a mess.
We can work with your office schedule and dietary restrictions. Setup is efficient and professional, and we coordinate timing so food arrives exactly when you need it.
Two things: the food quality and the actual service. Our bagels are kettle-cooked using traditional methods – you can taste the difference. Fresh ingredients, many locally sourced, and recipes that are hand-crafted rather than mass-produced.
For service, we actually show up and do what we promise. BBQ catering means we bring everything and handle all the work. Other caterers often expect you to provide equipment or handle parts of the setup yourself.
Multiple Long Island locations means we understand local events and venues. We’re not trying to figure out Nassau County logistics on the fly – we know the area and what works here.
Most dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice. Vegetarian options are standard on most menus. We can work with gluten-free requests, though cross-contamination in our kitchen means we can’t guarantee completely gluten-free preparation.
For events with multiple dietary restrictions, we’ll suggest menu modifications that work for everyone rather than forcing complicated separate meals that slow down service.
The key is discussing this when you book, not the day of your event. That gives us time to plan properly and ensure we have the right ingredients and preparation methods ready.
Pricing depends on menu selection, guest count, and service level. Breakfast catering typically runs less than lunch or dinner options. BBQ catering costs more because of the equipment and staff involved, but includes everything you need.
We provide upfront pricing with no hidden fees. What we quote is what you pay – no surprise charges for setup, service, or cleanup that some caterers add later.
Minimum orders apply for most catering, but we work with different budget ranges. The goal is fair pricing for quality food and professional service, not the cheapest option that cuts corners on ingredients or preparation.