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You know that moment when your guests take their first bite and their faces light up? That’s what happens when you choose catering that actually cares about quality. No more worrying about whether the food will show up on time, taste fresh, or impress your guests.
When you work with a catering company that brings their own equipment, handles all the setup, and takes care of cleanup afterward, you get to do something most hosts never experience. You get to relax and enjoy your own event. Your guests remember the food. You remember having fun.
That’s the difference between catering that just delivers food and catering that delivers an experience. When everything is handled professionally from start to finish, your event becomes what it should be – memorable for all the right reasons.
Brendel’s Bagels has been serving Nassau County for years, and there’s a reason locals keep coming back. We started with a simple commitment to making bagels the right way – using traditional kettle-cooking methods that create that perfect chewy interior and crispy exterior people remember.
But we didn’t stop at bagels. We built a full-service catering operation that brings the same attention to quality and freshness to every event. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Made-to-order dishes. Professional service that shows up on time and ready to work.
We’re the catering company that Munsey Park residents trust for their most important events. From intimate family gatherings to corporate meetings, we understand that your reputation is on the line when you’re hosting. That’s why we handle every detail like it matters – because it does.
First, you tell us about your event. How many people, what kind of occasion, any special requests or dietary needs. We’ll walk you through menu options and help you choose what makes sense for your group and budget.
Next, we handle the preparation. Everything is made to order using fresh, quality ingredients. No pre-made dishes sitting under heat lamps. No shortcuts that compromise taste. Your food is prepared specifically for your event.
On event day, we arrive with everything needed. For BBQ catering, that means bringing the grills, utensils, and cooking equipment. For other events, it’s the serving dishes, setup materials, and professional staff if requested. We set everything up, serve your guests, and when it’s over, we clean up and pack out our equipment. You’re left with satisfied guests and no mess to deal with.
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When you choose Brendel’s for your Munsey Park catering needs, you’re getting comprehensive service that covers all the details. Our breakfast catering includes fresh bagels, made-to-order omelets, continental options, and beverage service. Italian catering features traditional dishes made with authentic ingredients – hearty sandwiches, fulfilling pastas, and delectable pastries.
For outdoor events, our BBQ catering is where we really shine. Fall-off-the-bone ribs, juicy grilled chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, and all the fixings. We bring the grills, cook everything fresh on-site, and include homemade salads like potato salad, macaroni salad, and coleslaw.
Nassau County residents choose Brendel’s because we understand local preferences and deliver consistent quality. Whether you’re planning a corporate breakfast meeting, family celebration, or backyard BBQ, we have the menu options and service level that matches your event. Professional wait staff is available when you want that extra level of service, ensuring every guest feels attended to throughout your event.
For most events, booking 1-2 weeks in advance gives you the best selection and ensures availability. However, we can often accommodate shorter notice for smaller events, especially weekday breakfast or lunch catering.
Larger events like weddings, corporate gatherings, or holiday parties should be booked 3-4 weeks ahead, particularly during busy seasons like spring wedding season or the December holiday period. This timing allows for proper menu planning, staff scheduling, and ensures you get your preferred date.
If you have a last-minute event, it’s still worth calling. We maintain flexibility in our schedule and may be able to help, especially for our signature bagel platters or simpler menu options that don’t require extensive preparation time.
Our BBQ catering package is comprehensive – we bring everything needed for a complete outdoor event. This includes all grilling equipment, propane, cooking utensils, and serving equipment. You don’t need to rent or provide anything.
Food-wise, you get traditional BBQ favorites cooked fresh on-site: hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ ribs, grilled chicken, and corn on the cob. We also bring freshly prepared homemade sides including potato salad, macaroni salad, and coleslaw. All condiments, buns, and fixings are included.
The service extends beyond just cooking. We handle setup, cooking throughout your event, and complete cleanup afterward including removing all equipment and trash. Professional wait staff can be added to ensure guests are properly served and attended to during the event.
Yes, we work with clients to accommodate various dietary needs and preferences. Since everything is made to order, we can often modify dishes or prepare special items for guests with specific requirements.
Common accommodations include vegetarian options, gluten-conscious selections, and dairy-free alternatives. For our Italian catering, we can prepare dishes without certain ingredients or suggest menu items that naturally fit dietary restrictions.
The key is discussing these needs during your initial consultation. This allows us to plan appropriate menu modifications and ensure we have the right ingredients on hand. We’re experienced in handling mixed groups where some guests have restrictions while others don’t, creating menu options that work for everyone.
We provide catering services throughout Nassau County and Suffolk County, with Munsey Park being well within our primary service area. This includes nearby communities like New Hyde Park, Garden City, Manhasset, and Great Neck.
Our multiple Long Island locations allow us to efficiently serve events across the region while maintaining our commitment to freshness and on-time delivery. Distance from Munsey Park typically isn’t an issue for our standard service area.
For events outside our usual service radius, we evaluate each request individually. Factors like event size, menu complexity, and specific location help determine feasibility. It’s always worth discussing your event location during the initial consultation to confirm service availability and any potential travel considerations.
Food freshness starts with our made-to-order approach – nothing is prepared days in advance or kept under heat lamps. Each order is prepared specifically for your event timing, ensuring optimal freshness when served.
Our traditional kettle-cooking method for bagels and careful timing for other menu items means food is at peak quality when it reaches your event. We use proper food safety protocols and temperature control during transport and service.
For longer events, we employ serving methods that maintain food quality throughout the duration. Hot foods stay hot, cold items remain properly chilled, and we monitor food safety standards continuously. Our experienced staff knows how to manage food service timing so the last guest served gets the same quality as the first.
The biggest difference is our comprehensive service model combined with our food quality standards. While many caterers just drop off food, Brendel’s provides complete event support including equipment, setup, service, and cleanup.
Our traditional cooking methods, especially the kettle-cooked bagels and made-to-order approach, deliver noticeably superior taste compared to mass-produced catering food. Using fresh, locally sourced ingredients isn’t just marketing – it’s something guests can actually taste.
Years of serving Long Island communities means we understand local preferences and have built relationships with quality ingredient suppliers. We’re not just a catering company – we’re an established local business with multiple locations and a reputation to maintain. That translates to reliability and consistency you can count on for your important events.