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You’re planning an event, and the last thing you need is catering stress. When you choose Brendels Bagels for your North Lindenhurst catering, you get more than just food delivery.
You get a team that shows up early, sets everything up, serves your guests professionally, and handles the cleanup. Your only job is enjoying your event. We’ve been doing this across Long Island long enough to know what works and what doesn’t.
The result? Your guests talk about the food weeks later. The kettle-cooked bagels with that perfect chewy texture. The authentic Italian dishes that taste like they came from someone’s grandmother’s kitchen. The BBQ that’s actually grilled on-site, not reheated from a truck.
Brendels Bagels isn’t just another catering company dropping off trays and disappearing. We’re a full-service eatery with multiple locations across Long Island, and we’ve built our reputation one event at a time.
Our bagels are made the traditional way – kettle-cooked for that signature texture you can’t fake. We source fresh, often local ingredients because you can taste the difference. Our team knows North Lindenhurst and the surrounding Suffolk County communities because we’re part of them.
When Long Island residents need catering that actually delivers on its promises, they call us. Not because we’re the cheapest, but because we show up, do the work, and make sure your event succeeds.
First, we talk about your event. Not a sales pitch – an actual conversation about what you need, how many people, dietary restrictions, budget, the works. We’ve catered everything from small office meetings to large Suffolk County celebrations, so we know the right questions to ask.
Next, we plan your menu. Maybe you want our signature bagel breakfast spread. Maybe you’re thinking Italian catering with our authentic dishes. Maybe you want the full BBQ experience where we bring the grills and cook on-site. We’ll customize everything to fit your event and your budget.
On event day, our team arrives with time to spare. We set up, cook fresh (when it’s BBQ catering), serve your guests, and handle the cleanup. You focus on your event, we handle the food service. When we leave, your venue is clean and your leftovers are wrapped and ready for you.
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Our catering goes way beyond just bagels, though our kettle-cooked bagels with cream cheese spreads are still a North Lindenhurst favorite. We offer complete Italian catering – think hearty pastas, savory sauces, and authentic flavors that actually taste Italian, not like generic “Italian” food.
For BBQ catering, we bring everything. The grills, the utensils, the staff to cook and serve. We’re grilling your food fresh on-site, not reheating something that was cooked hours ago. Ribs, chicken, sides, the whole experience.
Our breakfast catering covers everything from continental spreads to hot breakfast buffets. Lunch catering includes our full sandwich menu, fresh salads, and wraps. We also handle dessert trays and can accommodate most dietary restrictions. The goal is simple: comprehensive service so you don’t need to coordinate multiple vendors for one event.
For most events, two weeks notice works fine. We understand that sometimes events come up quickly, and we’ll do our best to accommodate shorter timelines when possible.
Larger events – think 100+ people, corporate functions, or events during busy seasons like holidays – benefit from booking 3-4 weeks ahead. This gives us time to plan properly and ensures we can dedicate the right staff and resources to your event.
If you’re planning something for peak times like Mother’s Day, graduation season, or major holidays, earlier is always better. But even if you’re calling last minute, it’s worth reaching out. We might be able to help, especially for smaller gatherings.
Our BBQ catering is the full experience. We bring commercial-grade grills, all cooking utensils, serving equipment, plates, and utensils for your guests. Our grill masters arrive early to set up and start cooking fresh on-site.
The menu includes your choice of meats – ribs, chicken, pulled pork, sausages – plus classic sides like coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, and cornbread. We handle all the prep work, cooking, serving, and cleanup. You provide the space, we provide everything else.
This isn’t food that was cooked somewhere else and transported. We’re literally grilling at your location, so your guests get that fresh-off-the-grill taste and the full BBQ experience, including the aromas that make everyone hungry.
Yes, we work with dietary restrictions regularly. Vegetarian and vegan options, gluten-free requests, kosher preferences – we’ve handled them all. The key is letting us know when you book so we can plan accordingly.
For gluten-free needs, we can provide options that don’t involve our regular bagels and bread. Vegetarian Italian dishes, fresh salads, and veggie-focused sides work well. For vegan requests, we adjust ingredients and preparation methods to meet those requirements.
We can’t accommodate every possible restriction, but we’re honest about what we can and can’t do. If we can’t handle a specific dietary need properly, we’ll tell you upfront rather than promise something we can’t deliver well.
We serve all of North Lindenhurst and the surrounding Suffolk County communities. That includes Lindenhurst, Copiague, West Babylon, Babylon, Amityville, and other nearby areas.
With multiple locations across Long Island, we can efficiently serve most of Suffolk County. The exact service area depends on the size of your event and specific location, but if you’re within a reasonable distance of North Lindenhurst, we can likely help.
For events further out, there might be additional delivery charges, but we’ll discuss that upfront when we talk about your event. No surprises on the final bill – we believe in transparent pricing from the start.
Pricing depends on several factors: number of people, menu selection, service level, and event location. A simple bagel breakfast for 20 people costs differently than full BBQ catering with on-site cooking for 100 guests.
We provide detailed quotes after discussing your specific needs. No hidden fees, no surprise charges. If there are delivery fees or additional service charges, we’ll include those in your quote upfront.
We’re not the cheapest option, and we’re upfront about that. You’re paying for fresh ingredients, professional service, proper equipment, and staff who show up and do the job right. Most clients find our pricing fair when they see what’s included in the service.
Three things set us apart: our food quality, service completeness, and local connection. Our bagels are kettle-cooked using traditional methods – you can taste the difference. We source fresh, often local ingredients, and our Italian catering uses authentic recipes, not generic versions.
Service-wise, we handle everything from setup to cleanup. For BBQ catering, we cook on-site with our own equipment and staff. You’re not coordinating multiple vendors or worrying about logistics – we manage the entire food service operation.
Finally, we’re part of the Long Island community with multiple local locations. We understand North Lindenhurst events and what works here. When you call, you’re talking to people who live and work in the area, not a call center somewhere else.