Catering in Sag Harbor, NY

Fresh Food, Zero Stress Events

Professional catering that lets you actually enjoy your event while we handle everything from setup to cleanup.

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Sag Harbor Catering Services

Events That Actually Work

You know the feeling when everything just clicks at an event. Your guests are engaged, the food disappears fast, and people actually stay longer than expected. That’s what happens when the catering works.

No scrambling to keep platters full. No worried glances at empty chafing dishes. No guests asking where the good stuff is. Just smooth service that keeps your event moving exactly how you planned it.

When you’re not stressed about the food, you can focus on what matters: your guests, your message, your celebration. The event becomes about connection instead of logistics.

Sag Harbor Catering Company

More Than Just Bagels

We’ve been serving Long Island for years, but we’re far from a typical bagel shop. We’re a full-service catering company that happens to make exceptional bagels using traditional kettle-cooking methods.

Our catering operation spans breakfast meetings to full BBQ events where we bring the grills, utensils, and staff directly to your location. We’ve catered corporate events and private parties throughout Sag Harbor and Suffolk County, building a reputation for reliability and quality.

What sets us apart locally is our commitment to fresh preparation. We don’t prep your food days in advance—we wait until right before your event or prepare it on-site at your venue.

Catering Process Sag Harbor

Simple Planning, Professional Execution

First, you’ll discuss your event details and menu preferences with our catering team. We’ll work with you to create a customized menu that fits your event size, dietary needs, and budget. No cookie-cutter packages—everything is tailored to your specific requirements.

Next, we handle all the logistics. For BBQ events, we bring grills, gas, utensils, and professional grillmasters who cook fresh on-site. For other catering styles, we prepare everything fresh and deliver it ready to serve. We can also provide tables, chairs, tents, and wait staff if needed.

On event day, we arrive early to set up everything properly. Our staff manages the food service throughout your event, keeping platters full and guests satisfied. When it’s over, we clean up completely and package any leftovers for you to enjoy later.

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Catering Options Sag Harbor

Complete Event Solutions

Our catering menu covers breakfast through dinner with specialties in Italian cuisine, BBQ, and traditional deli fare. Breakfast options include fresh bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and hot buffets. Lunch features custom sandwiches, wraps, heroes, and salads made with Boar’s Head cold cuts and fresh ingredients.

For BBQ catering, we bring everything needed for an authentic outdoor experience. Professional grillmasters handle ribs, chicken, burgers, and hot dogs while you enjoy your guests. Italian catering includes pasta dishes, chicken marsala, stuffed shells, and fresh antipasto platters.

In Sag Harbor’s event-heavy summer season, we understand timing is crucial. We coordinate with local venues and work around the area’s busy social calendar. Whether you’re hosting at a private residence, corporate facility, or outdoor space, we adapt our service to your location’s specific requirements.

How far in advance should I book catering in Sag Harbor?

For most events, booking 1-2 weeks ahead gives you the best selection and ensures availability, especially during Sag Harbor’s busy summer season. However, we can often accommodate last-minute requests within 48 hours depending on the event size and menu complexity.

Peak times like summer weekends, holidays, and graduation season fill up faster, so earlier booking is recommended. Corporate events during weekdays typically have more flexibility. When you call, we’ll let you know exactly what’s available for your preferred date and can suggest alternatives if needed.

Yes, we offer complete event services beyond just food. We can provide tables, chairs, tents for outdoor events, serving equipment, and professional wait staff. This is particularly valuable for events at private homes or venues that don’t include these amenities.

For BBQ catering, we bring all grilling equipment, gas, utensils, and serving platters. Our staff handles setup, cooking, and cleanup so you don’t need to worry about logistics. We can also coordinate with local rental companies for specialty items like linens or additional seating if your event requires it.

Our BBQ catering is a full-service experience where we bring everything to your location. This includes professional-grade grills, gas, all cooking utensils, serving equipment, and experienced grillmasters who handle the actual cooking throughout your event.

Menu options include ribs, grilled chicken, burgers, hot dogs, and various sides. We prepare everything fresh on-site so your guests get that authentic BBQ experience with perfectly timed, hot food. After the event, our staff handles complete cleanup including grill breakdown and disposal of cooking materials.

The service works well for backyard parties, corporate events, and any outdoor gathering where you want restaurant-quality BBQ without the hassle of managing it yourself.

Absolutely. We work with dietary restrictions including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other specific needs. Since everything is made to order, we can customize sandwiches, salads, and other menu items to accommodate your guests’ requirements.

For Italian catering, we offer pasta dishes that can be prepared without meat or dairy. Our sandwich and wrap selections can be modified with different proteins, cheeses, or condiments. We’ll discuss all dietary needs during your consultation and suggest menu options that work for everyone.

If you have guests with severe allergies, we take extra precautions during food preparation and can provide separate serving areas to prevent cross-contamination. Just let us know about any restrictions when you book.

Pricing depends on your menu selection, guest count, service level, and any additional equipment or staff needed. We provide detailed quotes after discussing your specific requirements, so you know exactly what you’re paying for without hidden fees.

Basic drop-off catering costs less than full-service events with on-site cooking and wait staff. BBQ catering with grillmasters falls in the middle range. We’re transparent about pricing and can work within different budget ranges by adjusting menu options or service levels.

We’ll provide a written quote that breaks down food costs, service fees, and any rental equipment charges. This helps you make informed decisions about what level of service works best for your event and budget.

We serve all of Suffolk County and surrounding Long Island areas for catering events. This includes nearby Hamptons communities, East Hampton, Southampton, and other Nassau County locations depending on event size and requirements.

For larger events or those requiring extensive setup, we may adjust pricing based on distance and logistics involved. However, we regularly cater events throughout the region and are familiar with popular venues and private locations.

When you call, we’ll confirm service availability for your specific location and discuss any additional considerations for events outside our immediate service area. Our goal is to make great catering accessible regardless of where your event is located.