The Caterer Behind the City's Most Iconic Moments
Some names whisper prestige. Others shout excellence. Great Performances is the exclusive caterer to many high-profile NYC institutions including The Plaza Hotel, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Apollo Theater, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, and Wave Hill. They don't just cater events – they curate experiences that matter.
When Lincoln Center needs perfection for opening night, they call Great Performances. When the Apollo Theater celebrates its legendary legacy, Great Performances is there. When Brooklyn Museum hosts the city's cultural elite, Great Performances makes it unforgettable.
Beyond the Venues: The Stories That Matter
Rooted in the arts, Great Performances is the exclusive caterer at cultural institutions throughout New York – but their story runs deeper than partnerships. As part of their commitment to sustainability, they are also the nation's first caterer to own and operate an organic farm. Katchkie Farm in Kinderhook, NY provides a source of produce and inspiration for local, seasonal dishes
Picture this: the herbs in your passed appetizers were picked from soil they own, the vegetables in your salad grew under skies they tend. While others source ingredients, Great Performances grows relationships – with the earth, with the seasons, with the stories that make each bite meaningful.
The Recognition That Speaks Volumes
Awards Corporate Social Responsibility Award in Sustainability, City & State June Briggs Award for Excellence in Performance and Service to New York City Food Arts Silver Spoon Award Zagat Top Caterer New York Magazine, City's 45 Hottest Caterers Bizbash Hall of Fame Slow Food NYC's Snail of Approval Award.
These aren't just accolades – they're proof points. When Zagat calls you a top caterer, when New York Magazine lists you among the city's hottest, when you're inducted into the Bizbash Hall of Fame, you've earned your place at the table.
More Than Catering: A Philosophy of Life
Great Performances operates numerous restaurants, cafés and concessions, including Dizzy's Club, The Norm at Brooklyn Museum and The Garden Court Cafe at The Asia Society. They don't just show up for events – they create spaces where life happens around food, where conversations flow as freely as the wine, where every meal is an opportunity to connect.
That's the Great Performances difference. Not just what they do, but how they think. Not just who they serve, but why they serve. In a city full of caterers, they've chosen to be storytellers, community builders, and guardians of the moments that matter most.
Because in the end, the best gatherings aren't about the food – they're about the feeling. And when Great Performances is handling the details, you're free to focus on what really matters: showing up, connecting, and creating the kind of memories that last long after the last plate is cleared.
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