Planning a beautiful, high end, upscale event takes a lot of careful planning, meticulous attention to details and pure, creative inspiration. There is so much that goes into throwing a grand and spectacular event. The atmosphere and ambiance needs to reflect the purpose of your event, not detract from it. This involves carefully considering all aspects of your decor as well as the actual location or venue. The food for your event has to be jaw dropping in both taste and presentation. Poor quality and lack of flavor can reflect badly on the overall appearance and the approval of your guests. If you are short on time and struggling with ingenuity however, it can really affect how well you pull off your event. As your professional, upscale NYC catering company, Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering has a few helpful tips to get you started.

Create a checklist

It helps in the beginning stages to start with a fairly detailed plan. Figure out what needs to be done and write it down. This keeps you organized and most importantly, helps you not to forget vital details in the end. Adding things such as scheduling the venue, booking the entertainment and planning the NYC catering menu are essential items for your checklist. Make sure you go over this list multiple times as you are putting things together so nothing is overlooked.

Set a budget

Every event needs a budget because without it, you could greatly exceed the amount you wish to spend. Determine the money you have to put your event together and set aside an amount for each aspect. It helps to price out each area to get an idea of how much you will need to spend. Decide how much of that budget goes toward things like decorating, venue, food and more right from the beginning so the final cost does not shock or hurt financially. Maintaining good records and saving receipts will assist you in record keeping as well as future event planning.

Cater the food

Preparing and cooking the food for a beautiful event is a big project and not only will you save time by having upscale NYC catering, but you will also ensure that the food is safely and deliciously prepared. The last thing you want is a kitchen tragedy or disaster with a particular portion of the meal. For corporate catering in NYC, you definitely want the most upscale catering NYC selection. Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering has an incredibly wide variety of delicious dishes and themed food to fit any style or event you can imagine. Not only is the food presented in a creative and memorable way, every dish serves up that wow factor you want your guests or employees to experience. Figuring out the menu can be time consuming, but with NYC catering, you will save yourself hours and hours of stress and shopping. We take care of the meal prep, serving and clean up. This is an essential must when it comes to a smashing hit for your upcoming event.

Do not do this alone

It is nearly impossible for one single person to put together a huge event, make sure the food, entertainment, seating, decor, invitations, etc, etc, etc is all neatly designed, arranged and planned to perfection. Often times, it takes a perfectly coordinated collaboration of several committed individuals to pull of something fantastic. So get some help! Assign various pieces of the planning to trustworthy coworkers or friends and most importantly, follow up with them and see how they are doing to ensure nothing get left unfinished and all aspects of the event are flowing smoothly.

Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering can help in many ways

Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering is not just your perfect go-to for the most incredibly presented, upscale NYC catering meals, we also can assist you in many other aspects of your event planning from overall event planning, booking a venue, helping you with party equipment rentals, flower arrangements and so much more. Don’t stress over planning your next New York event, let us help you orchestrate it into something perfect and extraordinary. We can’t wait to help you, call us today.

Delicious, warm pretzels with that soft middle and chewy exterior are one of the most enjoyable treats because they appeal to anyone. You can have them savory with drippy, melted cheese or simple with crunchy salt or sweet coated with buttery cinnamon sugar. These typical flavors are just the beginning of your New York soft pretzel dreams. If your imagination can dream it, we can create it. Gourmet pretzels flavors can be as wild as you feel. Spice up your day with cajun or jalapeno pretzels. Need a bit of sweetness? Combining pretzels with chocolate or gooey, sweet frosting is just the decadent treat you have been craving. The great thing about Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering soft pretzel machine is there is always an occasion this goes well with. Pretzel catering in NYC is a creative way to serve a different and unique treat. Anyone grab a few dozen donuts for a function or serve cupcakes at a birthday party, but where is the originality in that? Everyone serves brownies and cookies. Be unique! Reserve a soft pretzel machine for your event!

The perfect occasions for New York soft pretzels

Did you know that National Pretzel Day is April 26th? Reserve your soft pretzel machine and celebrate this holiday with your friends. You can serve soft pretzels for a wide variety of occasions. Here are a few occasions in which a soft pretzel machine would be the perfect addition:

• Birthday parties: Everyone serves cake at birthday parties. Do something different! Rent a soft pretzel machine to serve the most delicious, chewy, sweet and savory pretzels. Now that is a birthday party everyone will remember! A “birthday cake” made of 4 or 5 stacked soft pretzels would be a tremendous hit.
• Office appreciation: Any fans of the television comedy The Office remember the “Pretzel Day” episode. A soft pretzel cart is set up for all employees to get a pretzel made just the way they want. Stanley’s famous quote is, “I wake up every morning in a bed that’s too small, drive my daughter to a school that’s too expensive, and then I go to work to a job for which I get paid too little, but on Pretzel Day? Well, I like pretzel day.” Show your employees a little appreciate and surprise them with a Pretzel Day. It is sure to boost office morale.
• Weddings: What better way to signify a beautiful couple “tying the knot” than serving those scrumptious pretzel knots. In fact, did you know the original term for “tying the knot” was inspired by pretzels? In Switzerland, couples break a pretzel on their wedding day for good luck. Serving pretzels at a wedding is not only a clever treat for your guests to enjoy, but if you believe in a bit of superstition, it just may start the couple’s life together out on a lucky foot.
• Sporting events: Are you having a neighborhood soccer game? Is your corporate office putting together a baseball competition? Or you need refreshments for your school’s sports game? Whatever the sport, an NYC soft pretzel is sure to bring a little excitement to any game.
• Family reunions: The big family reunion is coming up and you need ideas for snacks and food. Why not make things simple with a soft pretzel machine catered by Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering? We bring the paper products, the tablecloths and all the delicious condiments for the pretzels so you can focus on the reason for the reunion—to catch up with loved ones you haven’t seen in awhile. You can socialize and relax, we will take care of the rest!

Remove stress from your event with Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering

No matter the event, Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering is here to help you. Party planning is stressful, especially when it comes to the food. Food is a big part of any event and bad food can completely ruin the occasion. If the food is bad, boring or tasteless, that is what goes down in people’s memories, not the reason for the event. Good food simply enhances the event and Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering makes sure that every dish and every bite will wow your guests. Call us today and let us make your next event, party or a occasion a smashing hit.

Spring is nearly here and you have been thinking that it’s time for a spring corporate party to wake everyone up after cold, dreary winter. We have all made it through these crazy, miserable Nor’Easters and it’s time to celebrate spring. A company party is the perfect idea to motivate, energize and wake up the fresh ideas for the rest of the year. Events like this are a perfect way to get all your employees on the same page and reconnect as a team. There’s nothing like a delicious meal, enjoyable entertainment and socializing in a quasi non-work setting to spark creativity. The thoughts of putting it all together alone sounds unbearable however. Gathering supplies, food and everything you need for a spring party is just too much for even a couple people to do alone. What you need are the specialized skills and experience from the staff at Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering to help you plan a smashing success of a party. You need the most delicious options when it comes to corporate catering in Manhattan and we have got you covered.

The best spring party starts with a good idea

Theming for your company party is a fantastic idea as it will help your employees recall it better years down the road. Themed parties also have an energy that flat, themeless parties lack. Coming into a room with dinner and speakers is nice, but coming into a room with a Hawaiian Luau theme is a whole lot more exciting. And you want to wow your employees, right? Let our New York corporate catering team help with these fun ideas:

Beach Day Party:  What better way to encourage warmer weather than to celebrate it with our beach themed meals. Macaroni salad, pickle chips, teriyaki steak and chicken jerk kabobs and chipotle corn are just a few summer feeling dishes served up with this theme. We provide all the paper goods and tablecloths, what can be better than that?

Mexican Fiesta: Nothing is more lively than a colorful, Mexican fiesta. Mexican food is savory and a favorite of many. Serving up marinated, grilled fajitas, soft and hard shell tacos, nachos and flan will be a complete hit. The food is exciting and this theme is a real crowd pleaser.

Hawaiian Luau: You can almost feel the warm summer sun with this themed corporate catering New York event. A tropical garden salad and grilled chicken breast, garnished with sides of Hawaiian shrimp creole and stir fried pineapple and wild rice is one of the tastiest summer fun dinners you can organize for your company party. We do all the difficult work of set up, clean up and providing all the tableware of course. You can’t lose with this theme.

Go fancy with a buffet: Our corporate Build Your Own Dinner Buffet option is a great idea for a little more swank and formal atmosphere. You have a lot of flexibility in this area and area options are many. For the entree, select from chicken roulade, southern fried chicken, Korean style steaks, BBQ ribs or herb crusted salmon just to name a few from our incredibly delectable entree list. Our list for sides will make your mouth water. Honey roasted baby carrots, herb roasted potatoes, baked sweet plantains, three bean salad or tropical quinoa are a few sides everyone will enjoy. But you can’t forget dessert! The Italian Dessert Platter with biscotti, chocolate mousse, cream puffs and cannolis is divine. Our moist selection of moist yogurt loaf cakes, the brownie platter or even a make your own ice cream bar are great ideas to go along with any dinner theme. Our list of choices in the buffet area will blow you away so if you’re curious, ask and we will be happy to go into detail.

Stress free corporate catering in Manhattan

Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering is all about helping you deliver fabulous meals for any corporate event and taking the stress out of the planning. We clean up, set up and deliver the food so you don’t have to worry about it. Need venues, party equipment or center pieces? We have resources here as well. Stop fretting about your next corporate spring party and let us help you. Call us today to get your corporate party planned.

Anyone who has ever planned a party or a big event can tell you what exhausting work it is. You kill yourself before the party, getting all the details ready and seamless and losing sleep at night wondering if you are forgetting anything or how you can make this or that perfection. Then on the day of the actual party, you run around all in a lather, stressed about getting food prepared, making sure the tables are ready, setting up the decor, coordinating the entertainment and so much more. By the end of the party, you need 3 days just to recover from the stress, fatigue and intensity of planning and putting together the event. Whether your event has 10 people attending or 100, making sure all the details of an important party or event flow together flawlessly can be a big task. It is way too much for 1 person alone to accomplish and that is why hiring an NYC party planner can simplify your life in more ways than you can imagine.

1-You will save time

This is the number one reason because everyone knows, there just is never enough time in the day to get things done and in many incidents, time IS money. Time is a precious commodity and if you can have a party planner take care of details like the food, set up, location, music and decor, you can concentrate on your guests and other details only you can finish.

2-You will save money

Most people skip the party planner because they are on a budget. “If I do it myself, I’ll save money.” This is surprisingly untrue. First off, tell your party planner your budget. Many times when people plan their own events, they hope to stick to a budget but as the purchasing, planning and organizing happens, suddenly they exceed that budget. A party planner does this for a living and knows how and where to purchase things as well as how to maximize your cash to your advantage. They also have relationships with particular venues that can save you money and help your event look spectacular.

3-You will be less stressed

As you sit down with your party planner and explain your vision, their desire is to bring it to life. Go over every detail so nothing is missed. And after that? Just sit back, relax and take care of the other little things needing your attention. Your party planner will create magic and all without you sprouting gray hairs and getting ulcers. You don’t need to fret over dinnerware or tablecloths, food or servers…you can simply focus on the purpose of your event and enjoy it.

4-Your event will look fabulous

A party planner’s sole purpose is to take your conception and materialize it. It is important for you to write down all the details you desire, talk about the food, the venue, the decor and let them get to work. The average person does not plan parties very often so whipping out a grand event can be an arduous task. For a party planner however, they do this every day. They create elaborate events with their eyes closed. Handing it over to the experts will only make you look good.

5-You can spend time with your guests

Whether your event is a wedding, a birthday party, a corporate dinner or a family reunion, your focus is on your guests and purpose for the event. By having an NYC party planner take care of the details, you can enjoy the special things, cultivate relationships and actually breathe. The alternative is running around, stressing over details that won’t matter later and missing all the important moments. It’s time to cherish those seconds and an event planner can help you do that.

Relax and let an NYC party planner do the work

Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering and Events is not only an exceptional catering team but has access to dozens of party and event planning connections. Enjoy sitting back and letting our professional staff whip up the most delicious and succulent dishes, serve your guests and prepare the tables and decor. We have relationships with numerous beautiful venues, NYC party planning teams that specialize in any kind of event such as weddings, birthdays, reunions and corporate events. Everything you need from equipment rentals, floral arrangements, wedding cakes, photographers, videographers and more are at your disposal with Thomas Oliver’s exceptional services. Don’t hesitate to call us, we look forward to assisting you with your next NYC event.

From the beginning of time, humans have been trying to concoct up the interesting and delicious. Putting foods together to see if they create something magical and incite a mouthwatering reaction can be an exciting but also nerve wracking part of cooking. Is it going to be good? Will it be disgusting? You never know till you try it. Who knew way back in the early 1900’s that combining peanut butter and jelly on bread would create something irresistible children would crave for decades? Still though, there are just some food choices that might never catch on.

Oddly Strange

Veritable PB&J: Sometimes even something as amazing as a peanut butter sandwich can be altered into something odd. Do you like the taste of dill and peanut butter? If so, feel free to add pickle slices instead of your standard jelly. Now you have a peanut butter and pickle sandwich. If vinegar, dill and peanuts aren’t your thing, there is another form of peanut butter sandwich that might make your tastebuds sing. If you like Elvis Presley, you might want try his take on the PB&J. Instead of jelly, you add slices of bacon, mashed bananas and honey to your peanut butter sandwich. After one bite you might begin to realize why he created the song, “I’m all shook up”.

Poppin Pizza: Everyone loves chocolate, and almost everyone enjoys a slice of pizza. Why not combine your favorite cheese pizza with melted chocolate. It might sound like something that was created by mistake, but will the mixture of flavors across your tongue make it mouth watering, or will you need to water your tongue to wash down the flavor. The only way to find out is to give it a try.

Sweet and Citrus: Speaking of chocolate, you might be a fan of chocolate and oranges. If so, grab your box of oreos, but skip the milk. Pour yourself up a tall glass of orange juice and send those cookies for a dip. The only way to find out if cookies and orange juice is better than cookies and milk is to make the first plunge.

HD&J: Having a hot dog in a bun with ketchup and mustard might be odd to other cultures, but it is the thing to eat when you are at a baseball game. Could there be a way to make the hot dog even stranger? Of course! First, forget the ketchup and mustard, then grab your favorite jelly. Now add a generous layer of jelly to your bun and finish it off with a piping hot, hot dog. Could the hot dog and jelly, or HD&J, become the new PB&J?

Popcorn: When it comes to variety, you can find it with popcorn. Popcorn comes with cheese, caramel, white and milk chocolate, butter, but have you ever thought of adding a bit of ketchup? You eat ketchup with french fries, why not popcorn? Next time you sit down to watch a movie with the family, grab yourself a bag a popcorn, but don’t forget the ketchup.

You Can Expect Gourmet Masterpieces at Thomas Oliver’s

After you have done your due diligence and tried a bunch of strange food combinations, you might want to get back to well crafted entrees. Here at Thomas Oliver’s we pride ourselves in providing mouth watering, irresistible food choices that will go with any themed event. Using fresh ingredients, we create combinations that will leave your tastebuds satisfied and your stomach wanting to taste more, our culinary masterpieces will add life to any party.

Thanksgiving is one of America’s most treasured holidays but not everyone knows why we celebrate Thanksgiving and where some of the popular dishes came from. American Thanksgiving dinners are full of the most scrumptious foods you crave all year. This holiday is filled with family traditions, but where did these traditions come from? Most first graders can tell you that Thanksgiving started with the pilgrims coming together for a meal of peace with the Indians in 1621. Even though this was a big step in history, it actually took 200 years for this history making dinner to become a celebrated holiday. Here are a few more questions you might have wondered about on this holiday.

Why do people eat turkey on Thanksgiving?

It is speculated that the pilgrims and Indians ate turkey or some other wild fowl, because that was what was available. Turkey was a familiar bird to the colonists so it has become the traditional meat for this special dinner.

Why do Americans celebrate thanks on this day?

The pilgrims and Indians gathered together for this meal after a very successful harvest season and in those days, this was a great thing to celebrate. These people were happy and thankful to have such an abundance of food, thus the reason gratitude is such a prevalent theme on this day.

What are the most popular side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner?

Ranker ran a poll asking America what their favorite side dishes were and here are the top 15 people voted in:

1. Mashed potatoes
2. Stuffing
3. Gravy
4. Bread
5. Macaroni and cheese
6. Green bean casserole
7. Corn on the cob
8. Baked sweet potatoes
9. Crescent rolls
10. Sweet potato pie
11. Green beans
12. Cranberry jelly
13. Garlic bread
14. Whipped sweet potatoes
15. Cranberry sauce

Other symbolization comes into the meal such as pumpkin pie, symbolizing the squash and pumpkins the early colonists frequently farmed. While sugar was scarce or unheard of, these people did their best to sweeten dishes naturally with sweet fruits and vegetables.

What are some Thanksgiving traditional family activities?

This holiday is not just about the Thanksgiving turkey, it’s about spending time with loved ones. Some of the best traditions involve the activities done together after dinner. Here are few fun Thanksgiving activities you can incorporate:

• Put together a 2,000 piece puzzle while you eat Thanksgiving pie
• Gather the family for a rousing game of flag football, perfect for all ages
• Watch old home videos of years gone by
• Walk off that Thanksgiving dinner together with a nature hike if the weather is nice
• Play games together like Thanksgiving pictionary or bingo.
• Create a scavenger hunt with fun prizes at the end
• Put together a craft for the kids like finger painted turkeys or make pilgrim hats
• Have a talent show

How do Americans set up the Thanksgiving dinner table?

Presentation on the table sets the tone and ambiance as you are gathered around the Thanksgiving turkey. Fall leaves, pumpkins and candles are nice pieces you can add to the center of the table. Bring out the special china for this meal or if you’d like to make things easier, you can purchase special, fall themed paper products. Adding names to place settings around the table as well as setting each place with pretty napkins brings it all together.

What ways can you show thanks around the Thanksgiving dinner table?

You can keep it simple and have everyone go in a circle and say what they are thankful for. Another creative way is to cover the table in butcher paper and crayons before you set it so during dinner, everyone can write the things they’re thankful for on the table covering. Or, maybe toasting is your thing. Set aside champagne or sparkling cider and take time for toasts to things you are thankful for.

Don’t stress over the food, let Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering help you

Thanksgiving often means guests staying at your house from out of town. It’s hard to prepare the house, the table and the decor when you have to spend hours, even days preparing the biggest meal of the year. There are many other aspects of the day that need your attention. Our answer to this is SIMPLIFY! Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering can help you add these scrumptious elements to your Thanksgiving dinner so you can spend time on other areas, like family relationships, preparing your house and much more. Our homemade garlic mashed potatoes are to die for, the sage cornbread stuffing is full of flavor and you cannot forget the harvest roast turkey breast which is succulent and practically melts in your mouth. Don’t start out the holiday with stress, simplify and let Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering take care of the meal so you can concentrate on grandma’s perfect pumpkin pie recipe.

When it comes to event planning, the details can seem endless. Preparing and purchasing the food yourself is an insurmountable task, especially when you have other duties to take care of such as decor, paper products or dishes, place of the event, music, entertainment and so much more. Every aspect of this event needs your attention. The stress that goes into event planning can decrease the overall enjoyment you feel once it takes place. One of the best ways to eliminate the stress of event planning is to have a catering company handle all aspects of the food. This frees up your time to handle all the details that will make your event special and memorable. Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering & Events is just what you need to make those aspects come to life.

No matter the event, we can make it extraordinary

Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering & Events is your experienced Manhattan catering service. Setting the mood of your event with themed food selections and delicious dishes will exceed your expectations. When you need an accomplished caterer, here are some events we frequently cater for:

Corporate events
Weddings
Birthday parties
Funerals
Bat/Bar Mitzvahs
Family reunions
Backyard BBQs
Holiday parties

And more…No matter the occasion, Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering has a theme to set the mood. We can help reduce your stress and anxiety over event planning. We take care of all the difficult aspects of event planning so you can focus on the fun parts.

How to pick the perfect theme

The theme you pick for your Manhattan catering even should match the mood and tone you wish to set at your event. For instance, your wedding might be carefree and casual or fancy and elegant. To create that luxurious feel, the French Connection theme is perfect with our chicken francaise sauteed in lemon beurre blanc sauce accented with rosemary roasted potatoes and French macaroons. Is your wedding a more casual affair? The Hawaiian Luau or Picnic Lunch themes are sure to establish that relaxed, fun and light hearted atmosphere. For birthday parties, the Ice Cream Sundae Bar or Carnival themes are sure to excite all your guests. What party could be more fun than one with a popcorn machine, colorful cotton candy, stuffed animals or candy apples? All these exciting pops of creativity are provided by our experienced and innovative Manhattan catering service.

Much more than delicious food

Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering & Events provides more than just exceptional entrees, side dishes and desserts, we can also take care of other aspects of your event. We are a full service caterer, which means we provide the paper products, black tie waiters and bartenders and even glassware, linen, as well as table and chairs rentals. And if that wasn’t over and above just an ordinary catering company, we also have business relationships with photography, wedding cake, floral and larger equipment rental companies to make event planning that much easier. Our goal is to make your event planning experience an easy one. There is no need for unnecessary anxiety or headaches over your summertime event when you have Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering & Events to assist you.

Maybe you are tired of planning corporate parties, or maybe you are sick of hosting the same old event. Either way, if you want to add flavor to your event, Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering can help transform your New Year’s party. With us on your side, your party will become something that your employees, business executives, and partners will never forget. We provide corporate catering in NYC and Manhattan.

The Difference with Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering

There is something that sets us apart and that’s, selection. If you want to provide an ice cream bar, we have it. If you want to have a wide assortment of appetizers, we have nearly 30 different types to choose from. If you want a themed event, we have everything from Asian Fusion and Hawaiian Luau to Southwest Barbeque and Picnic Lunch. We have breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. If you are looking to add social variety, we have popcorn and pretzel machines. Our selection of mouthwatering, gourmet dishes will be a talking point for the entire year. When it comes to corporate event catering in New York City and Manhattan, we have exactly what you want. Transform your New Year’s party with Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering.

We Make It Easy

Setting up for a large party or event is stressful. We take the stress out of party planning. With Thomas Oliver, you can sit back and enjoy the event. You can spend time mingling with attendees, instead of worrying about the party. Here is how we can make your party easy. We bring everything. If you don’t want the hassle of table linens, utensils, and glassware, you can rely on us. We can even bring the tables and chairs. For themed events, we make certain that everything matches and the food is perfect. If you want your New Year’s Party to have a formal feel, we can provide black tie waiters and bartenders. We provide catering services 7 days a week. No matter when you are having your next corporate event catering in New York City or Manhattan, a quick call to Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering will take the worry and stress of party planning out of your life. Have your next New Year’s party done right, give us a call.

You’ve been anticipating it for weeks and now it’s time to start planning for the big event you’re in charge of. With several hundred people on the guest list, the most stressful part of the party is always planning the food. When you have that many people, coming up with a menu is daunting to say the least. Whether it’s for a company party, a wedding, a family reunion or any other large event, you want your guests to be pleased with the food. Here are 4 reasons why you should opt for catering vs. doing the meal yourself.

1-Stress less

When you hire Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering to take over, you can relax a little. The food is the biggest part and now that we have taken over the hard part, you can concentrate on the fine details that will make your party sizzle. We have a wide variety of menu options and food themes to fit all occasions. Let us go over the many choices with you so the food will match the atmosphere you’re desiring to create.

2-Party extras

We are happy to assist you in any other party extras you need. Let us help dot your i’s and cross your t’s. We work to make your job easier. Do you need a venue? We can help with that! What about photography or videography? You don’t want to worry about capturing all the special moments, you’d like to be IN those moments. Let us help you. What about equipment rentals like a cotton candy or snow-cone machine? We can hook you up! Talk to one of our professional staff members about your options. Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering is not just the best catering in Manhattan catering options, we are a full service party planning company.

3-Setup and cleanup

When Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering is in charge, we bring the serving platters and dishes. Our staff will lay out the spread in a pleasing and eye catching way to delight and entice your guests. And once it’s all finished? You can kick up your feet and take a deep breath because we will take care of the dishes and cleanup. Your successful party is now over and we will finish the dirty work.

4-Variety and selection

If you are doing the food yourself, it is simply impossible to come up with several entree selections, appetizers, hors devours, and desserts. You would need a team to help you and even if you did have several awesome friends to count on, who’s to say they would do a good job at expertly, beautifully and deliciously creating your menu options. Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering takes care of this for you. We provide the team of servers and professionally prepare the most succulent dishes for your guests to dine on. The meal will be unforgettable and your party will come away as a smashing hit.

Schedule your event today!

Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering is here to bring your party from mediocre to magical. You can slave over a hot stove for hours upon hours with a few stressed out buddies, feverishly working to make enough food for everyone. Or, you can leave it to us to make it marvelous while you worry about the other details that need your attention. Call us today, we look forward to serving your upcoming event.

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and it’s time to think of something amazing to do for these special women in our lives. They do so much you and this is the one time of year you can really spoil them. Coming up with creative ideas to show your appreciation year after year can be really difficult, but this year, we’ve got you covered. Spoil your wife, mother or grandmother on this lovely day the most memorable party where they won’t need to lift a finger. She will be the regal guest of honor and feel completely spoiled. That doesn’t mean you need to do the work, you’ve got to worry about the guest list so let us take care of the details and you can spend your energy pampering the special women in your life. For the best Mother’s Day meal in Manhattan, Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering is your answer.

Meal themes to fit her personality

As a mother, she has given thousands of hours to her children and it’s her day to get exactly what she wants. Our dinner themes will surely wow her. Why not pick her favorite type of food? Is she a big sushi lover? Then she will adore our Asian Fusion with delectable sushi selection. Featuring delicious rolls such as California, spicy tuna and salmon, with a side of steamed shrimp dumplings and miso soup. If Italian food is her forte, our Italian Feast is a show stopper. Incredible dishes like penne ala vodka, eggplant rollatini and chicken marsala as the main courses, paired with Italian breadsticks and New York cheesecake, there will be smiles all around when dinner is finished. From our French Connection, Mexican Fiesta, Hawaiian Luau and much, much more, Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering will have the perfect meal to tickle her taste buds.

Let Mother’s Day be relaxing

Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering is more than just exquisite dining and delicious desserts, we take care of all the party details. You won’t even have to wash dishes when the night is over, we bring the paper goods and tablecloths so cleanup is easy and quick. To make this day even more incredible, we have all the resources you need to add the pizazz and wow factor such as flower arrangements, party equipment rentals, photographers and even connections to some upscale venues if you’d like to move the party to somewhere exciting and modern. Thomas Oliver’s Gourmet Catering is excited to surprise the wonderful women in your life with this mouth watering meal and event they will remember for years to come. For all your Manhattan catering needs, our professional catering fits all occasions. It’s time to splurge for these special ladies, give us a call today to get the night scheduled!