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The Lily and the Rose

The Lily and the Rose

Brooklyn, NY
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    Emily M. Sent on 08/17/2022
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    The best caterer

    We were lucky enough to have Kim and Lily and The Rose cater our wedding, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. Kim’s artistry and creativity shined through in creating a food menu that incorporated all of our favorites. We had a slightly unusual wedding day, featuring an additional stop before the reception, and Kim was more than happy to create the perfect menu to accompany the entire event. At the end of the day, our guests raved to us about how fantastic the food was from start to end — Kim even incorporated some of our more specific asks like a custom Pimm’s Cup drink, craft beers, tea sandwiches, gluten free options and much more. Her team were absolutely a pleasure to work with leading up to and on the day of our wedding. Above all, we feel privileged to have met someone during our wedding planning process who cares deeply about us. In the many phone calls, Zoom calls, in-person meetings that go into planning a wedding, Kim took the time to really get to know us as people and as a couple. Not only did we have food that people raved about, but we also feel like we met someone whose passion for life is infectious and who we want to keep in touch for years to come.
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    Saratoga June 2021 Wedding

    Exceptional food and service!! Kim Klopstock is the ultimate professional. From our first meeting to our last, I was totally impressed with her attention to detail. Kim makes it a priority to get to know her clients and what their hopes are for whatever celebration is about to take place. The menu we planned together was perfect. Wedding guests are still talking about the food and I quote "We have never been to a wedding where the food was as exceptional as Lily and the Rose." Kim surrounds herself with an exceptional staff. Again, the guests are still commenting on how welcoming and friendly the staff was throughout the entire event. I highly recommend Lily and the Rose Catering/Kim Klopstock. You will not be disappointed! Kim is an artist and truly helped make my daughter's wedding spectacular!
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    Emily L. Sent on 10/27/2019
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    Seasonal & Delicious

    Tom & I cannot express how happy we are that we decided to have Lily & the Rose cater our wedding at M&D Farm. The whole event was absolutely incredible and all of our guests were complimenting the delicious food, lovely beverages, and competent, efficient, friendly service. The menu Kim created was seasonal, locally sourced, fresh, satisfying, and so tasty. Carm was an angel, she took such great care of us every step of the way! We loved every second of working with Kim, from the first phone call to the tasting, and of course the wedding itself. We highly recommend!
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    Nicole K. Sent on 09/13/2019
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    Couldn't have picked a better team.

    Where do I begin with Lily & the Rose. Kim, the owner, is an angel on earth. From the moment I first called, so overwhelmed with the entire process, she sat on the phone with me and worked through every last detail - even beyond the catering - to help me get my ducks in a row. Her food is incredible and our guests couldn't get enough. She was super flexible in helping us create a non-traditional dinner that wasn't a traditional sit-down scenario and put together a menu that was not only delicious, but I felt reflected us as a couple too. Her team were so kind and warm with all our guests, and Carm immediately met us after the ceremony with a special plate of all the appetizers knowing we'd be hungry and need a bite before heading back out to greet everyone. Throughout the entire night she checked in with us to see if we needed a drink, making sure I had food, and even made a plate for us of our desserts to keep for our anniversary which I totally would have forgotten. I knew when I first chatted with Kim she and the team were meant to come in our lives as more than just a vendor, and she delivered every step of the way. I can't say enough nice things, I only wish I could have more of her food and more of her! 10/10, highly recommend.
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    More than satisfied!!

    Kim and her team were incredible to work with! Our family and friends RAVED about the food and service at our wedding. Not only was the food delicious, but it beautifully presented. It was important to us to have organic ingredients from local sources which was no problem for Kim! She prepared a variety of cuisines that incorporated gluten-free and vegan options. She and her staff and professional, organized and experienced and we would recommend The Lily and the Rose over and over again.
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    Jaclyn K. Sent on 07/06/2021
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    Kim from Lily and the Rose is the sweetest woman ever.

    I’ve worked with Kim a handful of times and from the first time I met her, to the last time I worked with her, she (and her team) were nothing but sweet, accommodating, experienced AND she even made sure I was staying hydrated and bringing me water in-between tasks. No other vendor has ever done that for me; her kindness and personality has always stood out to me. Also, in the many years that I have been in the wedding industry, I have never seen anyone put together a culinary display that was as beautiful, colorful or unique as hers.

    My good friends are getting married in 2022 and when they told me they were having a tasting with Lily and the Rose, I reassured them that they would be nothing less than blown away. They have a handful of dietary restrictions and allergies, and that did not stop Kim from putting together a menu/tasting that blew the both of them away and sealing the deal immediately for them. I could not be more delighted for my friends because I know how great Kim and her team are going to be to all of us on the day of their wedding.
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    Jeffrey Sent on 07/05/2018
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    We loved working with Kim and her whole team! They were so enthusiastic and friendly throughout the entire process. The food was AMAZING. We received so many compliments from our guests. Additionally, they did a wonderful job thinking through the entire layout of our venue to ensure the cocktail hour and dinner ran smoothly.
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    Nataliya Sent on 11/24/2018
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    Our May 26th Wedding

    There are literally not enough kind words I can think of to express how grateful my husband Daniel and I are for Lulu and her team.
    From the first conversation we had with Kim, I knew we wanted her to be our caterer. As our priorities changed from a sit-down dinner, to more of a buffet style, she was extremely accommodating, professional and kind. We are truly so grateful for all she has done for us. Her free spirit and absolute love of food what exactly what we wanted. Our guests are still talking about how incredible the food was on our perfect day.
    Thank you for all you've done for us, Kim.
    Our baby girl sends her regards as well.

    -Daniel & Nataliya
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    Charlotte Sent on 12/01/2017
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    Lily and the Rose is amazing. Their quality of service is truly almost indescribable. Their food is out of this world. It's a sublime combination of wholesome home cooking and a gourmet restaurant. The quality of their ingredients cannot be beat, with most of it farm-to-table and locally sourced. All of our guests raved that it was not only the best food they ever had at a wedding, but almost in any restaurant in New York City as well. Not to mention, their execution was also flawless. It is no easy feat to put 160+ meals out all at the same time, and each plate looked and tasted perfectly, and all piping hot. But best of all, the owner and chef Kim, and her head manager Ian, are the most warm, loving and sincere people. They are genuinely happy to share your day with you, and you can feel this love in every bite and drink they prepare. A million thanks to Lily and the Rose.
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    Jordan Sent on 11/14/2016
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    My now husband & I are big foodies so we knew when planning a wedding that the food would be THE most important thing. That being said, I was determined we would NOT have standard wedding food with sad dinner rolls and side salads. No, “Will it be the chicken or steak?” for us. We HAD to find something different.

    Enter - Kim from Lily & the Rose like an angel from the heavens. I was given her name and got in touch with her and we IMMEDIATELY hit it off. Our first conversation lasted an hour. I was determined that every vendor I hired would be someone I'd want at my wedding anyway and Kim fit that to a tee. I immediately felt there was something special about Kim. She had an artistic spark which was confirmed when we met.

    I was planning a Saratoga wedding from downstate so Lily asked Scott & I to meet at her restaurant to discuss menus and for a food tasting. She laid out an AMAZING spread for us and explained her food philosophy. Farm to table, local ingredients, artistically crafted. IT WAS AMAZING. I loved Kim as a person from our first conversation and we loved her food from our first bite. We knew she was the caterer for us.

    Kim worked with us on tailoring the menu for cocktail hour and for our station reception. We wanted to ensure our guests were able to taste as much of Kim's delicious food as possible as opposed to having to choose just one. She varied the menu to ensure there were options for vegetarians, gluten free folks, and vegans. There were also multi-cultural options to ensure a varied and interesting culinary experience for everyone.

    Kim and her staff laid out our event flawlessly. They were able to set up the room beautifully, transition the ceremony chairs into reception ones, and were able to meet the needs of all guests expertly.

    I highly recommend Kim and her artistically crafted fare to every couple.
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    Nicki Sent on 07/06/2021
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    Always a pleasure (and delicous food!)

    I've had the pleasure of working with Kim in a number of settings and seeing her behind the scenes and in front of a client as well as in front of other vendors - I have nothing but wonderful things to say! She has been professional, accommodating and very flexible when special requests come up. As a bonus, her food is AMAZING! I'd be thrilled and lucky to have it for every meal everyday! Absolutely feel confidant in your choice of Lily and the Rose!
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    Kim was wonderful to work with. There was nothing but love and the whole experience was so pleasant from start to finish. The food was so delicious and she worked with our various dietary restrictions (kosher style). On the day of our wedding her staff was amazingly efficient and helpful. We held the event at our home and they set everything up and broke everything down so we had an effortless day!
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    Lauren Sent on 07/16/2016
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    Phenomenal locally and sustainably sourced food! Everyone raved about how great the food was, and we as the bride and groom were so glad that we managed to eat on our wedding day and enjoy it too. It helped that the catering house manager took great care of us and made sure that we were able to get food and beverages amidst the happy chaos. Kim (the chef and business owner) was helpful and accommodating through the whole planning process. We would definitely recommend The Lily and the Rose to anyone who needs a caterer!
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    Hannah Sent on 03/20/2016
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    Lily and the Rose was absolutely amazing, and I HIGHLY recommend them for any wedding or event. The food was incredible, and everything look beautiful and professional. We loved working with Kim - she is a lot of fun, and really really good at her job. The floor manager, Michelle, handled the entire reception so well, and made all of our guests feel very welcomed and comfortable. I could go on and on! I'm still getting compliments about the food served at the wedding. It was delicious, and also different than typical wedding menus. My only regret is that I was too busy talking during the cocktail hour to try all of the appetizers, because people really loved everything. I love that Kim sources her food from local farms, and I also love how easy and stress-free she and her staff made the entire process.
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    Melanie Sent on 02/04/2016
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    I wasn't sure what to expect from someone referred to as a 'debutante hippie' but I am so glad that I called Kim and was able to get The Lily and the Rose to cater my wedding! Kim's energy is infectious, her food is over the top and her attention to detail is second to none. Her team is cohesive, professional and attentive. Kim created a menu especially for us that thrilled everyone! If you're looking for a caterer that will create a night that you and your guests will remember for years to come, The Lily and the Rose is the team you're looking for.
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    Jess Sent on 10/08/2015
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    We had a fantastic experience with Lily & the Rose, who catered our wedding and the farewell brunch the day after the wedding.

    My fiance and I wanted local, fresh food for our wedding weekend events. We were thrilled when we learned that Kim grows much of the veggies herself and gets almost everything else from farms in the Hudson Valley. Kim worked closely with us, getting to know us and what we wanted for our events. She listened and provided the perfect menu recommendations! We especially appreciated the flexibility Kim gave us with the drinks, allowing my fiance (who loves making/serving cocktails himself) and my dad (who loves after-dinner drinks) to contribute their ideas to the drink menu.

    Long after the wedding weekend we were still hearing from our guests about how much they enjoyed to food, drinks, and service. Kim's team is amazing - professionally and at a personal level.

    Kim loves creating delicious food and you can tell as soon as you meet her that she puts love into everything she creates. She was a pleasure to work with and you couldn't ask for a better catering team for a special event!
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    Stevie Sent on 09/22/2015
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    Lily and the Rose is AMAZING! The food is absolutely delicious, the presentation is stunning, and the staff is terrific. Kim worked with us to make a menu of our dreams and the execution was perfect. Hands down, I wouldn't consider anyone else for any future events.
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    WOW! Kim's catering is incredible. Our guests are still raving about how wonderful the food was at our wedding. Kim was an absolute dream to work with. She was able to adjust the menu to fit our budget and was extremely knowledgeable about food allergies. In addition, we worked with her amazing floor manager, Sarah, who was invaluable. She had such a great eye and vision for our venue and was able to offer so many suggestions to help make our day flow well. I felt complete comfortable leaving many decisions up to her and we were certainly in good hands on our wedding day!

    I would recommend The Lily and the Rose without hesitation to anyone planning a wedding in the area!
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    We had desperately tried to choose a location for our wedding that The Lily and the Rose could cater at, but we fell in love with a venue that used its own in house catering. SO we hosted our rehearsal dinner at Kim's restaurant Fifty South instead and it was AMAZING. The restaurant is a special place that my husband and I visited often while we dated and it meant so much to us to be able to share our love for it with our close family and friends. Kim and the staff made sure that we had a wonderful experience and a beyond delicious meal! The food they prepared was out of this world, the staff was accommodating (I have many food allergies) and absolutely everything went smoothly. We could not recommend Kim more highly and know that she and her staff will meet all of your catering needs with a smile on their faces and delicious farm to table food!
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    Kim Klopstock catered our wedding over Columbus Day weekend and every single detail was perfect. The food was outstanding and Kim and her staff were absolutely wonderful to work with. There wasn't a detail overlooked, and everytime I needed something during the reception, Brandi, the floor manager, was there with whatever I needed. I think the best part about working with them is that they wanted to create an experience, rather than just cater another wedding. I was so impressed with the Lily and the Rose, I highly recommend them!
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    I absolutely loved my caterer! They were wonderful to work with, super professional, knowledgable, expereienced, and fabulous at what they do! The food was excellent and beautifully presented! I had many people approach me at my wedding to tell me that, "this is the best food I have ever had at a wedding, hands down!". There was tons of food and a huge selection. Lily and the Rose does very creative, unique and delicious food! They are not you run of the mill caterer that does the usual, boring stuff. They also help set up all the timing for the event, the details of where things should be in the reception, etc. They provided beautiful white linens and gorgeous, anitque silverwear, as well as pretty plates and nice glasswear. I would hire them again in a second and I can't say enough about the owner, Kim Klopstock! She is awesome and created an amazing menu specifically for us based on all the things we like! She is truly awesome and talented at her craft!
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    The quality of the food was wonderful and the service on the day of the event was perfect!
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    Incredible food our guests are still talking about

    It has been more than a year now since our wedding, and our guests are still talking about how incredible the food was. Kim was such an open-hearted, creative soul and a fantastic collaborator, helping us determine exactly the right menu for the evening, right down to incorporating lentils (a family favorite)! Plus, the bartenders were top-notch and the specialty cocktails her team created were delicious. If you are looking for delicious food for your event, look no further.
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    Beth S. Sent on 07/05/2021
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    Major Disappointment

    Upon initially meeting with Kim, we connected and I got the sense she would do a wonderful job for our daughter's wedding. We then had a tasting and not only enjoyed her food, but her vibe. Covid happened and we had to postpone. We signed a new contract and agreed to a 5% increase per person if there was a cost of living/covid increase. As the wedding date approached, Kim became more beligerent and created many unecessary roadblocks. We captitulated to many of her demands with the hopes of having a stressfree wedding. While her food was good she was ill prepared to handle the bar which she had requested to provide. Not only did she run out of liquor, she refused to showcase the signature beer we had requested. For a quality caterer that faux pas was inexcusable. Make sure if you decide to use Kim as a caterer that all rentals are accounted for.
    Additionally, Kim also did not follow the timeline that was given to her during the reception. As a result, the flow of the wedding was more challenging than necessary. I cannot in good conscience give Kim and The Lily and the Rose a favorable recommendation.
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