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On WeddingWire since 2016

Ba-Li Cravings Catering is a premium food service company that is based out of Ithaca, New York. Whether you are planning a menu for your rehearsal dinner or your big day, Tal impresses with exquisite Mediterranean cuisine like you’ve never tasted before. Choose this masterful chef who turned her passion into a business to share her amazing talents with you and your guests.

Services Offered

Ba-Li Catering is an authentic and unique food option for your wedding day that has really built a name for themselves thanks to their highly-rated services and amazing menu. Tal begins her process by inviting you in for a complimentary consultation and tasting for you to decide on the perfect menu. After the menu is built, you can relax and leave the heavy lifting to the Tal and her staff. On the day of your wedding, your catering will be delivered, setup, served and cleaned up, so you and your guests can indulge without having all the mess! Catering packages have numerous options and plenty of flexibility, with something that will work for everyone. Choose a Mediterranean menu on your wedding day and wow your family and friends! Many dietary need options can be accomodated and include:

  • Gluten free
  • Kosher
  • Lactose free
  • No pork
  • Nut free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$60

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$60

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$28

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Chocolate Fountain

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Specialty Wine
Champagne Toast

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

Mediterranean
Middle Eastern

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chocolate Fountain
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Reviews of Ba-Li Cravings

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43 Reviews
99% recommend it
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Sara
Sara H. Sent on 07/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Caterer

We had the pleasure of working with Tal as our caterer for two nights during our wedding weekend, and truly can't recommend her enough. She went above and beyond to make sure not just that the food was fantastic, but also ensuring that everything went perfectly for our big day, including doing Facetime walk throughs with us when we couldn't come to the venue in person, phone calls to coordinate with our DJ, and mailing ties left behind at the venue to their owners. The food was incredible (especially her desserts!!) and we've been hearing non stop rave reviews from our guests. On top of all that, she is such a kind, warm, and thoughtful person, and made us feel more like we were family friends than someone we hired to work with. Thank you Tal!!
Maja
Maja Sent on 10/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing

Tal was incredible to work with throughout our entire planning process. She went above and beyond the role of a typical caterer with expert advice on setup, timelines, decor, and every other little detail we had questions about! Our venue had a tight schedule for set up but Tal and her team made everything look incredible in a short amount of time. The food was amazing, filled with flavor, and we received compliments from our guests all night long! We were so lucky to work with Tal and thankful for the magical evening she created for us!
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Costa Sent on 10/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Ba-Li Cravings

Tal was great to work with! She helped us craft a dessert menu that worked within our budget and incorporated my husband's favorite childhood sweets. We loved working with her for our wedding!
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Awards

43
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Team

Tal Oron Cohen
Tal Oron Cohen
Owner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Take Your Pick Flower Farm Take Your Pick Flower Farm Wedding Florists

Tal Cohen of Ba-Li Cravings is the BEST! Her food is fresh, delicious and presented beautifully. Her menus are unique. Not your cookie cutter chicken and pasta that you find at so many events. Most of all, she is one of the nicest, most caring individuals you will ever meet. Her goal is to make your wedding day special, personal and a meal your guests will remember and be talking about for months to come.

The Treman Center The Treman Center Barn & Farm Weddings

Tal with Ba-Li Cravings is a delight too work with. She has a great team and her food is so interesting, multi-cultural and not your every day food affair. I have used her for weddings and small retreats too.

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