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About

Bartleby & Sage is a fine catering and event-planning company based in Brooklyn, New York. For over 20 years, they have been creating delicious contemporary and artistic food for weddings and other celebrations. Under the guidance of owner and founder Leslie Nilsson, Bartleby & Sage continue to craft personalized menus and tablescapes for each couple they work with. All of their food is entirely handmade and features local, seasonal ingredients. Their delicious, sustainable catering has earned Bartleby & Sage a total of seven outstanding WeddingWire awards.

Services Offered

Bartleby & Sage use locally-grown produce and sustainable resources to cater to those interested in being green. In addition to catering, Bartleby & Sage can provide rentals and serving staff. They also offer full planning and day-of coordination packages to ensure couples' events go smoothly. Their services include:

  • Sustainable products
  • Event planning
  • Flatware
  • China
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Barware
  • Service staff
  • Tastings

Cuisine

The team at Bartleby & Sage is proud to provide each couple they work with a personalized menu based on their unique vision, preferences, and backgrounds. From American to European, Indian to Caribbean, their chefs can make any menu come to life. They can also accommodate various dietary restrictions, providing delicious vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, and Kosher-style options. No matter the couples' selections, Bartleby & Sage always promises the finest, freshest ingredients from their foodie-loving hearts to yours. Serving styles and services include:

  • Buffet
  • Cocktail reception
  • Family style
  • French service
  • Passed hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Stations
  • Chocolate fountain
  • Cake
  • Dessert

What You'll Love About Bartleby & Sage

The expert chefs at Bartleby & Sage can craft an array of tasty dishes and even provide seasonal menus. Whether you plan a winter wedding or a summer festivity, these skilled cooks have you covered. Their spring dishes include fan favorites like chopped kale salad, kimchi pancakes, and grilled flank steak.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$90

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

$70

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$70

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

$60

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

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

House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine
Champagne Toast

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
French
German
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Bartleby & Sage

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Bartleby & Sage receives exceptional reviews for wedding catering and planning services. Rachael and Leslie, along with their teams, are highly praised for their professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to exceed expectations. Guests rave about the delicious food, elegant presentation, and personalized service, with multiple mentioning it as the best wedding food they have experienced. The staff's energy, flawless execution, and coordination from pre-wedding planning to the reception are highlighted, making Bartleby & Sage a top choice for couples seeking a memorable and stress-free wedding experience.

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Bartleby & Sage receives exceptional reviews for wedding catering and planning services. Rachael and Leslie, along with their teams, are highly praised for their professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to exceed expectations. Guests rave about the delicious food, elegant presentation, and personalized service, with multiple mentioning it as the best wedding food they have experienced. The staff's energy, flawless execution, and coordination from pre-wedding planning to the reception are highlighted, making Bartleby & Sage a top choice for couples seeking a memorable and stress-free wedding experience.

Jenny
Jenny Sent on 10/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal!

We had the pleasure of working with Bartleby & Sage for our wedding, and I can't express how grateful we are for their exceptional service. From my very first call with Rachael (who we ended up working with to coordinate our wedding), it was very clear that she and the team genuinely cared about making our day special while trying to work with our budget. The tasting experience was a highlight! We sampled a variety of dishes, and every bite was amazing. My husband and I are big foodies and can sometimes be a critic so we were thoroughly impressed with the menu. The flavors were vibrant and unique, showcasing fresh, high-quality ingredients. Truly, everything from the food to the bar was excellent. Our guests RAVED about everything, specifically, the service! On the wedding day, Rachael went above and beyond. In my husband's words "Rachael was playing NO games on the wedding day!" She was such a joy to work with and made sure everything ran smoothly, allowing us to focus on celebrating. The staff was professional, attentive, and friendly, making sure that every guest felt taken care of. We would highly recommend B&S to anyone getting married in the NYC area. They truly make our wedding unforgettable.
Hana
Hana Sent on 11/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Expectations FAR Exceeded

My Husband and I got married in September 2024 and partnered with Bartleby & Sage for catering and planning. At every single turn, our expectations were far exceeded. The attention to detail that Leslie and her team have is incredible. Leslie and her team have a unique ability to understand exactly what your vision is and bring it to life even better than you could have ever imagined. Leslie was incredibly responsive and assured me that no question or idea was to big or small. Over a month later, all of our guests are still raving about the food at our wedding. The passed h'orderves were so delicious and beautiful. We were able to completely customize the menu to match out taste without quality be compromised at all. Your guest will be saying this is the BEST food they have ever had at a wedding. Bartleby & Sage was a guiding light throughout our special day and we are forever grateful to have decided to work with Leslie and her team.
Michaela
Michaela Sent on 06/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We love B&S!

Bartleby & Sage exceeded our expectations at every turn. We first met with Rachael at their office for a tasting, and we immediately knew they were the ones to go with. The food was delicious and presented beautifully, and we were so at ease with Rachael, who answered all of our questions (even the ones we didn't know to ask!) Once we got underway with planning, Rachael was such a huge help--we consulted her about lighting, seating charts, ceremony timing-- you name it, she was game. Even when things got stressful at times, she kept a cool head and brought us back to earth.

Our guests absolutely raved about the food!! We had a family-style meal, which was so much fun and such a lovely communal experience. We especially loved the tomato risotto and lemon caper salmon. The catering staff made sure that we got to eat, too (which is easy to forget on the big day!) and made us feel so comfortable. The passed desserts were such a fun way to keep people fueled on the dance floor, and the bar was pouring great drinks all night.

Thank you so much to Rachael and everyone at B&S for helping create such an unforgettable and wonderful night. We would highly, highly recommend them to anyone!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

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Bartleby & Sage frequently asked questions

At Bartleby & Sage, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Bartleby & Sage includes:
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
  • Champagne Toast
Bartleby & Sage offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Bartleby & Sage offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Bartleby & Sage, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Bartleby & Sage, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Bartleby & Sage provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Bartleby & Sage offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Bartleby & Sage is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in average response time.

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