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Memorable occasions come in all shapes and sizes - from formal banquets for thousands, elegant weddings for hundreds, or intimate dinners for a few. In every case, Cornell Catering can provide the professional services and incredible food and beverages our guests have become accustomed to over the past thirty five years.

Cornell Catering is a full-service caterer, from initial planning to the last dance. Our experienced teams of catering professionals are dedicated to working with you to create customized events that meet specific objectives and budgets. Our services include linens, china, and glassware, elegant displays and floral centerpieces. Every event is designed specifically for you, so the possibilities are endless. Choose from our extensive catering menu or work with our award winning executive chef who will create a menu designed to fulfill tastes across the board.

Cornell Catering is the preferred catering service for Cornell University events and is uniquely qualified to serve the entire Cornell community and beyond.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$64

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

$58

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$67

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

$15

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
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$12

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

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
House Beer
House 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
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
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
Kosher
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
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Cornell Catering at Cornell University

Erica
Erica Sent on 10/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Felt like the only bride in the world

Max and Dustin at Cornell catering made my postponed covid wedding snd welcome party a dream. I didn’t have to worry about anything day of. My big red Cornell wedding happened and it felt like I was at reunion! Cannot thank max enough for the professionalism, attention to detail, and absolute
Flexibility and calmness while navigating covid.
R
Rebecca Sent on 08/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Choosing Cornell Catering was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Brandon Fortenberry and Eileen Gibson + team, were very accommodating, responsive, and resourceful.

We live in Texas and had to plan our wedding remotely. We also had several events throughout campus. The team made the entire process so smooth and easy. They coordinated and thought of all the logistics to make each event perfect.

The Cornell Catering team turned discussions into a reality. The decorations and food were far beyond what we could imagine. We felt like it was a fairy tale wedding and we are very appreciate of all the work Cornell Catering did to make this happen.
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User2497720 Sent on 01/11/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Working with Cornell Catering was great! We primarily wanted great food and drink for an appropriate cost (quality and value) . With these things in mind, what we deemed secondary attributes (responsiveness, professionalism, flexibility) just seemed a given once we chose this vendor--because Cornell Catering cares! The ladies we worked with were incredibly versatile and sincere in helping us achieve a meal and drink plan that was going to work for us. The wedding packages are a great place to start (or end) your planning! We ended up going with a slightly modified wedding package II, an afternoon tea, some specialized wine for the head table and select beer and wine for an open bar, along with a few table and chairs/ decor rentals, all for ~ 100/pp including taxes and service charges. Considering that this included everything food and beverage related ( which were amazing, no end of compliments), a few accessories, and all hidden/extra charges-- I think we achieved our goals! It was so great to work with a professional caterer that alleviated any need for coordination with us on the day, freeing us to enjoy the moment!
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Melissa Sent on 07/09/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Cornell Catering did an amazing job! They were so attentive and helpful during the planning process. The food was delicious and the service was amazing. I got a number of compliments about how polite and helpful all the staff were. They made the reception run smoothly and I did not have to worry about a thing. They coordinated with my other vendors so I did not have to figure out a lot of the stressful logistical stuff on my own. I could not have been happier with Cornell Catering!
C
Clair Sent on 08/07/2017
4.9 out of 5 rating
Choosing Cornell Catering for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made! They were above and beyond what we imagined from them. Great attention to detail, wonderful food as always, and very flexible to last minute changes. Every member of the team was also super nice and professional. They took care of things that we overlooked on the day of.
J
Jeff Sent on 01/06/2018
4.8 out of 5 rating
Eileen, Margaret, and their team were fantastic. They helped us accommodate a number of unique requests and made sure everything went well on the day of the wedding. The food was great and everyone had a wonderful time.
K
Kate Sent on 06/24/2010
4.2 out of 5 rating
Overall, we enjoyed working with Cornell Catering. Their first price estimate was very high, but they were great about working with us to get the most important aspects of the catering within our price range. We were a bit nervous when we found out that the banquet manager we were working with was going to be leaving the position, but the new one was just as helpful. They did a good job with the menu and the tasting was amazing. They listened to everything that we said and changed up some of the recipes to meet certain dietary restrictions. We were glad to have worked with them, especially since they had so much experience with our venue. One suggestion: keep after them if they are not returning your calls/emails. Sometimes they get very busy and lose track of things.
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Anna Sent on 09/07/2008
4.2 out of 5 rating
My husband and I both went to Cornell for our undergraduate studies and ate the dining hall food all 4 years so there wasn't ever a question of who would cater our wedding. We did not even consider any other caterers. Overall, our event coordinator was very nice, laid back, and not at all pushy, which also means she was sometimes hard to reach and not very responsive. There is also a lack of organization internally at Cornell catering because the menu we were given to choose from for our tasting was different from the menu the chef had, so our first tasting was completely wrong. However, they were very apologetic and accommodating and put together a second tasting for us for the following day.

Cornell Catering catered both our rehearsal dinner as well as reception. The food itself was excellent - but of course we chose the things we liked. During the tastings, there were definitely dishes that were not that good. The staff were very professional.

I would highly recommend Cornell Catering.
M
Marshell Sent on 06/28/2008
3.9 out of 5 rating
Very helpful and the food was delicious!
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We always enjoy working events at The Statler Hotel and all of the other awesome venues on campus. Thank you Melissa Hill and all of the other professionals at Cornell Catering for always being on point.

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Cornell Catering at Cornell University frequently asked questions

At Cornell Catering at Cornell University, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Cornell Catering at Cornell University includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Champagne Toast
Cornell Catering at Cornell University offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Cornell Catering at Cornell University offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Cornell Catering at Cornell University, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Cornell Catering at Cornell University, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Cornell Catering at Cornell University provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Cornell Catering at Cornell University offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Cornell Catering at Cornell University is recommended by 93% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.5 in average response time and 4.4 in value.
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