Ithaca's premier caterer since 1983, offering the best for parties, receptions and special events. Whether it's thirty people for a meeting, three hundred gathered for a wedding or three thousand for a graduation, Catering by Ithaca Bakery can handle every detail. From a Texas-size barbecue to a buffet on a budget, from simple to extravagant, from cutlery to clean-up, Catering by Ithaca Bakery is the perfect choice. Outstanding wedding cakes and pastries as well.
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We contacted Kim of Ithaca Bakery several months prior to our pre-wedding welcome event for initial discussions, presenting our ideas as well as sought suggestions. From the outset, Kim was exceptional - she was aware that an offsite - park setting had its challenges, and given our menu suggestions, meant creative chef work along with special logistical support. I could not have asked for a more professional, supportive partner for our event - we were on the phone a dozen times; we met personally to cover final details (she even visited Myers Park and took photos for us!!) we even worked out last minute issues such as decorating picnic tables; mason jar flower arrangements; and a dozen other fine details. The food - and we are foodies - was one of the best Taco Bar (Mexican but with creative sauces and balanced with vegetarian salads ) - This was quality restaurant level offerings - I can only note the repeat lineup from our over 100 guests as proof of the quality. Our guests were coming up to comment about the impressive menu! To sum up, our event was an outstanding success (fyi: Ithaca also baked the wedding cake - also outstanding). Kim worked with us through all the steps; was available whenever we needed to chat; offered professional advice; and personally managed the event (she was on site with us from late afternoon until our event concluded late in the evening). This level of service was truly exceptional and I can highly recommend Ithaca Catering - their food - service - and guidance - If Michelin would give off-site catering stars - Ithaca Catering deserves several!
Andrea Sent on 07/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Delicious and stunning cake!
We absolutely loved our cake from Ithaca Bakery! It looked stunning and more importantly, tasted amazing!! We went with a golden layer cake with lemon buttercream frosting and raspberry jam filling and it was definitely a crowd pleaser! They made our unique vision come to life and it was so easy coordinating with Carley, the bakery manager. The pricing was reasonable and we had the cake delivered, which is recommended for a 3-tier cake, but made the process so easy for us. They even coordinated directly with the venue and changed the delivery time last minute to make sure it arrived on time.
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Beth Sent on 09/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Great, affordable food, amazing staff
Ithaca Bakery was a great find for our DIY barn wedding. They supplied food (with chefs and serving staff), bartender, linens, plates, and silverware - and it was all incredibly affordable. Our catering manager, Shannon, was amazing - so accommodating and responsive. Our guests loved the food, as much as we did!
Sarah Sent on 02/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Beautiful cupcakes and cake!
I've been going to the Ithaca Bakery my entire life so I knew they had to be a part of the special day. I hired them to make two kinds of cupcakes and a cake for my wedding in October. Months prior to the wedding they were so accommodating with answering all my questions and updating the menu several times. When it came to the wedding, everything went smoothly. There were no issues and everything tasted amazing! I'm so glad I was able to book them and it meant so much to be able to share this special place with all my loved ones. Definitely would 100% recommend booking them for your wedding!
Shana Sent on 07/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Ithaca Bakery is so much more than just your catering company! If you’re lucky enough to work with Niki, your wedding planning will be a breeze. She is super friendly and knowledgeable. She is patient and has brilliant ideas for your big day. She will be with you for every step of the planning process to make sure nothing is left out! We are so thankful for her and the rest of the crew that was there for our wedding day! They were fast and efficient and did whatever necessary to make sure ourselves and guests were happy. The food itself was simply amazing! Our guests raved about it all! Our overall experience exceeded our expectations and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone for any event needing catering!
Justin Sent on 07/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Ithaca Bakery did a fantastic job with our cake! The floral decorations were exactly what we envisioned and the cake itself was absolutely delicious; everyone was asking who our vendor was! Their options are great as well; we were having trouble deciding what combination of flavors to go for. In the end, we had an almond flavored cake with chocolate ganache. It was absolutely superb! They were so easy to work with, both with determining decorations and working out pricing. We picked our cake up as our venue was a bit out of the way. The employees there were very helpful with telling us how to transport the cake without having it tip over in the car or on the way into the venue. Definitely recommend them for your bakery needs!
Amy Sent on 09/28/2017
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Ithaca Bakery became the unofficial caterer of the entire wedding weekend that my friends, family and I spent in Ithaca. We ate it for breakfast on our set up and wedding day. They also ended up baking our cake at the last minute which turned out perfectly and was extremely delicious. And then finally they actually catered our morning after brunch at Treman. We did a buffet of bagels, muffins, pastries, fruit, coffee and juice and everything was wonderful. They came in and set up without me even knowing so when my husband and I woke up everything was ready to go. Our more-than-slightly hungover guests were very pleased.
Yudi Sent on 08/21/2016
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
defiantly the BEST wedding cake! tasted so good and everyone loved the cake! It looks exactly like the one we designed! highly recommend ithaca bakery for the wedding cake!
Jennifer Sent on 07/30/2016
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Cake was more beautiful than we could have imagined, and tasted amazing.
Jennifer Sent on 07/28/2016
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Cake was more beautiful than we could have imagined, and tasted amazing.
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At Ithaca Bakery, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
Tastings
The bar service starting price at Ithaca Bakery includes:
Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine
Champagne Toast
Premium Liquor
Ithaca Bakery offers the following event services for weddings:
Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Ithaca Bakery offers the following catering services for weddings:
Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings
At Ithaca Bakery, 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 Ithaca Bakery, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian
Ithaca Bakery provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Ithaca Bakery offers the following food and beverage items:
Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Ithaca Bakery is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in value, 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in professionalism and 4.3 in average response time.