Purslane

Purslane was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, they were attentive, professional, and incredibly accommodating to our needs. My husband and I are vegan, and they not only offered amazing plant-based options, but they also adjusted many of their standard menu items to suit our dietary preferences without sacrificing taste or presentation.

The food was truly exceptional—guests are still raving about all the passed hors d'oeuvres, chilled green pea soup, and roasted cauliflower. Their suggestion to offer family-style sides was a hit and made the meal feel intimate and generous. Everyone left full and happy, yet somehow still craving more.

The team’s professionalism and warmth were evident throughout the evening. They made our family and friends feel so cared for, and their commitment to sustainability and being a carbon-neutral caterer aligned beautifully with our personal values.

A special thank you to Elena, who was a huge help throughout the planning process. Her attention to detail and calm presence made everything feel seamless.

We wholeheartedly recommend Purslane to any couple looking for amazing food, ethical values, and a catering team that truly goes above and beyond.

Purslane catered our wedding at the Prospect Park Boathouse and everything was phenomenal. The food was 10/10 amazing. Even better than the tasting. There were also several dishes we didn't get a change to try at the group tasting and they were SO good! The drinks were also fantastic. We had so many people raving about the food and drink. There was never a wait at the bars and food came out hot. Purslane was also so accommodating with last minute changes it guests. We even had one guest request a second meal because he wanted to try both options and they gave it to him! My only regret is not getting to eat more bc I was too nervous the day of!

Getting married at Purslane within Prospect Park Boathouse was an absolute dream come true. We celebrated our wedding there in August 2025, and the experience exceeded every expectation we had. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about what a magical, one-of-a-kind venue it was. Our guests are still talking about the food. Purslane’s cuisine was beautifully prepared, elevated, and delicious from start to finish. The seasonal menu and presentation reflected the same thoughtfulness we experienced during the planning process. The group tasting ahead of our wedding was such a fun evening, but the dishes on our wedding day were even better. There were ample options to choose from and seasonal flavors that rivaled any top NY restaurant. As foodies ourselves, this was very important to us and they delivered. Flawless across the board. The Purslane staff were exceptional. Professional, warm, and attentive to every guest. Many friends and family mentioned how cared for they felt, which meant so much to us. They of course treated us like royalty, but it made us so happy to hear our guests also felt and received that same level of service.

Working with the Purslane team was so wonderful. They were responsive, organized and very helpful! All the food provided had all our guests telling us how good it was even days after our wedding!

We are so genuinely grateful to Purslane for helping to make our wedding the absolute best night of our lives. Purslane's exceptional level of competence, from the day of wedding coordination to the catering, allowed us to arrive at the Prospect Park Boathouse and have all of our anxieties instantly vanish.

Purslane's event producer, Elena, who worked with us from the beginning of our planning stages, helped guide us toward the right decisions. She was awesome. Her calm throughout this process, kind flexibility in accommodating our needs, and energy on the big day alleviated our stress and helped us see everything was going to be ok.

Our wedding coordinator, DJ, was amazing. His attention to detail, kindness, and execution was phenomenal. Every time something came up, he immediately jumped on it and put us at ease. We were so lucky to have had him as our coordinator. This was his first Purslane event, but it felt like he's been working the venue for years.

The entire Purslane staff - from the servers to bartenders to security to kitchen staff - delivered top-notch service, and our guests commented throughout the night about how nice everyone was.

Going with Purslane and the Boathouse was the best decision we made.

Absolutely thrilled with our experience with Purslane! From start to finish, they went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect. The Prospect Park Boathouse venue itself is nothing short of spectacular—a beautiful historic building in the heart of Brooklyn. The architecture alone made for the most stunning backdrop for our ceremony and reception.

Beyond the beauty of the space, the service was truly top notch. The team was incredibly attentive, professional, and made us feel like our event was their top priority. From the planning stages through to the last dance, they were organized, seamless, and took care of every detail, allowing us to relax and enjoy our day.

And of course, the food was outstanding! We received so many compliments from our guests about how delicious everything was. Every dish was beautifully presented, and we loved how they incorporated local, seasonal ingredients. Whether it was the passed hors d’oeuvres, the plated dinner, or the dessert table, everything was a hit.

Everything at Purslane was top-notch. Planning a wedding is quite stressful - there are so many moving parts and so many details to stress, so nothing is more crucial than clear communication, which is what we experienced with Elena from Purslane from beginning to end. We went through several different iterations of our catering plan and Elena was incredibly helpful and transparent throughout, helping us ultimately find a plan that we were delighted with. At our final site visit at the Prospect Park Boathouse, Elena helped us think through the pacing of our walks and many other practical details. Everything in terms of day-of execution was impeccable. Thank you Purslane for a dream wedding!

Yes delicious food but even more than that good food ~selection~ and even more than THAT excellet, excellent committment as professionals to our outstanding event (vs. just completing the contract)

We had an excellent experience working with Elena at Purslane. She was imaginative, enthusiastic, and highly organized. Purslane's professionalism far exceeded our expectations, the food (and array of choices) for a pescatarian couple was great, and the staff on the day was also wonderful.

My husband and I had Purslane cater our wedding a few weeks ago and we couldn't be happier with our decision! From the start, Purslane was wonderful to work with and very open to catering their menu to fit us and our wedding. We wanted a floating cocktail style event and Purslane was totally on board with this. In addition, my husband's family is from Jamaica so we were interested in having Jamaican food served. The chef was happy to do this for us and made Jamaican food for the first time for us at our tasting. My husband is much more of an expert on Jamaican food than I am, but he was very pleased with the results. What's even better is that all of his Jamaican family (and our other guests) absolutely loved the Jamaican food we served at the wedding. Purslane and the chef went all out, offering a Jamaican menu of jerked chicken, braised oxtail, plantains, rice, beans, fish ceviche, and chicharron. We were absolutely blown away by the passed apps and were told by so many guests how great they were! We absolutely loved the watermelon bites and tuna tacos. We also had passed tacos which were delicious and dessert bites. One guest told us that she followed the servers around to get as many of the churros as she could. Finally, we had a late night nacho bar which sadly I did not get to try (the whole "the bride and groom forget to eat" thing is sadly so true!) but I was told by someone that it was the best nachos they have ever had. We were repeatedly told by our guests how amazing all of the different foods we served were. In fact one friend said that she was so impressed by the passed apps during the cocktail hour that she made sure to eat as much as she could during our wedding and get seconds of everything. Purslane's coordinators were incredibly helpful and wonderful to work with and the staff who ran our wedding were friendly and very professional. We truly cannot thank Purslane enough for making our day such a special, and delicious, one!