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Ryan Brown Catering New York is a full service event catering company located in Brooklyn, New York. Their event team will work with you to coordinate the menu, staffing, and rentals for your wedding or party. They offer delicious, locally-sourced food, professional staff, and essential planning to help your event come to life. Ryan Brown Catering has been in business over 15 years so they know what it takes to make your wedding a smashing success!

Services Offered

Ryan Brown Catering New York is a full-service catering company who provides catering services throughout the New York City and Connecticut areas. Their events range from weddings, engagement parties, bar and bat mitzvahs, cocktail parties, and intimate dinners to corporate events and holiday parties. Catering services include the following:

  • Cocktail reception
  • Buffet style dinners
  • Family style dinners
  • Plated dinners
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Dessert station
  • Late night snacks
  • Full service staff
  • Small plate stations
  • Tastings

Cuisine

They specialize in farm-to-table new American cuisine made from the best available locally sourced ingredients. Whenever and wherever possible, they purchase local, organic produce, and grass-fed beef, directly from farms.

Venues

They are a preferred caterer at the following venues and are always happy to make recommendations or connections to other event professionals.

  • 26 Bridge
  • Dumbo Loft
  • W Loft
  • Greenpoint Loft
  • The Green Building
  • 501 Union
  • The Foundry
  • The Bordone LIC
  • LGBTQ+-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?

$87

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$78

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

$40

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

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$34

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

Limited Bar

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

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

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
American
Asian
French
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose 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 Ryan Brown Catering New York

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Prem Sent on 09/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Backyard wedding

Everything was perfect on our wedding day. Ryan and his team were so professional, friendly and flexible on our schedule. The food was absolutely amazing!! He listened to our requests and even made some of the new items that we wanted to have at our wedding day. Everyone was so happy and impressed how delicious everything was. Ryan also helped us deal with the rental company which was super helpful!

Not only is the Ryan catering team creative, affordable, and delicious, they also make you feel like family! I highly recommend the Ryan Brown catering! Thank you Ryan and the team!
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Jen Sent on 08/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A Stellar Experience

Ryan and his team were amazing to work with and created a thoughtful, seasonal and absolutely delicious menu for our 100 person wedding! Throughout the planning process to the day of, Ryan was extremely responsive, helpful and fun to work with. Ryan and team’s attention to detail was really appreciated, from offering ideas for a custom menu items during the tastings to noting all of our guests’ allergies in advance to making sure my husband and I ate during the wedding reception :) The food was such great quality and presented beautifully. Our guests are still raving about it (the raw bar...! the Burrata...!). A stellar experience all around! You’re in great hands with Ryan and team!
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Tamar Sent on 08/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Food and a Great Team!

Working with Ryan Brown was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Before making our decision, we did tastings with a few of the most popular Brooklyn caterers and Ryan Brown blew us away - every menu item was thoughtful, creative, and absolutely delicious. Leading up to the wedding, we worked with Patty and she was amazing throughout the entire process. She was super helpful and responsive (which is so important when working with wedding vendors!) with the many questions we sent her way. We had a lot of guests with various food allergies and restrictions and the team was extremely accommodating and helpful in building the perfect menu. The wedding day was perfect and SO many of our guests said it was hands down the best food they've ever had at a wedding. Thank you for making such an important part of our wedding so incredible!
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Liz Sent on 06/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious and a great value!


We were really nervous to choose a caterer for our wedding. Food and drinks are very important to us and we have a group of family and friends for whom that is even truer! From the get-go, Ryan’s menu piqued our interest with his creative and modern seasonal selections, while still appealing to guests who appreciate more conservative food choices. We were even more impressed at our tasting and it was very obvious that our wedding was in great hands with him and his team! Ryan was highly professional, communicative, and flexible, making sure that we felt comfortable with a menu that was perfectly tailored for our event. When our wedding day came, we were so excited for our guests to try the food and we were so happy (but not at all surprised) to hear everyone’s rave reviews! The rest of his staff were also incredibly nice and professional and did an excellent job. We would obviously recommend Ryan and his team to everyone and we cannot thank him enough for making our wedding so wonderful!
Lisa
Lisa Sent on 03/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious food, exceptional service, and great people to work with! Hire this team!

Ryan Brown and his whole team were such a pleasure to work with throughout the entire planning process and during the wedding! The food was so super delicious and our guests are still raving about the meal. We did family style for a party of 120 people and it worked out perfectly. Our guests loved being able to try everything. Also, the waiters and other staff that work with Ryan were super professional and such a joy to have at our wedding. Ryan and Patty are pros at what they do and they were amazing to work with when choosing a menu and when picking out our rental equipment. Our venue required us to bring almost everything in, but Ryan and Patty made the process super easy and they were beyond flexible with working with us to stay within our budget. Hiring Ryan Brown gave us immediate piece of mind knowing that we were in the best of hands. Ryan, thank you so much for being there for us and for providing us and our guests with the best meal ever! We are so grateful for all of your hard work and dedication to make our wedding so memorable! You're the best!!!
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Toby Sent on 02/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best Decision

My husband and I were so happy with our decision to hire Ryan Brown catering for our 250+ guest wedding. Patty, was absolutely amazing during the planning process. She was always available to answer any questions and help us tailor all the menu to all our specific requests. The staff day of were so professional and on their A game. Since my husband and I were going to miss cocktail hour they put together a platter of all the apps and brought them outside to us. They were so delicious! Even picky family members were impressed by the food throughout the evening. Naturally my husband and I spent the evening running around, so I was happy my mom made sure to pop a few dessert bites and late night bites in my mouth each time I passed her. Ryan Brown's team is truly a professional group!
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Sarah Sent on 12/31/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious, excellent service, and surprisingly affordable!

Ryan Brown Catering was perfect for our wedding. The cocktail style reception was just what we wanted -- a great variety of delicious and beautiful hors d'oeuvres, followed by fun and hearty stations. Everyone was very well fed and the timing and flow of the party worked perfectly. They had lots of vegetarian options and were accommodating of our guests dietary preferences. Patty is incredible to work with, extremely responsive and helpful in coordinating with the venue, nailing down every detail, and answering every question. We really didn't want to go with an expensive, stuffy caterer, and when we found Ryan Brown we were blown away by the exceptional quality at exceptional value.
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Leigh-Ann Sent on 11/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing quality, attention to detail, and responsiveness

Ryan and his team were extremely professional and very accommodating of all of our requests. He was there to help us with all details that were on our mind, and was able to answer all of my questions very quickly. He helped with the details such as picking out all table settings, going over our timelines and even helped with set up and break down of the space. He went way above and beyond for us, we are truly thankful for his hard work.People say you never eat on your wedding day, well, I for sure ate the shortribs! They were delicious! My one regret was not eating enough of the dessert!! My husband really wanted cinnamon ice cream, and he was able to deliver one of the best mini cinnamon ice cream cones I have ever had! Thank you, Ryan and Team for the most amazing wedding night ever!! You really made it special!
Amber
Amber Sent on 11/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Rave Reviews Still Pouring In!

Patty, who helped coordinate everything for the food for our wedding, is a star! She was able to help adjust things to my tastes by making two stations into one (Potato Station & Skewer station became 'Meat & Potato Station) and was super helpful in coordinating rentals as well. The price is really reasonable, and and the food was amazing! Throughout the wedding, someone brought my husband and me food and drink, which was super helpful and much appreciated!

Overall, I really enjoyed the food, and my guests--who are used to the traditional sit-down dinner--loved the stations option. It was a hit and people are still telling me how great it was! I would definitely recommend to brides-to-be in the future!
Arnold
Arnold Sent on 11/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Great catering, especially for those with food allergies!

Our wedding had a lot of guests (including the bride) with all different food allergies. Ryan made sure that all of the allergies were accommodated for and everything tasted incredible! Our guests gave us many compliments about the food, not even knowing that it was all allergy-friendly. Picking out the place settings was really fun as well, the entire experience was seamless, professional, and enjoyable. We highly recommend working with Ryan!
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Awards

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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

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Kraft & Co. Kraft & Co. Wedding Florists

I feel like we work with Ryan Brown and his crew every other weekend...and that makes me very happy! Their food if phenomenal, and their staff is incredibly professional. Every one of our newlyweds that hired Ryan Brown Catering has been VERY happy with the outcome. We've worked with many caterers over the years and Ryan Brown is our easily favorite!!

Anissa Rae Flowers & Refinements Anissa Rae Flowers & Refinements Wedding Florists

We have worked with Ryan Brown Catering and his team on private events. He's extremely professional and very easy to work with. His team was super helpful and friendly. We referred them to one of our clients that we were working with and our client was really happy with their services. I would definitely recommend and use again.

Dawn Mauberret Events Dawn Mauberret Events Wedding Planners

I've enjoyed Ryan Brown's catering twice now, and it's always DELICIOUS! Excellent staff as well, always friendly and helpful.

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Ryan Brown Catering New York frequently asked questions

At Ryan Brown Catering New York, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
The bar service starting price at Ryan Brown Catering New York includes:
  • Limited Bar
Ryan Brown Catering New York offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Ryan Brown Catering New York offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Ryan Brown Catering New York, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • French
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Ryan Brown Catering New York, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Ryan Brown Catering New York provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Ryan Brown Catering New York offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Ryan Brown Catering New York is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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