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Top Shelf Catering
Top Shelf Catering
A mouthwatering buffet
A mouthwatering buffet
At an outdoor wedding
At an outdoor wedding
A clean display
A clean display
A wide selection
A wide selection
Hot and ready to enjoy
Hot and ready to enjoy
A sunbathed dinner
A sunbathed dinner
Ready for the guests
Ready for the guests
Fresh fruit
Fresh fruit
The grilling station
The grilling station
Excited for the meal
Excited for the meal
Freshly prepared
Freshly prepared
The perfect cocktail hour addition
The perfect cocktail hour addition
Levels of delicious options
Levels of delicious options
The happy couple
The happy couple
An al fresco affair
An al fresco affair

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Top Shelf Catering

About

Top Shelf Catering is a wedding catering company based out of Albany, New York. This business specializes in dynamic wedding menus that feature mouthwatering entrees and dishes to suit a wide array of palates. Operating for 39 years, Top Shelf Catering takes pride in their budget-friendly and high-quality selections. Couples looking for sensational flavors and freedom of choice will find a solution with this experienced team of culinary experts.

Services Offered

Aside from their impressive menu items, Top Shelf Catering provides the necessary support to achieve exceptional dining experiences. Some of the services they offer include:

  • Order delivery, setup, and cleanup
  • Provided tables, chairs, linens, and place settings
  • Servers and bartenders
  • Multiple options regarding serving formats
  • Drink stations
  • Cake cutting

Cuisine

This catering business offers a varied range of flavors inspired from multiple cuisines. From American favorites and barbecued delicacies to Italian dishes and Greek delights, Top Shelf Catering has something to please everyone. Their kitchen also accommodates a number of dietary restrictions including the following:

  • Gluten, nut, and lactose-free
  • Vegan and vegetarian
  • No pork
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Frequently asked questions

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

$48

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$48

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

$8

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
China
Linens
Flatware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

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

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Champagne Toast
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

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
Server(s)
Stations

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
BBQ
German
Greek
Italian
Mediterranean
Seafood
Southern

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
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 Top Shelf Catering

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Colin Sent on 12/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent BBQ and customer service

Company was professional, and easy to deal with. Accommodated all of our needs and dietary restrictions. The food was delicious
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Stephanie Sent on 06/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 would recommend

Dan was so great working with my indecisiveness and letting me change my whole package halfway through hiring them. The staff was so friendly and always there to see if we needed anything. They treated us so well and at the end of the night they came and said their goodbyes. We ordered the lamb turkey eggplant parm and butternut squash raviolis along with plenty of sides. The food was just excellent and we couldn’t get enough compliments. They’re pricing was also awesome. Would recommend to anyone.
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User1641300 Sent on 06/01/2014
4.2 out of 5 rating
They were a great value catering package. I had plenty of food with the thrifty buffet and a wide variety of choices. Their fruit salad was one of the best fruit salads I've ever had. I highly recommend them.
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Lefthighanddry Sent on 04/19/2021
1 out of 5 rating

Bottom of the Barrel

I contacted this business for information and asked to save a date until I could make a final decision. Called back a week later at 10 ish am and owners cell phone died. Not charged on a monday morning? Then the date asked to save was not. I was willing to change my date and gave a deposit. 2 hrs later my fiance and I determined that we could not change our date. I called back and cancelled and was told I would get my deposit refunded. After 3 text polite messages, 2 voicemails and 3 emails, I received no response and no refund. Almost a month now and am forced to pursue this with my bank. Lack of proper business ettiquette, dodging my requests for a refund is essentially stealing for no services rendered. I found a better, well known caterer for half the cost, more options and is reputable. Allowing me customize my menu. Topshelf is in appropiately named. Its more accurate as "Bottom of the Barrel". I am not in the habit of posting bad reviews, but this situation could have been avoided by just giving me my refund. Things happen and its not personal. I wish this whole matter was just handled correctly with no hard feelings.
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Top Shelf Catering frequently asked questions

At Top Shelf Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
The bar service starting price at Top Shelf Catering includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
Top Shelf Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Top Shelf Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
At Top Shelf Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • BBQ
  • German
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Mediterranean
  • Seafood
  • Southern
At Top Shelf Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Top Shelf Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Top Shelf Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Top Shelf Catering is recommended by 76% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 3.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4 in flexibility, 4 in value, 3.8 in average response time, 3.8 in professionalism and 3.5 in quality of service.
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