We had initially found Bon Soir through our venue, as they were one of only several caterers allowed to work at the location. Turns out, it was easily the best decision we made in regards to our wedding.
From the beginning up to the day of, everything was an amazing experience. Jeff Riley is a great guy and runs an incredible team. His immense experience helped us tremendously getting what is admittedly a chaotic experience for everyone involved to run as smoothly as possible. Everyone we worked with throughout the process was courteous, attentive, and showed the utmost professionalism. The chefs did an incredible job, leaving all our guests blown away by the food.
We have absolutely zero reservations about wholeheartedly recommending Bon Soir to anyone looking for catering to an event.
Lorna B. Married on 10/08/2023
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Call Jeff and you will be a happy bride!
Jeff and his staffs were amazing! They went above and beyond made sure everything was perfect for our wedding. They also helped with venue selection, rentals, alcohol and floorpan and made our wedding planning so much easier . The food was beyond delicious and the presentation was wonderful. Jeff's staffs were professional and quick, our guests truly loved their services.
Patty C. Married on 10/08/2022
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BonSoir Caterers
Our only daughter’s wedding was one of our and her major life events. Jeff and his staff made it memorable and kept it at high point for all good reasons. Jeff’s many years of experience helped us to make excellent decisions. He was always available for any anxious re-question and led us to a beautiful evening. The food, bar and service were superb. We received constant compliments on food, flow, service all night. Many experienced consumers even called it “best wedding ever”! Jeff, his staff and food played huge role us achieving this!!!
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Mike S. Married on 09/17/2022
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Jeff is the best!
Jeff and his team were terrific. We were working on a tight budget and he was extremely accommodating, honest, and made sure we had terrific food at a price we could afford. He's a total pro with decades of experience and we felt like we were in excellent hands throughout the entire process. His team on the day of the wedding was also extremely helpful, professional, and accommodating. Highly recommend!
Jacqueline R. Married on 10/08/2021
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The Real Deal
Jeff and the entire team at Bon Soir Caterers are the real deal seasoned players. We chose them to cater our wedding at the Prospect Park Picnic House this past October over any of the other preferred caterers because of their excellent communication, glowing reviews and renowned expertise. And we wouldn't have had it any other way. From their professionalism, experience, attention to detail and warm hospitality, Jeff helped make our wedding day one of the best days of our lives. My husband is a chef and I am a caterer so we know how much hard work goes into putting together an event like this and food is incredibly important to us. Jeff's passion, humor and expertise left us feeling confident we wouldn't have to worry about a thing, and it was true. He is a gem! Their adherence to safety protocols helped make us feel very safe. Even when there were some hiccups like things not showing up on time, we had absolutely no idea because Jeff took care of everything. They really went above and beyond. The presentation, the food, the guidance in the entire planning and production of the day was made so easy because of Bon Soir. The event staff were fantastic, upbeat and professional, and if you are lucky enough to have the Bon Soir team cater your event please show your gratitude through smiles and generous tips because they truly go above and beyond. This business can be grueling work and Jeff is not only an exceptional caterer but he absolutely loves what he does and that love and care really shines through. Our wedding guests are still calling us to rave about how delicious the food was and how it was one of the best parties they have ever been to in their lives! That was one heck of a party! Thank you Bon Soir!
Nathaniel B. Married on 10/02/2021
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Great caterer for weddings
Jeff and his team did a fantastic job catering our event and I can't recommend them highly enough. The food and service was phenomenal and so many of our guests told us how fantastic their meal was, especially the pies we had in lieu of a traditional wedding cake. If you need a caterer, look no further than Bon Soir!
Ryan Married on 08/07/2021
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Best Food I've Ever Had at a Wedding
The food and day-of service provided by Bon Soir at our wedding was nothing short of amazing. We had our wedding at Greenpoint Loft in August 2021 – and were really impressed by how well the food reflected our experience at the tasting (braised short rib for the win!) – I’ve been to a number of weddings over the years and I’m proud to say our food ranked as one of the best dining experiences when compared to other weddings. Drink service was also a real hit. When planning our wedding, we were interested in having an extensive cocktail list at our wedding and Jeff and his team made it happen – making everything from martinis to palomas – tracking down hard to find ingredients and making fresh simple syrup for the reception. It was also nice working with a vendor who remained conscious of price – and steered us towards options within our budget, but of the best quality. Seriously – if you want people to remember your wedding food in a positive way – go with these guys, you won’t be disappointed.
Katie F. Married on 07/10/2021
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Guest are raving!
Bon Soir caterers was amazing. Jeff was so helpful and flexible and made the stressful planning process so much easier. My guest are still raving about the food! Dinner was amazing but the guest especially loved the passed appetizers and the desserts that were offered after the cake cutting. I would highly recommend Bon Soir!
Tara Married on 06/04/2021
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Excellent!
The food was excellent. The staff professional. Jeff, the owner was also eager to help us figure out what would be best for our big day. Highly recommended.
Leyla L. Married on 09/13/2020
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The best there is!!!
Bon soir met all my needs, If not more. I was so pleased by the food and management of this catering company that I don’t think I will ever use anyone else. That just goes to show you how happy I was on my wedding day! Jeff goes above and beyond you will not be let down by him.
Madison A. Married on 09/12/2020
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Amazing All Around!
Jeff and his company were amazing. Easy, everything was laid out for me with no hidden charges and they made everything super easy. The night of my wedding I was able to relax and enjoy the delicious food. The servers and staff were PERFECT. We will use Bon Soir for all future events we have!
Julie C. Married on 11/16/2019
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Wonderful experience with bon soir
Words cannot express how wonderful Jeff and the whole Bon Soir team are on every level. Not only did Jeff help us figure out the best menu for our budget he also guided us through creating a blueprint for our entire wedding day. Jeff and the Bon Soir team are always calm, always positive, always easy to reach and always working to make sure you get exactly what you want on your big day. No question went unanswered and every question was met with never-ending patience and wisdom from the whole team. We don't know how we would have planned a wedding for 220 people without Jeff's guidance. He even helped us with wonderful suggestions for alcohol and beer vendors and helped us figure out the best amount to order which was above and beyond his call of duty for our party. The entire staff on the day of the event made sure the party was seamless. Every staff member treated us like royalty from start to finish and they were so sweet to our guests. And, now...the FOOD! Every single one of our guests made a point of raving about every item that was served from appetizers to entrees. Everything was fresh, hot, delicious and looked great. Our friends and family went up for seconds and thirds and could not believe we were serving such delicious food at a party for so many people. For example, the pita with our appetizers was served fresh and hot. When have you ever had fresh, hot pita bread at a party? We did (and so did all our guests) at our wedding. We hope to have another party just so we have an excuse to hire Jeff and his team again. If you are looking for a caterer for your big event, look no further!
Brian D. Married on 10/08/2019
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Best caterer for a Greenpoint Loft wedding!!
We had chosen the Greenpoint Loft to celebrate our wedding and weren't very familiar with the catering options in the Brooklyn area coming from CT. Reviewing the recommended vendors listed on our venue's website we came across Bon Soir Caterers. I thought to do a little research and had a good feeling after reading so many positive reviews (pictures of food sold me too). I reached out and spoke to Jeff Riley and the rest was history. Jeff assessed our needs and created a custom menu tailored to what we wanted within a reasonable budget. Speaking with him, you can tell he has years of experience in this industry and we felt comfortable with his recommendations. Came the wedding day, everything was seamless with the staff being punctual, professional, and attentive whenever needed. The food was just as good or if not, better from when we had our tasting! We continue to hear compliments to this day from our guests on how amazing the food was 2 months later. We can't thank you enough on the amazing service you provided us and making our wedding day so much more special.
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Marcy Married on 09/14/2019
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Magical Night at The Picnic House
My daughter's wedding reception at the Picnic House was catered by Bon Soir. They prepared delicious food and presented and served it beautifully. The owner, Jeff, was involved throughout the process. He coordinated all of our deliveries and his staff even helped with "last minute" decorating. His familiarity with the venue made for a perfect event. It was magical to see the empty building transformed into a stunning reception space. Our guests were very impressed!
Hayley C. Married on 09/14/2019
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Best decision we made!
Stop and hire Jeff now. Him and his team were absolutely amazing for us. Since the moment we spoke with him, we knew we were in good hands. We had a vision of the food we wanted and he made sure it came to life! He answered every single question quickly and helped with things that weren't even part of his job. Even after the wedding, he is helping us get back money from a vendor who over charged us. Not his job at all, but again that's the type of guy Jeff is.
Michael Married on 11/17/2018
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Look no further
Bon Soir, especially Jeff during planning and Victor on the big day, gave us the perfect wedding dining experience. The professionalism and organizational help from Bon Soir was top notch, but at the end of the day, their food is what made them stand out. Every single item was exquisite and tasted just as it did during our tasting session several months before the wedding. Many guests told us afterward that the food was better than they'd had at any wedding before, and we both certainly agreed. Would highly recommend!
Bon Soir Caterers's reply:
Thank you so much for your kind words. It has been our pleasure to have served you.
May you have a blessed life together!
Linda W. Married on 11/03/2018
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Wonderful Experience
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Gabriella R. Married on 10/14/2018
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Informative Professional with lots of experience & Great Food!
Jeff Riley has tons of experience, is reassuring and straight forward. He really knew our venue and told us what to expect, made great recommendations. His staff was professional and on top of things. We now know why he is on the recommended vendors list. The food was delicious and we received a lot of great feedback from our guests about his staff's professionalism on the day of our wedding. Highly recommend!
Nancy Married on 10/06/2018
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We had our wedding at the Prospect Park Boathouse. After the previous exclusive caterer went MIA, many of the couples, who were left stranded including ourselves, were invited to a tasting with Jeff and the team. We were blown away by the presentation and taste of the food. After careful considerations, we decided to go with Bon Soir and we are very glad we did!
Yoriko knew the Boathouse like the back of her hands. She was one of the main reasons that we went with Bon Soir. She was calm and collected the whole night and moved things along, working with my Day-of Coordinator. The staff member were so courteous and sweet, making sure we had everything we need and we looked our best on the day.
The food was absolutely amazing. I have friends raving about crab cakes and chateaubriand for days. Everything was executed perfectly and timely to our plans and we can't thank Bon Soir enough for our beautiful wedding.
Kayla Married on 09/30/2018
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Amazing food
He makes the absolute best quality food and is willing to customize your particular menu to perfection. He was very flexible in listening to exactly what he wanted. Everyone at the wedding was raving about how good the food was! I posted a pic of some of the desserts.
Cam Married on 09/30/2018
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Bon Soir Caterers were a package deal with the Prospect Park Boathouse, and they were wonderful to work with. Yoriko (and our day-of captain Ryan) were so so helpful, responsive, and professional; the food was excellent (still getting compliments); and the price was pretty reasonable considering they also took care of our linens, flatware, plates, etc. I'd highly recommend them if you're looking for a caterer!!
Bon Soir Caterers's reply:
Thank you so much. Even after 40 years we still need and love the affirmation of a job well done.
May you have a blessed life together!
Team Bon Soir
K. Married on 09/29/2018
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Bon Soir was our wedding caterer at the Prospect Park Boathouse and the service was superlative. Yoriko has done events at the Boathouse for ten years, so we trusted her entirely, all the details were perfect, and the Bon Soir staff was kind, thoughtful, and frankly, the most professional staff I've encountered at a New York event. I really appreciate their level of service, and recommend them highly.
Carolyn Married on 09/23/2018
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No doubt Bon Soir among the best-- we are so grateful for their work for our daughter's recent wedding! The food and service were excellent, tailored to our needs -- everything was beautifully prepared and served, attentive to food allergies among our guests. They listened to the wedding couple and ensured the setting was beuatiful and addressed last their mintue questions calmly. Bravo-- a job well done.
Daniel Married on 08/25/2018
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We were very pleased with having Bon Soir as our caterer. Our family and friends could not stop talking about the food at our wedding. We even got asked by multiple people if Bon Soir had a restaurant! Jeff's expertise, guidance, patience, and professionalism really made the whole wedding planning process so much easier on us. We can tell that he genuinely cared about creating an experience that suited our desires and budget. We wanted to have an environmentally friendly & sustainable wedding and he went above and beyond to make sure it came to fruition. We are eternally grateful for all the hard work, time, and effort that Jeff and his staff put into our wedding. We honestly couldn't have chosen a better caterer!
Lindsay Married on 08/18/2018
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We used Bon Soir at our Picnic House wedding (in Prospect Park) this past August. Jeff and his team have years of experience in catering, and it shows! Jeff helped us pick out our menu and the food was deeeelicious! His day-of team was incredibly helpful and was there to help us with anything we needed. Also, Bon Soir is very affordable considering the area and quality of the food!!! Thanks for making our day great!
