If you strictly practice the Jewish faith, you probably follow Kosher dietary laws. Keeping Kosher requires followers to adhere to a set of laws derived from the Torah, which forbid the eating of certain kinds of meats, parts of an animal and certain food combinations. Maybe you are having a wedding, bar or bat mitzvah or other gathering at your temple in Queens, New York, that you wish to have catered. Several kosher catering options can meet your needs, whether you need food for 10 or for 100 people.
Prestige Caterers
Prestige Caterers, operating for more than 35 years, is known to be one of the premier kosher catering companies in the New York City area. The company maintains strong ties to area rabbinical councils making sure to maintain kashrut, another word for kosher. Appetizers offered include tuna tartare, blackened chicken salad, Thai chicken satay, and duck confit spring rolls. Hot entrees available are crisp roasted duckling a l'orange, North Korean barbecue beef, scallopine of veal, eggplant roulade, and Polynesian chicken. If want to offer choices to guests, consider specialty stations such as a sushi bar, meat carving station, caviar station, risotto bar, and steak Diane station. A variety of salads, hors d'oeuvres and desserts also are available.
Prestige Caterers
217-80 98th Avenue
Queens Village, NY 11429
(718) 464-8400
Prestigecaterers.com
Beth Torah Glatt Kosher Caterers
Beth Torah Glatt Kosher Caterers is based in Queens and serves the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut areas. Pricing is based per person and there is an option to include attendants, linens, china, silverware, and glassware for an extra cost. The company offers a number of Kiddush menus and dinner menus. Kiddush is a prayer recited before a special sabbath or holiday meal. All Kiddush options and many dinner options require a 50-person minimum. A sample Kiddush menu includes assorted smoked fish, herring in cream sauce, sliced onion and tomato, tuna salad, white fish salad, green salad, pasta salad, red eggplant salad, cream cheese, hummus with pita crackers, fresh fruit salad, bagels and rolls, and assorted desserts.
Beth Torah Glatt Kosher Caterers
10606 Queens Boulevard
Flushing, NY 11375-4248
(718) 261-4775
Bethtorahcaterers.com
Ben's Best Kosher Delicatessen
Certified Kosher by Rabbi Israel Steinberg, Ben's Best Kosher Deli has been serving patrons in Queens for more than 65 years. The deli offers various catering packages serving anywhere from 10 to 30 people. Patrons also can choose from various sized plates serving from 20 to 60 people. Most packages include a deli meat variety including corned beef, turkey, tongue, pastrami, and roast beef. They also include salads such as potato salad, cole slaw, relish trays, mustard, mayonnaise, and bread. Platter choices offer a good option for events needing appetizers or small lunches. Choose from vegetable crudités, fish platter, chopped liver, roast turkey, hero, sandwich, fruit jubilee, or confection platter.