Premier Event Catering ->
Brooklyn, NY
Your event deserves a delicious culinary experience.
We’re Bartleby & Sage, a premier catering and event company
based in New York and servicing the tri-state area.
based in New York and servicing the tri-state area.
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Why Bartleby & Sage?
We’re a female founded and run company with an approach to catering that is rooted in sustainability, a passion for delicious, locally sourced food, and a creativity that helps bring your vision to life!
Benefits
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Locally sourced ingredients
All our food is prepared with carefully selected ingredients from the best local sources.

Premier event planning from A-Z
Our team does more than food & beverages. We will also source music, photo & video, and even floral--building a moment to remember.
Sustainability, for you
We composite our waste, use only biodegradable paper goods, and pay our success forward with 10% going back into the communities around us.
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Work closely with you to develop a unique theme
An event should feel ‘You’. That’s why we will work closely with you on ideating a unique theme that is highlighted into your event.
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Contact our team and share your event details
Our catering and event staff would love to hear about your event and creative vision! No idea is too big or too small and we pride ourselves on being able to customize menus and connect you with all the right partners to help bring your event to life.
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Meet with our team
We'd love for you to join us in our tasting kitchen for a tasting! This is a fun way not only get to know you, but to have you taste many delicious culinary options that are perfect for your event.
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Choose Event Package
Once we understand your vision, our team will work with you to select the right catering options, style, flow, and staffing to accommodate your budget and needs.
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Enjoy your moment, we'll do the rest
Once we have determined and curated a delicious menu together, our team gets to work on ensuring the catering process is seamless, and your event goes off without a hitch.
01
Contact our team and share your event details
Our catering and event staff would love to hear about your event and creative vision! No idea is too big or too small and we pride ourselves on being able to customize menus and connect you with all the right partners to help bring your event to life.
02
Choose Event Package
Once we understand your vision, our team will work with you to select the right catering options, style, flow, and staffing to accommodate your budget and needs.
03
Meet with our team
We'd love for you to join us in our showroom for a tasting! This is a fun and informative way to not only get to know you but have you taste many delicious culinary options that are perfect for your event.
04
Enjoy your moment, we'll do the rest
Once we have determined and curated a delicious menu together, our team gets to work on ensuring the catering process is seamless, and your event goes of without a hitch!
Yes, we do that.
From weddings to corporate parties—and everything in between—our answer will be YES and our team will be excited to help bring your event to life.
Event types
Exclusive Events
Don’t see the event type you’re looking for? Chat with our team for a customized private/public event.
Request an exclusive event

Success stories





Hear from busy humans with happy experiences.
We’ve helped organize hundreds of events for companies, newly weds, bar and bat mitzvahs, and celebrities—this is what they have to say.
Mathew D.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Bartleby and Sage! My husband, Matthew, and I recently had our wedding last week, and working with Leslie and her team was an absolute dream. From start to finish, Leslie was incredibly accommodating, professional, and attentive to every detail...
Read Mathew’s full experience
Emily B.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
I'm a Director of Development for a nonprofit, and I hired Bartleby and Sage for a 225+ person gala in an historic theater, with different meals on each floor. Every step of the process of working with them was fantastic. Rachael was our point of contact, and she was fabulous in every way...
Read Emily’s full experience
Rose R.
2023
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
We recently had a customer event catered by Bartleby and Sage. The food selection we were looking for was unique, we wanted dishes representing four regions of the world. Bartleby and Sage were up to the challenge. From the beginning they made it so easy. Their response time and feedback was always timely...
Read Rose’s full experience
Alex M.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
Bartleby & Sage is an amazing company led by Leslie Nilsson, who was a joy to work with. The team is way more than just a catering operation as they were immensely helpful to us throughout the entire process. We got married at the Wainwright House in Rye, New York on June 10th, 2023...
Read Alex’s full experience
Mathew D.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Bartleby and Sage! My husband, Matthew, and I recently had our wedding last week, and working with Leslie and her team was an absolute dream. From start to finish, Leslie was incredibly accommodating, professional, and attentive to every detail...
Read Mathew’s full experience
Emily B.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
I'm a Director of Development for a nonprofit, and I hired Bartleby and Sage for a 225+ person gala in an historic theater, with different meals on each floor. Every step of the process of working with them was fantastic. Rachael was our point of contact, and she was fabulous in every way...
Read Emily’s full experience
Rose R.
2023
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
We recently had a customer event catered by Bartleby and Sage. The food selection we were looking for was unique, we wanted dishes representing four regions of the world. Bartleby and Sage were up to the challenge. From the beginning they made it so easy. Their response time and feedback was always timely...
Read Rose’s full experience
Alex M.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
Bartleby & Sage is an amazing company led by Leslie Nilsson, who was a joy to work with. The team is way more than just a catering operation as they were immensely helpful to us throughout the entire process. We got married at the Wainwright House in Rye, New York on June 10th, 2023...
Read Alex’s full experience
Brian S.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
Bartleby & Sage-Wow, what a caterer! I cannot sing their praises enough for the incredible job they did at my daughter's wedding last month. And the fact that they were a late addition to the event, after our original caterer backed out, makes their performance even more impressive...
Read Brian’s full experience
Justine F.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
Bartley and Sage is literally the DREAM wedding caterer. Their food is incredible and creative. Everyone at my wedding said it was the best wedding food they ever had. The unbelievable food is just the beginning of what incredible service they provide. I was married at the Wainwright house and worked directly with Leslie...
Read Justine’s full experience
Mai-Vi N.
2023
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
The best endorsement we can give Bartleby & Sage is the overwhelming number of guests who came up to us during and after our wedding to rave about the food - there were so many clean plates and some guests even asked for seconds! Wedding food is notoriously difficult to get right, but Bartleby & Sage took it to a completely different level...
Read Mai-Vi’s full experience
Hana S.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
My Husband and I got married in September 2024 and partnered with Bartleby & Sage for catering and planning. At every single turn, our expectations were far exceeded. The attention to detail that Leslie and her team have is incredible. Leslie and her team have a unique ability to understand exactly what your vision is and bring it to life...
Read Hana’s full experience
Brian S.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
Bartleby & Sage-Wow, what a caterer! I cannot sing their praises enough for the incredible job they did at my daughter's wedding last month. And the fact that they were a late addition to the event, after our original caterer backed out, makes their performance even more impressive...
Read Brian’s full experience
Justine F.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
Bartley and Sage is literally the DREAM wedding caterer. Their food is incredible and creative. Everyone at my wedding said it was the best wedding food they ever had. The unbelievable food is just the beginning of what incredible service they provide. I was married at the Wainwright house and worked directly with Leslie...
Read Justine’s full experience
Mai-Vi N.
2023
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
The best endorsement we can give Bartleby & Sage is the overwhelming number of guests who came up to us during and after our wedding to rave about the food - there were so many clean plates and some guests even asked for seconds! Wedding food is notoriously difficult to get right, but Bartleby & Sage took it to a completely different level...
Read Mai-Vi’s full experience
Hana S.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
My Husband and I got married in September 2024 and partnered with Bartleby & Sage for catering and planning. At every single turn, our expectations were far exceeded. The attention to detail that Leslie and her team have is incredible. Leslie and her team have a unique ability to understand exactly what your vision is and bring it to life...
Read Hana’s full experience
Mathew D.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Bartleby and Sage! My husband, Matthew, and I recently had our wedding last week, and working with Leslie and her team was an absolute dream. From start to finish, Leslie was incredibly accommodating, professional, and attentive to every detail...
Read Mathew’s full experience
Emily B.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
I'm a Director of Development for a nonprofit, and I hired Bartleby and Sage for a 225+ person gala in an historic theater, with different meals on each floor. Every step of the process of working with them was fantastic. Rachael was our point of contact, and she was fabulous in every way...
Read Emily’s full experience
Rose R.
2023
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
We recently had a customer event catered by Bartleby and Sage. The food selection we were looking for was unique, we wanted dishes representing four regions of the world. Bartleby and Sage were up to the challenge. From the beginning they made it so easy. Their response time and feedback was always timely...
Read Rose’s full experience
Alex M.
2023
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
Bartleby & Sage is an amazing company led by Leslie Nilsson, who was a joy to work with. The team is way more than just a catering operation as they were immensely helpful to us throughout the entire process. We got married at the Wainwright House in Rye, New York on June 10th, 2023...
Read Alex’s full experience
Brian S.
2023
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
Bartleby & Sage-Wow, what a caterer! I cannot sing their praises enough for the incredible job they did at my daughter's wedding last month. And the fact that they were a late addition to the event, after our original caterer backed out, makes their performance even more impressive...
Read Brian’s full experience
Justine F.
2021
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
Bartley and Sage is literally the DREAM wedding caterer. Their food is incredible and creative. Everyone at my wedding said it was the best wedding food they ever had. The unbelievable food is just the beginning of what incredible service they provide. I was married at the Wainwright house and worked directly with Leslie...
Read Justine’s full experience
Mai-Vi N.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
The best endorsement we can give Bartleby & Sage is the overwhelming number of guests who came up to us during and after our wedding to rave about the food - there were so many clean plates and some guests even asked for seconds! Wedding food is notoriously difficult to get right, but Bartleby & Sage took it to a completely different level...
Read Mai-Vi’s full experience
Hana S.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
My Husband and I got married in September 2024 and partnered with Bartleby & Sage for catering and planning. At every single turn, our expectations were far exceeded. The attention to detail that Leslie and her team have is incredible. Leslie and her team have a unique ability to understand exactly what your vision is and bring it to life...
Read Hana’s full experience
Mathew D.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Bartleby and Sage! My husband, Matthew, and I recently had our wedding last week, and working with Leslie and her team was an absolute dream. From start to finish, Leslie was incredibly accommodating, professional, and attentive to every detail...
Read Mathew’s full experience
Emily B.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
I'm a Director of Development for a nonprofit, and I hired Bartleby and Sage for a 225+ person gala in an historic theater, with different meals on each floor. Every step of the process of working with them was fantastic. Rachael was our point of contact, and she was fabulous in every way...
Read Emily’s full experience
Rose R.
2023
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
We recently had a customer event catered by Bartleby and Sage. The food selection we were looking for was unique, we wanted dishes representing four regions of the world. Bartleby and Sage were up to the challenge. From the beginning they made it so easy. Their response time and feedback was always timely...
Read Rose’s full experience
Alex M.
2023
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
Bartleby & Sage is an amazing company led by Leslie Nilsson, who was a joy to work with. The team is way more than just a catering operation as they were immensely helpful to us throughout the entire process. We got married at the Wainwright House in Rye, New York on June 10th, 2023...
Read Alex’s full experience
Brian S.
2023
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
Bartleby & Sage-Wow, what a caterer! I cannot sing their praises enough for the incredible job they did at my daughter's wedding last month. And the fact that they were a late addition to the event, after our original caterer backed out, makes their performance even more impressive...
Read Brian’s full experience
Justine F.
2021
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
Bartley and Sage is literally the DREAM wedding caterer. Their food is incredible and creative. Everyone at my wedding said it was the best wedding food they ever had. The unbelievable food is just the beginning of what incredible service they provide. I was married at the Wainwright house and worked directly with Leslie...
Read Justine’s full experience
Mai-Vi N.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
The best endorsement we can give Bartleby & Sage is the overwhelming number of guests who came up to us during and after our wedding to rave about the food - there were so many clean plates and some guests even asked for seconds! Wedding food is notoriously difficult to get right, but Bartleby & Sage took it to a completely different level...
Read Mai-Vi’s full experience
Hana S.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
My Husband and I got married in September 2024 and partnered with Bartleby & Sage for catering and planning. At every single turn, our expectations were far exceeded. The attention to detail that Leslie and her team have is incredible. Leslie and her team have a unique ability to understand exactly what your vision is and bring it to life...
Read Hana’s full experience
Brian S.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
Bartleby & Sage-Wow, what a caterer! I cannot sing their praises enough for the incredible job they did at my daughter's wedding last month. And the fact that they were a late addition to the event, after our original caterer backed out, makes their performance even more impressive...
Read Brian’s full experience
Brian S.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
Bartleby & Sage-Wow, what a caterer! I cannot sing their praises enough for the incredible job they did at my daughter's wedding last month. And the fact that they were a late addition to the event, after our original caterer backed out, makes their performance even more impressive...
Read Brian’s full experience
Brian S.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
Bartleby & Sage-Wow, what a caterer! I cannot sing their praises enough for the incredible job they did at my daughter's wedding last month. And the fact that they were a late addition to the event, after our original caterer backed out, makes their performance even more impressive...
Read Brian’s full experience
Brian S.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
Bartleby & Sage-Wow, what a caterer! I cannot sing their praises enough for the incredible job they did at my daughter's wedding last month. And the fact that they were a late addition to the event, after our original caterer backed out, makes their performance even more impressive...
Read Brian’s full experience
Brian S.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
Bartleby & Sage-Wow, what a caterer! I cannot sing their praises enough for the incredible job they did at my daughter's wedding last month. And the fact that they were a late addition to the event, after our original caterer backed out, makes their performance even more impressive...
Read Brian’s full experience
Brian S.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
Bartleby & Sage-Wow, what a caterer! I cannot sing their praises enough for the incredible job they did at my daughter's wedding last month. And the fact that they were a late addition to the event, after our original caterer backed out, makes their performance even more impressive...
Read Brian’s full experience
Brian S.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
Bartleby & Sage-Wow, what a caterer! I cannot sing their praises enough for the incredible job they did at my daughter's wedding last month. And the fact that they were a late addition to the event, after our original caterer backed out, makes their performance even more impressive...
Read Brian’s full experience
Brian S.
2024
A Bartleby & Sage Customer
Bartleby & Sage-Wow, what a caterer! I cannot sing their praises enough for the incredible job they did at my daughter's wedding last month. And the fact that they were a late addition to the event, after our original caterer backed out, makes their performance even more impressive...
Read Brian’s full experience
Frequently asked questions
Questions -> Answers
You’ll always be in the loop with Bartleby & Sage. You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers.
Do you cater outside NYC?
We cater in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and The Bronx. We work throughout the tri-state area, as far west as the Catskills, as far south as New Jersey and as far northeast as the Hudson Valley and Connecticut.
I fell in love with a gorgeous property for my wedding, but there is no kitchen on site.
Not to worry, Chef Ramon and our kitchen crew work magic anywhere. If there is no electricity on site, we work with hot boxes and sterno. We can rent wood-fired grills, propane-powered stoves and a generator for refrigeration.
Do you offer delivery and drop-off catering?
In addition to offering all styles of food service, we also offer drop-off style breakfast, lunch, dinner, and more! We can set up and return for clean-up. We send eco-friendly, biodegradable paper goods or partner with Re:Dish www.redish.com for truly sustainable service.
Can I make changes to the menus you provide?
Custom menus have been our specialty for over 25 years. We love hearing about your traditions and cultural favorites; we have served up oxtails for a Caribbean wedding, San Rival cake for a Filipino celebration, flown in crawfish from New Orleans. Be sure to also tell us about any dietary needs and allergies.
What’s included in full-service catering?
It depends on the venue and the style of the event. We can manage the food, bar, all the staff to set up and clean up, insurance, and permits as necessary. Once we understand your vision for the event, we assist with the rental of furniture, linens, tabletop, and barware.
I have been tasked with planning our corporate team-building event. I have no idea where to start.
How about a chef-driven cooking class or “Chopped” competition? Maybe a barbecue at a beautiful location overlooking a vineyard or waterfront? mixologists on site demonstrating unique craft cocktails? Give us a budget and time frame and we will create a memorable experience for your team.
How do I decide if I only need day-of coordination, partial-planning or full year planning?
It depends on how much time you have to determine a budget, then source your vendors and orchestrate to-do lists, guest lists, and a timeline for everything. If that all sounds like a big headache, talk to us about our range of planning services. We will help you decide what works best for your needs.
Do you offer tastings?
Yes, we offer a complimentary tasting for two in our Brooklyn kitchen. Once you have received a proposal, you will taste a curated menu of hors d’oeuvres, a multi-course meal, and desserts. This is your chance to meet our team, get to know our style, and ask lots of detailed questions about your event. Come hungry! (Additional guests can be accommodated at $150 each.)
Do you offer wedding cakes and custom desserts?
Our pastry chef Hans can create everything from a vintage wedding cake design, a multi-tiered extravaganza, even a hand-spun croquembouche. Need branded cookies for your product launch? No problem! We relish a challenge, so send your ideas our way.
Do you offer Kosher catering?
While we are not a Kosher kitchen, we can offer Kosher-style catering as well as Halal, Indian and flavors from around the world. If you need some certified Kashrut meals, we work with the premier Kosher caterer in NYC—the meals come sealed with real china and utensils.
Unanswered questions?
Send us an email
Let’s plan an unforgettable moment!
That important company event, the day you exchange vows, the upcoming mitzvah celebration, the in-office milestone, or the exclusive gathering. We’re here to help.
Start planning your event
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