We hired Event Full NYC to cater the lunch for our Board of Directors meeting and it was a wonderful success! From the start, Melody was extremely responsive and took great care with making sure everything was to our liking. The delivery and set up was flawless and we couldn't be more pleased with how everything went and how delicious the food was. Highly recommend! read more

If you are looking for a full-service caterer for your New York wedding, look no further than Eventfull. My daughter and I planned a destination wedding in Chelsea NY and interviewed multiple catering vendors. Melody's approach, responsiveness and most importantly food was unmatched. Our wedding at Glasshouse Chelsea was perfectly executed and Melody and her team made it happen by coordinating with all. Thank you Melody. Cynthia (Lopez, Bolin wedding 9/17/2022. read more

We worked with Event Full NYC for our wedding in June, and they did a really lovely job. We had a great time picking out our menu for the event, and Melody was able to provide us with an excellent tasting in advance. They also coordinated all of the rentals for our venue, which was a big help since our venue didn't have its own stock. The food was delicious, and the pricing was really reasonable. Communication was sometimes inconsistent, but it had no bearing on our event. We're definitely happy we went with them! read more

I cannot thank Melody and her entire team enough for the work and effort they put in for my husband's 40th Birthday. I hired EventfullNYC to handle all food, bar, and staffing services. The entire process, from start to finish, was completely seamless. Day of, the staff arrived early to assist in setting up outside and of course it immediately started to rain (my biggest fear!). They hopped right into action, not only putting me at total ease, but were able to complete the set up, regardless of the rain, in time for guests to arrive. The party was a total hit from start to finish. I could not have done it without them! People are STILL raving about the food and service, two weeks later. If I could give 10 stars, I would! If you're looking for a caterer for any special events, EventfullNYC should be your choice. I am a customer for life! read more

Eventfull catered our wedding at the Brooklyn Historical Society this past September. Let's just say Eventfull played an important part in making our wedding day memorable. We enjoyed working with Melody throughout the process as she was very accommodating and down-to-earth. We had looked at several caterers during our wedding planning phase and found Eventfull was the most affordable and responsive. We had done a food tasting (with wine) and that basically sealed the deal. During the wedding planning phase, I lost count of how many times we changed/added to the menu of hors d'oeuvres and meal selection. It was a great feeling that I was in control and can have a say in what type of food I wanted and liked. We also decided to do a wine/beer tasting a month before our wedding. Melody was not phased at all and even sent us a few options on what we can do for the layout as well as the disposable wine glasses we should use. Let's just say the wine/beer tasting was probably the best & classiest part of the wedding. I can continue to give more and more examples of how accommodating and how we noticed the little things Eventful did. The servers that worked our wedding day were incredibly professional. One of the servers was designated to serve us. He kept giving my husband a glass of beer everytime he was nearly finished with his drink (good and bad...) Some great pros: - Eventful is willing to work with Heights Chateau and American Beer Works in providing alcohol - Eventful food pricing is affordable - Melody made herself available over email, text, phone call and in person For the newlyweds, one word of advice is to prepare of unforeseen costs as there will be costs such as staff costs that you won't know until the day after. read more

Melody catered our wedding in May at the Brooklyn Historical Society and I could not have been happier that we hired her. If we had to do it all over again, I would absolutely hire Melody in a heartbeat, which is not something I can say for all of our other vendors. She was organized and accommodating. I was planning our NY wedding from California, and she was always available whenever I was in town to meet me. She was responsive and I was 100% confident that the day would run smoothly with her in charge. The waitstaff the day of were prompt, well-dressed, courteous, polite, and were exceedingly professional. On to the most important thing: the food. The food was absolutely delicious. Three weeks later, my husband is STILL dreaming (and talking frequently) about how delicious the salmon was. My grandmother ate her entire plate of food, and she claimed that "she has NEVER finished an entire plate of food in her entire life". People were floored with how delicious the hors d'oeuvre were (especially the steak with chimichurri sauce) and how great the entrees were. Also, an amazing touch that just exemplifies how thoughtful and amazing Melody is that during the cocktail hour, when bride/groom were busy doing photographs, Melody had the waiter that was assigned to us (bride and groom) come and serve us a plate with ALL the hors-d'oeuvre! What an amazing touch, and was just one example of how Melody understands and anticipates what her clients need. Melody breaks down the pricing (very affordable) into food costs and catering costs. We were aware ahead of time that catering staff gets paid after the event based on their hours worked, which seems very practical and reasonable to me. We also knew both amounts well before the day of our wedding, so we could plan ahead. My summary of this review: hire her. I know I will be for any future events I need. read more

If you're looking for a caterer - look NO FURTHER! Truly, you have found the best in the business AND at an affordable rate. Melody and team absolutely CRUSHED our September wedding in Brooklyn. I cannot begin to tell you how many people made it a point to compliment the food from beginning to end. Service was timely, the food is INCREDIBLE, and Melody was an absolute pleasure to work with from beginning to end. After our first wedding in late 2020 got postponed, Melody was there every step of the way - even helping us iron out guest count in the 2 weeks before the event as we had last minute cancellations due to the delta variant. I've also attended a wedding of a friend where Eventfull was the caterer and the experience was just a great then. Staff was so kind and generous, professional and offered a fine dining experience. Cannot recommend this team more! read more

Melody and her staff delivered great tasting food for us! She and her staff a delightful to work with and we cannot wait to do it all over again! Her positive cheer comes through in every dish and everything is made with such love and care. Eventfull served passed food to a crowd of 300 people and everything was presented to perfection. As an example - each beef slider done to medium with toasted buns and the cheese perfectly melted.. they were unreal!!! I would highly recommend Eventfull!!! You will be delighted with your decision! read more

If you need a caterer in Brooklyn, I would highly recommend Melody, owner of Eventfull Caterers! We had our daughter's wedding reception at the W Loft, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Melody prepared delicious appetizers to pass around all night, along with an open buffet table, pass around desserts, and after party delicacies. Everything was presented beautifully! Her food was delicious, she paid attention to my gluten free needs, her staff was polite and well dressed, and she was super easy to talk to. She was always available by phone as well as email, showed up promptly, and stayed to the very end. I would hire her again in a heartbeat and would highly recommend Eventfull and its lovely staff for your special event. Thanks, Melody!! read more

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Last nite clearly was a big success. We were quite pleased with all the services and loved the foods....The feedback from everyone was that everything was a big hit. The service was flawless, which, if course, made the evening easier and more enjoyable for us. The constant flow of "pass arounds" was just seamless. The food was great as well: The big hits: Lobster rolls is a big "keeper" The lamb chops were great and cooked perfectly. The turkey with the scones got rave reviews. Shrimps were flowing all nite. We look forward to additional events with EventFullNYC in the near future. read more

Melody catered our Brooklyn wedding almost three years ago, and I just got another compliment on her delicious food today. She was easy to work with, organized and creative, pleased to work with in-season produce, and very reasonable. We left a lot of food decisions up to her, and were rewarded with memorable, tasty food. read more

We can't even begin to describe how impressed we are with Melody and her team. Melody is one of the nicest people we've met, and she made sure that everything went smoothly before and during our wedding. The food was delicious and the service was top-notch! Our guests are still raving about the food - even our European guests, who tend to have high standards. Some of our vegetarian guests actually told us that the butternut squash lasagna was one of the best vegetarian dishes they've ever had. We also had a personal server who made sure that we had enough food and drinks throughout the evening. We wholeheartedly recommend EVENTfull! Their price is very reasonable, and the bar package they provided was excellent as well. read more

My husband and I just got married this past December at 26 Bridge and we couldn't stop talking about how perfect our wedding night was. A huge factor to our wonderful wedding was Melody and her amazing staff. Melody was just incredible. She took care of the food, alcohol, rentals, and helped coordinate our entire wedding. Even with all of the other events she was handling, she kept an open communication with me and always responded swiftly. She kept in touch with all of our vendors and even offered to pick up our cake so I had one less thing to stress over. She tailored everything according to our needs. When I suggested the idea of an ice cream bar, she immediately went out of her way to make that happen. We truly can't thank Melody enough for helping make our wedding night perfect. read more

We hired Eventfull to cater and staff our wedding at the Burden & Kahn Mansions, and we can honestly say that it was the smartest decision we have ever made. Melody is thoughtful, organized, and endlessly knowledgeable. In addition to helping us pick out our catering options, she provided so much more helpful relating to the venue and how to best utilize it. Melody also helped us find other vendors including our cake shop and wine and liquor provider, and coordinated with our rental company throughout. She was truly our ace in the hole. Everything went so smoothly, and we owe that to her overseeing the entire thing with a careful eye and a warm hand. The food was out of this world delicious--people are still gushing to us about how tasty everything was--and her staff was a dream to work with. There are not enough words to describe how excellent Eventfull is, so we'll leave you with just two: hire them. read more

Being a foodie, I am very picky when it comes to good food. I first tried Eventfull for my baby shower and everyone loved all the selections. The butternut squash lasagna was a hit. Melody (the owner) is easy and pleasing to work with and goes out of the way to accommodate evey request. Since then I have been continuosly ordering from the company and tried at least half of the dishes of their 23 page menu and have enjoyed every single one of them. read more

I have had two fantastic experiences with Eventfull - the most recent was this past Saturday when they catered my son's Bar Mitzvah luncheon. The menu was well conceived and the food was wonderful -- a salmon dish for the adults, sliders and hot dogs for the kids, with vegetarian options for both groups. The service was also exceptional. The waitstaff are considerate and invisible -- unless you need them and then they are at your elbow! Eventfull also catered a latke and champagne affair I worked on for our synagogue -- for 300 people. everyone raved. I have worked primarily with Nigel who is calm, considerate, and creative. I have never seen him ruffled nor have I seen him snap at either his staff or a nervous client. I have complete confidence in him. While I have had only limited contact with Melody, I have found her food to be wonderful and she is friendly and not at all a tempermental chef. I highly recommend Eventfull and i hope i have the opportunity to use them again. read more

Melody and her staff were everything we hoped for on our wedding! First she captured our attention by coming up with original menu ideas to match our cultural heritage (which was very important to us)! Our tasting was so fun and we loved the staff! Melody took care of all the rental details at our venue as it was a raw space so tables, chairs, place settings, etc. all had to be rented. Once I decided on what we wanted she made it all come together seamlessly the day of. read more

WOW!!! Melody and her team went out of their way to meet every request and make our wedding beyond expectations. From our first interview, to our day after brunch, the food was delicious and her energy was infectious. She designed the perfect menu for a vegetarian and a carnivore who both love dessert. Melody helped us with the location, rentals, bar and even made time to help us stay within budget. And most importantly our guest loved the food!! If we could give Eventfull more stars, we would!! read more

Eventfull catered our wedding ceremony back in May 2015 at the Brooklyn Historical Society. Melody and her staff were provided world class service during our ceremony. The food was such high quality, expertly prepared, plated and served. I would recommend Melody and Eventfull for any catering needs where ever Eventfull can provide. read more

Melody and Eventfull are absoluely the best. We had a dinner for ten, and our guests ooohed and aahed over the food. My dinner partner kept saying, "this is delicious," and it was. Rack of lamb cooked perfectly with amazing creamed spinach and roasted vegetables--canapes, salad, cookies--everything was perfect. Melody is a rare combination of someone who is amazingly detail oriented but also relaxed, so I always knew I was in great hands and could enjoy my guests--not to mention the compliments I kept getting about Melody's food. I found Melody when I went to a cocktail wedding celebration Eventfull catered. The food was so great I had to ask the hostess for the name, and I'm so glad I did. Other friends have worked with her with the same results. She's great to work with, her prices are fair and she has lots of interesting menu ideas. I'm lucky to have found her. read more

I cannot begin to explain how delightful it was to work with Melody and her staff. My husband and I hired her for our wedding reception where we hosted the ceremony, cocktail hour and dinner reception for our small intimate wedding in a naked space in Brooklyn. To begin with, this was a wedding we planned in a week! Since we wanted to keep it small we decided why wait...let's do it now! Upon finding my space on a Monday I had until the following Friday to find a catering company that did it all. I simply did not have the time to coordinate food catering, table and chair rentals, flatware, plate and glass rentals, table clothes etc etc separately. I had to find someone who could coordinate all of those things and also have the customer service excellence to stay in contact with me throughout everything. Melody is the one, she does it all!! Not only is she efficient but she is quick to respond, courteous, professional and detail oriented...even on a time crunch like ours. She got back to me right away after I emailed her with an inquiry through her website and also coordinated via phone calls with my brother and sister-in-law who were helping me with all logistics. Since we rented a naked space we were already accepting the fact that we had to opt for a buffet, although we definitely preferred a formal sit down meal for our wedding but we couldn't be picky given the circumstances. We both come from food and beverage hospitality/management industry so we love the elegance of a sit down meal and our service standards are high and Melody and her staff made it happen. Her menu choices are plentiful and sophisticated. We had a stationary table of assorted tea sandwiches upon guest arrival which her staff ended up passing around which was convenient and a nice touch. After our garden ceremony we had a cocktail hour of passed hors d'oeuvres (4 Choices). Upon seating at our 30 person banquet styled table (that was beautifully adorned with the table clothes, cloth napkins, flatware, plates and wine glasses that she so skillfully coordinated the rentals for), we were served a 3 course meal (salad, main and dessert). She was accommodating with vegetarian options for myself and several guests. The space had a kitchen with a large table where she had the space to do quick, efficient and multiple platings while preparing our courses for a flawlessly expedited and paced out dinner service. Dinner Choices: Chicken Provencal, Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms and Aged Rib Eye all including two sides that we preselected. After dinner her diligent staff cleared the tables and chairs for us to make room for a dance floor and carefully stored them away for the rental company to pick up the following Monday. They also did a great job cleaning up and leaving the kitchen the way they had found it. I had personally organized the bar, beverage and flower arrangements myself, however I know that Melody offers to organize those in her repertoire of services herself which can be extremely helpful for others organizing a similar event. The quality of Melody's customer service, food quality and the professionalism of her staff was amazing and completely up to par. I could not have pulled off the level of elegance we were looking for for our wedding without EventFull! THANK YOU TO YOU AND YOUR STAFF!! read more

We hired EventFull Catering to cater our wedding at the Brooklyn Historical Society. Melody was incredibly responsive, generous, competent, flexible, and thoughtful throughout the entire planning process. We did many phone calls, store visits, and coordination with other vendors and she was fantastic throughout it all. The final product was terrific. We had delicious food at the wedding and people were really pleased with dinner. The service was particularly excellent. We highly recommend Melody and her team! Thank you guys so much! read more

As did another reviewer here, i joined Yelp to post a review. Eventfull catered my daughter's bat mitzvah 4 years ago and my son's this past weekend. Melody, the business' owner and head chef, along with her manager, Matt, were creative, detail oriented (they thought of everything!) patient, professional, etc. Most catered affairs - mass-prepared plates - are nothing special. This weekend our guests were asking the waiters for their cards. Eventfull handled everything - food, flowers, linens, wine - and even made a trip uptown to get a particular challah that i had requested. The room was beautiful, tasteful and bright. The food was also beautifully presented, fresh and delicious. I cannot say enough. read more

I can't say enough good things about Eventfull.nyc (aka Brooklyn Caterers). Our event was a party for 150 guests in a glamorous but bare Manhattan loft space, so we had to bring in absolutely everything except some sofas and chandeliers. Manager Nigel Teare, who worked with us for nearly a year under challenging and complicated circumstances, is just incredible. He was unfailingly understanding, accommodating, and creative in e-mails, phone calls, and meetings, which took place just about daily, and often involved dozens of communications back and forth in a single day. No detail was too trivial for Nigel's full attention, and he never lost his cool with our endless questions. Even though he was working on a full slate of other events, it felt like he was entirely focused on ours. He made proposals, we made modifications, he gave us great advice, and ultimately we came out with a beautiful party where everything Eventfull.nyc was in charge of went off flawlessly. Nigel even kept an eye on things that weren't his responsibility, such as coordinating with the entertainers. In addition to Nigel, the staff was unbelievable. When a guest dropped a plate of food, Eventfull.nyc's waiters scooped up every particle instantly--no chance of anyone slipping and falling. We could ask any member of the staff anything and get a response in a flash--never "I don't know" or "You'll have to go ask someone else." Every single person working the event (and it was very generously staffed) was polite, friendly, attractive and professional yet totally unobtrusive. Every used plate, glass and napkin disappeared in a wink so the room always looked impeccable. The hors d'oevres kept coming no matter where a guest was standing (at many events, if you don't position yourself near the kitchen, you don't get anything but empty platters). We knew about Eventfull.nyc because the co-owner and chef, Melody Ozdenak, has for years donated their catering services to school fundraising events we've attended. So when we needed a caterer for our party, we thought of Eventfull.nyc as a way of thanking them for all they had done--and, of course, because the food was always fabulous. We needed a customized menu: no meat (which was really a pity, because Melody does wonderful meat dishes), no shellfish, and no sit-down serving. So they had to come up with vegetarian, dairy, and fish items that could be served elegant buffet-style over four hours, and satisfy people ages 5 to 90 with every imaginable dietary restriction (nut allergies, gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance, vegetarian, vegan, kosher, etc.). Melody and Nigel came up with a menu that had something for everyone, representing Italian, Asian and Mexican cuisines and ranging from classic pizza for the kids to sophisticated fare that would impress the bi-coastal guest list. They produced a gorgeous cake with colors to match the centerpieces and adorned with a sparkler that shot a couple feet into the air, an array of mini-desserts so everyone could try everything, and a cotton candy machine that was a hit with all ages. Eventfull.nyc also provided adult and children's bars. The kids' choices included virgin pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris that were so good many adults were getting them, and the liquor service did not charge for any unopened bottles, so we would never run short but also did not have to pay for more than we needed. Which brings us to the issue of money. Eventfull.nyc was wonderful about the fact that, while we didn't want to cheap out, we also weren't offering carte blanche to just spend away. With every decision, Nigel would note the associated costs of each option. For instance, when at the last minute we requested their wonderful dumplings, Nigel told us we could include them with the passed hors d'oevres without increasing the total bill, but it would cost extra if they were added to the stationery service. And I never saw a company so cool about getting paid! I've encountered suppliers who demanded a non-refundable deposit during the first exploratory phone conversation, and many don't want to really talk to you until you've committed (but how do you know if you want to commit before you've talked?). Eventfull.nyc never pressured us to sign a contract or put money down. And when the bills came in, there were no surprises. Despite scores of modifications from the initial proposal nearly a year before the event, everything was right in line with the original estimates. We just wish we had another event coming up so we could use Eventfull.nyc again! read more

Melody and Eventfull catered my graduation party and it was nothing short of amazing. I explained to Melody that as a graduating medical student I had only a small budget and instead of turning me away as so many caterers did, she worked with me to come up with an absolutely wonderful menu and service that fit my budget. Not only was her food absolutely delicious (everyone commented how tasty yet light and healthy!) she was so kind and gracious to me and my guests. I couldn't have asked for a better experience or a more special graduation. If I ever end up getting married, I'll make sure to have her cater my wedding as well! read more

We had a Diwali (Festival of Lights) cocktail this past weekend. I was nervous as we have a newborn baby but eventfull took care of everything. It was a small event for 25 but the chef melody and bartender walter just rocked. The food was amazing, tasty, and served with elegance. I would highly recommend the team and will definitely use them again. Some of my favs were the beef sliders, wild mushroom profiteroles, lobster rolls,middle eastern chicken kababs and bacon wrapped dates. Fab evening due to a professional team and absolutely no clean up for us after the party! read more

Melody and her staff are amazing, as is her food! Eventfull is an absolute pleasure to work with and I am so glad we used Eventfull for our family party. read more

Really great to work with and wonderful food. I had a last-minute, nearly no-notice event and Eventfull pulled together an interesting, delicious menu at a reasonable price. The server was pleasant and helpful and the entire occasion was pleasant and stress-free. I happily recommend Eventfull, and plan to use them for future events. read more

My husband and I hired Melody to cater our wedding. Choosing Eventfull Catering was such a fantastic choice! Melody is so friendly and was great from the moment we met her at our tasting. She made every aspect of the catering so simple for us. Every email I sent was answered so quickly and she handled everything so well. Her staff who worked our wedding were wonderful as well, so friendly and professional. Most importantly let's not forget how delicious the food was. Every single thing we chose was on point. Tasty and cooled to perfection. I would absolute hire Melody and the Eventfull staff for any catering needs I ever have again!!!! read more

Melody made our wedding. With 160 guests we had passed hors d'oeuvres and a family style dinner at 501 Union, Brooklyn. Even our pickiest eaters were impressed with the quality of the food and service. Melody was not only incredibly responsive to both us and our wedding planner, but she took care of all the rental details. We would 100% recommend EventfulNYC. read more

Eventfull did an amazing job on my wedding. I was so impressed I had to get my feelings out there so other people could experience the same. The venue, 26th Bridge was outstanding and helped complement the catering. I would highly recommend Eventfull for their outstanding food and professional staff. I can't wait to use her for my other needs in the future. read more

Melody catered my wedding on September 1, 2015. I absolutely was stunned with how perfect it went. Her staff was great! They constantly served the hors 'doeurves on platters that were decorated with colorful flowers. When my guests eyed a waiter coming they stopped their conversation just to grab one of those Skewered Crispy Salmon, BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders, Goat Cheese Fritters. My favorite was the Lemon-Honey Chili Glazed Shrimp.....they were to die for! We always had our waters filled and our wine glasses in our hand. The staff were so great really, I couldn't have asked for better. When my husband and I decide to get pregnant she is going to be the one to cater my baby shower and my child's first birthday and 2nd and everyone after that. I am so happy we found Eventful! read more

I joined Yelp just to write this review, because my experience with Eventfull Catering was so wonderful. We hired Eventfull to cater our wedding in April 2014, and it was an absolute pleasure to work with Melody, from beginning to end. She was thorough, patient, understanding, kind, professional and went absolutely above and beyond the call of duty. She thought of every single detail, and her team was incredibly efficient and friendly, especially our manager Walter, who was calm and efficient under pressure, and made sure the evening went off without a hitch. The food on the day was absolutely delicious, exactly as it had been during the tasting. I thought working with the caterer would be one of the more stressful parts of our wedding, but Melody and her excellent team made it one of the most enjoyable. She was receptive and flexible with all our requests and suggestions, and within hours of our first meeting I trusted her judgment completely. I cannot recommend Eventfull highly enough, and wouldn't think twice about using them again. Absolutely fantastic. read more

I love this caterer! Melody is great! I found her through the knot and my fiancé, at the time, scheduled a tasting with her. They were all my favorite but my new husband really enjoyed the curried coconut shrimp and the BBQ sliders. I devoured the skewered crispy salmon and the gazpacho. After we were set on using Eventfull.nyc we planned to meet at my wedding venue at the Brooklyn Historical Society. I was so happy when Melody told me that she has done numerous events there and she is very familiar with the place. She was so helpful with everything! She even met me at the rental store for us to chose linen's, candles, silverware, ect... Once the wedding day arrived I was obviously very nervous and wanted everything to go perfect and it did =). The decorations were phenomenal, the food was to die for and best of all I got to marry my best friend. Melody did not act as only a caterer but I truly felt that I had my own personal wedding planner. I couldn't have asked for a better day. Thank you Eventfull.nyc! read more