2014 Update: Giona's Catering is the best. We had our first party for 20 people using Giona's last year, and it was outstanding. So we were very excited that Chef Giona Stanco was available to cater our family reunion this past May (2014). This was a party at our home in Sleepy Hollow and consisted of every age group and over 40 people. Giona was amazing to work with in designing a menu to suit all tastes of all ages, and he was creative in keeping us to budget. We were also lucky enough to have Jose accompany Giona to assist in serving and keeping the party running smooth. It is an amazing treat to have a large party in your home and not have to do any work. These guys do everything, including keeping glassware available (the wine and beer were flowing). I can't recommend enough to treat your family to a catered party every now and then. Giona will also deliver prepared food if that is your preference. He uses the freshest ingredients and the attention to detail pays off with outstanding flavors and beautiful presentation. In several instances at this latest party I was pulled aside and told that the appetizers Giona and Jose were circulating were the best they had ever had. An amazing compliment from a family that had had many weddings and events.
Our family will most certainly be calling on Giona for all of our special occasions.
2013: My wife and I live in Sleepy Hollow, NY and were looking to have a joint 70th Birthday and Retirement party for my parents in February, 2013. We went back and forth between having it in a restaurant or hosting it in our home. The one thing we knew is that we didn't want our parents doing any work. My sister, brother and I were throwing the party for 17 people and we decided our preference was to be at home. We interviewed and researched no less than 5 companies and settled on Giona's Global Cuisine Catering. Chef Giona Stanco was outstanding from the first correspondence. He asked to see our our home ahead of time to ensure he could work in our kitchen. He designed a totally custom menu for us and did an amazing job with our budget. Straight forward honest communication, and he knocked every dish out of the park. Chef Giona and his assistant, Jose, could not have been any more attentive and professional. Amazing attention to detail. For example, we wanted to have a champagne toast when my folks first arrived, and although they were prepared to fully service the moment, Giona suggested that it should be me who "popped the cork". These guys were amazing. Weeks later we are still talking about the delicious food and outstanding service. Two thumbs way up for Giona's Catering out of Hawthorne NY. Feel free to email me directly for any details or as a reference at herbhofmann@gmail.com. You will not go wrong using this company. Our family will most certainly be calling on Giona for special occasions.
Chef Francesco Giona Stanco
914 -462-1590
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