Sterling Affair Catering & Events

Sterling Affair Catering & Events Sterling Affair is a culinary and event production company with over 35 years of experience serving the New York Metro area.

Our foundation is built on chef-driven cuisine, impeccable service, and unwavering attention to detail through true teamwork. For more than 25 years, Sterling Affair has been the tri-state area's premier caterer for life's most important events. Whether an intimate dinner for twenty or an extravaganza for 2000, Sterling's experienced culinary and event teams create custom menus and experiences that you and your guests will remember fondly and forever. We offer traditional off-premise catering and are delighted to serve your needs in any location of your choosing. In addition, we maintain exclusive and preferred partnerships with a number of remarkable venues including Ellis Island, The Italian Academy, Lyndhurst Castle, New York Academy of Medicine, Metropolitan Pavilion, Studio Square, RXR Plaza and more.

🤍 A love story, set among the stacks 📚 💐✨Jenny & Henry celebrated their wedding at NYAM on NYC’s Museum Mile, where the ...
09/24/2026

🤍 A love story, set among the stacks 📚 💐

✨Jenny & Henry celebrated their wedding at NYAM on NYC’s Museum Mile, where the library’s shelves of books provided a fitting backdrop for a couple whose lives are passionate about and rooted in literature📕

🥂 Sterling Affair served passed hors d’oeuvres and signature drinks followed by a buffet-style dinner and passed sweets 🍮 to close out the evening 💫

A beautifully book-ish celebration for two people who clearly know that every great story deserves a memorable ending ✍🏻 📖 ♥️

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Sterling Affair • New York Weddings • New York Catering • New York City Catering • New York Events • Luxury Catering • Private Chef Services

An evening of thoughtful hospitality at Fordham University's School of Law campus in New York City for their Annual Dean...
09/17/2026

An evening of thoughtful hospitality at Fordham University's School of Law campus in New York City for their Annual Dean's Society Dinner.

Sterling Affair catered the gathering with a refined selection of passed hors d'oeuvres, curated stations, and passed sweets, creating an elegant culinary experience for an evening of connection.

Sterling Affair • Fordham University School of Law • NYC Campus • Dean's Society Dinner • New York City Catering • New York Events • Luxury Catering • Private Catering Services

Twenty-five years later, we remember.Those we lost.Those who served.We continue to carry their stories forward.September...
09/11/2026

Twenty-five years later, we remember.
Those we lost.
Those who served.
We continue to carry their stories forward.
September 11, 2001

🍎 Our decadent Forbidden Apple (which really isn't an apple) in Sterling Affair’s signature violet 💜 and The Big Apple s...
09/10/2026

🍎 Our decadent Forbidden Apple (which really isn't an apple) in Sterling Affair’s signature violet 💜 and The Big Apple skyline as backdrop at a private event.

We are wrapping up summer with university events, weddings, and other private celebrations throughout the New York Metro area 🏙️

As one season comes to a close, another is already taking shape. Come along as we embark into what’s next ✨

Sterling Affair • The Big Apple • NYC • New York Caterer • New York Catering • New York Events • New Jersey Events • Nee Jersey Catering • Corporate Events • Private Chef Services

09/09/2026

✨There’s something wonderfully special about a celebration that makes you feel transported✨

💍 Carly & Vince’s wedding at a grand private residence in Newfoundland in the New Jersey highlands, had all the relaxed charm of a countryside escape, complete with the bride arriving in a Clydesdale-drawn wagon 🐴💐

🍽️ Sterling Affair curated a menu inspired by the setting featuring free-range, dockside, + garden-grown bites, served as passed hors d’oeuvres, and food stations. As evening fell, mini sweets were passed to round out the celebration 🍮

🎉 Congratulations, Carly & Vince… It was a pleasure to serve you, your fam & friends!

Event planner - .co
Florals - Perry’s Florist
Linens + Rentals - Pinnacle Tent & Rentals
DJ
Photo Booth

Country charm • Horse-drawn Carriage • Newfoundland New Jersey • New Jersey Wedding • New Jersey Caterer • Luxury Catering • Service-first Hospitality • Private Chef Services • Event Planning Services • Service-first Hospitality • High-end Caterer serving New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and beyond

We were pleased to be part of a special alumni networking reception.Our team passed hors d'oeuvres, set up beautifully p...
09/03/2026

We were pleased to be part of a special alumni networking reception.

Our team passed hors d'oeuvres, set up beautifully presented stations featuring thoughtfully prepared bites, and served signature cocktails, all designed to complement a gathering centered around connection.

The event brought together executive MBA students, graduates, faculty, and industry leaders for conversation, career insights, and shared experiences.

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Sterling Affair provides exceptional catering and service-first hospitality from iconic institutions, universities, museums, to private homes throughout the New York Metro area, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

New York Caterer • New York Catering • NYC
Catering • New York City University • Corporate Events • Event Planning • Elegant Catering • Exceptional Hospitality

As we gather around the table this Fourth of July, we're celebrating the flavors of summer and a truly historic mileston...
07/02/2026

As we gather around the table this Fourth of July, we're celebrating the flavors of summer and a truly historic milestone 🇺🇸

Pictured: a few timeless favorites... fall-off-the-bone BBQ ribs, classic potato salad, sweet corn on the cob, crisp coleslaw, and fresh mixed berry shortcake... of course, made the Sterling Affair way.

Here's to great food, meaningful traditions, and the moments that bring us together. Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and memorable Independence Day.
Happy 250th! 🎇🎆

06/29/2026

💫 Sterling Affair helped bring together a stellar event at Old Westbury Gardens’ 2026 Gardener’s Fair!🪻

🍽️ Inspired by this year‘s theme, Dancing Under the Moonlight, our team curated a garden-inspired culinary experience featuring vibrant passed hors d’oeuvres, an elegant dinner service, a crescent moon dessert, along with more sweet bites. 🍮

🌕 The evening glowed as they honored Bernadette Castro for her long-standing dedication to preservation and public service.✨

It was truly an unforgettable evening! 🙌 👏

Tent | Tables | Chairs: .party.tent.rental
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Sterling Affair catered a private corporate gathering at Ellis Island🗽featuring a cocktail reception followed by elevate...
06/16/2026

Sterling Affair catered a private corporate gathering at Ellis Island🗽featuring a cocktail reception followed by elevated dinner stations with newly created culinary experiences designed for the occasion.

A spectacular night of hospitality, flavor, and iconic views of the Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty, and New York Harbor.
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As a company built around bringing people together, Sterling Affair is proud to celebrate the diversity, individuality, ...
06/12/2026

As a company built around bringing people together, Sterling Affair is proud to celebrate the diversity, individuality, and connections that makes our community, vibrant and strong. ✨

For us, hospitality is so much more than great food. It’s about creating spaces where everyone gathers and feels valued, respected, and included.

Happy Pride Month 🌈

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06/03/2026

✨Sterling Affair was honored to cater the opening of “The Declaration of Independence: Long Trail to Liberty”, a powerful exhibition commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America at Grey Art Museum in NYC.

📜 Featuring an original printing of the Declaration of Independence alongside more than 100 historical items (documents, maps, etc), the exhibition traces the growing tensions between the British government and the colonies in the years leading to the Revolutionary War.

🪈 🥁 Guests were welcomed with live colonial-era music before enjoying passed hors d’oeuvres, a beautifully styled two-tier charcuterie display, and an elegant selection of sweet bites curated by Sterling Affair. 🍮

It was truly an unforgettable exhibit and evening where food, history, and atmosphere came together in celebration of America’s enduring story. 🇺🇸

Florals, Linens & Draping: Perla & Company

Bar: Taylor Creative

Tables & chairs: Broadway Party Rentals

Event Planner-Producer-Designer: Bruce White / brucewhiteeventproductions.com

Beneath the soaring ceilings of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, a luminous evening honored a graduating class from...
05/27/2026

Beneath the soaring ceilings of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, a luminous evening honored a graduating class from one of New York City’s most distinguished Ivy League institutions. 🏛️ 🎓

🍽️ Sterling Affair was proud to serve vibrant, crowdpleasing fair designed to match the energy and significance of this milestone celebration.

🌟 Congratulations to the class of 2026. Here is too bright futures, bold ambitions, and the exciting road ahead!

05/22/2026

✨Sterling Affair had the pleasure in catering The Hoboken Catholic Academy’s annual Spring Soirée & Silent Auction, an unforgettable evening celebrating community, generosity, and tradition.

🍸Guests were welcomed with a curated selection of passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by a full-service bar featuring our signature Spicy Margarita, a crowd favorite. The culinary experience continued with two thoughtfully designed food stations, offering a dynamic and flavorful dining experience throughout the night.

🍨 To end on a sweet note, we presented a decadent dessert station showcasing three unique tiramisu creations, complete with all the perfect accompaniments.

💫 A beautiful evening for a meaningful cause. Thank you to for letting us be part of it.

MC: .eli

DJ: .ian.ali

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Lighting & Desiign: .315

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05/19/2026

✨Two floors. Endless pours. One all-day party.

Sterling Affair was proud to be part of “Cultivating Craft 2026” with at the in NYC, an industry gathering built for bar managers, sommeliers, bottle-shop owners, and craft beverage innovators to connect, discover, and taste what’s next. 🍺🥃

From the afternoon showcase through the evening event, the energy never slowed down. Guests explored fresh-hopped IPAs, barrel-aged stouts, hard teas, zero-proof spritzes, tequila, vodka, and more while our team kept the food stations fully stocked and constantly replenished throughout the day. Jumbo pretzels, Pretzel Burgers layered with fontina cheese, hot dogs with all the fixings and plenty of repeat trips from vendors and guests alike. 😉

Many thanks to Metropolitan Pavillion and Union Beer Distributors!

We were delighted to cater a distinguished university scholarship reception in New York City. Guests enjoyed a flowing s...
05/18/2026

We were delighted to cater a distinguished university scholarship reception in New York City. Guests enjoyed a flowing selection of passed hors d’oeuvres, two thoughtfully-curated food stations, and an array of sweet treats to end the occasion on a high note. ✨🗽

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🌇 Golden hour and something seriously good in handOur Adobo Chicken Cone is slow-simmered, served in a tortilla cone wit...
05/06/2026

🌇 Golden hour and something seriously good in hand

Our Adobo Chicken Cone is slow-simmered, served in a tortilla cone with cilantro dust and Mexican spiced crème. Served roof-top side overlooking Washington Square Park, NYC… a great backdrop for great food ✨

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575 Madison Avenue, Ste 1006
New York, NY
10022

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm

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