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    Elevated Hospitality

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    Zero-Waste Menus

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    Special Gatherings

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    Seasonal & Sustainable

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    Bespoke Events

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    Excellence in Service

NYC’s Sustainable Caterer for Zero-Waste Celebrations

We believe hospitality is sustainability.

Sustainable

A zero-waste and carbon-neutral approach to every event is handled behind the scenes, so you get beautiful celebrations without environmental compromise.

Our Approach

Seamless

Our team handles everything — venue selection, vendor coordination, rentals, and menu planning. You focus on your guests while we manage every detail.

Meet Our Team

Seasonal

Creative, vegetable-forward menus crafted from seasonal ingredients that delight every palate and accommodate all dietary needs.

View Our Menus
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    CORPORATE & NONPROFIT EVENTS

    Seamless catering for board meetings, galas, and corporate celebrations with zero-waste, sustainable service.

    LINK TO CORPORATE & NONPROFIT EVENTS
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    WORKPLACE DINING

    Daily breakfast, lunch, and snack programs for offices and corporate spaces - sustainable catering that keeps teams energized.

    Link to Workplace Dining
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    SPECIAL OCCASIONS

    Elegant celebrations for anniversaries, bar/bat mitzvahs, showers, and intimate family gatherings with personalized service.

    Link to Special Occasions
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    WEDDINGS

    Full-service wedding catering from intimate ceremonies to grand receptions — your vision brought to life sustainably.

    Link to Weddings
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    DROP-OFF CATERING

    Convenient, eco-friendly catering for film shoots, corporate meetings, and events across NYC - sustainably packaged and delivered.

    Link to Drop-Off Service

“I hired Purslane because I love the restaurants in the Oberon Group, and they absolutely exceeded my hopes for my event... they pulled together a team that worked together so seamlessly, you would have thought we’d given them months to prepare.”

— Megan R.

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Your Vision, Our Mission:
Sustainable Catering Start to Finish

As your caterer, we handle everything. We advise on venue selection, coordinate all vendors, handle the rentals, and collaborate with you to craft a seasonal, sustainable menu that delights every palate. And at every step, you can trust that we will ensure a carbon-neutral and zero-waste approach.

READY? LET’S TALK.

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For a Good Time…

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Brooklyn History, but make it formal - cbh@purslane.com 📕
Butternut Squash Tart 👌🏼
Summer, served over ice 🍹
Cooking up something new 🌱
We proudly stand with the LGBTQ+ community — not just this month, but always. 🏳️‍🌈
An iconic day for Kelsey & Jeremy 🤍 📸 @shotsbysamphoto
A peak inside Herradura Tequila x Hueso
160 Central Park West is the perfect location for your next gala ✨ info@purslane.com
We don’t just plan events—we plan with purpose! This Earth Day, we’re celebrating the beauty of our planet and the power of intentional choices. From zero-waste initiatives to locally sourced ingredients, sustainability is always on
Our mission and commitment to work towards lower carbon emissions is behind everything we do. We are excited to announce our partnership in NYC’s Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge, an initiative supported by the city’s Office of Food Policy
A sneak peak into spring 🌱
Happy Valentine’s Day from Purslane! Thank you to all of our clients who share their love with us 💕
Sweeten up your Valentine’s Day with our delicious heart-shaped cookies! 💕 Perfect for showing some love (or keeping all to yourself!). info@purslane.com
Fashion Week is almost among us! We’ve got you covered for craft services ✨
We’ve started planning for spring galas - have you? info@purslane.com to get started 🌱
Holiday Season is still in full swing but we’ve begun to plan for Spring Galas! We’re excited for all the partnerships in 2025. info@purslane.com for info ⚡️
Spring Cocktail Tasting 🪩
📸 @trishajay_photography
We’ve begun taking orders for drop off platters for the holidays! info@purslane.com to cross it off your to do list!

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PHOTO CREDITS
Slideshow: Chaz Cruz, Photo by Basia, Vito Oliva, Les Loups, Thomas Kater, & Vito Oliva
Mason Wilson courtesy of New Museum, Vito Oliva, Carole Cohen Photography, Warmup Lab, Yale Kim
Edward Winter / READYLUCK