Zoe Deleu Catering

g - this will not be a review per se, but a love letter to Zoe and her works of umami art! First of all, do yourself a favor - book a tasting with Zoe immediately (as in yesterday). My (newly wedded) husband and I were speechless at our tasting; the only words we could say were “oh my god this is good” every time we sampled something. If you book a tasting now you’ll save yourself a ton of time searching for a caterer because it’ll be quickly apparent that you will not find anyone better. Anyways… so typically a bride does not want to be upstaged at her wedding, but let me tell you, the food was the star and I was NOT mad about it. I think almost every one of our 135 attendees came up to us to tell us that the food was amazing and hands down “the best food [they] have ever had at a wedding in [their] lives.” This was coming from people who are absolutely not chicken and rice people — but from people who live and eat in major cities all over the world with sophisticated palates and are VERY VERY critical about their food. I heard nothing but good things (trust me I would have heard about it if they had any criticism). Additionally, Zoe’s plating is divine, the service of her staff is impeccable and I don’t have a single point of need for development feedback. If we wanted a mix of flavors (like black sesame and green tea tarts for dessert), Zoe can accommodate that. A cajillion different allergies? Zoe can handle it. Have no idea what you want? Zoe will gently guide you towards particular choices that fit your menu and guest needs. I told you, this is a love letter, not a review. However, I think my absolute favorite part about Zoe is that she is humble, kind and treats her staff with the utmost respect. She is a lovely person who loves her craft and the craft loves her back. Zoe you’re wonderful and I wish you nothing but the best!!

she works to make sure every detail is up to your standards and she pulls it all off with style and grace. We are so happy with how everything turned out. We couldn't recommend Zoe and her team any higher.

ut Zoe was with us every step of the way and extremely communicative about each step in the process. Our wedding was unique in that we did not have a formal sit down dinner and instead did passed food for the duration of the reception. Zoe was so on board with our idea and put together an eclectic and wide ranging menu that kept our guests fed while giving them extra time to dance the night away. Zoe also accommodated our other extra requests, for example making custom mini black and white cookies to give out as party favors for our guests. [People were obsessed with these!] She also worked with us to have outside Pies brought in to be sliced and distributed to guests instead of a traditional wedding cake. Most importantly though, Zoe was a warm and calming presence among our vendors throughout the very stressful process of planning a wedding. At no point were we ever stressed or worried about the food portion of our big day. Additionally, because Zoe works as a preferred vendor at Housing Works, she was able to be a great communicator with their team and seemed to always understand exactly what we wanted. All in all you should book Zoe for your Big Day. Not only will you and your guests get to enjoy amazing food, but you'll be in great hands with a genuinely wonderful person.

Zoe was able to give us not just an allergen-safe but an absolutely delicious menu. On top of all that, she's a joy to work with, responsive, flexible, and kind. I'd recommend her to anyone!!

elpful not only with the menu, but also our party rentals. We would recommend Zoe's service to anyone!

to her kitchen to get to know her and her amazing food. Zoe is not only an excellent chef, she's also a lovely human being and it was a pleasure to work with her every step of the way. Our wedding venue was unique and Zoe expertly met the challenges and requirements. Her staff was gracious and attentive, and we got so many compliments from our guests about the food. Do not hesitate to hire Zoe - we wish we could do our wedding all over again just to eat her food!

y enjoyed it enormously. We had a number of dietary requirements to cater for, and ended up changing our minds several times over a couple of details, and throughout the process Zoe was incredibly accommodating and communicative. We also loved the tasting experience, it was such a treat! If you are searching for fresh, seasonal, delicious food at an amazingly reasonable price, Zoe is definitely the right person for you!

fessional. The menus that she proposed were so appealing that it was a sign that we were hiring the right person. Jerome and I included two friends of ours at the food tasting and Zoe listened to our comments to do a few fine tunings. Zoe also helped us figure out options for dealing with glasses, silver-wear and serving platters. On the day of the event Zoe arrived promptly on time, and set up the buffet counter in a beautiful and creative way. Everyone LOVED her food. I highly recommend Zoe for those who have a passion for creative and delicious food, prepared and presented by a kind and beautiful person.

due to Covid. The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully laid out. Many compliments from our guests! Our only regret of the evening was not making time to eat more of it ourselves! Cannot recommend highly enough, thank you Zoe!

to guests with special needs.

at our guests would leave feeling like they had a great Brooklyn restaurant experience rather than a traditional, non-memorable catered dinner. Zoe did not disappoint in the slightest – everything from the hors d'oeuvres to the charcuterie station to the main courses were delicious! Probably more importantly, we had the opportunity to craft the menu with Zoe directly, making tiny tweaks that made the night feel personal and special. No request or idea was out of bounds, even ridiculous ones like my wife’s last-minute requirement for specialty large ice cubes in the welcome cocktail and individual raspberries in each champagne flute were met with excitement and a can-do attitude. Even beyond the food, working with Zoe and her team from start to finish was an absolute pleasure and we could not have imagined a better experience. Zoe was as professional as they come and was well-versed in how to make everything run as smoothly as possible, which was all that more impressive given she had never worked at our venue prior to our event. Her team was on top of their game at all points, including each team member greeting us with a smile on their face and a willingness to help, setting up our specialty drinks and appetizers in our back room so we could taste everything, remembering the bridal party’s drink orders all night, and countless other little things that made us feel so special. The whole team was incredibly kind and fun and made our evening completely no-stress (coming from two Type-A clients). From beginning to end, working with Zoe Deleu Catering was one of the best decisions we made about our wedding, and we would highly encourage everyone to stop looking for a caterer and just book with her ASAP.

l guests asked us for recipes!), but she was also incredibly proactive, organized, and calm throughout the planning process. She helped us book our rentals and went to the rental showroom with us to guide us through the process. She took a lot of the stress out of planning, and we always knew if we had a question, she would have a quick response and proposed solution to any problem. She also had a robust menu for us to choose from and helped us personalize our menu to fit our personalities. When I told Zoe I wasn’t much of a cake person, she recommended an ice cream sundae bar, which was a fun alternative and a huge hit! She is lovely person and a complete professional, which was also recognized by our other vendors who all had great things to say about working with Zoe and her team. We strongly recommend hiring Zoe for your wedding or event!

ry single dish we tried was delicious, which made it super difficult to narrow down our choices! Many of our guests went out of their way to tell us how much they enjoyed Zoe's food. I can't say enough good things about Zoe and can't wait to work with her again in the future. Zoe, thank you again for your part in making our wedding so special.

that, Zoe was there for us the day of our wedding and during the planning process. She was a constant and reliable resource for any questions, catering related or otherwise. She has impeccable taste, is straight forward, friendly, and runs a professional catering operation. She partners with great catering staff, a highly effective manager, and a dessert maker with great sweets. I highly recommend Zoe and know that on our wedding day our guests were made happier and our stress was non-existent in large part because of Zoe's support.

sert, the food was not only delicious, but STUNNING. She is punctual, responsible, and extremely organized. She is so passionate about her work, so talented, and such a wonderful person. We cannot recommend her highly enough.

small wedding and made everything super carefree and enjoyable. Her food and drinks looked straight out of a magazine, tasted wonderfully AND the table setting/ decor that she helped put together was A+. She made planning a wedding in a few weeks a stress free and fun experience

fiancé out of the water. No one else we did a tasting with even compared. Her food is not only unique and delicious, it is beautiful and thoughtful. Our wedding guests could NOT stop raving about the food to me all night and most people said it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. She is also very affordable and willing to work with you on budget to make your day perfect. Do not hesitate, book her. Thank you Zoe! You are the best.

on. She not only delivered on our expectations but also exceeded them. We would highly recommend her and hope to work with her again in the future.

k throughout the administrative and planning process as well as on the big day. The last wedding we did together her staff was so helpful and professional and my team had very little to worry about as every detail related to food and service was taken care of without our involvement. Zoe's food tastes wonderful and she is very conscious of seasonality and working with excellent suppliers. We already have a list of future clients we are going to recommend her for!

still talking about the mini burgers. We had a family style dinner and the presentation was gorgeous. Staff was friendly and professional.

! Such an extensive menu with so many fantastic options. Typically when I attend a wedding as a guest a lot of the food is dry since the caterer needs to serve 200 people simultaneously. I don't know how Zoe and her team do it! The food is fresh as can be and this was my #1 when it comes to food. No one enjoys hard mashed potatoes :/ I caught up with my friends after my wedding and they were RAVING about the food. People couldn't get over the steak, the apps, her flatbreads, roasted potatoes, and extremely fresh veggies/salad. First time I went to a wedding where the food was spectacular ( and it was MY wedding!!). Thank you, Zoe!! I am so so pleased with how everything turned out!

n. One of our biggest concerns going into planning our own wedding was what we would serve our guests at the reception. Zoe worked with us every step of the way, helping us find the right way within our budget, giving us honest feedback and advice, helping us see what made sense and what didn't, and providing us with a tasting session that made us extremely confident that we'd made the right choice. She and her staff delivered on every front, and then some, hitting every beat as we planned. Our guests have continued to compliment us on the food, and we couldn't be happier. I can't recommend them enough, they were a pleasure to work with.

lted in dishes that were both delectable and attractive. Our French guests were equally delighted by the quality, and this crowd is hard to please! All this for a reasonable price - We hope we will find an occasion to use her catering services again!

absolutely beautiful job. It was, honestly, better than we could have imagined. The food was gorgeous and absolutely delicious. Everybody kept commenting on how good it was (and we still have had comments on it, months later). It was perfect. All of the servers were professional and lovely, and she put in a TON of work but it appeared effortless. She pays attention to every detail. She is very conscious of budget, but will go above and beyond in terms of service and creativity. Highly recommended to anyone and everyone!!!

The food was beautiful and absolutely delicious. Everybody kept commenting on how good it was. It was perfect. The macarons were delightful as well, all of the servers professional and lovely, and I know it was a lot of work for you but it appeared effortless. We so appreciate all of the work you put into it, working with our budget, and creating something truly amazing. We will recommend you to anyone and everyone!!!

gs I'd forgotten. She is just a delightful person and made the process so easy and fun. Her staff was warm and charming. And the food. It was sublime. Everyone raved about the food - to be truthful, they were in disbelief that I'd pulled a rabbit out of my hat and found such a brilliant chef. The fish. The mezze. The dessert. It was beautiful, thoughtful and farmer's market-sourced. She attended to dietary restrictions - gluten free/vegan - with ease. I shopped around, and she was far and away the most eager, active, communicative. Selecting her for the big day was an easy choice.

e beautiful than I imagined it would be. Zoe worked within our budget. She listened to what we liked and then helped us create a menu. Her staff was so helpful, friendly, lovely. Everything she did was beautiful and delicious and our guests, many of whom are food snobs, were blown away by how incredible everything was. Not only is the food incredible but the presentation is gorgeous. Elegant and beautiful. She also did the flowers for us and the table decor. We feel so lucky we had our wedding so beautifully catered.

ffort into it than we could ever imagine. She is unlike any other caterer we have ever experienced. It was truly as though she was planning her own wedding! From the food she prepared to her design of the tables, everything was magnificent. We decided on a family style menu and she executed it perfectly for 200+ people at a venue where we had to bring in a kitchen. After the wedding everyone remarked about how the food must have been out of a 5 star restaurant and was not the normal food they were used to having at weddings. Zoe and her staff were truly a pleasure to work with and, beyond a shadow of a doubt, I would recommend her to anyone. Best, Greg + Lauren