Exceptional Catering & Events
We create events that celebrate food and bring people together. As New York City’s leading catering and hospitality company, we craft experiences that are as seamless as they are spectacular, from private dinners and weddings to galas and corporate celebrations.
Founded in 1980, Great Performances is a proudly independent New York hospitality company rooted in food, culture, and community.
Plated beet terrine hors d’oeuvre prepared by Great Performances
Our Food
Great food begins with great ingredients. Our chefs draw from the seasons, New York’s global flavors, and the harvests from our own Katchkie Farm to create dishes that are vibrant, balanced, and beautifully presented.
Our Food Image
Wedding guests gathered outdoors at Wave Hill
Stunning Venues
Host your event in one of New York’s most iconic spaces. From The Plaza Hotel and Jazz at Lincoln Center to hidden gardens and cultural landmarks, we partner with extraordinary venues that set the stage for unforgettable moments.
How We Do It
Hospitality is our craft and our calling. Every event begins with collaboration. We listen, design, and deliver with precision, creativity, and genuine warmth, so every guest feels perfectly cared for.
Dining room set for a nonprofit gala at Park Avenue Armory
Our Story
Life happens around food™ – and that’s where our story begins. Founded by Liz Neumark to support women in the arts, Great Performances has grown into New York’s premier hospitality company, dedicated to community, sustainability, and joy through food.
Fields at Katchkie Farm during the growing season
Hospitality Management
We bring hospitality to life every day. From cafés and restaurants to workplace dining programs, we design and operate culinary experiences that connect people and reflect the culture of every space we serve.
Dining room at Dizzy’s Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center
Visual Feast
Antipasti station with assorted vegetables, breads, and small bites
Assorted plated dessert bites arranged on individual plates
Assorted petit fours arranged for dessert service
Assorted petits fours arranged for dessert service
A generous breakfast buffet designed for gathering.
Dark chocolate entremet plated for dessert service
Dry-aged burger served on a wooden board
Hummus and roasted vegetable sandwich cut into portions
Lettuce wrap station with fresh ingredients and colorful presentation
Marinated lamb skewers served as small plated bites
Patatas bravas served as hors d’oeuvres at a catered event
Shared plates served at a seated dinner
Spicy mango maki rolls served as small bites
Savory sweet potato flan plated with seasonal garnish