Full-Service Catering & Production — New York City
Full-Service Corporate, Private & Wedding Catering — New York City
Elegant execution. Structured production. One partner for 20 to 2,000 guests.
From 12,000 daily institutional meals to black-tie Manhattan galas — Urban Affairs delivers structured execution, culinary craft, and seamless production
2 Licensed Commercial Kitchen Facilities ✦ 18-Vehicle Refrigerated Fleet ✦ M/WBE Certified ✦ Licensed & Insured2 Licensed Commercial Kitchen Facilities ✦ 18-Vehicle Refrigerated Fleet ✦ M/WBE Certified ✦ Licensed & Insured
Trusted BY NYC Department of Homeless ✦ Services (DHS) ✦ NYC Department for the Aging (DFTA) ✦ Fortune 500 Corporate ClientsTrusted BY NYC Department of Homeless ✦ Services (DHS) ✦ NYC Department for the Aging (DFTA) ✦ Fortune 500 Corporate Clients
Urban Affairs Catering & Events is a full-service NYC catering and production company. We operate two licensed commercial kitchens, manage an 18-vehicle refrigerated fleet, and hold active contracts with NYC government agencies including DHS and DFTA. Whether your event is a board meeting for 20 or a gala for 2,000, we bring the same precision, quality, and professionalism that New York City demands.
Government Certified
Active vendor for NYC DHS & DFTA meal programs
12K+
Daily meals served
18
Refrigerated Vehicles
5
NYC Boroughs
2K+
Max guest capacity
NYC events run on details. We handle them.
Urban Affairs builds food and service around the room—timing, setup, and guest flow. From client meetings to milestone celebrations, we plan it, staff it, deliver it.
Founder / CEO
Susan Rakibi
About Urban Affairs
Elegant Experiences. Exceptional Taste
New York events move fast. Urban Affairs Catering & Events builds menus and service plans that fit the room, the schedule, and the guest list—corporate meetings, celebrations, weddings, and large-format productions. Tell us the vibe, dietary needs, and venue rules. We’ll handle the food, staffing, timing, and setup. Choosing the right caterer is a crucial decision for your celebration. The food should be exquisite, the venue stunning, and the staff attentive. Urban Affairs Catering & Special Events offers premier off-premise catering and event planning services in NYC. We cater to weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, brunches, corporate cocktail parties, galas, banquets, in-home parties, holiday events, graduations, picnics, and any special occasion you want to make unforgettable.
Our extensive menu and culinary expertise are unmatched in New York City and its surrounding areas. We excel in customizing menus to meet your specific needs. Our expert team keeps up with the latest trends in cuisine, technology, design, and décor, providing you with unique and exceptional options. From house-made, hand-passed hors d’oeuvres and innovative entrees to stylish linens, spectacular lighting, and all your rental needs, Urban Affairs Catering & Special Events ensures your event stands out.
Life’s most special moments should be enjoyed and cherished without stress. Leave the details to us and savor the experience. Call us to experience our award-winning service at (212) 704-4098.
One Catering Partner for Every Scale of Event
Urban Affairs serves corporate boardrooms, government agencies, luxury galas, and weddings — all under one roof, with the same commitment to quality and execution.
Our Catering Services
At Urban Affairs, we bring exceptional cuisine and flawless service to every occasion. From elegant weddings and milestone celebrations to high-profile corporate events, our team designs custom menus and experiences that reflect your vision and exceed expectations. Whether it’s a formal seated dinner or a creative buffet, we handle every detail — from staffing and décor to bar service — ensuring your event is seamless, memorable, and entirely stress-free.
Corporate Catering Services in New York City
Urban Affairs Catering & Events provides professional corporate catering services across New York City for companies hosting meetings, conferences, product launches, and executive gatherings. Our team understands that corporate events require precise timing, organized service, and polished presentation that supports the flow of business.
We regularly work with executive assistants, office managers, and professional event planners who coordinate corporate meetings and company functions. Our team manages operational details such as building security protocols, loading dock access, service timing, venue compliance, and structured guest flow.
Corporate Events We Cater
- Board meetings
- Investor presentations
- Corporate conferences
- Product launches
- Client receptions
- Office holiday parties
Whether you require drop-off catering for a small meeting or full-service staffing for a large conference, Urban Affairs delivers dependable catering designed for professional business environments.
Corporate Catering Services
- Corporate breakfast catering
- Corporate lunch catering
- Executive dinner catering
- Conference and seminar catering
- Corporate cocktail receptions
- Office celebrations and company events
Our corporate catering services support breakfast meetings, working lunches, executive dinners, cocktail receptions, and large-scale company gatherings across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and surrounding business districts.
Wedding Catering in New York City
Wedding Catering
Weddings require more than food. They require coordination, timing, and a team that understands how events flow from the first arrival to the final toast. Urban Affairs Catering & Events works with couples, planners, and venues to organize wedding celebrations with carefully planned menus, professional staffing, and structured service.
From engagement parties and rehearsal dinners to wedding receptions and day-after brunch, we design menus and service plans that align with your venue, timeline, and guest experience.
Wedding Events We Cater
- Wedding receptions
- Rehearsal dinners
- Engagement parties
- Welcome dinners
- Wedding brunches
Wedding Catering Services
- Plated wedding dinners
- Cocktail-style receptions and passed hors d’oeuvres
- Buffet and station-style wedding menus
- Private tastings and menu planning
- Bar service and beverage packages
- Rentals, staffing, and event coordination
Urban Affairs provides wedding catering across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Westchester, and the Hamptons, supporting venues, planners, and couples with reliable full-service event execution.
Private Event Catering in New York City
Private Event Catering
Urban Affairs Catering & Events produces private events across New York City including milestone celebrations, rooftop receptions, birthdays, anniversaries, and seasonal gatherings. Each event is planned with carefully designed menus, professional staffing, and organized service that allows hosts to focus on their guests.
Our team coordinates food service, rentals, staffing, and event flow to create smooth and well-managed celebrations in private homes, venues, rooftops, and event spaces throughout the city.
Private Events We Cater
- Birthday parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Engagement parties
- Holiday gatherings
- Private cocktail parties
- Rooftop receptions
- Family celebrations
- Milestone events
- Private estate gatherings
Corporate Dining Programs NYC
Daily or recurring breakfast and lunch service for offices and teams across New York City. Recurring workplace dining, cafeteria management, and employee meal programs for law firms, financial institutions, and tech companies. Learn more about our Corporate Dining Programs NYC solutions featuring rotating menus, diet-friendly options, and consistent execution.
Institutional & Government Catering NYC
Active vendor for DHS shelter meal programs, DFTA senior centers, schools, universities, and nonprofit organizations throughout New York City. With production capacity exceeding 12,000 meals daily, our Institutional Catering NYC division supports large-scale, compliance-driven food service contracts with dependable logistics and quality control.
Production And Delivery
Urban Affairs operates as both a caterer and an event production partner, managing food, staffing, rentals, and logistics under one coordinated system.
Staffing
- Event captains
- Professional servers
- Licensed bartenders
- Culinary teams
- Setup and breakdown crews
Rentals & Equipment
- Tables, chairs, and linens
- China, glassware, and flatware
- Buffet equipment
- Bars and beverage stations
- Back-of-house kitchen support
Logistics
- Fleet coordination
- Venue load-in planning
- Simultaneous event deployment
- Structured service flow management
Our refrigerated fleet, licensed bar service, professional staffing teams, and rental coordination allow us to manage events across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Westchester, and the broader tri-state area.
Urban Affairs is built to manage moving parts.
Why Urban Affairs
The Only NYC Catering Company Built for Both Corporate Scale and Culinary Refinement
Most New York catering companies do one thing well: luxury events or volume meal programs. Urban Affairs does both — simultaneously, at scale, with the same uncompromising standard of quality.
We are the only NYC caterer with active DHS and DFTA government contracts, two licensed commercial kitchens, and an 18-vehicle refrigerated fleet — while delivering white-glove plated dinners for Manhattan galas the same evening. That dual capability is not a coincidence. It is the result of 30 years of building operational infrastructure that most catering companies never attempt.
When you work with Urban Affairs, you work with a company that has earned the trust of New York City’s government agencies — and the loyalty of its most discerning private clients.
Operational Scale.
Refined Execution.
- Active vendor — NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS)
- Active vendor — NYC Department for the Aging (DFTA)
- HACCP-compliant food safety and production protocols
- Full bar licensing — beer, wine, spirits, and custom cocktails
- In-house staffing, rentals, AV coordination, and event logistics
- Tri-state coverage: all 5 boroughs, Long Island, Westchester, Hamptons, NJ, CT
12K+
Meals produced daily for NYC government programs12K+
Meals produced daily for NYC government programs2
Licensed commercial kitchen facilities2
Licensed commercial kitchen facilities18
Refrigerated vehicles in active fleet18
Refrigerated vehicles in active fleet2K
Maximum guest capacity — any event type2K
Maximum guest capacity — any event type
Catering for Every Occasion New York City Celebrates
From Kwanzaa and Diwali to Passover and Ramadan — Urban Affairs brings authentic culinary craft and refined execution to every cultural and social occasion across NYC.
Seasonal & Cultural
Holiday, Cultural & Faith Celebrations & Event Catering NYC
Kwanzaa, Diwali, Ramadan Iftar, Hanukkah, Passover, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve catering with curated menus that respect each tradition, guest preferences, and dietary needs. Explore our Holiday & Cultural Event Catering NYC options for office celebrations, family gatherings, and formal events.
Social Events
Private Celebration Catering NYC
Milestone birthdays, anniversary dinners, graduation parties, baby showers, engagement parties, and at-home dinner events—intimate or grand, with menus and service planned around your space and guest list. View our Private Celebration Catering NYC options for full-service or drop-off.
Luxury Events
Gala & Fundraiser Catering NYC
Black-tie benefit galas, nonprofit fundraisers, rooftop celebrations, and charity events with structured production planning, professional staffing, and white-glove service. Discover our Gala & Fundraiser Catering NYC capabilities for high-profile events across the city.
Corporate Occasions
Corporate Occasion Catering NYC
Company anniversaries, product launches, investor events, press receptions, team-building gatherings, and training seminars — branded, timed precisely, and professionally executed. Learn more about our Corporate Occasion Catering NYC services for events that reflect your organization’s standards.
Our Team Is Your Team
Your Event Partners in Excellence
With over 30 years of experience, Urban Affairs has earned its reputation as a trusted partner for top businesses across New York City and the greater Metropolitan area. We specialize in delivering seamless, turn-key corporate event planning—from concept to execution.
Explore our expertly crafted menus and handpicked venues to see how we bring bold ideas to life.
Our dedicated event designers are ready to collaborate with your company or organization to create unforgettable experiences, tailored to your brand and business goals.
Venues
Urban Affairs works closely with leading venues across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island, and Westchester. From historic ballrooms to rooftop spaces, we coordinate directly with venue teams to manage logistics, timing, and production flow. We Offer Perfect Venues And Party Themes Based On Your Unique Corporate Goals, Whether Entertaining Clients, Donors Or Employees
Trusted by NYC Organization
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NYC DFTA Vendor
NYC DHS Vendor
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Urban Affairs Catering & Events works with corporations, institutions, and organizations across New York City. Our team supports events for companies, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies that require dependable catering and professional service.
- NYC DFTA Vendor
- NYC DHS Vendor
- MWBE Certified
Customer reviews
Clients return to Urban Affairs because they feel supported throughout the entire planning process. From the first consultation to the final breakdown, our team manages each step so hosts can focus on their guests.
Guests frequently comment on the presentation of the food, the professionalism of the staff, and the smooth coordination behind the scenes.
Seasonally Inspired Menus and Culinary Options
Urban Affairs Catering & Events prepares menus designed for corporate events, weddings, and private celebrations across New York City. Our culinary team creates seasonal menus using high-quality ingredients sourced from trusted local suppliers and specialty purveyors.
Menu formats can include plated dinners, buffet service, chef-attended stations, small plates, and passed hors d’oeuvres. Clients may select from established catering menus or work with our team to develop custom menus tailored to the event style, venue, and guest preferences.
Menu Formats
- Breakfast catering menus
- Lunch buffet menus
- Cocktail reception and hors d’oeuvres menus
- Dinner buffet and plated menus
- Dessert displays and pastry selections
More
- Healthy and diet-friendly menus
- Vegan and vegetarian catering options
- Gluten-free menu selections
- Halal and kosher-style menu accommodations
- Bar and beverage catering programs
Our catering menus support events ranging from small meetings and private gatherings to large corporate functions, weddings, and celebrations throughout New York City.
We proudly accommodate all dietary needs — from vegan and gluten-free to halal and kosher. Browse our diet-friendly catering menus.“
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Born & Bred in New York City
Since 1995, Urban Affairs Catering & Events has proudly served New York from our Midtown Manhattan headquarters. For nearly three decades, we’ve delivered exceptional cuisine and dependable, polished service to corporate and social events throughout NYC and the greater metropolitan area.
From Midtown boardrooms to Hamptons estates, from Long Island venues to Southern Connecticut locations, Urban Affairs supports clients across the entire tri-state region with our 18-vehicle refrigerated fleet—allowing us to manage events of every size with precision and consistency.
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Urban Affairs Catering And Events
32 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018
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We proudly accommodate all dietary needs — from vegan and gluten-free to halal and kosher. Browse our diet-friendly catering menus.”
