Joel Katz’s Prestige Caterers, New York’s Premier Kosher Caterer, was incorporated in 1971 as a small kosher caterer located in the Oakland Jewish Center in Bayside, Queens.

The success of this innovative caterer soon spread to the off-premise market as clients demanded the quality of Prestige catering for the world of hotels and country clubs.

As Prestige Caterers grew, it purchased a 30,000 square foot commissary and office complex to house the large off-premise market that continues to evolve today.

Joel Katz, the founder of Prestige Caterers, has remained the moving force behind this growing company and is still the creative genius behind it. Spencer Katz, the next generation, has worked side by side with the senior Katz since the late 1980's to make Prestige Caterers what it is today.

Phil Goldenberg, long-time associate, joined Joel in 1984, bringing to this company his loyal following from his family business - Star Caterers.

Michele Lang, Ann Smith, and Alan Kaplan joined the group in the late 1980's and remain today, each specializing in another segment of the off-premise kosher market. Any of our catering managers will be eager to assist you in planning your special event. Berel Fischler, Michael Horowitz, Jay Marcus, Craig Stier, Craig Weinberg, and Peter Weiss make up by far the most talented, creative, and experienced catering staffs in the industry today. With well over one hundred years of combined professional catering experience you can relax knowing your event is in good hands with Prestige Caterers.

Prestige’s success in the tri-state area was the catalyst for its emergence in the Philadelphia/Cherry Hill market. Overseen by Cherry Hill native and local, David Schwartzman, this market continues to be serviced by the same Prestige quality.

Over the years, Prestige Caterers off-premise experience has enabled it to cater successful programs and events in Chicago, Baltimore, Florida, California, Washington D.C., Boston, Memphis and Arizona. Prestige Caterers is equipped to provide quality kosher catering anywhere in the USA.

Under the Vaad Harabonim of Queens, Prestige Caterers retains the respect of one the strongest rabbinical councils in the New York area, maintaining the kashrut without sacrificing the quality.

The culinary team, led by Executive Chef Gonzalo Panesso, is constantly integrating new and trendy ideas by employing some of New York’s star chefs and combining upscale contemporary catering with certified kosher products.

Prestige Caterers boasts an impressive list of hotels, clubs, and special event venues, including 4 in-house locations: Temple Beth Sholom in Fair Lawn, Hollis Hills Jewish Center in Queens, Congregation Sons of Israel in Woodmere and Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. As full-service party planners, Prestige Caterers has the resources to create what a client can only dream of. Whether in our venue or in yours, a Prestige catered party is a class act!