Business Details
Your Premier Catering Partner in Altamont, NY
Elegant Touch Catering has been crafting unforgettable culinary experiences for 42 years, serving the Capital District and beyond. Our owner-operated business combines decades of expertise with personalized attention, ensuring every event reflects our clients' unique visions. With a focus on award-winning cuisine and full-service production, we handle every detail from menu design to venue setup. Our owners, Deborah and Kimberly, oversee each event personally, blending creative innovation with meticulous execution. From intimate gatherings to large-scale corporate functions, we deliver exceptional service, premium ingredients, and interactive dining experiences that leave lasting impressions.Our commitment to quality extends to our full bar service, artisanal breads, and house-made desserts, all prepared with a signature touch of elegance. With a proven track record in weddings, social events, and corporate catering, we transform occasions into memorable celebrations through food, ambiance, and dedicated client collaboration. Our experienced team ensures seamless execution, allowing clients to enjoy their events stress-free while we bring their dreams to life.
Services
Wedding Catering
Corporate Events
Social Gatherings
Full-Service Production
Custom Menu Design
Venue Coordination
On-Site Cooking
Bar Services
Event Rentals
Artisanal Catering
Highlights and features
- We offer 42 years of experience in creating tailored event experiences.
- Our owners are personally involved in every event from start to finish.
- We provide full-service catering including venue setup and rentals.
- Our award-winning chefs craft customized menus for every occasion.
- We guarantee seamless execution with dedicated client collaboration.
Services
Wedding Catering
Our wedding catering combines award-winning cuisine with personalized service, creating unforgettable dining experiences. Owners Deborah and Kimberly collaborate directly with couples to design custom menus and coordinate full-service production. From intimate ceremonies to grand celebrations, we ensure every detail reflects your vision while delivering exceptional food and ambiance.
Corporate Events
We elevate corporate gatherings with innovative menus and professional execution, serving galas, luncheons, and grand openings. Our team tailors events to reinforce brand identity through customized presentations and premium catering. With experience serving top regional businesses, we guarantee impactful events that impress clients and employees alike.
Full-Service Production
Our comprehensive production service handles rentals, setup, staffing, and cleanup, eliminating client stress. We coordinate tables, linens, decor, and logistics to ensure seamless execution. This all-inclusive approach allows clients to enjoy their events knowing every detail is expertly managed.
Custom Menu Design
Our chefs create bespoke menus for every occasion, featuring house-made desserts and artisanal breads. Clients work directly with owner Kimberly to develop unique dishes that match their event's theme and guest preferences. We prioritize fresh, high-quality ingredients for exceptional flavor and presentation.
On-Site Cooking
Interactive cooking experiences engage guests with live grilling and preparation stations. This dynamic service adds entertainment value while delivering freshly made dishes. Our team ensures safe, efficient execution while maintaining culinary excellence throughout the event.
People
Deborah
Owner/Event Coordinator
Deborah guides clients through the planning process, ensuring every event reflects their vision. With 42 years of experience, she oversees logistics and coordination to deliver seamless celebrations that exceed expectations.
Kimberly
Owner/Chef
Chef Kimberly creates award-winning menus and custom dishes for each event. Her culinary expertise and attention to detail ensure exceptional flavors and presentation, making every dining experience memorable for guests.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We specialize in weddings, corporate events, baby showers, graduation parties, holiday gatherings, and rehearsal dinners, tailoring each event to client preferences.
How do you ensure event personalization?
Our owners work directly with clients to understand their vision, creating customized menus and coordinating every detail to match their unique style and requirements.
Do you provide venue coordination services?
Yes, we offer venue recommendations and coordinate setup, rentals, and decorations to ensure seamless event execution at locations across the Capital District.
What distinguishes your catering service?
Our 42-year legacy, owner-led approach, award-winning cuisine, and full-service production set us apart, guaranteeing exceptional quality and personalized attention.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, our chefs create customized menus with options for all dietary needs, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly dishes.
Reviews (5)
Amanda Brandon Walter
Aug 16, 2021
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As someone else mentioned, poor customer service and morals. We hired elegant touch as our wedding caterer during the COVID pandemic. We worked primarily with Deb, who was better than Kim, but the two run the business quite poorly. There seems to be no communication between the two. We got 4 different final invoices from them, as they kept messing up the cost breakdown. They charge you for a tasting, and the chef doesn't come out to introduce herself, which is just weird.
They tried charging us bar price for minors, made us pay $2 extra for lemonade (which is a quite common bar mixer), and served the wrong salad dressing on the day of the event, which they knew one of our guests was allergic to. The food itself did taste okay, but it was not worth the amount of money we paid, especially for the hassle it was to work with them throughout the planning process. Would not recommend.
They tried charging us bar price for minors, made us pay $2 extra for lemonade (which is a quite common bar mixer), and served the wrong salad dressing on the day of the event, which they knew one of our guests was allergic to. The food itself did taste okay, but it was not worth the amount of money we paid, especially for the hassle it was to work with them throughout the planning process. Would not recommend.
Andrea Linton
May 17, 2021
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We just used Elegant Touch for the catering for our wedding and the food was amazing! It was supposed to be in 2020 but everything was delayed during the pandemic, so we had to push it back to 2021. Everyone was so accommodating with pushing things back a year. We just had the wedding last weekend and everyone keeps telling us how great the food was! They had such fun options, like mini grilled cheeses with tomato soup shooters and cheesy risotto balls. I highly recommend them, and especially recommend the marinated flank steak and macaroni and cheese!
Matt Goodwin
Mar 17, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism, Value Do not use Elegant Touch. Unwilling to work with us during covid to have a smaller wedding, retained all deposit, despite ample notice. Unwilling to provide any further services. Very poor customer service and morals.
Jonathan G.
May 12, 2012
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Elegant Touch catered our wedding down in Connecticut in 1997. They used to have a restaurant and that is how we became familiar with them. We were frequent diners with them and never thought they would want to travel so far to cater but we asked anyhow and were very pleased when they accepted the challenge of traveling some 2 hours away! On the day of the wedding and prior to the start of the service, they still hadn't arrived! Ugh!
Then came a phone call indicating they had gotten lost. Remember this was before GPS navigation was prevalent. I went into the ceremony, not knowing if we would be having food available afterward! During the ceremony, they arrived and must have kicked it into high gear in order to be ready for the reception. I don't know how they did it! You would not have known that any kind of wrench had been thrown into the plan. The food and service was excellent! I would highly recommend them!
Then came a phone call indicating they had gotten lost. Remember this was before GPS navigation was prevalent. I went into the ceremony, not knowing if we would be having food available afterward! During the ceremony, they arrived and must have kicked it into high gear in order to be ready for the reception. I don't know how they did it! You would not have known that any kind of wrench had been thrown into the plan. The food and service was excellent! I would highly recommend them!
Nash L.
Jul 29, 2011
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The owners, Kim and Deb, are very particular about how they like things to work. They seem to operate kind of like your wedding planner. The guests of our wedding said that they were happy with the food. I thought for what we paid, that the food was not up to my standards (Dull colors, over seasoned, minimal displays). We made one special requests, light salt, due to dietary needs. We were assured that they would be light on the salt.
There were many dished that were almost inedible due to the salt content. My groom and I were advised that a member of the staff would be attending to us throughout the event, we were introduced to a member of the staff at the beginning of the event and that was the last time we saw her for the whole night. We paid a separate charge so that the children could have a different menu (chicken fingers and fries). The kids were not served chicken fingers or fries.
There were many dished that were almost inedible due to the salt content. My groom and I were advised that a member of the staff would be attending to us throughout the event, we were introduced to a member of the staff at the beginning of the event and that was the last time we saw her for the whole night. We paid a separate charge so that the children could have a different menu (chicken fingers and fries). The kids were not served chicken fingers or fries.
