Business Details
36 Years
experience
Award-Winning Catering in New York City
The Raging Skillet has redefined event catering since 1990 by prioritizing innovation and personalization. As a woman-owned business, we specialize in creating one-of-a-kind menus tailored to each client's vision, drawing inspiration from global cuisines ranging from Korean and Moroccan to Hungarian and Southern American. With 35 years of experience, we've earned recognition as New York's premier 'anti-caterer' by breaking traditional molds through unique service styles like Floating Supper and family-style dining.Our expertise extends to accommodating diverse dietary needs, including gluten-free, vegan, and kosher-style options, while maintaining culinary excellence. Featured in New York Magazine and The New York Times, we've been honored as The Knot's Top Five Wedding Caterers for 16 consecutive years and received The Wedding Wires Couples Choice Award. Our team's deep industry knowledge and commitment to client collaboration ensure every event delivers exceptional food, seamless service, and memorable experiences.
Services
Hors d'oeuvres
Entrees
Desserts
Buffet
Custom Menus
Wedding Catering
Event Planning
Dietary Accommodations
Venue Coordination
Floating Supper
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- 35 years of creating unique, one-time-only menus for NYC events
- Specialize in dietary accommodations including gluten-free and vegan options
- Recognized as The Knot's Top Five Wedding Caterers for 16 consecutive years
- Woman-owned business with deep industry expertise and personalized service
- Award-winning team with experience at NYC's premier venues
What people say
Best wedding caterer
Creative menus
Attentive service
Dietary accommodations
Seamless execution
Services
Hors d'oeuvres
Our hors d'oeuvres combine global flavors with artistic presentation, featuring options like Thai chicken satay, Moroccan lamb sliders, and vegan nori rolls. Each bite-sized creation balances bold flavors and elegant presentation to set the tone for memorable events. Dietary accommodations include gluten-free, vegan, and kosher-style options.
Custom Menus
We create completely personalized menus tailored to each client's vision, blending cuisines from Korean BBQ to Hungarian goulash. Our chefs collaborate directly with clients to develop unique flavor combinations that reflect personal stories while accommodating dietary restrictions. This service includes menu tastings and revisions.
Wedding Catering
Specializing in wedding celebrations, we offer family-style dining, buffet presentations, and innovative Floating Supper service. Our team coordinates with venues and planners to ensure perfect execution, including dietary accommodations for diverse guest lists. Packages include staff service and premium bar options.
Dietary Accommodations
We provide comprehensive dietary solutions including gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, and kosher-style options without compromising flavor. Our chefs create parallel menus that allow all guests to enjoy equivalent culinary experiences, with special expertise in gluten-free cuisine from Chef Rossi's 25 years of personal experience.
Venue Coordination
Our team manages all food-related logistics at NYC's premier venues, from The Foundry to The Bell House. Services include space planning, rental coordination, and staff deployment to ensure seamless execution. We handle timing, service flow, and contingency planning for stress-free events.
People
Chef Rossi
Owner & Executive Chef
Founder of The Raging Skillet with 35 years of catering experience. Recognized for innovative fusion cuisine and personalized service. Author of 'The Punk Rock Queen of the Jews' memoir. Specializes in dietary accommodations and creative menu development.
Charmaine
Maitre d'
Senior event coordinator with extensive venue expertise. Manages logistics, timeline coordination, and client communication. Known for exceptional organizational skills and ensuring seamless event execution across New York City's premier locations.
Questions
What makes The The Raging Skillet different from other caterers?
We create completely customized menus for each event rather than offering standard options. Our 'anti-caterer' approach focuses on personalization, innovative service styles, and global flavor combinations that reflect each client's unique story.
Can you accommodate special dietary needs?
Yes, we specialize in dietary accommodations including gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, and kosher-style options. Chef Rossi has 25 years of personal experience with gluten-free cuisine and develops parallel menus that maintain flavor and presentation for all guests.
What venues do you work with in NYC?
We have experience at NYC's premier locations including The Foundry, The Bell House, The Angel Orensanz Foundation, and The Greenpoint Loft. Our team coordinates directly with venue staff to ensure perfect execution at any location.
How do you handle wedding day logistics?
Our team manages all aspects of food service including timing coordination, staff deployment, and contingency planning. We work with your wedding planner to ensure smooth execution from setup through breakdown, including guest flow and service pacing.
Can we customize our menu?
Absolutely. We develop completely custom menus through collaborative tastings and revisions. Our chefs welcome creative challenges and have created unique dishes for clients ranging from Indian paneer to Puerto Rican pernil with personalized twists.
What service styles do you offer?
We offer traditional plated service, family-style dining, buffet presentations, and our signature Floating Supper where guests enjoy continuous roaming service. Each style can be adapted to suit your event's atmosphere and guest interaction preferences.
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Reviews (2)
William Brown
Jun 28, 2022
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Chef Rossi, Charmaine, and the rest of the Raging Skillet team were downright wonderful for our wedding this June - I can't recommend them enough! Chef Rossi's menu is easily the most interesting and flexible I've ever seen, she was super responsive and kind, and always gave thoughtful, detailed answers to any changes we had throughout the process. Oh yeah - and the food was delicious to boot! I think I ate 5 or 6 of the Mac and Cheese fritters all by myself, not to mention the half dozen other delectable apps we had on the menu.
The steak was wonderful and I heard nothing but compliments from everyone all night. Their staff was professional and great, and everything went off without a hitch. And - I must also mention - that a huge thanks for that is due to Charmaine, who helped us through the logistics planning process and coordinated everything decor and layout related with the venue's rental company. Could not have asked for a better experience - thank y'all so much!
The steak was wonderful and I heard nothing but compliments from everyone all night. Their staff was professional and great, and everything went off without a hitch. And - I must also mention - that a huge thanks for that is due to Charmaine, who helped us through the logistics planning process and coordinated everything decor and layout related with the venue's rental company. Could not have asked for a better experience - thank y'all so much!
Diane Checchio
Jun 13, 2019
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I just can't say enough about Chef Rossi and Charmaine. We planned our daughter's wedding at The Green Building which included a floating dinner. Not knowing what that was made me a little anxious. Being an Italian mother of the bride of course I worried there wouldn't be enough food. Chef Rossi reassured me it would be more than enough.and boy was she correct. The food, staff and presentation was just amazing.
Chef and Charmaine are warm, witty and truly a pleasure to be around. They are professionals at what they do and I just can't thank them enough for making it a special.magical night! I recommend them to anyone having an event, it will be just as magical. Thanks again Chef and Charmaine
Chef and Charmaine are warm, witty and truly a pleasure to be around. They are professionals at what they do and I just can't thank them enough for making it a special.magical night! I recommend them to anyone having an event, it will be just as magical. Thanks again Chef and Charmaine
