2025: Queens Voted Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers Best Caterer!
Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers
211-37 26th Ave, Bayside
(718) 229-2367 – bensdeli.net
If there’s one thing Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers knows how to do, it’s turn a meal into an experience that leaves you full, satisfied and coming back for more. It’s no surprise that this beloved family-owned institution has been named Best Caterer. After all, when you’re serving up homemade soups, hot pastrami and crunchy all-you-can-eat pickles, it’s hard not to be a crowd favorite. Since opening in 1972, Ben’s has been dishing out authentic New York kosher delicatessen and Eastern European comfort foods that have earned a loyal following. With five locations, including Long Island, Queens and even Florida, Ben’s continues to make every event memorable with freshly prepared, mouthwatering meals. Whether it’s catering a corporate gathering or a family celebration, Ben’s commitment to quality and flavor stands out.
2024: Queens Voted Mario’s Meat Market and Deli Best Caterer! (Tie)
Mario’s Meat Market and Deli
7553 Metropolitan Ave , Middle Village
(718) 326-7973 – mariosmeatsanddeli.com
Mario’s Meat Market and Deli, crowned as Queens’ Best Caterer, is not only renowned for its “Italian Style Veal Cutlets & Homemade Sausage” but also for its rich heritage and community roots. Mario and his family, originally from Polizzi Generosa near Palermo, Italy, emigrated to America in 1971, settling first in Brooklyn, New York. As a young student, Mario worked diligently at Conti’s Meat on Knickerbocker Avenue, building a reputation for reliability and punctuality that endeared him to customers. In 1974, the family moved to Ridgewood, Queens, where Mario continued his craft at Joe’s & Tony’s Meat Market for nine years. With twelve years of experience under his belt, Mario was ready to venture out on his own. In 2010, he established Mario’s Meat Market and Deli in Middle Village, NY, at 75-55 Metropolitan Ave. Here, Mario has cultivated a friendly, mom-and-pop atmosphere, with all cooking done on the premises using only the finest Prime and Black Angus meats. The deli is not just a business; it’s a vibrant part of the community offering daily and catering menus year-round, delighting locals with a taste of home and a touch of gourmet expertise.
2024: Queens Voted Bayside Milk Farm Best Caterer! (Tie)
Bayside Milk Farm
35-15 Bell Blvd, Bayside
(718) 225-0050 – baysidemilkfarm.com
An exceptional catering service is built into a decades-old Queens business known as a small, intimate gourmet market where freshly baked bread tempts customers in the mornings and fresh deli cuts elevate lunchtime to a sensation. Your special event deserves to put its celebratory meal in the purview of outstanding cooks and staff aligned with this establishment. Book your catering today after a conversation with the kindly and helpful Bayside Milk Farm staff to find out what outstanding selections they would recommend for your guests and guest of honor. Pour through an extensive menu with Chicken Francese, Parmigiana, Marsala, Sorrento, Fajitas, and Florentine just a shortlist of entrees. Check out more ideas from Londo Broil Terriyaki and Kielbasa with Saurkraut to get a sampling of contemporary ways to feed party guests. The icing here is the budget-oriented per-person price for finely prepared fresh dishes provided by professionals who know it’s the food that sends guests home talking from a party.
2023: Queens Voted Cara Mia Best Caterer!
Cara Mia
146 Tulip Ave , Floral Park
(718) 740-9118 – caramiarestaurant.com
Cara Mia is a cater from Queens Village that has roots in Broccostella, Italy, where founders Tomaso and Armanda DeCiantis were both born. Tomaso and Armanda immigrated to the United States through Ellis Island with their three children. In 1970, they established the Cara Mia Restaurant in Floral Park. Their children worked in the business and developed a strong work ethic. The Cara Mia Restaurant became famous for their delicious meatballs which were created via a recipe from Armanda’s mother, Liberata, who lived to be 102. The restaurant is also known for fresh ravioli, gnocchi, meatballs, and many Italian specialties. The business is known for providing top-rate catering services. For those who wish to dine in, the restaurant offers impeccable service and ambiance.
2022: Queens Voted Cara Mia Best Caterer!
Cara Mia
220-20 Hillside Ave, Queens Village
(718) 740-9118 – caramiarestaurant.com
Queens readers have again selected Cara Mia as the best caterer in the borough. And it really should not be much of a surprise. After all, in online reviews, customers praise the service and food, which always leaves guests craving more. You can’t go wrong for your special event by ordering trays of its delicious Italian specialties that include chicken and veal Francese, marsala and parmigiana, shrimp parmigiana and scampi, eggplant parmigiana and rollatini, meatballs, lasagna and much more. Just don’t expect to have too many leftovers at the end of your event because your guests may very well eat everything you serve them. You can rely on the reliable service in addition to the food so you just know your special event will go off without a hitch when you choose Cara Mia to cater it.
2021: Queens Voted Cara Mia Best Caterer!
Cara Mia
220-20 Hillside Avenue, Queens Village, NY 11427
(718) 740-9118 – www.caramiarestaurant.com
Looking for a top notch caterer that will leave your guests clamoring for more delicious food? You’ve got to order from Cara Mia in Queens Village. Cara Mia offers trays of its Italian specialties — including favorites like Shrimp Scampi, stuffed shells, meatballs, and more — that are perfect for any occasion. Cara Mia prides itself on the authenticity and the flavors of its food, so chances are you may not have leftovers at the end of the night because everyone will be going back for more. The customer always comes first at Cara Mia, so you are guaranteed to have an incredible catering experience every time.
2020: Queens Voted Cara Mia Best Caterer!
Cara Mia
220-20 Hillside Avenue, Queens Village
(718) 740-9118 – www.caramiarestaurant.com
Tomaso and Armanda DeCiantis moved from Italy to America in the 1960’s. In 1970, they opened Cara Mia Restaurant. After 37 years of continued success in Queens, Cara Mia expanded to Long Island. This restaurant is now being managed by the 4th generation DeCiantis. At Cara Mia, the quality of their food, impeccable service and the ambiance they offer at both locations cannot be compared. Their goal is to make your dining and catering experience the best you’ve experienced. Come out to one of their two locations to try it out for yourself!
