Champignon Catering

10/28/08

Great service, tons of food.

by aregee

I threw my wife a surprise birthday party and needed a caterer. A friend referred me to Champignon. I told Jesse what foods my wife doesn't like and how many people would attend and he did the rest. It was a cocktail party and I was concerned that there wouldn't be enough food. Don't you hate when you go to a cocktail party and you leave hungry? Well there was so much food that people ate and drank and we couldn't finish everything.

The food was great (especially for cocktail party food) and plentiful, but what was excellent was the server that came. (I feel terrible, I forgot his name) This guy didn't miss a step. He made drinks, passed food, poured wine, CLEANED UP AS HE WENT!, brought his own ice tongs, asked me how he should dress, made sure I had a drink. He took down the garbage half way through and at the end and on and on. This guy really made the party flow and took so much stress out of the day for me.

Being an artist in New York City, budget was a big concern for me and I did get two other bids. What I really liked about Jesse was that, unlike the other two companies, who the first question was "what's your budget " and miraculously came in at a couple dollars from my number with no room for negotiation. Jesse asked how many people, how long, and other relevant questions, gave me examples of the food and gave me a price without asking the budget question. He's obviously been doing this a long time and is a good read of people.

This is my first time writing a review of anything but I just felt that I had to share my experience. I will absolutely use him again if the need arises and I recommend strongly!

• Pros: service and value
• Cons: none

04/28/08

Great Burgers

by girlsniteout3

After a nite out, we were looking for a place to eat. We wanted burgers and coke, stumbled upon champignon and loved it. Service was friendly and sincere, burgers were fantastic and huge. In fact the four of us could have split two, considering we each only ate half. Food was fresh and artisinal will definitely go back next time in NYC.

• Pros: Great little place
• Cons: none

08/07/07

Wonderful Experience!

by dmabb

The positive reviews on this site for Champignon Catering are 100% accurate. I was in a bit of a pinch recently, as the company that was hosting our Board meeting recommended a deli that they use frequently for our food/beverage needs, but the deli was unresponsive to my phone call/e-mail message. That's when I had to hustle to make other arrangements. When I phoned Champignon, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jennifer, who totally put my mind at ease. Although our group was small--and our needs were not great, Jennifer handled all the details with the utmost professionalism. I was not at the meeting, but the feedback from our Board regarding the food/beverage and delivery, were all positive. I would absolutely recommend Champignon Catering!

• Pros: Excellent customer service
• Cons: None

07/19/07

A great find!!!

by carelia

I was throwing a birthday party for my step fathers 65th and it was going to be a brunch. After extensive research I came across Champignon which had a great selection of brunch items. The price was perfect so I imagined the food would not be. I was wrong. They gave me a huge assortment of foods to taste beforehand and it was all wonderful...even my four year old son gave a thumbs up to the blueberry muffins. The staff were all very accomodating and helpful even when the numbers for the party were changing three days before the event. I am still getting emails about how wonderful the food was at the party. I will definately be using them again for future parties or even to stop by for coffee and a blueberry muffin with my son.

• Pros: You can't get such good food for that price anywhere else in Chelsea

05/10/07

Highly flexible & responsive!

by agreime

Last month I used Champignon for a high-profile contract signing in the board room in my Times Square office. The service was prompt, respectful, and appropriate for the crowd and event. By the way, I only set this up 1 work-day in advance! I don't recommend the last minute notice, but Champignon was there for me. I will be forever in gratitude. I recommend them for any type of event, as they are very flexible and they are willing to go the extra mile to find the solution that will fit your specific needs - just like they did mine.