26 Best Caterers near West Islip

“I’m writing this review because places like this genuinely deserve recognition, and I want more people to support a business that clearly cares about its customers.

For about a year now, I’ve been going to the West Islip library to study (I’m a student at Suffolk County Community College). I live in Deer Park, and the Deer Park library just doesn’t compare—it’s not a great environment. West Islip is quiet, comfortable, and actually lets me focus. On the way there, I’ve passed this deli countless times and never bothered going in.

A couple months ago, I noticed they had burgers on the sign, which made me think they probably had more variety than just typical deli sandwiches. Today, after class, I was craving a bacon, egg, and cheese and decided—on a whim at a red light—to finally stop in instead of going somewhere else.

Right away, I could tell this place was different. They had CALPICO and RAMUNE in multiple flavors, plus a variety of ramen and Asian snacks. That’s not something you usually see in a deli, and it immediately stood out to me.

But what really made this place unforgettable was the service.

It’s run by what seems like an older Korean couple, and they were some of the kindest, most welcoming people I’ve ever met in any food spot. Not the usual rushed, impatient “what do you want?” kind of interaction you sometimes get at delis. They greeted me warmly and made me feel completely comfortable—like I was being welcomed into someone’s home.

When I grabbed a room-temperature drink, they immediately told me they had cold ones, walked me over to the fridge, and helped me pick a flavor. They even took the warm one from my hand to put it back for me. It was such a simple moment, but it showed how much they genuinely care.

For context, I study culinary arts and I’m currently trying to get into the food industry, so I pay attention to service and how businesses are run. This is exactly how it should be done. You can tell they care about their customers and take pride in their business.

The food was great too. I got a bacon, egg, and cheese with hot sauce and ketchup, and the hot sauce was different from the usual—in a really good way. It wasn’t just thrown together; it felt like they actually cared about making it right.

I walked in feeling kind of down—it was just one of those Mondays—but I left in a completely different mood. Hours later, I’m still thinking about how kind they were.

I’m not even exaggerating when I say this—I would take a bullet for these people. That’s how genuinely good they were to me. If they were hiring, I would work for them in a heartbeat and stay there as long as the place exists. I truly want nothing but success for them.

The total came out to about $17, but that included two imported drinks, so it makes sense. And honestly, I don’t regret it at all. I’d gladly spend my money here again.

This is officially my new go-to spot every time I go to the library. I’d rather come here than go to Dunkin’, 7-Eleven, or anywhere else.

I love this place. I mean that seriously. Even if I’m not getting a full meal, I’d go out of my way just to grab a drink or a bag of chips to support them.

If you’re anywhere near West Islip, do yourself a favor and check this place out. Businesses like this deserve to succeed.“

“My first time visiting this place to get a slice was overwhelming due to the wide variety of options. I decided to ask the staff for recommendations on their most popular slices, and it was the best decision I’ve made. I love their pizza; it’s fantastic, with a crunchy bread that’s not too oily. I’ll continue to come back until I’ve tried everything on their menu.“

“The Watermill was the perfect place for our Christmas Wedding. Rob and the whole team made sure every detail for our wedding was perfection. The food was delicious, we found all of our vendors from their vendor showcase, and our wedding attendants saw to every need we had. As a same-sex couple we felt safe, treated with just as much respect as any other couple, and would highly recommend this venue to any LGBTQ+ couple. We wish we could relive our whole wedding day over again!“

“If you’re looking for a caterer, Felico’s is the One! Excellent customer service, delicious food and amazing servers that go above and beyond so your party can be a success.“

“Had my daughters bridal shower a few weeks ago and Gina was like a best friend thru it all. Besides the food and venue itself, the staff and all it has to offer is beyond expectations. A lovely start to a new beginning.....10 plus stars“

“The Essex club is a dream and so is Jessica! Myself and my future husband are set to have our reception here in November and we could not be more excited! Jessica has been amazing to work with through the whole process!“

“My daughter has booked the the Riviera for her wedding, went to make a payment and look around. It is so intimate a venue. It has warmth and style. All the areas are near by so guests don't have to go far for the bar or restrooms. The outside area is stunning with the water back drop.“

“Love the food and staff and pay attention to all needs and they make you feel like home 10/10 would come again“

“This place is absolutely STUNNING. From the time of booking my baby shower to the day of the party the communication and the staff are phenomenal. The food was incredible and I can’t even tell you how many people complimented on how beautiful of a job they did. Michaela was so wonderful to work with. I am so sad the day has come and gone. This place is a hidden gem and I would 100000000% recommend this place to anyone. Thank you for everything!“

“Everyone was great to work with, the place looked beautiful, the food was really good, the bartender made good drinks, the anniversary cake we ordered was fabulous, plenty of parking, easy to get to, reasonable rates, highly recommend!“

“Friendly! Fast service! Food is great and delivery is always spot on!“

“5-Diamond All The Way !! Elegant Eating Caterers did not and will not disappoint. This is our third time using E.E. , from the planning of the menus with Mayra & Neil, to the execution with their Kitchen & Serving Staff's all was seamless and exceptional. Till the next .... Bravo“

“I just used Corinne’s Concepts in Catering for our Rosh Hashana dinner. My very picky family raved about the food! Corinne was a pleasure to work with and was very accommodating as was her staff.“

“I love the Stew Leonard's opportunity which is why I write this and hope that moving forward will see an improvement. As of late, your chicken butchers are very inconsistent. This weekend's packages (8 pounds of family pack) "thin breast cutlets" were not so. Many were very thick, the length of each piece was aprox. 9" in length and some were as they should have been, thin and under 4 inches in length. The time before - same issue. All the prior times - PERFECT in length, thickness, and with the grain and not against. Thank you for reading this and hopefully improving your training and supervising (if applicable).“

“Best mexican grill on long island. Food is delicious, prices are fair, portions are perfect and staff is fast and pleasant. If you're craving filling and satisfying mexican food don't even THINK about going anywhere else. I heard about it from a friend and I just got my family hooked on it too, my siblings are going with their partners later this week to introduce it to them too.“

“George was very professional and so easy to work with and helped make my daughters party a huge success the food was delicious! We would highly recommend them and use them in the future“

“Lovely place for celebrations!! The staff is experienced in making sure your event is stellar!! Food service and party experience is on point!!👍 love their personal touch and food is delicious!“

“Service and food amazing!!!! The two gentlemen the worked our party did an amazing job! I have not had barbecued food like that in years !!! Thank you so much to the owner who dropped off my son’s bag full of his life-saving medication. My son accidentally put his bag on the table while they were packing up before a big storm and the owner went out of his way to bring it back to us personally. I truly can’t thank you enough for making our day amazingly special.“

“We hired Hostess with the Mostess for our engagement party. I cannot recommend this company enough. We ordered a cheese board that was beautiful and an amazing seafood tower. Every single person was talking about how polite, knowledgeable, and professional the griller and shucker were. We will definitely be using this company for every event.“

“I must have drove past this place over a hundred times. Came to try i out and was blown away. I got a combo over salad. The sauces are homemade, everything was fresh and delicious. The owner was really nice. Also they has mango lassi. It was the first time ive seen on a halal truck and it was some of the best I’ve ever had. I highly recommend. Also it was extremely affordable and fast. 10x better than going to McDonald’s or taco bell“

“The Off-Premise Catering team at Lessings went above and beyond to make our wedding the best it could possibly be. My family and I were blown away by the efforts of Steve, Estee, Barbara, and the rest of the team. Making arrangements was a breeze, and from the second I met Steve, I felt so much more at ease about planning The Big Day. Our off-premise venue meant our wedding would mostly take place outdoors, so I had a lot of concerns regarding bad weather. Steve and the team have seen it all, and their experience assured me that they would make it a great party regardless of any foul weather – and that proved to be true. When the wind and rain hit our wedding, they were all prepared and it turned out not to be a big deal.

Not only did Lessing’s make planning the wedding so much easier, but they did an outstanding job on The Big Day. The food was absolutely incredible – I couldn’t believe it was from an off-site kitchen! The staff’s attention to detail was very impressive and everyone was so kind and seemed to genuinely want the day to be the best it could be.

I HIGHLY Lessing’s Off-Premise Catering to anyone who is planning a wedding or for any party/event. I would use them again in a heartbeat.“

“It’s my favorite breakfast sandwich spot. You can text in and have ready usually by the time you get there. They are always busy which is a good thing. I love this place and the staff there. Chris, the owner’s son, is really nice and has a good personality.“

“Roast is by far one of Long Islands best sandwich shops. Food is unbelievably great!! Staff is always friendly & happy!!“

“Food is good .. everything's a little too salty though... ..every since I posted this i noticed the food isn't too salty. Kudos if they saw this and respected it to change. Alot of places don't change - it seems alot of owners don't care enough/ or involved enough to care for customers. Ill keep going to fireside now.“

“Great food and the staff are very polite“