Catering and party-planning guides
Real numbers and tradeoffs from years of catering Long Island parties — booking timing, portion sizes, and what actually works.
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Private Chef Dinner Party Cost on Long Island: What to Expect
Real per-person pricing for a Long Island private chef dinner party, from an 8-person tasting menu to a 20-person backyard feast, plus what drives the cost.
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Corporate Catering on Long Island: What Offices Actually Order
What Long Island offices really order for corporate catering — lunch headcounts, menu picks, drop-off vs. staffed setups, and real per-person pricing.
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Pig Roast Catering on Long Island (How Chef Ralph Runs It)
What a pig roast actually involves on Long Island — headcount and per-person yield, the cook and timing, backyard setup, and how to book with Chef Ralph.
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Seafood Boil Catering on Long Island (What to Expect)
How Chef Ralph runs Cajun and New England seafood boil catering across Nassau and Suffolk — what's in the pot, per-person quantities, setup, and how to book.
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Wedding Catering Cost Per Person on Long Island (2026 Ranges)
Real Long Island wedding catering price ranges per guest — plated, buffet, and stations — plus what tastings, bar packages, and vendor coordination actually add.
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Graduation Party Catering Checklist for Long Island
Booking a graduation party caterer on Long Island? Here is the checklist for headcount, menu, timing, and budget before the June rush fills the calendar.
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What to Ask a Caterer Before You Sign a Contract
Before you sign a catering contract on Long Island, ask about deposits, headcount deadlines, gratuity, and weather plans. Here is the full list.
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Buffet vs. Plated Dinner for a Long Island Party: How to Choose
Buffet or plated dinner for your Long Island party? Compare real per-person cost, food quantity, staffing needs, and guest experience to decide.
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How Much Does Catering Cost Per Person on Long Island?
Real per-person catering price ranges for Long Island events — plated, buffet, family-style, and drop-off — and what actually moves the number up or down.
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How Far in Advance to Book a Caterer in Nassau and Suffolk County
Planning a party in Nassau or Suffolk County? Here is how far ahead you actually need to book a caterer — and what changes based on event size.
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Catering Portion Sizes for 20, 50, and 100 Guests
Real portion size guidance for catered parties of 20, 50, and 100 guests — proteins, sides, appetizers, and the mistakes that leave people hungry.
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How to Order Catering for a Long Island House Party
A step-by-step guide to booking a caterer for a backyard or indoor house party on Long Island — what to ask, what to budget, and what Chef Ralph needs to know before he shows up.
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