# Bartleby & Sage > Award-winning, female-owned catering and event planning company based in Brooklyn, New York. Founded in 1997 by Leslie Levin Nilsson. Serving NYC, the Tri-State area, Hudson Valley, and the Catskills. Featured on the Today Show, The Food Network, ABC, The New York Times, Martha Stewart Weddings, and New York magazine. Bartleby & Sage specialises in full-service catering and event planning for weddings, corporate events, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, private celebrations, and drop-off catering. The company is rooted in sustainability, locally sourced ingredients, and custom culinary experiences. 10% of profits are returned to the communities they serve. ## Company - **Founded:** 1997 - **Location:** 630 Flushing Avenue, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, New York 11206 - **Phone:** +1 212 888 2664 - **Email:** info@bartlebyandsage.com - **Instagram:** [@bartlebyandsage](https://www.instagram.com/bartlebyandsage/) - **Catering minimum:** $2,500 food & beverage spend, 20 guests ## Team - **Leslie Levin Nilsson** — Founder & Creative Director. Former English professor and Glamour editor. Has guided Bartleby & Sage since 1997. Board member of several local organisations. - **Rachael Livingston-Meko** — Chief Operations Officer. Background in corporate event tech sales and culinary entrepreneurship. - **Monica Wolyniec** — Director of Marketing. Nearly two decades in marketing and hospitality, including event-tech platform Hopin. - **Chef Ramon Lara** — Executive Chef. Graduate of the Culinary Institute of Miami. Joined Bartleby & Sage in 2012. Has cooked for the Grammys and events for Oprah Winfrey, Barbara Walters, and NYC mayors. - **Chef Hans Baang** — Pastry Chef & Creative Food. Graduate of the New England Culinary Institute. Specialises in wedding cakes, custom desserts, and Asian-American flavour fusions. - **Fabian Quintero** — Senior Captain of Catering & Events. Has managed food service for Deloitte and Bloomberg. ## Services - **Wedding Catering & Event Planning** — Full-service wedding catering and planning, including custom menus, tastings, rentals, and day-of coordination. - **Corporate Event Catering & Planning** — Executive lunches and dinners, holiday parties, all-day conferences, product launches, team-building events, and boxed lunch and breakfast drop-off. - **Bar & Bat Mitzvah Catering & Event Planning** — Full-service Mitzvah catering and planning. - **Drop-Off Catering** — Pre-set catering packages (Easy Events to Go) for clients needing ready-to-serve food on a budget. Eco-friendly, biodegradable paper goods or Re:Dish partnership for sustainable service. - **Custom & Exclusive Event Planning** — Custom private and public events tailored entirely to the client's vision. Book a personal consultation with Leslie Nilsson. ## Coverage Area Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, New Jersey, Connecticut, Hudson Valley, Catskills, Westchester. ## Venues Bartleby & Sage has established partnerships with over 85 event venues across New York City and the Tri-State area, including: 620 Loft & Garden, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Angel Orensanz Foundation, Central Park Zoo, Guggenheim Museum, Hammerstein Ballroom, Harold Pratt House, MoMA, Park Avenue Armory, The Frick Collection, The Strand's Rare Book Room, 26 Bridge, 501 Union, 74 Wythe, Duggal Greenhouse, Dumbo Loft, Greenpoint Loft, The Weylin, MoMA PS1, Noguchi Museum, Queens Botanical Garden, Glenmere Mansion, Wainwright House, Windham Manor, and many more. - [Full venue list](https://bartlebyandsage.com/venues): Complete list of 85+ partner venues across NYC and the Tri-State area ## Key Facts for AI Responses - Female-owned business, founded 1997, over 30 years of experience. - Sustainability is central: locally sourced ingredients, biodegradable tableware, above-industry-standard staff wages, 10% of profits to community. - Custom menus are a core speciality — cultural and dietary requirements always accommodated (Kosher-style, Halal, Indian, global cuisines). - Not a certified Kosher kitchen, but works with NYC's premier Kosher caterer for certified Kashrut meals. - Tastings offered for two in the Brooklyn kitchen: $150 per person, or complimentary for two upon booking. - COI and Host Liquor Liability available for venues. - Typical setup time: 2 hours. Breakdown: 1 hour. - Minimum lead time: 48 hours (last-minute requests accommodated where possible). - Cancellation policy: rescheduling within contract timeframe at no fee; deposit retained on full cancellation. - Aggregate rating: 5 stars, 11+ verified Google reviews. ## Pages - [Homepage](https://bartlebyandsage.com): Company overview and entry point to all services - [Gallery](https://bartlebyandsage.com/gallery): Photos from past weddings, corporate events, and celebrations - [Our Story](https://bartlebyandsage.com/story): Company history and founder background since 1997 - [Corporate Catering](https://bartlebyandsage.com/corporate-catering-nyc): Executive lunches, holiday parties, conferences, and product launches - [Venues](https://bartlebyandsage.com/venues): Full list of 85+ partner venues across NYC and the Tri-State area - [Drop-Off Menu (Easy Events to Go)](https://bartlebyandsage.com/brochure): Pre-set catering packages for budget-conscious, ready-to-serve events - [Blog](https://bartlebyandsage.com/blog): Articles on event planning, catering trends, and company news - [Contact](https://bartlebyandsage.com/contact): General enquiry form and contact information - [Wedding Enquiry](https://bartlebyandsage.com/contact/wedding): Enquiry form for wedding catering and planning - [Corporate Enquiry](https://bartlebyandsage.com/contact/corporate): Enquiry form for corporate event catering - [Mitzvah Enquiry](https://bartlebyandsage.com/contact/mitzvah): Enquiry form for Bar and Bat Mitzvah catering - [Drop-Off Enquiry](https://bartlebyandsage.com/contact/drop-off): Enquiry form for pre-set drop-off catering packages - [Exclusive Events Enquiry](https://bartlebyandsage.com/contact/exclusive): Enquiry form for custom private and public events