Celebrations,
done right
Bartleby & Sage caters Bar and Bat Mitzvahs and private parties in Brooklyn and the New York area, handling food, service, and every detail from start to finish.
Private parties that people actually remember
Whether you're celebrating a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, a milestone birthday, or a gathering that simply deserves more than the ordinary, Bartleby & Sage brings nearly three decades of expertise to every table. We work closely with each client to build a menu, and an experience, that feels entirely their own.
Food that goes far beyond the expected
Mitzvah celebrations handled with care and experience
Every detail, managed
Whatever you're celebrating, we're ready
A coming-of-age celebration, a landmark birthday, a milestone anniversary - we build each event around the people being honored and the details that make it special.
Elegant, unhurried, and exactly as you imagined it: think delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and fragrant teas served with the care the occasion deserves.
An intimate gathering in your home or at one of our exclusive locations, with a menu and table setting worthy of the occasion and guests you're hosting.
Graduations, retirements, Celebrations of Life, and every gathering that doesn't fit a category. Tell us what you're marking and we'll handle the rest.
How it works
From your first conversation with us to the moment your guests arrive, every detail of your event is handled with care, creativity, and nearly three decades of experience behind it.
It's a chance to refine the menu, meet your team, and arrive at your celebration with complete confidence.
Our team is on hand for every detail, expected and otherwise, so if something needs adjusting, it's handled quietly, quickly, and without you ever needing to know.
What our clients are saying
Everything you need to know
Custom menus have been our specialty for nearly 30 years. We love hearing about your traditions and cultural favorites; we have served up oxtails for a Caribbean themed party, San Rival cake for a Filipino celebration, & flown in crawfish from New Orleans, to name a few. Be sure to also tell us about any dietary needs and allergies and we will make sure everyone is taken care of.
Not to worry! Chef Ramon and our kitchen crew work magic anywhere. If there's no electricity on site, we work with hot boxes and sterno. We can rent wood-fired grills, propane-powered stoves, generators for refrigeration and kitchen tents, as needed.
We staff every event ourselves — no agency temps, no strangers showing up the day of. Staffing levels depend on your guest count, menu type, and complexity of the event.
As a general guideline, we recommend one server per 10-20 guests depending on the style of service and one bartender per every 50 guests.
We will also include a lead captain for your event, & kitchen and sanitations teams as needed. We'll give you a specific staffing plan with your proposal and introduce the lead for your event in advance.
In addition to offering all styles of food service, we also offer drop-off style breakfast, lunch, dinner, and more! We can set up and return for clean-up or send eco-friendly, biodegradable paper goods for self-service.
While we are not a Kosher kitchen, we can offer Kosher-style catering as well as Halal, Indian, and flavors from around the world. If you need certified Kashrut meals, we work with the premier Kosher caterer in NYC.
We leave the space the way we found it — or better. Trash and recycling as the venue needs is part of our standard breakdown. If the venue has specific sorting or removal from the property requirements, just let us know and we'll comply - depending on the situation there might be an additional fee.
As part of our planning offerings, we can assist with decor and design details for the whole event or help you find the right florist and vendors that work with your budget and vision.
Our amazing pastry chef Hans can create everything from vintage wedding cake designs to multi-tiered extravaganzas, even a hand-spun croquembouche. We love a creative challenge, so send your dessert dreams our way.
