Masterpiece Caterers

The space was beautiful with a great location. I am not a fan of banquet, cookie cutter wedding halls so I was thankful that this venue is decorated with authentic, historic pieces. The staff was extremely professional and accommodating to meet my needs and the needs of my guests. The food was delicious and I loved that they get their cakes from Financier Bakeries. To top it off, being located right next to Stone street gave us so many options for an after-​party. Overall, my husband and I had an awesome time and everything went perfectly. It was everything I could ask for in a wedding experience.

My new husband and I had our wedding reception here on 6÷6÷15. Everything went so smoothly and everyone had such a great time (us included!). We couldn’t be happier that our first venue fell through which led us to India House and Jessica Oliva who was our saving grace. She really made things easy on us. The cake was even part of the package which took one more thing we had to do off our to-​do lists. This is a full-​service deal so I was very happy not to have to worry about the set up on the day of. The spaces were beautiful and the entire place, so clean and well-​kept. We had our cocktail hour in the Hanover Room and the reception in the Marine Ballroom. Both set ups were fantastic as was the food. They really did a wonderful job. Thanks to the entire staff for making our day that much more wonderful :-) We highly recommend this venue!

We gave a wedding for our daughter at India House on January 3, 2015. The location is beautiful. The venue itself is classy and elegant — not at all like a catering hall — very old-​style New York, and beautifully maintained. The food was delicious, plentiful, and nicely presented. The service was terrific — from the catering manager, to the maitre d’s (there were two), to the waitstaff. They were all very friendly, hardworking and accommodating. I recommend Masterpiece Catering /​India House very highly.

From the minute I spoke to Kevin Mattner at MPC, I knew that I was dealing with a professional with a high degree of integrity. My wedding was at The Riverside Church and MPC was the assigned catering company. Every interaction with Kevin was a true display of his work ethic and his commitment to providing quality service. He responded to every e-​mail and answered every phone call. And those things matter to me! I always felt like a priority. I told him that even if we (bride + groom) for some reason did not show up, I was not worried about the reception because he was in charge and the guests would be in good hands. The wedding reception was a complete success! Kevin brought class and elegance to the moment. He was putting on my hubby’s suit jacket, even when I had forgotten that it should be on for the cake-​cutting part of the ceremony. He was there and present to the wants/​needs of the event. And a month later, I am still getting compliments on the food and the service. My biggest fear was that the food would be mediocre; cooking for 117 vs cooking for 2 is not the same thing. However, MPC did a fantastic job. Even the typical complainers in my family said that everything was great from the hors d’oeuvres to the staff folding the guest’s napkins when they stepped away from the table. My only regret was not being present to my own plate. I was overwhelmed by the guests in the room that I forgot to try the lobster bisque amuse-​bouche. I value great service and I would highly recommend Kevin + MPC for catering jobs. This was one of the times where I really felt taken care of from beginning to end.

Perfection! My husband and I just had our wedding here last month. I’ve been an event planner in NYC for ten years and my standards were tough to match. India House and the Masterpiece Caterers team surpassed my expectations. The food was outstanding, we hosted 156 guests and all fit very comfortably in one room for the reception with an 8 piece band (which is hard to find in NYC). The décor and vibe of the building is very old New York but Master Piece has kept it fresh and updated without losing any of its authentic integrity. We had the pleasure of working with Kevin the GM, who’s taste level is unrivaled. He was always available to us, even months out and no matter what was willing to wok with us to make every last dream come true. Our guests had nothing but amazing things to say and we could not be happier. Highly recommend!

Kevin and his team catered our wedding on 12÷5÷14. They were truly excellent. They food was delicious and affordable, and they were flexible with the menu. The service was fantastic, and I did not have to worry about a single thing on the day of my wedding because of the excellent event management. They really cinched my dream wedding. Highly recommend

We used Masterpiece Caterers for our daughter’s wedding at Riverside Church. Our experience was incredible from start to finish! We began by meeting our contact person, Kevin Mattner, at an open house at Riverside. He was extremely knowledgeable about the venue and there was food for us to taste at the event. We were sold! After booking, Kevin’s responsiveness to emails and phone calls was unsurpassed, which is extremely comforting and important when planning a big event. When the time came, we scheduled the tasting, which ended up being like having a meal in one of NY’s finest restaurants. We were able to meet the chef and were just given such a good feeling about everything. Not only did Kevin assist us with food, but was very accommodating in supplying us with different choices in linens and table settings so that our event looked exactly as we had imagined. At the wedding, there was so much food and everything was so delicious. I was wondering if the food would taste the same when prepared for hundreds of people as it did at the tasting and it did! Our guests were so impressed and commented several times on what a rare occurrence it is to have both a beautiful venue and fantastic food! What was really great about Masterpiece was the ability to construct a per person price that fit into our budget. You can include as much or as little as your budget allows, while still feeling confident that whatever you have chosen will be delicious and impressive. Needless to say, I would highly recommend Masterpiece!

The India House Club is truly a hidden gem! My husband and I recently held our wedding reception there and could not be more pleased with the service, food, ambiance and value.
Jessica Oliva and the staff at Masterpiece Caterers were incredibly responsive, helpful and professional. Hats off the Chef Patrick Augustyn for an incredible meal that all our guests raved about!
If you are searching for a unique, elegant and historic venue for your wedding or other special event, I highly recommend Masterpiece Caterers at the India House Club!

My husband and I got married in August 2014 and chose to have our reception at India House. It was the best decision we could’ve made. The value of what we got far exceeded what we paid. I never thought we would’ve been able to afford the beautiful wedding that we ended up having.
The staff at India House was friendly and professional. Jessica Oliva was the event manager who helped us plan the event from beginning to end. And she was a pro. She offered advice when we needed it and managed the entire process. I didn’t have a wedding planner, but I didn’t need one because Jessica took care of everything. She was incredibly easy to work with.
We heard from many of our guests, who had nothing but great things to say about the food and location. We chose to serve the pork tenderloin medallions and chicken breast. The chef was nice enough to make a special olive oil-​based sauce for the chicken that wasn’t on the menu (we wanted something lighter than the cream-​based sauce, since it was the middle of summer). The vegetarian option was lasagna, which our guests told us was perfectly al dente. Even the cake, which was made by Financier around the corner, was delicious. We chose the chocolate cake with raspberry preserves.
The India House is a beautiful building with a rich history. There’s a very old-​world New York feel to it. It was recently renovated, after Hurricane Sandy, and is truly a wonderful location for any event. If you’re looking for a classy space and professional service, India House will not disappoint.

I would highly recommend India House/​Masterpiece Caterers to anyone looking for a space to hold their wedding or large event. We held our wedding reception there on August 9, 2014.
The venue my husband and I had chosen for our wedding reception, reBar in Dumbo, NY, abruptly shut down 3 months before our wedding when the owner ran off with all of the money (he has since been found guilty of tax fraud and sentenced to time in jail). We had almost finished paying for our wedding, and now three months before it was due to take place we were starting from scratch. Over 100 other couples were similarly affected.
Once the news of reBar’s shut down hit the newswires, Masterpiece tweeted that they wanted to help those couples affected. Once I met with Jessica at India House, I knew this was where I wanted the wedding reception to take place, now that we could no longer have it at reBar. First, the location is absolutely gorgeous and the rooms are beautifully decorated. Second, the staff, in particular Jessica, were so helpful and accommodating. They invited us to do a tasting, and the executive chef sat down with us and discussed the food options and alcohol options. They provided an amazing range of choices for food — we did a buffet meal. They also provided a champagne reception with finger food. Every time I contacted Jessica, whether it was to inquire about the vases they were lending us for the centerpieces, the number of tea lights, or the choices for the buffet meal she was wonderfully responsive, which we really appreciated. They also met with our DJ and handled obtaining the insurance certificates, which meant it was one less thing I had to worry about. Moreover, the day before the wedding Jessica accommodated me, my mother and three other friends at India House so we could make the centerpieces with vases that the venue lent us for the night — which were clean and ready to use. I could not have asked for more.
Then day of the wedding Jessica and the General Manager, Kevin, made sure everything ran smoothly. The staff had set up the tables, with our centerpieces, and the name cards for us, so all we had to do was have fun with our guests. Since the wedding, we have had so many guests compliment us on the venue and the tastiness of the food. We had an absolutely wonderful evening, and a very special day, thanks in large part to the efforts of Masterpiece and India House.

DO NOT HIRE MASTERPIECE FOR YOUR EVENT. They provided scalding coffee, warm white wine, and cold «hot sandwiches» for twice what they are worth. The staff was rude and the manager was incompetent. No coffee sleeves for the scalding coffee for two days in NYC where you can get anything you need. Supplies constantly running out and not refilled. I wouldn’t recommend them to my worst enemy. Do yourself a favor and hire someone else for your event

A hidden gem on Hanover and Stone St. The Blue bar is totally lovely to have an early evening drink. The bartender was friendly and polite and invited us to try a special fig vodka. He also told us the history of the building from its days as the hub of maritime trade downtown. The ambiance is cozy with classic, nautical country club décor and beautiful model ships and chandeliers. Looking forward to seeing it decorated for the holidays!

Had an office lunch outing here. It has that historical feel to it and is very quiet. We were escorted to a huge dining room prepared just for our group of 20. The menu was quite simple with few choices to make.
Food was alright but definitely not worth the most likely outrageous prices negotiated beforehand. I had the red snapper and it came with some potatoes and veggies, but the portion was small. I’m not a fan of paying for over the top ambience with average food. Just hits too hard in the pretentious territory.
I heard you actually need a membership to eat here. Wouldn’t come back here for a meal and probably wouldn’t have had the chance to if it wasn’t for the company outing.

I had my wedding at India House on May 25^th, 2013. I worked with Jessica for some last minute planning and details. She was very patient, friendly and informative and helped us through every aspect of the night. She contacted our vendors and worked with them directly. We were feeling very comfortable that the night would be a success. On the day of the wedding, we showed up about an hour early and took some photos. Then we did a quick rehearsal — which Jessica took notes on. Then we went upstairs to a room that they arranged for us so that we could hide from the arriving guests. There were refreshments and a useful bottle of champagne! During the procession, Jessica was there directing everyone and kept everything in order. The rest of the night was more than what we could have hoped for. After the ceremony, everyone left the ceremony room (Hanover Room) which was then flipped over to the reception room. The cocktail hour food and drinks were great — and the Blue Bar was gorgeous. The staff got everyone seated for the ceremony and when we walked in, the room looked exactly as we imagined. On top of the excellent service, the food was really delicious. We had the filet and the salmon as options and both of our plates were clean when we were done. What more could you want for your wedding besides a gorgeous venue, terrific service and communication, delicious food and all set in the romantic and elegant India House. I couldn’t recommend this venue more enthusiastically. We wouldn’t have changed a thing.

Came here for a private party a few years ago, and the place was incredibly elegant and fun. They have several classy rooms to mingle in and a nice banquet hall. Everything about it is elegant without being stuffy. The historical value is pretty good too and it’s nice to see the nautical influences. This was most likely a 1%‘ers club back in the day (rich old white men), but nowadays it doesn’t seem too snobby and everyone was nice to our group of young South Asians.
I don’t know how much it costs to rent out the place, but it would probably be good for a wedding or reception or something like a 50^th wedding anniversary party.
The only drawback may be that it can be hard to find and it’s more formal that you may want, but again, good place for a reception or special event for an older crowd.

I really like the setup to this place and the décor — very British. Came here for an event held by a South Asian professional organization. Though I do wish there were more bathrooms on the floors as opposed to in the hallway.

Something about this regal brownstone mansion harks to my memory of Boston’s Post Office Square. Maybe it’s the architecture or the green oasis meant for frolicking in the middle of the FIDI.
I stumbled in post hike to catch an early supper before a GMAT class. To my surprise, this building is not a hotel or restaurant but a private club for high profile Wall Street firms. Dressed in muddy hiking boots and a backpack, I was not the typical suit but somehow I was invited to dine in the corner bar. Although there was a Deustch Bank reception, the bartender and GM were gracious and granted me a private tour of the building and a glass of champagne. Definitely worth checking out if you need a stiff drink before commuting back home.