Climate Week NYC Catering

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do you cater Climate Week NYC events?  

  Yes. Food Trends caters breakfasts, panel lunches, networking receptions, investor gatherings, rooftop cocktail hours, and executive dinners throughout Climate Week NYC, across Manhattan and Brooklyn. Last year we catered over 100 events for nonprofits, UN-affiliated organizations and permanent missions, and corporate clients across the city.

• When is Climate Week NYC 2026?  

  Climate Week NYC 2026 runs September 20–27, 2026, with more than 1,000 events across New York City. Because it overlaps with the UN General Assembly, catering and venue availability tighten quickly.

• How far in advance should we book Climate Week catering?  

  As early as possible — six to eight weeks is comfortable for a staffed event during Climate Week. We do take late requests and can often accommodate them, especially for drop-off and buffet formats.

• How much does Climate Week catering cost in NYC?  

  Pricing starts around $15 per person for drop-off formats like sandwich lunches and breakfast spreads, and scales up for staffed receptions, chef stations, and plated dinners. Final cost depends on guest count, service style, menu selections, and staffing. We build transparent proposals with all costs outlined upfront — no surprises.

• What is your minimum guest count?  

  Our minimum is 10 guests. We scale from small executive breakfasts and board lunches up to receptions of several hundred.

• Can you cater multiple events across Climate Week?  

  Yes. We regularly handle multi-day programs and back-to-back sessions. You get one point of contact and one team that already knows your venue, your schedule, and your people by the second morning.

• How do you reduce waste at Climate Week events?  

  We use seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, plant-forward and fully plant-based menus, reusable serviceware and glassware wherever the venue allows, right-sized portioning, composting, surplus food donation, plastic-free packaging, and recycled cooking oil. We can document our practices so your team can report on the event.

• Do you handle venue COIs and building requirements?  

  Yes. We coordinate Certificates of Insurance, venue approvals, building and security procedures, loading dock access, staffing logistics, deliveries, and event timelines so your team can focus on the program.