At Art of Eating Catering & Event Planning, entertaining is elevated to something far more personal, where food becomes both a statement and a story. Rooted in the heart of the Hamptons, this celebrated culinary studio draws from the region’s farms, vineyards, and surrounding waters to create menus that feel as effortless as they are exquisite. Each dish is thoughtfully composed, guided by seasonality and a deep respect for local purveyors, resulting in experiences that feel both grounded and refined.
Led by husband-and-wife visionaries Cheryl Stair and John Kowalenko, the team approaches every celebration with an intuitive sense of style and a commitment to detail that defines true luxury. With decades of experience and a reputation for seamlessly orchestrated events, they curate gatherings that move with intention, where every course, every setting, and every moment feels considered.
In the world of Hamptons entertaining, Art of Eating is not simply catering, it is the art of the party itself. From intimate seaside dinners to expansive wedding weekends, their work captures the essence of celebration: thoughtful, beautiful, and entirely your own.
The Proof Is In The Praise!
Rave reviews from happy couples!
My wife and I hired The Art of Eating to cater our wedding on Shelter Island, and they were absolutely phenomenal! Cheryl was fantastic to work with; she truly held our hand through all the tastings and perfectly captured our taste. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the food. From the planning to the service, everything was spot-on and made our day so memorable. Five stars, absolutely!
Albert
Custom catering that will make anyone's jaw drop. Amazing cooking, polite staff, highly organized. When they are done you will never know they were there. John and Cheryl can run any event you throw at them.
Jordan
The Art of Eating food and presentation is so impressive. Cheryl understood our taste and what we were looking for in our wedding catering. Everyone was blown away at our reception at the style and taste of the food - it definitely helped our event stand out. Not to mention - our full tasting with Cheryl and John was wonderful!! One of the best parts in our wedding planning journey and got us so excited for the big day.
Katie
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At Art of Eating Catering & Event Planning, entertaining is elevated to something far more personal, where food becomes both a statement and a story. Rooted in the heart of the Hamptons, this celebrated culinary studio draws from the region’s farms, vineyards, and surrounding waters to create menus that feel as effortless as they are exquisite. Each dish is thoughtfully composed, guided by seasonality and a deep respect for local purveyors, resulting in experiences that feel both grounded and refined.
Led by husband-and-wife visionaries Cheryl Stair and John Kowalenko, the team approaches every celebration with an intuitive sense of style and a commitment to detail that defines true luxury. With decades of experience and a reputation for seamlessly orchestrated events, they curate gatherings that move with intention, where every course, every setting, and every moment feels considered.
In the world of Hamptons entertaining, Art of Eating is not simply catering, it is the art of the party itself. From intimate seaside dinners to expansive wedding weekends, their work captures the essence of celebration: thoughtful, beautiful, and entirely your own.
The Proof Is In
The Praise!
Rave reviews from our
happy couples!
My wife and I hired The Art of Eating to cater our wedding on Shelter Island, and they were absolutely phenomenal! Cheryl was fantastic to work with; she truly held our hand through all the tastings and perfectly captured our taste. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the food. From the planning to the service, everything was spot-on and made our day so memorable. Five stars, absolutely!
Albert
Custom catering that will make anyone's jaw drop. Amazing cooking, polite staff, highly organized. When they are done you will never know they were there. John and Cheryl can run any event you throw at them.
Jordan
The Art of Eating food and presentation is so impressive. Cheryl understood our taste and what we were looking for in our wedding catering. Everyone was blown away at our reception at the style and taste of the food - it definitely helped our event stand out. Not to mention - our full tasting with Cheryl and John was wonderful!! One of the best parts in our wedding planning journey and got us so excited for the big day.
Katie