Meeting the Metropolis Standard: Key Elements of a True Luxury-Catered Event in NYC
Key Points “Luxury catering” has become one of New York’s most overused and misunderstood phrases. Every vendor claims to offer it. Every menu boasts of it. Yet when guests experience most events marketed as “luxury,” what they encounter is often simply expensive ingredients arranged on plates and served by adequate staff. This superficial interpretation diminishes […]Read more
Crafting Connections: How a Central Mixology Bar Can Transform Networking at NYC Events
Key points: The traditional corporate networking event faces a persistent problem: despite the best intentions, guests tend to cluster into predictable groups, conversations often remain surface-level, and the evening feels obligatory rather than dynamic. The culprit? A passive bar tucked into a corner, reduced to a mere service point. The solution lies in reimagining the […]Read more
Employee Appreciation Events: Moving Beyond Pizza to Premium Experiences
Table of Contents The Evolution of Corporate Recognition Why Sensory Experiences Matter Creating Company Morale Boosters That Work The Alchemiq Difference in NYC Summary Good companies know that meaningful employee appreciation requires more than ordering pizza and hoping for the best. While the classic pizza party served its purpose in simpler times, modern employees expect, […]Read more
What Is A Wedding Theme?
Table of Contents How to pick a theme for your wedding What is the best theme of a wedding? How to decide your wedding style with confidence When couples begin planning their big day, one of the first questions they often ask is: what is a wedding theme? It’s not just about colors or decor, […]Read more
The Crow Premiere After-Party
Alchemiq recently took on the exciting task of catering the premiere after-party for The Crow, and the night was nothing short of extraordinary. An Atmosphere Shrouded in Mystery Picture this: 350 guests gathered in a sprawling Manhattan venue with breathtaking views, perfectly setting the tone for the night. The huge open space was a perfect […]Read more
Lady Diana, Sotheby’s and the $1.1M Sweater
Ever catered an event where a single sweater sells for over a million bucks? We have. And no, it wasn’t just any sweater. This was the “Black Sheep” sweater, Princess Diana’s iconic statement piece. Talk about a high-stakes fashion feast! Anticipation in the Air: Setting the Stage at Sotheby’s Sotheby’s New York was buzzing. One […]Read more
Shark Tank’s Daymond John Holiday Party
Turning Challenges into Opportunities Remember 2020? Yeah, we try not to either. The pandemic hit the pause button on the world, our New York catering company included. But instead of pivoting, we decided to polish. We used the downtime to fine-tune our systems and sharpen our marketing game. Of course, we didn’t expect the break […]Read more
Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran Birthday
Many entrepreneurs like to watch the TV show “Shark Tank,” where business owners pitch their ideas to a group of prominent investors, with the hope that they’ll put their own money into these budding businesses.Read more
NY Knicks x Squarespace Kicks and Cocktails
It was the beginning of the year 2020. As usually around that time of the year, I was in Poland spending a long Christmas vacation with my family. Since my vacations are often a mix of leisure and work, I was routinely checking my emails in the mornings.Read more
Shawn Mendes x YouTube Artist Spotlight
The Alchemiq team already had an incredible 2018. With events for Tiffany, Theory and CB2, the year was going fantastic. To everyone’s delight, there were more first-rate parties on the horizon. Read more
J. Balvin x YouTube Artist Spotlight
It was a hot summer day in New York City. I parked my car at an overpriced parking garage by West 14th Street and started walking to the Chelsea Market.Read more
Extraordinary Molecular Mixology Cocktails For Simons Foundation
The year of 2019 brought up multiple wonderful event opportunities. Brands like Montblanc, IWC, Ralph Lauren and CB2 were requesting events in both New York and Los Angeles. Everyone, the clients and the Alchemiq team, were all utmost satisfied with the incredible results.Read more