who we are

With over 30 years of experience, we are seasoned experts in the art of event planning and execution. From intimate dinners in private homes to grand galas for 1,500 guests and everything in between, we specialize in creating unforgettable experiences tailored to our clients’ unique vision and needs.

our people

What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to consistency and excellence. Remarkably, most of our staff members have been with us for over 10 years, a testament to the strong bonds and shared values that define our company culture.

our approach

Gracious Thyme offers a boutique experience that is personalized to perfection. From the initial consultation to the final farewell, our dedicated team is committed to bringing your vision to life with meticulous attention to detail and unparalleled creativity.

our values

We are proud to be a New York State Certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE). This recognition reflects not only who we are but what we stand for: leadership, inclusivity, and the belief that diverse perspectives create stronger, more meaningful experiences. Partnering with us means supporting a business that values equity while delivering excellence.

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let's create something unforgettable together.

let's create something unforgettable together.

We are so grateful to our clients for allowing Gracious Thyme to be a part of their special day.

Here are some kind words they’ve shared with us…

  • "We wanted to take this opportunity to express our thanks for a beautiful job, well done. Your professionalism, execution, dedication, and attention to detail were all outstanding and contributed to making our special evening a true success. The staff to guest ratio was noticeable and contributed to the overall experience. The food was exceptional, the pace perfect, the set up spectacular and the availability of vegan/ vegetarian offerings just right. So many of our guests told us how very pleased they were with the appetizers, the bar service, the dinner and late snacks. We must single out how wonderful Taylor was in his demeanor, attitude and accommodating our needs during the entire affair Thank you again, and we will certainly recommend Gracious Thyme to others and perhaps will see you at some future event"

    -Maryann & Jack

  • "Lisa and her team made our wedding absolutely incredible. Gracious Thyme consistently went above and beyond in facilitating the event, from the first phases of planning to the moment the last decoration was packed. At least a dozen guests told us that ours was the best wedding they'd ever attended — we owe that entirely to Gracious Thyme's attention to detail, friendly staff, and inspired decisions. The first thing my husband said to me after our wedding was, "I'm really gonna miss talking to Lisa at Gracious Thyme." When was the last time you felt that way about a caterer?"

    -Jared W.

  • "We wanted to thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts for everything. The entire day was nothing short of perfect and we were blown away by you and Gracious Thyme. The service, the food, the drinks, honestly everything was absolutely perfect (our guests felt the same way too). I am tearing up writing this because it really was amazing to see everything come together and we couldn't be more pleased with how everything turned out. I have received nothing but compliments from every single one of our guests on the service as well as the food/drinks. Thank you for being our rock and go-to person throughout the whole process and our wedding night. We couldn't have done it without you! Mary was also fantastic and the sweetest - please thank her so much as well! We seriously cannot thank you enough and will recommend Gracious Thyme to everyone!"

    -Caitlin W.

  • "We could not have asked for more. From the early planning stages to our big day, my husband and I felt like we were in the best hands. Our wedding day was outside on one of the hottest May days in history, but all our guests could talk about were the refreshing cucumber cocktails, the delicious food, and the incredible service provided by Gracious Thyme! Thank you again to GT for making our wedding day so special and care free!"

    -Colleen

  • “Working with Lisa was an absolute pleasure. I live in SF and was getting married in NYC with a four-month engagement, and really needed a caterer who I could be in touch with remotely. She responded to email promptly, helped design a dream menu, and even sent me macaroons as a consolation when I couldn't fly to NYC for the tasting (my lucky fiance got to go). The food was delicious, the place settings were lovely, and the servers were gracious and helpful. Highly recommend!”

    -Renee

  • “We worked with Lisa and she was amazingly helpful with planning the menus and coordinating the rentals. The food is wonderfully delicious, and the professionalism of their entire staff was commented on by many of our guests. The chef even worked with us beforehand to prepare a special hors d'oeuvre that is a favorite of ours, and we were able to serve it to our guests. Everything with Gracious Thyme was a pleasure, and they were also very helpful in working with us to stay within our budget. We would highly recommend them to anyone.”

    -Sarah