our story

As top-tier NYC culinary veterans with extensive experience in event catering, we believe our clients deserve a taste of something new and unpredictable, an experience that leverages the best food with never-before-seen presentation.

So we created Pinch Food Design, a bold new brand of catering powered by a state-of-the-art kitchen and design workshop devoted solely to the creation of one-of-a-kind “food furniture.” Our intention? To impress, entertain and inspire with food as delicious as it is daring, and design as inviting as it is innovative.

The groundbreaking Pinch team is driven by an uncompromising commitment to incite surprise, anticipation and delight with every bite while wowing our clients – and their guests – with imaginative presentation combinations that redefine the art of celebration.

pinch /pin(t)SH/

noun

1. A very small amount of something that changes the nature, vision or flavor of what it’s added to .

2. A small but powerful component that elevates an experience to something richer and more wonderful than it could ever be without.

3. A playful yet provocative squeeze between the thumb and finger meant to arouse awareness in the recipient: “Pinch me, I’m dreaming!”

the pinch ethos

• Impactful food + design
• Transparency + thoughtfulness
• Collaboration + partnership
• Brand integrity, of ours + yours
• Commitment to challenge
• Innovate + inspire

Let’s dream bigger… together!

the pinch bunch

Bob Spiegel executive chef | owner — **Bob Spiegel**
Executive chef | founder

Alejandro chef de partie — **Jorge Sanchez**
Hors-d’oeuvres chef

**Carly Katz-Hackman**
Chief sales officer

Stella Rankin founding partner — **Stella Rankin**
New business development

Lainey Nash senior event producer — **Lainey Nash**
Director of production

our fans

David Burke Chef | Restaurateur | Inventor"Bob has the gift of taste, presentation, fun and sophistication all wrapped up into one. Get pinched." — **David Burke**
*Chef | Restaurateur | Inventor*
"Bob has the gift of taste, presentation, fun and sophistication all wrapped up into one. Get pinched."

Dana Schuster The New York Post"Catering company Pinch Food Design is the force behind many buzzed-about culinary theatrics in New York. Since its launch, Pinch is already spicing up an otherwise stale hors d'oeuvres industry..." — **Dana Schuster**
*The New York Post*
"Catering company Pinch Food Design is the force behind many buzzed-about culinary theatrics in New York. Since its launch, Pinch is already spicing up an otherwise stale hors d'oeuvres industry..."

Kristen Donnelly Food & Wine Magazine"Using her background in theater-set design, TJ Girard comes up with dramatic ways to present chef Bob Spiegel's delicious riffs on comfort food." — **Kristen Donnelly**
*Food & Wine Magazine*
"Using her background in theater-set design, TJ Girard comes up with dramatic ways to present chef Bob Spiegel's delicious riffs on comfort food."

Joseph Fortunato Extra Virgin"Bobby rocks! He taught me all I know about catering, how it is a business, as well as a passion." — **Joseph Fortunato**
*Extra Virgin*
"Bobby rocks! He taught me all I know about catering, how it is a business, as well as a passion."

Casey Thompson Top Chef All Star"If there is any place for avant-garde, it is in catering and Bob is making waves." — **Fran B.**
*Mother-of-bride*
“An all-around great choice — food was excellent + fun, the customer service experience was great throughout the process + exceptional at the event and Carly was always responsive and attentive to every detail. They make you feel like you are their only client, which is high praise!”

Steve Aspirinio Top Chef All-Star | Entrepreneur"Bob Spiegel has redefined the New York City catering scene. Truly inspiring." — **Rachel Behar**
*Event Planner*
"Before becoming a planner, I worked in catering for years and I truly believe it's the foundation of every event. I am very critical and have high standards when it comes to caterers catering RBE events and Pinch nails it every single time. Their attention to detail, beyond helpful and professional staff, delicious + creative food/drinks and execution of events on the day never ceases to amaze me. I know when a client of mine secures Pinch, I can take a deep breath knowing our event will run beautifully."

Kevin Garcia Cesca | Academia di Vino"Bob’s passion, creativity and inspiration will last me for the rest of my culinary career. Working with him was a high point in my educational process. He is a genuine genius…" — **Eryka U.**
*bride*
“If you want something unique for your wedding...go with Pinch! The food was amazing, the theatrics had our guests continuously talking, and their staff were just the nicest people. From beginning of the planning process up until the night of the wedding, The Pinch team were on top of their game, and will keep you on track too. They know what they are doing (especially my girl Carly - she's the best). HIGHLY recommend Pinch for any type of event. We will definitely be using them again 10000%.”

Mark Ladner Del Posto | Lupa | Otto"Bob is simply the BEST caterer I know!" — **Mark Ladner**
*Del Posto | Lupa | Otto*
"Bob is simply the BEST caterer I know!"

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