The Art of the Party

At Art of Eating Catering & Event Planning, our focus is on creating exceptional events that impress, using bi-forkal ingredients and culinary flair to bring creativity to every menu we create. With decades of experience based in the Hamptons, truly immersed in the heart of it all, we understand what it takes to make a splash in a vibrant social sphere.

We invite you to meet the Art of Eating team and discover what the Art of the Party truly means

 

  • The dynamic duo of event and catering visionaries behind Art of Eating Catering are husband and wife team Cheryl Stair & John Kowalenko - who have been creating unforgettable events for over 30 years.

    Headquartered in the heart of the Hamptons, they surpass guests’ expectations by delivering the quality of service and awe-inspiring food that the elite partygoers from the East End to Manhattan demand.

    They continue their exciting culinary and event production journey while maintaining a love of food and service with much appreciation for their natural East End surroundings, clients, family, and staff.

  • DescriptioCheryl’s love for international and American fare inspires her diverse menus that borrow flavors from all over the world, blended with the bounty of the East End. Her commitment to local North and South Fork farmers, foragers, fishermen and their ingredients is evident in every dish she creates.

    Her attention to detail extends to the entire event planning services provided by Art of Eating from event locations to hand-picked event staff to lighting and event design. She thrives at guiding couples and families through every step of the event planning process. Her experience and talent will help you overcome every obstacle to realize your dream event.

    “A better, cleaner and fairer world begins with what we put on our plates – and our daily choices determine the future of the environment, economy and society” -Slow Food USA

  • John Kowalenko has been producing events both here in the Hamptons and on a national scale for most of his life. A consummate problem-solver and event innovator, countless East End organizations rely on him for his event planning expertise, attention to detail, extraordinary energy, and the “wow” factor he brings to each event he produces. Daily he runs the business end of Art of Eating Catering and when he’s on site at events and weddings he is the wizard behind the curtain – making sure everything runs smooth and if any problem does arise you are never even aware of it!

    John serves on the Board of Directors for the East Hampton Food Pantry and is committed to protecting the beauty of Long Island’s South Forks and the surrounding waters. When he’s not running some of the largest events in the Hamptons – you’ll find him surfing the waves off of Montauk Point.

  • Our support and Participation include the following:

    Josh Levine Memorial Foundation

    The Food Lab at Stony Brook Southampton

    The Great Food Truck Derby – A Hayground Schoolyard Project Benefit

    Peconic Land Trust

    Save the Waves

    Shelter Island 10k

    Surfrider Foundation

    East Hampton Day Care

    Nature Conservancy @ Mashomack Preserve

    Parrish Art Museum

    Project MOST

    The Retreat

    Slow Food New York

    Stony Brook University @ Southampton

    Taste of the Nation

    Ladles of Love – An East Hampton Food Pantry Benefit

    Bay Street Theater

    East Hampton Historical Society

    Group for the South Fork

    Guild Hall of East Hampton

    Island Harvest Food Distribution

    Love Bites – a benefit for Ellen Hermanson Breast Cancer Center at Southampton Hospital