Social Eats Cafe

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Catering services pricing

Food starts at $18 per person.


About Social Eats Cafe

Michelle Iannelli-Rubin

Owner/Manager/Culinary Director

At Social Eats Café, we believe life's most memorable celebrations begin with great food and genuine hospitality. Our business blends Italian-American family traditions, globally inspired flavors, and a passion for bringing people together. From bridal showers and rehearsal dinners to wedding catering and post-wedding brunches, we create personalized experiences featuring fresh, thoughtfully prepared food and heartfelt service. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, we believe every detail matters. At Social Eats, it's more than a meal, it's about connection, community, and creating beautiful memories around the table.

What sets Social Eats Café apart is the heart behind everything we do. Rooted in generations of Italian-American hospitality and inspired by global flavors, we bring a personal, creative touch to every celebration. As a locally owned, woman-led business, we believe every event should feel as unique as the people we're celebrating. From thoughtfully crafted menus and fresh ingredients to genuine hospitality and attention to detail, we go beyond simply serving food. We create meaningful experiences where guests feel welcomed, connections are made, and lasting memories begin. Here, you're not just another event, you're part of our story.


Services

Cuisines

  • American
  • Farm-to-table
  • Italian

Meal types

  • Breakfast/brunch
  • Buffet
  • Dessert service
  • Family-style meal
  • Food stations
  • Passed appetizers
  • Seated meal
  • Stationary appetizers

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 4.5

4.5 out of 5

102 reviews

  • WG

    W&G

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 20

    Fabulous

    Had our rehearsal dinner at Social Eats for all our wedding guests. The food was excellent, the bar was well used by all and everyone had a great time.

  • MR

    Mia R.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 20

    Rehearsal Dinner & Welcome Party

    From our first conversation with Social Eats Cafe, we knew they understood what we wanted for our wedding weekend. They helped us plan a rehearsal dinner for 25 guests on the back patio that felt intimate and special, followed by a welcome party with small bites and cocktails for our out-of-town guests. The food was incredible at both events, and their team paid attention to every detail to make sure our guests felt welcomed and valued. The space and location were perfect for what we envisioned, and Social Eats was accommodating and professional throughout the entire planning process. Their warm approach mixed with their sharp eye for detail made our wedding weekend feel personal and stress-free. We can't recommend them enough.

  • JS

    Jessica Sackman

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 19

  • LG

    Luna Elvir Gomez

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 10

    Good

  • SV

    Scott Veirs

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 10


We can provide individual Kosher or Halal meals and customize fully gluten free, vegetarian or vegan menus.
We serve the Mohawk Valley Region in Upstate New York. Including but not limited to: Otsego County, Delaware County, Schoharie County, Oneida County, Montogomery County, Fulton County and Herkimer County.
We recommend at least 10 months ahead of your wedding.
Yes, we offer tasting for you and a guest for a small fee. If you sign a contract with us beforehand, we can waive this fee.
We recommend meeting 2 more times after your tasting. One meeting will focus on finalizing menus and headcount. One to go over final venue and wedding logistics.