True to our name – Great Performances – we have always recognized that authentic hospitality experiences are theater with multiple acts and a cast of characters. 

While we are happy to be the star of the show, we ecstatically welcome the opportunity to be behind the scenes in support of others…and nothing draws a crowd like a celeb chef! 

It’s been a great few weeks for collaboration.  For the 2^nd year with worked with the Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund on their Chelsea Market Benefit event.  Dozens of restaurateurs filled the hallways with incredible bites and GP was there to help. Being invisible and keeping up with the endless bussing is the job of unsung heroes. 

We are gearing up for 2 legendary events in October:  the New York City Wine & Food Festival and Cookies for Kids’ Cancer.  GP has partnered with NYCWFF for a dozen years as the official caterer, providing kitchen space in our commissary for guest chefs for events like Burger Bash and working with countless brands and sponsors to get their product out to the thousands of participants. 

‘Cookies’ is a spectacular fundraiser in the fight against childhood cancer.  Each table has a chef preparing a unique meal from a fully equipped pop-up kitchen on the gala floor.  I’ll name drop….Dan Kluger, Missy Robbins, Christina Tosi, Jonathan Benno and dozens more.  GP works on set up, service and clean up – nothing sexy but just essential! 

Our daily work with the James Beard Foundation at Platform by JBF at Pier 57 as the hospitality partner assisting every guest chef in the kitchen and the dinner guests with service, is the thrill of a lifetime. 

Ali Rea Baum, Senior Event Director, is our seasoned and expert event planner who is laboring over these off premise events. “I truthfully love how different each of these events are, and how each one  has their own personality. These events have an added complexity since GP is not supplying a standard catered menu. In the end, it is about creating an amazing experience for everyone from the client, to the planner, to the venue, to the guests!”

We are the bassline.  Establishing rhythm, creating harmony, and providing a solid foundation for the main instrument.  And we do it with pride!