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ART · CUISINE · EDUCATION

Every Gathering
is a Winning
Hand.

Handcrafted food and thoughtful service for corporate events, weddings, and private gatherings.

What we offer

Catering for Every Occasion

Corporate Grab & Go

Flat per-person pricing

• Boxed Lunches

• Wrap Platters

• Salad Bowls

• Vegan Options

Premium Event Catering

Custom quotes · Full service

• Weddings

• Corporate Events

• Private Dinners

• Holiday Gatherings

Hot Food & Buffets

BUFFETS & STATIONS

• Chef's Buffets

• Build-Your-Own Bowls

• Seasonal Sides

• Premium Feast

Crafted Menus

DESIGN YOUR OWN

• Choose Your Format

• Pick Your Proteins

• Add Sides & Desserts

• Select Your Service

A breakfast spread featuring two sunny side up eggs in a black skillet, a croissant sandwich with turkey, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and greens, a plate with fresh fruit including kiwi, peaches, and granola, a bowl of salad with greens, cherry tomatoes, radish slices, and a croissant, a small jar of jam, a glass of orange juice, a cup of milk, slices of bread, and a bowl with sliced oranges and kiwi on a white textured table.

"To bring people together through quality food and exceptional hospitality."

— Our Mission

Our Story

Boutique Catering, Rooted in Community

ACE is where culinary creativity, artistic expression, education, and community come together.

We are not limited to one type of cuisine, one style of event, or one way of serving people. We move across cultures, flavors, environments, and experiences — bringing imagination, exceptional cooking, and thoughtful execution to everything we create.

From customized catering and interactive culinary experiences to educational programming, artistic collaborations, and community-centered events, ACE transforms ideas into experiences people can see, taste, learn from, and remember.

Every menu is an opportunity to explore. Every event is a canvas. Every experience is created with purpose.

The ACE Experience Pillars

♠ ART: We approach food, presentation, and atmosphere as forms of creative expression.

♥ CULINARY: We explore global flavors and diverse cooking traditions without being confined to one culinary category.

♦ EDUCATION: We create opportunities for people to learn through demonstrations, workshops, cultural exploration, and hands-on experiences.

♣ EXPERIENCE: We bring every element together through thoughtful planning, genuine hospitality, and memorable execution.

From Our Kitchen

Explore Our Menus

Global flavors, chef-driven execution, fully customizable to your guest count, event style, and dietary needs — from a 12-person office lunch to a 1000+-person celebration.

BBQ & Cookout Favorites

Pulled pork, jerk-rubbed BBQ chicken, house-made sides & the ACE BBQ Salad Bowl. Served buffet-style, staffed, or as grab-and-go boxes.

Sandwich, Wraps and Salads

Card-themed sandwiches, wraps & salad boxes (The Queen of Hearts, King's Ransom, Ace of Clubs). Includes chips, fresh cookie, pickle, and cutlery. 30-guest minimum.

Caribbean Experience

Our culinary signature. Caribbean Comfort and Premium Caribbean Feast featuring jerk chicken, oxtail, curry goat, rice & peas, festival, and plantains.

Taco Bars

Festive staffed buffet featuring citrus adobo chicken, seasoned beef, roasted mushroom & chile potato, and a full toppings bar.

Italian Dishes

Large trays of baked ziti, lasagna, or penne alfredo paired with garden salad and garlic bread.

Dessert Bars

Curated dessert station add-ons for any event.

Vegan & Vegitarian Dietary Conscious

Vegan Three-Bean Bowl, Vegan Trash Plate, jerk jackfruit, and curry chickpea options.

Breakfast & Brunch

Continental spreads to full ACE Brunch Buffets with hot entrées, fresh fruit, house breads, coffee & juice service.

What Clients Say

Trusted by Rochester

People holding open cardboard takeout food boxes containing burgers and French fries on a wooden table.

"I trust Ash implicitly — so much so that when it came time for me to retire, I chose him to hold the reins."

♦ Pattie T.

"I know I can count on Ashley. He has been a valuable part of many successful events, and I would not hesitate to recommend him for future opportunities."

♦‍ ‍Adam P.

"What I appreciated most was being able to relax and enjoy the celebration knowing Ashley and his team had everything under control."

♦ Marielle H.

Simple Booking

How to Book ACE

01

Submit Request Form

Client completes the detailed inquiry form on the website.

02

Proposal & Deposit

ACE team reviews event details, aligns menu options, and issues a custom quote and deposit invoice to lock in the date.

03

Final Balance

The remaining balance is due in full on the day of the event, at the time of food delivery.

04

Enjoy the ACE Experience

Food is prepared, guests are welcomed, and ACE handles full execution so hosts can be present.

Assorted sandwiches and wraps in a box, including club sandwiches and veggie wraps.

Let's Create Your
ACE Experience.

Tell us about your event, guests, and vision. Whether you need customized catering, an interactive culinary experience, educational programming, or complete event support, we will create an experience around your needs.

Rochester, NY — Greater Rochester Area

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