10.2.09

Peter Callahan

Peter Callahan:
Caterer extraordinaire

If you’ve read Town & Country, InStyle, Quest, Elle or House Beautiful—just to name a few—chances are you’ve heard of caterer Peter Callahan. Peter’s unique blending of great food, pitch perfect presentation and a witty sense of humor places Callahan Catering head and shoulders above the competition.

In 1985, after a brief stint on Wall Street, Peter decided to trade in his financial career in exchange for one with a greater degree of creativity. Today his company’s clientele list reads like a who’s who—Hermes, JP Morgan, Lehman Brother, Ralph Lauren and Tiffany are just a few notable clients.

Peter recently launched PCK specializing in glatt kosher catering. PCK Catering offers OK kosher certification and works under strict orthodox rabbinical supervision abiding by all kashrut requirements of the OK kosher certification and Jewish law.

Peter has been featured on VH1 The Fabulous Life, MTV, Food Network and is a regular guest on the TODAY show. He has catered a birthday bash for Kelly Ripa and is a favorite of Kate and Andy Spade.

Home:
Peter and his wife Josephine Sasso divide their time between New York, an historic farm in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, and a captain's house in Nantucket.

Hobbies and Interests:
Skiing, squash, tennis and old fashion body surfing. My catering is definitely the racey side of my life.