When most people think of catering on Long Island, they picture the usual suspects: Italian platters, generic buffet lines, the same chicken francese at every event. Gallo Restaurant in Patchogue offers something entirely different — and once you’ve experienced Colombian catering, it’s hard to go back.
Family-owned and operated since 2002, Gallo has built a loyal following not just for its restaurant, but for its catering operation. Whether you’re planning a birthday party, a quinceañera, a corporate lunch, a holiday gathering, or a wedding reception, Gallo brings the bold, warming flavors of Colombia to your event — with the professionalism and attention to detail of a restaurant that’s been doing this for over two decades.
A Venue and a Caterer in One
One of Gallo’s biggest advantages for event planning is that you don’t have to choose between great food and a great space. The restaurant’s second-floor catering suite is a full private event venue — right in the heart of downtown Patchogue — making it one of the most convenient all-in-one options for parties and events on Long Island.
The upstairs space includes a piano lobby with lounge seating, a warm main event room, a full bar serving cocktails, beer, soft drinks, coffee and tea, HDTV, elevator access for wheelchair users and strollers, and full DJ equipment. Gallo also offers in-house private decoration and a photo booth — so you can plan the entire event in one conversation.
The Catering Menu: Colombian Food That Feeds a Crowd
Gallo’s catering menu is built for sharing — the way Colombian food is meant to be eaten. Everything comes in half-tray (10–15 people) and full-tray (20–35 people) formats, making it easy to scale for any event size.
- Appetizers & Starters
- Salads
- Mains
- Sides
- Desserts
The Picada — Gallo’s signature finger food spread — is always a hit at events. It’s a generous mix of rotisserie chicken, steak, breaded pork, chicharrón, Colombian chorizo, green plantains, empanadas, cassava fries, and arepa, all topped with avocado and tomato slices. It works as an appetizer spread, a cocktail hour centerpiece, or a standalone party snack table.
What Events Does Gallo Cater?
Over more than twenty years, the Bustamante family has catered just about every type of event you can imagine across Long Island. Some of the most common include:
Birthday parties and milestone celebrations, quinceañeras, corporate lunches and office catering, holiday parties, bridal and baby showers, community and cultural events, and private dinners for smaller groups. The bilingual team is comfortable working with Spanish-speaking families planning large cultural celebrations, which makes Gallo a particularly welcoming option for the Latin community across Suffolk County.
Off-Site Catering Across Long Island
Don’t need the venue — just the food? Gallo also handles off-site catering, delivering trays of authentic Colombian cuisine to your location. Whether your event is in Patchogue, Bay Shore, Islip, Smithtown, or anywhere else across Long Island, the catering team can work with you on logistics. Call directly to discuss your event details and get a custom quote.
Why Choose Gallo for Your Long Island Event?
There’s no shortage of catering options on Long Island, but very few offer what Gallo brings to the table: authentic, made-from-scratch Colombian food prepared by a family that has been cooking this cuisine their entire lives, paired with a private venue that handles everything from the bar to the DJ. It’s a combination that’s genuinely rare — and it shows in the reviews, the repeat bookings, and the loyal following the Bustamante family has built over more than two decades in Patchogue.
If you want your next event to feel different, to taste different, and to leave your guests talking about the food long after the party ends — Gallo is the call to make.