About Gersky's

Gersky's Restaurant opened in March 1988 in the Building Design Center in Yorktown Heights. Our mission was to provide breakfast and lunch to the employees and patrons of the Design Center and to people who lived and worked nearby. Gersky's menu and service was that of a typical deli (although not typical Italian) serving egg sandwiches, bagels, and the like for breakfast; deli sandwiches, specialty salads, hot entrees, and soups for lunch.

Soon after we opened, we created a Party Planner menu to provide people with "party foods." The menu contained hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, specialty chicken, vegetable, and pasta salads, hot entrees, large wedges, and cold cut platters. Before long, customers began asking for other types of foods, service staff, rental equipment (tents, tables, chairs, etc.), and complete customized packages for their party. The more they asked for, the more we did. Soon we began suggesting ideas for client's events. We developed innovative menus for Backyard Barbecues, Valentine's day, Passover, the Jewish New Year, and Thanksgiving. Catering sales grew yearly in spite of little or no advertising or promotion. In January, 1998 we relocated to Mahopac to concentrate solely on Catering and Event Planning. Our goal now is to take Gersky's to the next level.

Today at Gersky's we offer our clients a wide range of foods and services depending on the type and style of event the client is planning. Foods can be as simple as vegetable or cold cut platters for a home party to an elaborate display of hors d'oeuvres, action and carving stations, entrees, and desserts for a wedding. All foods are prepared under Joel's direction and meet his strict requirements before any food leaves his kitchen. Our catering business is more than just providing good food. We know we must also provide exceptional service. When a person shops for catering, many times they don't know what they want. They will, however, "know it when they see it." Also, they won't buy from someone they don't trust will provide them with the food and service they need. A good caterer knows he can provide the food and service the customer wants. An exceptional caterer knows he must begin to build a relationship with a potential client long before the sale is made. Not only Joel and Howie but all of the senior staff at Gersky's are acutely aware of how critically important superior service is to the success of Gersky's.

Parties are given for a reason. It can be a yearly holiday gathering or a once in a lifetime Bar Mitzvah or wedding. We believe that the best parties are the sum of their details, so clients are presented with options within their budget - that will create just the mood and emotions they wish to express. We begin by asking a lot of questions, since that is how we can envision the party as a whole and plan every aspect accordingly to meet the client's goals. We need to know the overall look and style of the event - from colors, floral design and music to how the party will flow and the needs of specific guests. Clients rely on our years of experience, and know that every detail will be carefully considered. Our meticulous preparation, along with supervision by on site managers trained to handle any situation, creates the ultimate tranquility for our clients. They can savor the moment and enjoy their own event.

Gersky's has been and continues to be successful because of our ability to cost-effectively develop innovative menus and service options to our clients.

Both Howie and Joel comprise a company core whose whole is truly greater than the sum of its parts: Howie Gershman, President and Director of Catering - Business manager and in charge of all "front of the house" activities including customer service. Joel Comiskey, Vice President and Executive Chef - Directs a kitchen staff of up to 6 people on a daily basis. In charge of all food purchases and menu development. Joel is a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America.