About Us
Creative Concepts NYC is a boutique custom catering and event company. Our fare is hand-made, fresh, and approachable. Since its founding in 2009, our unique team has designed and hosted everything from galas, weddings, and corporate events, to even simple rooftop hors d'oeuvres for six. We know that events can be stressful and we're here to make them easy, beautiful and delicious.
The Team
Using a unique team outlook, our company aims to pin-point client’s exact tastes and needs offering logistical ease and attention to detail--with the utmost discretion and style.
Miguel Urrego
Executive Chef
Julie Sommers
Director of Catering
Benjamin Lester
Creative Director
Miguel Urrego
Miguel founded Creative Concepts NYC which has thrived since 2009. After running a New York catering company for many years, he realized that with his combined passion for food and relationships gained, he could offer an exceptional product that represented his vision and appetite for collaboration.
Miguel’s true passion for creating dishes developed from cooking with his mother at a young age, attending the New York City College of Technology- Hospitality Management, and working at several prestigious New York restaurants. He prides himself in being a hands-on chef that is driven by the complexity and challenges that are presented in the catering world, all the while using the best available ingredients and supporting regional farms by using fresh local products.
Julie Sommers
A native of New Jersey, Julie has extensive event industry experience within the New York City and DC areas. She holds a BA in Hotel Restaurant Management from the University of Delaware and has won a strong following by having the simple and keen ability to listen and execute the client’s needs.
A true foodie, Sommers finds endless inspirations for her menus from New York City and her travels abroad. Her diverse background and passion for food provides the Creative Concept NYC’s team logistical ease and exceptional leadership.
Benjamin Lester
Ben's duties include overseeing the social media, branding, and marketing of Creative Concepts NYC. Additionally, Lester provides event design and concepts using a unique fusion of logistics and lifestyle to complement and enhance the overall event experience. His inspiration comes from his northeast rural upbringing, previous theatrical career as a ballet dancer, and life-long love for New York City.
A seasoned event professional, Benjamin’s diverse experience varies from event management, planning and styling. Whether filling in the blanks, connecting, or conceiving an entire event, his ability to adapt to a given situation is unparalleled.
