Client Spotlight: DRAKE + WOLF

Located in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, our client DRAKE + WOLF  is a boutique kitchen that specializes in high end, all natural, KOSHER meals for family, corporate and seasonal events.

Owner & Chef Aviva of Drake + Wolf talks with us today about this impressive food business and why she chose to work with National Kosher Supervision!

***Checkout the sample cocktail party menu below! 

What inspired you to start your company?

I graduated from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in 1997. Since then I have been working as a private chef and caterer.  After 20 years, I have been lucky to see my business grow to the point where I needed my own space. Drake + Wolf is the culmination of years of hard work, building relationships and establishing a reputation as the “go to” for high end kosher food.

 When did you start the business?

Earlier this year, I stumbled upon a small gem in the heart of The Upper East Side. I wasn’t looking for a new kitchen, but I immediately fell in love with the space and decided it was time.

Which menu items are the biggest sellers?

Thats the first question I get asked, and my response is ” my menus are like children, there is no way to choose a favorite.”
It depends on who you ask. Every client has their favorite menu item. My best sellers are my  Short Ribs, Brisket and of course the most Decadent Chocolate Mousse.

Who creates the recipes?
I oversee every detail of an event — from recipes to menus and from linens to staffing. I do it all, from soup to nuts — literally. With the help of my amazing team, it’s all about giving the client what they want. I believe what sets D+W apart from other companies is the comfort of knowing that my hands touch every element of the event, big or small.

Why go Kosher?

I learned to cook from the best kosher chefs in the world — my mother and my grandmothers. I want to share my traditions with as many families as I can.

Why National Kosher Supervision?

I have been living on the Upper West Side for 20 years, and I love the idea of supporting and being supported by the local community. Rabbi Mehlman has been a great resource for me and an even greater supporter of D+W.

Any advice for someone looking to start their own food business?

My advice to anyone getting into the food business can be summed up in this great old quote from Julia Child: “The main thing is to have a gutsy approach and use your head!”

email: info@drakeandwolf.com
phone: (212) 227.0727

226 East 83rd Street
NY, NY 10028

DRAKE + WOLF Cocktail Party Menu

Grilled Skirt Steak on Miniature Homemade Herb Croutons, Dijon Mustard and Watercress

Shredded Lamb on Grilled Naan Bread with Fig Mint Relish

Pomegranate Chicken Salad on Grilled Lavash Fingers

Grilled Porcini Chicken Skewers

Citrus Cured Gravlax with Cucumber Relish Served on Thinly Sliced Black Bread

Salmon Tartar Cups with Toasted Sesame

Pepper Crusted Tuna Crostini, Black Olive Tapenade

Roasted Eggplant Turnovers with Dried Cherries and Rosemary

Steamed Spinach and Lemongrass Dumplings with Rice Wine Dipping Sauce

Asparagus and Roasted Red Pepper Strudel

***For more menu options, visit drakeandwolf.com

Questions? Comments? Or to obtain Kosher supervision, email us at info@nationalkoshersupervision.com!

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National Kosher Supervision is a full service kosher certifying agency located in the greater New York area. We have experience working with a variety of food service industries. Our clients value our affordability, friendly staff, and attention to detail. We treat your business like our own and we want you to succeed! Our Executive Rabbinic Director, Rabbi Aaron D. Mehlman, is the highly respected Rabbi of Congregation Ohav Sholom in Manhattan. He is an alumnus of Brisk (Jerusalem) and Beth Medrash Govoha (Lakewood) where he received his ordination. 

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