Taste Buds Required brings authentic Haitian and Caribbean cuisine to weddings, corporate events, and celebrations throughout Westchester County, Hudson Valley, and the NYC metro area. With over 8 years of catering experience, we specialize in customizable menus that honor cultural traditions while delivering restaurant-quality presentation.
Whether you need drop-off catering or full-service event support, we create unforgettable culinary experiences rooted in heritage and styled with intention.
Choose Your Experience
We offer three premium experiences:
More Than a Meal.
It’s a Moment
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🎯 Authentic Caribbean Cuisine – Rooted in tradition, styled with intention.
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📦 Customizable Packages – Choose the service style that fits your event.
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📍 Local & Woman-Owned – Based in NY, serving NYC, Westchester & beyond.
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✨ Styled for Impact – Food that looks as good as it tastes.
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🏆 Certified M/WBE – Recognized across NYC, NYS, and the Port Authority of NY & NJ.
Taste Buds Required is…
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A woman-owned, Caribbean-rooted catering company serving bold flavor and visual elegance across NYC, Westchester, and the Hudson Valley.
Serving weddings, corporate events, and celebrations throughout Westchester, Hudson Valley, and NYC since 2017.
Led by Martine Dardignac, Taste Buds Required blends heritage and hospitality in every bite.
Martine Dardignac cooked for my bridal shower. I can honestly say her food was amazing. Instead of the usual cheese and fruit platters or sandwiches. Martine threw down with home cooked soul\comfort food. It was delicious and helped give the event a relaxed and festive vibe. Many of my guest said that it was the best food they ever had at a bridal shower. I would
recommend her to anyone!
SARAH B.
I was the maid of honor for the first time in my best friend's wedding. I was overwhelmed to say the least towards the end. But with Martine's help, the bridal shower and the wedding went great. She had all the bits and pieces needed. She planned a great bridal shower where the food and decorations were excellent. She is very easy going and tactful. Professionalism is something you don't see anymore, so when you find it the experience is top notch. Wonderful experience.
JENNIFER P.
Martine threw a bridal shower for my sister. The food was the amazing and the games were on point. I was told by multiple people that it was the best bridal shower they had ever been to. I would highly recommend Martine to any potential bride or family/friend of the bride. Her attention to detail and organization made what could have been a stressful event a pleasure.
DANIELLE B.
Moments We’ve Catered
Taste Buds Required
Providing Hudson Valley Haitian Catering
& Catering for Family Events
Tel: 914-652-7780
Email
Service Areas:
• New York
• Hudson Valley
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