Gala Event & Food Artistry - Melville, New York

Danielle L.

My husband and I got married on December 7th at Temple Beth Torah and it was the most magical day of our lives! From the first time we toured TBT and met with Gayle and Russ, we knew that this was where we wanted to get married. As soon as I saw the cocktail room, I was SOLD!! Whatever we needed or wanted they were on top of it and more. They are very knowledgeable in this business and they made the entire process so easy and stress free! Our wedding was almost a month ago, and everyone is still raving about how amazing the food was and how elegant the ballroom is. Our families put our trust into Gala Events and they went above and beyond with everything. We cannot thank them enough for making all of our dreams come true.

Last but not least, one of the main reasons the day and night was so seamless is because of Ms. T. I really wish I could’ve taken her home with me! She was there for me the whole entire night. She was making sure I was hydrated, eating, and always made sure I had lip gloss on!!

I highly, highly recommended Gala Events!!!

Ryan L.

Absolutely hands down the best night of our lives! We just had our twin sons’ B’nei Mitzvah at TBT, and it was beyond perfect in every way. From the moment we walked in, the room was absolutely stunning — every detail, from the decor to the layout, was flawless. We were blown away by how beautifully everything came together.

The food was impeccable — and we had some serious food critics in the audience (chefs, people from the industry, etc.), and they were all blown away. Every dish was exceptional, and the care taken with each plate was evident.

The light show, coordinated with the DJ, was phenomenal — the energy in the room was electric, and it took the whole experience to a whole new level. It was a night we will never forget.

We can’t say enough about the staff. Gayle went above and beyond to make sure every request was met, even customizing the to-go bar just the way we wanted it. Mrs. T is an absolute gem! She took such amazing care of us, the boys, and we also put her in charge of our parents' tables, and she handled it perfectly.

A special shoutout to Russ, who tried his best to make sure I was eating (wish I had listened to him more!) — his attention to detail was greatly appreciated.

Honestly, if we could do it all over again, there would only be one place to have it — TBT. The only downside? It went by *way* too fast. I wish we had five more hours to enjoy every minute of it. Thank you for giving us the best night we could have possibly imagined. We will forever be grateful!

Alyson M.

Temple Beth Torah was the perfect spot to get married. We loved the sanctuary, reception room and especially the cocktail hour room. Our guests are still raving about the food! Overall, we were so happy to have our wedding here. Beautiful venue, tasty food, great staff.

Vullnet O.

I recently hosted a business event and was really impressed. The staff was friendly and helpful, making sure everything went smoothly. They serviced our event with complete set up and decor to make the presentation meaningful. The food was excellent, and there was something for everyone. Overall, it was a great experience, and I’d definitely recommend Gala Event & Food Artistry for any business or special event. They made everything easy and stress-free

Laureta O.

Thank you so much Gala Event for the amazing job you did for our businesses trunk show. The hospitality, food and drinks were absolutely amazing! All of our customers loved it can’t wait to use you again in the future!

Samara N.

My husband & I got married here just last week - and we & all our friends & family are still talking about how amazing the wedding was. You may have heard from others how great the cocktail hour is, but you have to experience it yourself to truly know how fantastic it is. And not just the cocktail hour, the entire event & leading up to it was nothing short of seamless, elegant & magical. Gayle & Russ treated our wedding planning & day of as if it was their own wedding. Every detail meticulously planned & reviewed again to ensure it was exactly as we'd want it. The days, weeks & event months leading up to, and the day/night of went off without a hitch - Russ was by our side throughout the night running everything so smooth. A major shoutout needs to go to Ms. T - I don't think anyone could get married without her. You can feel the love & support from her miles away - and she really ensured that we looked our absolute best - applying lipstick whenever needed, we were well fed & drank, and we were comfortable. You can tell how much Ms. T, Russ & Gayle love what they do - as it truly showed in making our wedding the most magical night. We are forever grateful our wedding was at Temple Beth Torah - and look forward to celebrating many more simchas there.

Jacob R.

What an amazing night! Russ and his team were so accommodating, responsive and knowledgeable how to make the night perfect.

My guests could not stop talking about the food. Everything was amazing! Cocktail hour had tons of options and over 6 food stations: Italian, Chinese, Deli, Persian, Mexican…and even a brick oven pizza. Those who still had room were able to enjoy a fab dinner of steak, chicken and veggies. The venue is also filled with bars so you're guests never have to wait for a drink.

The best part was the reception. The dance floor is MASSIVE and can probably fit 100 - 150 with no problem. The floor lights up and the ceiling has a beautiful centerpiece making it feel like you're in another world. Sound and light system was everything we needed to dance the night away.

Overall the staff is great, food amazing and venue is perfect for those of who want to dance all night!

Maor S.

My husband and I had our wedding at Temple Beth Torah in June (2024) and it was breathtaking. Russ and Gayle are an A+ team. They were able to make everything we asked for a reality, from Persian and Israeli cuisines, to a Viennese dessert table, and an amazing choice dinner. They were there every step of the way with professionalism and amazing coordination. Also, I cannot emphasize enough how amazing Ms. T is; she truly is a power women. I felt like our wedding was the wedding of the year because of them (our guests have said this to us over and over now too!). This review does not emphasize enough the gratitude we have for them as they really brought all our dreams to reality.