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We offer three premium experiences:

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More Than a Meal.
It’s a Moment

  • 🎯 Authentic Caribbean Cuisine – Rooted in tradition, styled with intention.

  • 📦 Customizable Packages – Choose the service style that fits your event.

  • 📍 Local & Woman-Owned – Based in NY, serving NYC, Westchester & beyond.

  • ✨ Styled for Impact – Food that looks as good as it tastes.

Martine Dardignac prepping a grazing table

Taste Buds Required is…

A woman-owned, Caribbean-rooted catering company serving bold flavor and visual elegance across NYC, Westchester, and the Hudson Valley.

Led by Martine Dardignac, Taste Buds Required blends heritage and hospitality in every bite.

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Haitian Catering Connecticut

Testimonials

What People are Saying

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.

Planning Tips, Flavor Inspo & Behind-the-Scenes

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PHOTOS

Taste Buds Required

Providing Hudson Valley Haitian Catering

& Catering for Family Events

Tel: 914-652-7780
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Service Areas: 

• New York

• Hudson Valley

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