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Purslane at the Boathouse in prospect park was absolutely perfect. We worked with Elena and Ivi, who were respectful, kind, helpful, professional, organized, and just delightful people, over the course of a year. Elena was timely, clear, and extremely positive: whenever we requested something out of the ordinary or hard to execute, she responded with a resounding yes!! On the day, the team was thoughtful about fielding rain plan questions (the wedding was able to take place outside in the end),
Purslane was the perfect catering company and vendor for our wedding at The Prospect Park Boathouse. They were quick to respond to all questions and created a private tasting session due to the schedule of my partner and I. We enjoyed every step of working with them. We had an idea to have a certain "event/catering activation" added to the day and they were willing to work with the vendor that we picked and figure out the logistics to make sure we had the two elements added and it was seamless.
Working with Purslane, and especially with Machaela and Justin, was a highlight of our wedding planning, and we feel incredibly lucky to have had such excellent partners in producing our event. The staff, especially Machaela and Justin, are responsive, friendly, accommodating, and professional; the space is gorgeous and beautifully maintained and operated; the food and drink were bountiful and delicious, and the service rivaled any of New York’s fine restaurants. Best of all, the process of coll
From the Sep 15, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Staff hygiene fell short: soiled clothing, no hair covering, or unkempt nails.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.