The Best American Wedding Caterers in South Orange, NJ

The Best American Wedding Caterers in South Orange, NJ

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33 Wedding Caterers in South Orange, NJ

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MAHFY Catering 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves South Orange, NJ

We are MAHFY Catering and we're dedicated to delivering one-of-a-kind experiences for your special celebration. Our talented chefs are passionate about serving our delicious fusion of world-famous flavors that will have your guests asking for seconds. With a focus on using high quality ingredients, tried-and-proven recipes and elegant presentations, MAHFY Catering aims to exceed your expectations from start to finish.

MAHFY has been there when I lacked the time to prepare my own meals at home and when I attended large celebratory gatherings. MAHFY prepares a large range of recipes and food types. I personally love their savory beef burgundy and succulent salmon. Their food is prepared with love which you can taste in every mouthful. The ambiance they create around the set up of their entrees and sides is a feast for the eyes also. I highly recommend MAHFY to make your next meal or cater your next affair.
Davette O., 2 months ago
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Chef's Culinary Journey 

5.0

  • Starts at $25,000
  • Serves South Orange, NJ

Based in Montclair, NJ, Chef's Culinary Journey is a full service Weddings and Special Events caterer. We thrived on assisting couples complete their wedding day experience through high-quality catering services during their planning process to ensure a seamless, joyful dining experience. Couples truly appreciate our commitment to excellence and fine attention to details, recognizing that our performance is simply unsurpassed. Whether you're planning a small, intimate affair or a large, lavish reception, our team will be ready to deliver a flavorful experience to satisfy your guest’s appetite throughout the event.

Awarded Best of Zola
No words, no words, I am speechless. Chef's Culinary Journey is "the BEST CATERER ever!!" hands down. First of all, the food was amazing. Everyone at my party were wow how much food there were on display, outstanding presentation and mouthwatering taste on every bite. Second of all, they service staff are phenomenal. They were all very attentive, especially Paul, Jessica, and Tinu. Lastly, this is an amazing and very talented team of professionals. Thank you, Chef's Culinary Journey, for making my wedding as magical as it was.
Flori h., 2 years ago
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The Culinary Curate 

5.0

  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves South Orange, NJ

With over 10 years of experience catering to various events such as political fundraisers, corporate and media events, weddings, small in-home events, movies, and even the occasional backyard barbecue, we know that the discriminating consumer is looking for one thing; great, quality service at a great value. We at The Culinary Curate aim to deliver just that. Exceptional quality, attention to YOUR finest detail for your event, world-class service, and great value are what we deliver to every client. Contact us today for a quote on your next event.

Awarded Best of Zola
We booked the Culinary Curate for an intimate buffet style wedding celebration this summer. No rainy weather could have ruined the experience. Charmaine and her team made sure every guest had a wonderful time. From the early planning days of timely communication to clean up time following the event, Charmaine and her team’s execution was exemplary. Aside from delicious food, we were treated like family. Charmaine was assertive and professional when she needed to be as well as creative and accommodating at the time of the event. Thanks for such a memorable evening!
Mariya, 2 months ago
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Renegade Outpost 

5.0

  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves South Orange, NJ
  • Offer

Renegade Outpost is a full service event planning and chef services company. We've been in business for 7 years and have been working with Thumbtack. We have been hired more than 290 times and have 160 5-star reviews. We offer logistical services as well as day/of coordination and securing rentals. Our "rolodex" includes many of the best vendors for all your event needs. Making your job easier is our highest priority. Wonderful food always begins with amazing ingredients, especially produce. We source directly from local farmers, we work with an organic butcher, a wild fish monger and importers of select cheese and specialty products.

Awarded Best of Zola
Renegade Outpost was an exceptional caterer for our office party. From the moment I reached out, they responded very quickly to all of our questions and requests. The service on the day of the event was impeccable - the staff was attentive and professional, ensuring everything ran smoothly. And the food? Absolutely delicious! Our employees raved about the quality and variety of the menu. We couldn't have asked for a better catering experience. Renegade Outpost truly made our holiday party perfect.
Rosemary, 4 days ago
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Purslane 

5.0

  • Serves South Orange, NJ

Purslane is part of The Oberon Group, a Brooklyn neighborhood-focused restaurant group with a commitment to sustainability. We started Purslane in 2012 as a way to serve our community outside of our restaurants. Sustainability wasn’t part of our origin story, but we realized we had an opportunity to make a difference in one of the most wasteful industries out there. We are seasoned experts in executing corporate events of all sizes, ranging from galas and banquets, to private dinners, to multi-day conferences for hundreds of guests, to weekly lunch drop-offs for your whole office.

Awarded Best of Zola
Purslane was an absolute delight to work with as our wedding caterers. From our very first interaction, their communication was easy, consistent, and thorough, putting us at ease throughout the planning process. The quality of their work and value was exceptional - the food was delicious with a wide variety of options, and they were incredibly adaptable to our specific needs and requests. Every single one of our guests raved that this was the best wedding food they had ever had. I only wish I had had the time to eat more of their yummy food on our special day.
Emily G., 4 months ago
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La Mila Catering & Events 

5.0

  • Starts at $75
  • Serves South Orange, NJ

Starting their careers in the restaurant and food industry, Elie & Heidi Hanna decided to utilize their unique experiences and create their own vision of a full service event company. La Mila is named after their daughter, Milana, who provides them with limitless inspiration and motivation.

AMAZING!! Where to even begin- My fiance and I got married this August (2024) and since day one La Mila has been nothing but Professionally Perfect. The food was exquisite, the staff was phenomenal and every moment leading up to the wedding while working with La Mila was smooth and effortless. Though everyone was on par, we do have to give a special shout out to their OG, Sandy - Sandy was the most compassionate, patient, informative saving grace we have ever worked with in our lives. She is such a gift from God- I don't know how we would have done this wedding journey without her. She truly made this experience enjoyable and exciting!! Sandy felt like the sister I never had- guiding and comforting me through every step of the way. If you are looking for a stress-free, flawless wedding you must use La Mila !! We promise you, you will not regret it! -Abby & Amy
Abby S., 3 months ago
Modern Fusion - Catering 

5.0

  • Serves South Orange, NJ

Awarded BEST Of Catering 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 on ALL Major Platforms! Chef Angelo Napoli has been in the restaurant business his entire life. His passion and esteemed aspirations to become a chef grew stronger throughout the years while watching his father work in their family owned restaurant, Napoli Pizza. His love for delicious cuisine became an addiction. Competing throughout his early education in various culinary battles, Angelo knew he had a gift. He spent years mastering his craft, working sous chef and head chef positions at some of the Lehigh Valley's top restaurants!

When we first started planning our wedding, the only thing we knew for sure was that we wanted food everyone would talk about. Another priority was having vegetarian options that went beyond just pasta or cauliflower steaks.  Chef Angelo, and the whole team at Modern Fusion, completely blew our expectations away. From the moment we first reached out, he was responsive, collaborative, and patient in answering all the questions we threw at him.  When it came time to plan our menu, he worked with us to adjust their dishes to suit our (somewhat picky) tastes.  “Can this be made vegetarian?” “Can you make sure there are no nuts in anything?” “Can this dish be made a little less spicy?” Whatever we needed, Angelo assured us they could make it happen. We also threw out an idea that more or less combined two dishes. He was not only eager to accommodate our request, he seemed just as excited at the idea of the dish as we were. These early interactions went a long way in putting us at ease throughout the planning process. Then we had our tasting. Every single thing we had was so good that we were worried we were going to be disappointed come the wedding day. We thought, “There’s no way they’re going to be able to make everything *that* good for 100 people!” We were so very, very wrong.  Did the first guest we saw at cocktail hour say, “Congratulations!” or “Let’s take a picture?” No, I’m pretty sure they said “This food is so good, I’m already on my third empanada.” Which was exactly what we wanted to hear. And we continued to hear comments like that all night long. From the moment we reached out straight through to the end of the reception, Chef Angelo and his staff went above and beyond in every way imaginable. The day could not have gone better and we owe so much of that to them. Now I’m just trying to think up other occasions we could have catered so I can eat more of their incredible food.
Andrew A., 3 months ago
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ITALIANA FOODS LLC 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves South Orange, NJ
  • Offer

Bring the taste of Italy to your wedding celebration with ITALIANA FOODS LLC, a New Rochelle, NY-based catering company specializing in handmade Italian dishes made with love. Founders Giusy and Lucia are the sixth generation of talented culinary creatives in their family. They are honored to share the incredible food traditions of their Italian hometown with couples and their loved ones throughout the Westchester area. In addition to their catering services, Italiana foods also offer a beautiful and Romantic Vintage APE Piaggio 1976 build Food Truck that adds a little fun and excitement to any occasion.

We just worked with Italiana Foods for an event, and they exceeded all expectations. The team was extremely professional, friendly, and efficient from start to finish. The food was outstanding, both in taste and presentation, and received compliments from all our guests. Their setup and breakdown were impressively quick and seamless, ensuring everything ran smoothly. I highly recommend them for any occasion - they truly deliver a top-notch experience. Grazie!!
Jonathan M., 5 days ago
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Simply Delicious Dishes 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves South Orange, NJ

We are a full service catering team that specializes in southern cuisine with a stylish flare! It is our passion and decorative attention to detail that has carried us for many years. We love what we do, and we will cater any event large or small with that same passion and service attention. We build strong lasting relationships with our clients, and take great pride in serving others. We also offer all inclusive services that cater to all your event preparations and needs. We take care of everything so that you don't have to!

Arlethea and her company was such a gift and blessing to our wedding day! She went above and beyond to make our day special. From all of the little details and extra support to the outstanding meal provided to our guests, we could not be more grateful to her and her team for everything they did for us. The food and service was incredible! She worked with us and supported us along every step of the journey, and was able to work within our tight budget. Thank you again for EVERYTHING! Don't look any where else for your food and catering needs. You will have everything you need in Simply Delicious Dishes :)
Katie C., 4 months ago
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Michael's Event Catering 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves South Orange, NJ

We are an off-premise, full service caterer, who specializes in custom weddings, with experienced and friendly service staff, along with food truck services. We strive to make your special day as stress free as possible by taking all the guess work out of rentals, set-up, food, staffing, etc. We will meet with you, help build a timeline for your event, take care of all your rental needs and execute with profession for a successful event! With our catering company, we bring the kitchen to you!

They were so easy to work with and provided us with everything we needed to make our day what we wanted. Our wedding was postponed twice due to COVID, we decided to pull out of our venue, and have our wedding. We needed a bartender, food and servers. There bbq food was delicious, especially the Short Rib! Drinks were perfect! Absolutely loved the mobile kitchen to have everything prepared on site! 10/10 would recommend!
Sara & M., 4 years ago
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Shore Catering 

5.0

  • Serves South Orange, NJ

5-Star Full-Service Catering from casual to elegant for all occasions since 1988. We offer packages for all occasions such as wedding receptions, lobster clambakes, bbq picnics, beach parties, showers, anniversaries, and so much more. Our team will assist you from start to finish, planning your menu, coordinating rentals, linen colors, floorplans, timelines, vendor referrals, private tastings and so much more. We bring our catering services to all corners of New Jersey and will also assist you in trying to find the perfect venue to suit your event's needs. Shore Catering can help make your event a memorable occasion.

When we tasted the food we knew that our guests would be happy with our selection of shore catering (and we were right! We recieved many compliments on the dinner and hors d'oeuvres). What we DIDN'T realize is that we were receiving more than just a catering service- we were receiving what felt like a warm welcome into a family business that took some of the stress out of the wedding planning process! Shore was the only caterer we encountered that was willing to work within our budget, and individually tailor a package to meet our needs, allowing us to feel comfortable financially without feeling like we were sacrificing ANY of the quality and elegance that we wanted for our wedding! Moreover, on the day of our wedding, summer took care of us as though we were her oldest friends, meeting us with so much genuine warmth and a contagious smile. She made sure we were able to actually eat and drink (which so many of our friends told us would be difficult to do at our wedding!) and kept the vibe HIGH even in spite of pouring rain and floods on the day of the event! We wish we could get married again and again and we would hire Shore Catering every single time!! I HIGHLY recommend Shore Catering to any bride and groom who want all of the quality with none of the stress!
Laura & M., a year ago
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Late to the Lake 

5.0

  • Starts at $450
  • Serves South Orange, NJ for additional fees

Great taste is the name of the game and we're committed to stepping up to the plate. Our goal is provide unforgettable, delicious, and eye catching options. That's why we prepare all of our boards and graze displays to your style, with the highest quality products. Whether it is an intimate dinner or an event for up to 800 guests, we do it all! If you are considering a Graze table for your wedding or next event, reach out and we'd be delighted to create something beautiful for you!

Awarded Best of Zola
Late to the Lake Catering, led by the incredible Alicia, went above and beyond to make our event unforgettable! From the moment we reached out, Alicia’s warmth and professionalism stood out. She worked closely with us to create a menu that perfectly suited our needs, offering exceptional value without compromising on quality. The food was nothing short of amazing—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Guests were particularly impressed with the creative dishes and delicious desserts. Alicia and her team also ensured that dietary restrictions were seamlessly accommodated, showing true care and attention to detail. The service was impeccable, with the staff going out of their way to ensure everything ran smoothly. From setup to cleanup, they handled every aspect with grace and efficiency, allowing us to fully enjoy our event. If you're looking for a catering company that combines exceptional food, outstanding service, and incredible value, Late to the Lake Catering is the one to choose. Highly recommended!
Bruce, 6 days ago
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Industry Standard Events 

5.0

  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves South Orange, NJ for additional fees
  • Offer

Industry Standard Events (ISE) is a premier event planning and catering service founded in 2000 by Executive Chef Jason Tell and recently partnered with Derek Nickerson, Tech Entrepreneur. With a deep-rooted friendship spanning over 12 years and a combined 30 years of experience in the industry, Derek and Jason are dedicated to creating unforgettable, bespoke events. Our mission is to bring people together through exceptional culinary experiences and meticulous event planning, ensuring every occasion is unique and memorable. At ISE, we believe in the power of personalized service and attention to detail, making each event a true masterpiece.

Derek and the team did our wedding. They were so easy to work with. The pricing was very fair, and most importantly the food was incredible. I highly recommend them.
Landon, 7 months ago
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Events and Weddings By Allan 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves South Orange, NJ for additional fees

Welcome to Events and Weddings By Allan! Our family owned restaurant is a celebration of the Mediterranean region known for its fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and healthy dishes. Our Chef Allan Abbad uses authentic recipes and techniques that have been passed down through generations. Whether you are enjoying our signature hummus, falafel, or kebabs, you can be sure that you are eating the real thing. In addition to our exceptional cuisine, we offer planning services that are tailored to your needs and preferences. From menu planning to decor and party favors, we take care of everything so that you can sit back and enjoy the festivities.

We used Allan's to cater our wedding and could not have been happier! They were wonderful to work with start to finish. The food was nothing short of delicious – our guests couldn’t stop raving about it! Each dish was beautifully prepared and exceeded our expectations. The team's service was amazing. They were attentive, professional, and went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. It truly made the day stress-free and enjoyable for everyone! I'll definitely use them again for future events.
Haley H., 9 days ago
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Haute Feast 

5.0

  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves South Orange, NJ for additional fees

As luxury wedding and events caterers based in New Jersey, we are committed to creating unparalleled experiences packed with mouth-watering flavors, a sense of magic, and meticulous attention to detail. Our food is approachable, yet elegant, and made with love, fresh, on-site with excellent technique. Since it’s our belief that great meals begin with exceptional ingredients, we take our cues from our trusted local farmers, fishermen & artisan purveyors. We source the freshest, seasonal, high-quality ingredients when preparing menus for your events, whether we’re cooking for 10 or for 100.

Awarded Best of Zola
Haute Feast delivers! They truly put their heart and their soul into their work and it shows. Their food is not only delicious, the presentation is superb. It's always an honor to work together. I highly recommend them!
Jenelle Kappe Photography, 3 years ago
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JPO Concepts | Catering 

3.0

  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves South Orange, NJ

Wedding Catering shouldn't just be about feeding the masses... The food is an integral element that provides entertainment, contributes to the ambience & when done right, is the most memorable part of any reception. JPO proudly offers a huge range of wedding catering services, including both traditional options & out of the box experiences. Some of our wedding Food & Beverage options include: Pre-ceremony beverage stations, passed hors d'oeuvres, seated dinners, station dinners, family style dinners, miniature passed desserts, wedding cake, late night snacks & edible parting gifts.

We have worked together with JPO Concepts for over 5 years now and they have provided outstanding services to all of the clients that we have recommended to, their professionalism, attention to detail and most important, their friendliness, makes them a company you can trust!
Chris Ponce, 5 years ago

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About wedding caterers in South Orange, NJ

How much do catering services usually cost in South Orange, NJ?

Full service catering packages range from $150 to $18,000 and average around $1,000.

Which are the most popular caterers in South Orange, NJ?

Some of the most popular caterers in this area include JPO Concepts | Catering, Krisp Events and EVENTfull.NYC.

Do catering packages include serving staff?

Yes! 45% of packages in South Orange, NJ include serving staff, such as servers and bussers. Many others also include rental coordination, just ask before you book!

Can caterers in South Orange, NJ accommodate specialized diets?

They can! 19 offer kosher services and 54 offer vegetarian packages. You can search on Zola for caterers who can accommodate nut-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, halal and vegan diets as well!

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