The Best Southern Food Wedding Catering in East Orange, NJ

I have a boutique catering business specializing in upscale events for parties of 10 to 100. We offer an eclectic and elegant menu and put a high value on a natural, yet inventive presentation. I have been in business for myself for over 15 years and I have decades of experience in Food and Beverage. My first "aha moment" happened after seeing the movie Babettes Feast. That was over 30 years ago, and my heart remains in the same place.

Amédée Catering is dedicated to providing refined cuisine and exceptional service for couples seeking an elevated dining experience. We thoughtfully craft each menu to reflect your vision while ensuring every dish is prepared with care, precision, and bold, memorable flavor. Our team handles every detail with professionalism, allowing you to enjoy a seamless and elegant celebration. From the first tasting to the final course, we are committed to creating a dining experience your guests will truly remember.

We are committed to making each event a unique experience, based on creativity, innovation, and the ideas of our clients we will design memorable events with a carefully crafted menu. Our goal is to exceed our clients expectations and impress their guests. Inspiration, innovation, exquisite presentation are our ket tenants. With more than 24 years of planning and executing memorable events, we will make sure your event stands out from the rest.

LuSheann Caterers, Wedding Planning & Designer is a family-owned and operated caterer with nearly 50 years of experience creating exceptional weddings and celebrations. As Bergen County’s premier off-premise caterer, we bring sophisticated cuisine, impeccable service, elegant presentation, and creative event design to the venue of your choice. From rustic and barn weddings to traditional receptions, backyard celebrations, and outdoor venues, our experienced team brings your vision to life. Turnkey services include customized menus, professional staffing, tents, tables, chairs, linens, décor, rentals, music, valet, photography, and more. From Our Kitchen to Your Venue, we deliver you a Joyful and Worry-Free Experience. - Reach Out Today!

Frungillo Hospitality Group has earned a trusted reputation throughout the Tri-State area for creating luxury weddings and unforgettable special events. With exclusive catering services, award-winning culinary experiences, and access to some of the region’s most desirable venues, we transform once-in-a-lifetime moments into extraordinary experiences.

5-Star Full-Service Catering from casual to elegant for all occasions since 1988. We offer packages for all occasions such as wedding receptions, rehearsal dinner, welcome parties, after-wedding brunch, clambakes, 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, 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.

Renegade Outpost is a full service event planning and chef services company. We've been in business for 12 years and have been working with Thumbtack/Zola. We have been hired more than 400 times and have 250 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.

With over 15 years of experience Maison D is the premier catering and hospitality company you would ever need. We do everything from catering to event planning and everything in-between. We take your event to the next level and elevate it in every way possible

Mellanee is a passionate culinary professional dedicated to creating unique dining experiences that cater to individual tastes and preferences. With a strong belief in the importance of healthful food preparation, Mellanee focuses on crafting dishes that are not only delicious but also visually appealing. Driven by a sense of purpose, Mellanee takes pride in her ability to nourish others through her cooking. She values the opportunity to collaborate with clients, ensuring that each dining experience reflects their vision and desires.

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 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!

Peachtree is a boutique catering firm on Philadelphia's Main Line. For those looking for that combination of sophisticated and down-to-earth, ours is a simple and honest approach. We love beautiful style and clean design, nothing too fussy– not service, not food, not us. We're always thinking about the intention behind the celebration, be it of ingredients, details, ideas, the people gathering together. We're here to celebrate with you. Thanks for trusting us with your vision.

Since 1997, Bartleby & Sage has catered thousands of unforgettable events across New York: They rocked out a star-studded MTV Awards afterparty for thousands of ravenous celebs. Bartleby & Sage transformed New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom into a rainforest for a benefit hosted by Sting and Trudie Styler. Bartleby & Sage even crafted a head-turning Marie Antoinette-themed dessert extravaganza for designer Philipp Plein. For Bartleby & Sage, no request is too outrageous, no vision too grand, no detail overlooked. The best part—Bartleby & Sage's gracious care of your event.

ONTHEMARC is a contemporary, full-service caterer with extensive experience in off-site catered events. The culinary experience is at the heart of everything we do. We handle every detail to bring your vision to life —from custom menus and logistics to staffing and artful presentation—creating an event where you and your guests feel truly celebrated.

Bringing bold flavors and unforgettable experiences to your table, *That Girl Can Cook Catering* is all about crafting mouthwatering dishes that turn every event into a feast to remember. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, we specialize in personalized menus that reflect your unique taste and style.Our goal is to give the client the best service in all aspects. Chef Renee cooks with love, and she sources the freshest ingredients for artfully plated creations, every dish is made with love, passion, and a dash of flair. She enjoys creating menus for her clients that will make them happy.

As a husband-and-wife team, we know firsthand the power of love and shared experiences. Our story began when we were just eight years old—two kids from the same town and school. Years later, when we reconnected, we knew instantly we were destined to be together. Through our journey, we discovered that our shared passions for food, cooking, events, and styling were meant to be combined. With a unique blend of skills and expertise, we’re dedicated to creating memorable experiences that celebrate every moment. We’re excited to be part of your story—let’s make something amazing together!

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!

Glad Mouf BBQ – Unforgettable Flavor for Your Special Day At Glad Mouf BBQ, we believe every wedding deserves unforgettable food that brings people together. We specialize in craft barbecue with a gourmet twist, featuring the world’s most tender smoked oxtails, melt-in-your-mouth brisket, juicy smoked chicken, brisket tacos —all paired with our legendary sauces. We offer catering with a choice of station-style service with pre-portioned servings or a buffet. Enjoy a special rate of $50 per person for 100+ guests or $75 per person with a 50-guest minimum. Our customizable menu allows you to create the perfect meal for your wedding vision.

Thomas Preti Events to Savor is celebrated for innovative culinary design and event management in the New York Tri-State Area! Since 1987, Thomas Preti Events to Savor has seamlessly orchestrated thousands of events at New York's most prestigious venues. Our team has earned a reputation for delivering an unmatched culinary experience and first class service by tailoring the needs of each event to enhance its unique image and style.

Comparti is a full service catering company that is obsessive about getting the basics down - memorable food with service that cares. We are preferred throughout the city, upstate, and “out east”. We are a one-stop shop with in-house production capabilities. We also work with some of the best event planners in the city, and are happy to recommend them.

At Terra y Sabor Hospitality Group, I create elevated, restaurant-quality dining experiences tailored to each couple’s unique vision. As an ICE (Institute of Culinary Education) graduate and private chef based in New York City, I specialize in intimate weddings, rehearsal dinners, engagement celebrations, and luxury in-home events. From elegant plated dinners and cocktail receptions to live chef stations and family-style feasts, every menu is thoughtfully customized using fresh, seasonal ingredients. My goal is simple: create unforgettable meals and seamless service so you and your guests can focus on celebrating.

Fysique Eats is a NYC-based soul food Hispanic and Caribbean fusion catering company bringing flavor, love, and a little HoneyB magic to every plate. Owned by Private Chef Tatiana Harrison, we specialize in elevated comfort food - from our signature honey-baked wings and Mofonguitos to custom treats, vegan empanadas, and full-course menus. Whether it's a private dinner, wedding, anniversary, public event, or charity function, we create menus that feel like home but taste unforgettable. Booking is open year-round with hot & cold pick-up options for holidays like Thanksgiving. Vegan? We got you too.

Have you ever wanted catered food that reminded you of home? Our chef puts in extra effort for you to enjoy the taste presentation & comfort of our food! We pride ourselves in making the menu tailored to our clients needs while being affordable and food richly packed in flavor.

BabyBluCatering by SkyBlu Hospitality Group LLC is a luxury events catering company based in NYC. Events are curated with the utmost attention to detail with the clients’ vision in mind. We take pride in using a wide array of cooking techniques and sustainable ingredients to create dishes that are as memorable as your event. Our events range from small private dinner parties to birthday dinners, small venues, and so on!

Alexandra Dettori Catering & Events is a full service bespoke caterer focused on sustainability, seasonality and using locally sourced ingredients across a variety of cuisines. We believe in getting the best ingredients available and making everything from scratch. We strive to delight with incredible food, crafted beverages and attentive service. Our team will ensure your wedding is truly exceptional! In addition to the food, we are happy to offer front of the house staffing, bar service, assist with rentals, set up and clean up. Our team will connect with you to tailor our offering and match your vision.

I’m Justine, a Hudson Valley–based private chef creating elevated, intimate meals with seasonal ingredients and a relaxed, refined feel. From romantic dinners to wedding weekend gatherings, I focus on thoughtful food, seamless service, and making your event feel effortless and memorable.

Hailee Moore is the Executive Chef + Founder Simply Hailee, a premiere event catering and private chef service. Simply Hailee is widely regarded for innovatively simple, elegant and delectable menus. Food is sourced out of natural, local, homemade and sustainable ingredients carefully prepared by Executive Chef, Hailee Moore. Simply Hailee hosts a wide variety of menus and tasting options for all seasons and occasions from formal seated dinners and passed hors d’oeuvres. Simply Hailee’s culinary philosophy is fresh food is clean, simple and embodies the essence of family and memories.

Gastronome believes that success is built on partnerships with individuals and an overall commitment to the guest. Great service and great product is an essential part to the success of Gastronome, but we recognized that it is also its people that can make Gastronome be where it needs to be. We are relentless in the search for excellence in food and hospitality. We have the commitment to realize what it takes to seek out new clients but also achieve and finalize the end result in the execution and the planning of an event. Gastronome is about great food and great service.

Elite High End Boutique Full Service Caterer. We Service the entire Tri State area. Simple easy booking. Custom Experience work directly with the Chef. Highest Quality Food and Service available. Seasonal Menus. Chef & Owner Jeffrey Pearson is focused on sourcing the highest quality local, sustainable, and organic ingredients. All produce used is sourced seasonally at its peak freshness from green markets. All meats pasture raised, Grass-Fed local meats. All fish is sourced from local sustainable Fish Co. Everything else is produced in house from scratch. Jeffrey’s belief is that you, the customer should know where your food comes from. Jeffrey has direct relationships with many of the areas top farmers and Purveyors in order to deliver on his vision. We offer Full Service Catering. And Personal Chef Services as Full Service Multi Course Private Dinners.

Simply Divine has consistently been known for quality, style and great taste since its creation over 25 years ago. It has always represented the most secular version of kosher available in the New York market. A full service company that can provide event design and planning, staff, rentals, beverage as well as memorable great tasting menus, Simply Divine has a superb reputation among its long list of clients that range from private weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, cocktail parties to working with some of the best non-kosher catering companies and restaurants in New York.