This is a review that is probably two decades in the making but that statement alone should show you just how strong the standard is with Classical Caterers. By my count alone, Evan and his team have managed to cater close to 2 dozen events over the past 2 decades for my and my wife's family. From weddings to bris to shivas and everything in between, Evan and his team are almost a standard bearer for lifecycle events in the Central Jersey Jewish community. If you happen to have an event at B'nai Tikvah in particular, look no further then the live sushi station, Romanian grill, and passed lamb chops at the cocktail hour. Those 3 things alone will blow your guests minds enough that they will literally be singing your praises for years to come; even at other people's weddings. read more

We recently used Classical Caterers of North Brunswick New Jersey for our daughter and son-in-law's wedding. This caterer also catered our son's Bar Mitzvah 21 years ago. Obviously, we were extremely satisfy 21 years ago. We highly recommend this company, the owner is very professional and experienced in all aspects Of catering. The wedding was in October, 2021. Not only was this wedding during the pandemic, it unexpectedly poured on this day. We had to get a tent and make many other accommodations so our guests would be safe. Despite the added stress, the manager of our party, Evan, who is also the owner of the company, was calm and professional and helped the day to run as smooth as possible. The food and the service of the terrific staff was outstanding!!! We highly recommend Classical Caterers!! read more

Classical caterers made our Philly area wedding a true success! The food is incredible, the servers are wonderful, and Evan is a pleasure to deal with. All our guests raved about it! read more

Two of my cousins had their bat mitzvahs with Classical (housed in Bnai Tikva) and from an invited guest, everything was exquisite. From cocktail hour to the end of the night, the ambiance, service, staff and food is just exceptional read more

We have made numerous affairs at Bnai Tikvah/ CLASSICAL CATERERS for over 25 years! Unbelievable food! Attention to detail! Phenomenal service! Exceptionally clean Well-organized for any event! I will continue our family tradition for the next affair! Thank you, Evan and staff read more

We were absolutely blown away by Classical Caterers. Evan and his fantastic team made sure the day was beyond perfect. The cocktail hour was to die for! Everyone has not stopped raving about the food! The dinner was also incredible. They made sure to have a wedding cake that was exactly what I wanted (and tasted insanely good!) The wait staff and the bartenders were wonderful. We will make sure to use Classical Caterers for all of our events moving forward. Evan (and his staff) was so detailed and made sure everything went smoothly. It gave us such a relief to have people there to help during all the chaos that weddings bring. It truly lowered my anxiety and allowed me to just enjoy. My train was falling and one of the angels that work for Evan, sewed my dress on to me!! Again, they went above and beyond and we are forever grateful!!! read more

The most delicious kosher food! Evan and his team prepared the most amazing food for my daughter's wedding on 3/27/22. I can't say enough about how pleased we were - from the lamb chops to the made-to-order sushi, the Peking duck, the corned beef and pastrami, to the short ribs, the ahi tuna and the cookie bar, the food was outstanding. New Yorkers who have been to countless kosher affairs were raving about the food. Everything was so fresh, we were thrilled. Don't hesitate to use Classical Caterers. If I could give them 10 stars I would! The best!! read more

Very poor service plan. Beautiful salad on table. Immediately after motzi, dancing and activities. Return to table to discover untouched salad has been removed. Waitress says too bad. Then, we wait half an hour for the entrées which arrived mixed up and cold. Most of desserts come from packages and are not made on site. Too much waste and no way to redistribute to the poor. read more

I attended a wedding as a guest in 2012 and hosted my own wedding in 2013 with Classical Caterers. I do not have a bad thing to say and I'll list the good: - Evan and staff take care of EVERYTHING so that the bride, groom, and family don't have to think. - It's clear they have the event business down because they anticipate every possible need and handle it. - They are calm and know how to deal with stressing families. - Best food I've ever had at a wedding, ever (no, not just the cocktail hour... main course and dessert too!) - Perfectly sized (we had 170 guests), clean, modern space - Their own decor besides for flowers, will customize the space if you want specific items or whatever - Reasonably priced (I did the research with other venues -- trust me) - Works with outside vendors for all your other needs; music, florist, photog, etc. (if that's what you want) - Total pleasure, easy-going, stress-free, Evan becomes family! read more

We want to thank Evan, Robert and everyone at Congregation B'nai Tikvah for the perfect wedding on NYE (12/31/2018). From the minute we walked into the venue the first time, we knew this was the place we wanted to have our wedding. Evan and Robert made the entire process seamless - from helping us with every little detail for the ceremony and the reception to executing the day of, we could not have asked for more! The entire night was a dream come true and our guests cannot stop talking about our wedding! I also want to shout out to all of the staff who worked our wedding on NYE - you all were extremely helpful and accommodating and we thank you for helping our night run smoothly. We could go on and on about our wedding day/night - we HIGHLY recommend Classical Caterers and B'nai Tikvah! read more

I had my wedding temple B'nai Tikvah, on August 4th 2018- The home base of classical caterers. I knew that classical caterers was good, but I have to say, they completely surpassed my expectations. If I can sum them up in one word it would be "perfect." Evan and his team run weddings like a well oiled machine. I didn't have to deal with one vendor upon my arrival- they took care of everything and made sure everything was just the way we had planned it to be. Before the wedding, Evan made sure to go over every detail with me and my fiancé and my family, giving his expert opinion in times where I was unsure, and listening to me and accommodating me in times where I wanted to deviate from the norm. Now onto the The food- also outstanding. My friends and family actually reached out To me the following days to tell me they've never had such good food at a wedding. The cocktail hour is absolutely phenomenal, with every station you could ever want as well as waiters walking around with your choice of 8 or 10 different things. People were amazed at how beautiful and how much food they were being served. To sum up, my experience with classical caterers was beyond perfect, from beginning to end, they made my wedding incredible and I am so thankful to Evan and his team. I didn't have one complaint or stress the entire night, and I had people telling me for weeks how amazing everything was, what more could I bride ask for? I am forever grateful to this team! read more

Phenomenal, flawless, terrific, fabulous, stupendous, marvelous, mouth-watering food, impeccable service...basically, every accolade that exists describes Classical Caterers, Evan and his staff. Our son's Bar Mitzvah was nothing but spectacular. My guests continue to rave about how amazing the food was and how gorgeous the venue was. Many people have said it was the best food they have ever eaten at an event. And I agree! Aside from the food being beyond plentiful, it is exceedingly delicious. The cocktail hour is to-die-for but the salads and entrees are equally as fantastic and plated so beautifully. The unbelievable Viennese dessert buffet tops off the night. I have been to many venues in the surrounding area and NOBODY comes even close to providing the food, atmosphere and an experience like Evan does. Evan does not miss a detail. When you have a party at Classical Caterers, you can relax and just enjoy every second because you can have the confidence that every single thing has been taken care of for you. Throughout the planning process to the execution during the event to the staff who packed up the car at the end of the night, nothing was overlooked. We cannot thank Evan and his team enough for a most memorable and magnificent party! read more

We had our wedding at B'nai Tikvah using Classical Caterers on November 11, 2018. There is really only one word to describe Evan and his team. Flawless. Our wedding was even more perfect than we could have ever imagined. Our guests were blown away by the service, the incredible FOOD, the array of beverages, the gorgeous space, and the cleanliness of the venue. Evan is a genius at what he does. If you have an affair using Classical Caterers, get the duck cigars- they are out of this world! Evan truly delivers what he promises and he does so with a calming force that is so needed during the craziness of wedding planning. Evan makes it all happen. He is truly an expert and when you work with Evan you are in the best hands. Now I see why so many families are so loyal to Classical Caterers! I look forward to my next event using Classical Caterers! read more

After looking at so many venues at the beginning of our planning process, it became so obvious why going with Classical Caterers was the way to go! This company catered my Bat Mitzvah thirteen years ago and it was so nice to see that it was still under the same awesome management. Evan is absolute master of detail and organization and ensures that everything goes smoothly in planning the wedding and throughout your day, alongside his wonderful maitre d', Robert, and bridal attendant, Violette. Robert did an incredible job keeping everything on time and keeping our families happy, while Violette was so attentive and calm throughout the entire day. She really went above and beyond to take care of us girls the morning of and until we left at the end of the affair. Evan kept in touch with us leading up to the day about contact with our other vendors and he coordinated all of them flawlessly. The food at cocktail hour was insanely plentiful and delicious. Although everyone was full after that, it didn't stop them from enjoying their entrees. We got so many raving comments about how perfectly the Chilean sea bass was done. No one thought the food could get any better, until the Viennese Hour. Even we were shocked! The variety of inventive, nostalgic, mouthwatering desserts is still the talk of the day among our guests. We then chose to splurge on the Bakery-to-Go and we are so happy we did. Our guests went home with huge cookies of their choice, Snapple, and bottled water! One of our bridesmaids joked she was going to convert to Judaism to have her wedding there! We couldn't have imagined a better place to have our wedding and strongly recommend everyone else to check this place out! You will be in the best hands with Evan and Classical Caterers! read more

Evan and his team were absolutely amazing. From beginning to end, Evan was on top of EVERYTHING! We received so many compliments on the food, the decor, and the organization. My bridal attendant, Violette went above and beyond to make sure I was taken care of. Evan and his team made the day so special for me and did not miss a beat. Because of them, I had an easy, stress-free day (as stress-free as a bride can be!). At the end of the night, his team packed up my car so we didn't have to worry about a thing. I cannot say enough about the Classical Caterers team. Everything was just so easy, helpful,organized and professional. We received SO MANY COMPLIMENTS on just about everything.. I cannot thank Evan and his team enough for making my night so special. read more

I had a wedding there and all my guests were happy. The food was good and the venue is very nice. HOWEVER, behind the scenes there was a lot to be desired. First there are all sorts of add-on fees including a service charge of 20% even though a tip is demanded over and above that amount. Also the bridal attendant was never in the room even though she was paid and had a garanteed tip of about $250. All she did was go out to smoke and kept leaving the door open and the gifts unattended. They also started taking down the tables before the negotiated end of the wedding while people were still dancing. They literally pulled the plug on the DJs before the time we paid for was up. Here is the WORST part: they don't test that everything is in working order before an event. Not only were the lights not working at first in the ballroom, the PA system was in and out during the ceremony and then eventually just gave out completely. Did you think there was recompensation or that they'd at least let us finish our booked time? NOPE! Since my guests were so happy, I've recommended other brides (including my niece) to the place with the caveat that they negotiate EVERYTHING with Evan and say no to an attendant. Evan has a way with nervous brides and their families but make sure you go over the charges twice or thrice. If you don't watch it, a kids meal of frozen fries and chicken fingers comes to over $70 with the service charge. He also charges full price for the meals for the DJ team and photographers. Great for the guests not so great for the bride but a shrewd bride might be just fine. read more

At first we were skeptical about having our wedding at a Synagogue, we wanted it in a New York City destination. My family has used Classical Caterers for every major event in our lives and that was without question our first easy decision, we knew the food was going to be incredible. We met with Evan at B'nai Tikvah to go over some details about the wedding, the venue was lovely, with a beautiful patio and my now husband pulled me over to the side and said "I could get married here". From that moment on we were "catered" to, everything we had wanted for our wedding was effortlessly done. There was not a detail too small or overlooked and we have Evan and his team to thank for the most perfect wedding we could ever dream of. In particular, the Romanian Steak station and Vodka Ice Luge at the cocktail hour were guest favorites. Evan and his team took care of us and our guests from the minute we walked in the door to take pictures until the last guest left. He made sure all of our guests received champagne while they waited for the ceremony to start, and had his staff hand out our specialty cocktails as they entered the cocktail hour. Also, the shots passed around the dance floor, and the desserts passed around were raved about. We have had so many people tell us this was the best wedding they've ever been to. I want to relive my wedding over and over again! read more

We used Classical Caterers to cater our daughter's Bat Mitzvah at The Vanderbilt on Staten Island. Evan and his staff (Robert ran the catering) was phenomenal. The event was amazing. Robert and his entire staff went out of their way to make our daughter's party one to never forget. Every guest could not stop raving how amazing the food and service was. We have already booked Classical for our son's Bar Mitzvah in March 2021. read more

Thank you Evan and your staff for the "Best Day Ever" - our daughter's wedding. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and plentiful. The staff was abundant, professional and helpful in every way. The place looked lovely and the ceremony on the patio was a bonus! Our guests can't stop raving about the wonderful venue and "Best Day Ever". Thank you Classical Caterers! read more

We had our daughter's Bat Mitzvah this past weekend and held the party at B'Nai Tikvah, catered and run by Evan at Classical Caterers. The best decision we ever made and the best money ever spent. The entire experience was delightful. Evan spent a great deal of time finding out what we wanted and executed everything perfectly. The food was fantastic and plentiful, the venue gorgeous and our family and friends impressed and thrilled to have been part of the occasion. As a hostess of a party, I never felt so attended to throughout the event. I wish I could rate the experience higher than just 5 stars! If you have an upcoming occasion, don't hesitate - book now. It will exceed your expectations!! read more

We just celebrated our Daughter's Bat Mitzvah and EVERYTHING was spectacular! The food, the service and the attention to detail! They are professional and thorough! Truly a pleasure to work with from start to finish!! read more

What can I say? Evan is INCREDIBLE. He keeps you at ease with his calm demeanor throughout the entire planning process and then manages to help you keep YOUR composure during the wedding rehearsal/wedding itself. He'll likely create a custom cocktail for the bride and groom, as he did for us, along with suggest a combination of traditional and unique hors d'oeuvres (e.g.: tiny portion of chicken and waffles, duck cigars, steak and mashed potatoes served in a martini glass). He knows what he's doing and he does it perfectly; you can't go wrong with him. The food - all of it - is delicious. Our guests were raving about the cocktail hour food, so much so that they barely had room for dinner, which is no indictment of the dinner's quality, as it too was fantastic. Guests who don't keep kosher stated it was as good, if not better, than other non-kosher caterers. The sanctuary, cocktail lounge, and ballroom were all beautifully set-up and lit. Evan also handles the alcohol wonderfully, as he likes to keep the party on the dance floor by servers occasionally bringing shots to guests, rather than have guests step away from the party to head to the bar (and it also greatly reduces the likelihood of spilled drinks and any subsequent injuries from happening!). He'll also make sure all of the important marriage items (license copies, ketubah, gifts, bag of shattered glass, etc.) are contained together so that the bride and groom can party the night away without worrying about those things. I really cannot recommend Classical Caterers highly enough - the night was magical and it was largely due to Evan's work. read more

We just celebrated my daughters wedding at B'nai Tikvah. Evan and his staff were great. They made our special day into an amazing event. The food was delicious, the rooms were beautiful and everything went as planned. Evan makes it so easy for you to enjoy your own party. Everyone that attended the wedding said it was the bet wedding that they have gone to. If you are planning a special event you owe it to yourself to speak with Evan. read more