My daughter had her wedding at the Gramercy at Lakeside Manor in Hazlet last weekend. I'm still…read moreboth smiling and crying over how beautiful and fun it was thanks to the Grammacy Everything from start to finish was perfect! ! The staff guided us through every step from the ceremony to the cocktail hour through the dinner.I have yet to see such an amazing cocktail hour and Venetian hour. The food and alcohol was top shelf ! Thank you to the entire staff for making my daughter's wedding day simply AMAZING Suzy's Mom

I was here for a wedding. That whole experience aside has been completely fucking trumped by what…read morehappened afterwards: The maitre'd Syed R, registered himself a little Yelp account and got in touch with me Monday September 12, 2011 and had the following to say: "We are in the process of contacting yelp in regard to this blatant lie of a you have written...the bride and the parents and the rest of 190 people enjoyed except for yourself .....this is what your cousin wrote....and we have sent a copy to Yelp and our attorney..... " So first impression: Lakeside Manor does not seem to be a fan of free speech based on that e-mail. The subjective experience and opinions of someone there (note my Yelp checkin) apparently are not worth politely responding to, as they try to address their customer service issues to provide a better experience to the family wedding party, rather they would like the review removed as if it never happened and to threaten a lawsuit in an attempt to dial back free speech and have a chilling effect on public participation when you are less than pleased with a local business because every time you don't give a five star review, you might get sued. This is a fucking disgusting and morally reprehensible attempt to toll the freedoms we all take for granted. - but good thing the law is on my side, since you do not need to look hard to find a quote from Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman that no Yelp user has ever been successfully sued for their reviews. Good thing I forwarded a copy of that e-mail to my fucking attorney - wait, I am a fucking attorney. So when you use LAKESIDE MANOR that is the kind of charming customer service you receive. Oh and on top of the Yelp message, everyone in your family is going to get an angry phone call from Syed R too, if you give anything less than five stars. Because you know, one Yelp review from someone states away is *that* big of a deal it is worth bothering everyone in my extended family. Apparently I am the only one who thinks the entire situation is a little fucking stupid, very fucking ridiculous, and even more fucking childish. One star for your piss-poor customer service and interfering in my family's life Syed R - you have wasted my time and my family's time.

My wedding was on one of the hottest day in August 2016 and we are so happy with our choice. Lila…read morewas hired as a coordinator and worked closely with us in the planning process. She and her team had worked very hard to make sure things went smoothly on the wedding day! The food was absolutely delicious, and made with such precision, and to perfection. The service staffs were incredibly attentive and friendly; they made managing cocktail hours & 3-course dinner for a large group seem seamless. The flower arrangements fit in our historic waterfront mansion wedding theme beautifully! (She recommended this venue to us btw!) Months later, our guests still compliment on our food and say it was the best wedding venue they have ever been! Thanks to Phether - We feel extremely fortunate to have worked with them and can't recommend them highly enough!

Phether was the best catering we could've asked for. They're very considerate and amazing at what…read morethey do! The food was absolutely delicious and portion sizes were bigger than I expected and I couldn't be happier! They accommodated any change in guest count or food order that I made up until the last minute without any issue. We got the nacho platter, antipasti station, korean bbq wings, truffle mac n cheese and steak fajita quesadillas...definitely recommend!!

Michelles catered my 50th anniversary backyard party. We ordered sliced steak, roasted garlic…read moreroasted chicken and glazed toast pork. They also provided roasted veggies, roasted potatoes, tossed salad and a fruit and cheese platter. Everything was delicious and our guests couldn't have had better. I can highly recommend Michelles to cater your next event. This is not your typical chicken parm and baked ziti caterer. Michelles provides a truly elevated catering experience. I was grateful that they respecter my "nut free" request since my grandchildren are highly allergic.

This was my second corporate event with Michelle. Our attendees left speaking of how lovely…read moreeverything was and continued to thank us the next day. I am so happy to have found Michelle's Catering last year. I couldn't ask for a better partner for my VIP events. Michelle is intuitive, collaborative and creative. Chef is excellent. The food is wonderfully curated and executed. The servers, bartenders, and set up team is accommodating and gracious. I will continue to reach out to Michelle's Catering for future events.

As anyone who has ever planned a wedding before will testify, the whole process can be one of the…read moremost stressful times in your life. From the get-go, Food Matters were extremely professional in their approach and made the often bumpy process a smooth ride. All the staff, especially Mandy and Orly, were very prompt to answer any queries that we raised and were very flexible in their approach, so together we were able to tailor the wedding exactly to our needs and taste. In addition, the food was nothing short of delicious, not to mention prepared in such a appetizing manner. Those spring baby lamb chops will live long in the memory! We would highly recommend Food Matters to anyone seeking a very reasonable, yet excellent, caterer in New York.

Careless, uninformed, indifferent, sloppy. Eat at your own peril…read more Although we agreed on no spices, the first meal was hot and spicy and I had a huge allergy attack. I finally spoke with the owner the next afternoon, after leaving several messages. She did not apologize or even ask how I was feeling. She claimed that they did not use any spices, just sea salt and olive oil. Maybe she really believed this, maybe she was lying, maybe they mixed up the food. But when someone says that the food was hot and spicy, it is ridiculous to insist that the person who ate the food was wrong. Things happen, mistakes can be made, but she did not seem to care and she did not give a heartfelt apology. She just kept insisting that it was salt and olive oil and that I need to get allergy testing.

Quintessencia provides catering, private event services, personal chef services, and tailored…read morehealth and nutrition counseling, as well as a variety of other services, including cooking classes, parties, workshops, and food-related travel programs. The owner, Patricia Catenne, is a culinary diva -- she emphasizes healthy, organic cooking without sacrificing flavor. She absolutely loves what she does: catering and food is her calling. Her events always abound with a chic selection of delicious treats that she serves with enthusiasm and love. If you want fantastic food for your next event -- from birthdays, bridal showers, dinner parties, bar mitzvahs, and graduations to conferences, executive meetings, and fund raisers -- Patricia is the one to call.

Patricia is an amazing private chef. I hired her for my birthday party and all the guests were…read moreimpressed by the cocktail dinner that she prepared. Patricia knows exactly how to tailor a delicious menu based on your own taste and preferences. I highly recommend her!

I just got married this past weekend at Temple Beth El, and Seaview did an amazing job on the…read morecatering. We have many friends who are big foodies, and they were all raving about how amazing the food was. My personal expectation was that it would be good, but I was surprised at how many people were actually IMPRESSED by the food. I highly recommend them. Jon Mizrachi & Rebecca Serber

We had the best experience with Seaview and Gayle,Bob and Russell. They were extremely…read moreprofessional but at the same time went out of their way to make us feel as relaxed and comfortable as possible! Both Gayle and Russell arrived at 8:30 am to make sure everything was running smoothly and couldn't do enough for us. Our bridal attendant was very attentive and sweet. And on top of all that, the food was delicious and plentiful!!! We would definitely make another wedding there again!

MJP Catering provided my Thanksgiving dinner and I am soooo happy. First, the food was delicious…read more The turkey was moist and perfectly cooked and seasoned. My niece approved the macaroni and cheese. And the candied yams were perfect, not too sweet, not overcooked. The service was dependable, Chef Paul Michael delivered where an$ when as promised. He took ALL the pressure out of having family for Thanksgiving. 5 Stars.

MJP Catering is the best in town. Chef Paul-Michael is awesome at what he does, very professional &…read moreaccommodates to all your needs for any type of event. He really has a passion for food & his presentation of his dishes speaks for itself. I had the pleasure of his services for my birthday party last year for which people still rave about the many dishes he served. Chef is very polite & well mannered for he also lets you know what's in each dish to the guest. As the old saying goes he cooks with love! Awesome chef & wish this business much success!

Several months ago, the much-loved café and catering shop Ciao for Now announced they could no…read morelonger operate as a restaurant and would become a catering-only business which would host special events. Fortunately, they've started up a "soup night" offering a rotating menu of soups--including vegan selections, and this seems to be a success. I've been going every week since they began this venture, and have begun looking forward to Tuesdays. They've pledged to also hold special events here; last fall, for Halloween they had a screening of Carnival of Souls, the 1962 cult classic that supposedly influenced George Romero, director of "Dawn of the Dead" and the other "Living Dead" films. So glad to have this place in the neighborhood; go between 5 and 10 any Tuesday for some great soup! (They also serve beer and wine.)

We held our wedding party here, and it was a blast! The space is warm and fun. The food was…read moredelicious as always, and the service was awesome! They made us a beautiful wedding cake, and our guests took home biscuits & honey party favors to have with their morning coffee. Amy and Kevin were the most generous hosts. They know how to throw a good party, and they go above and beyond to make it extra special. Highly recommend Ciao for Now!