We want to thank Northern Valley Affairs for caterering our daughter's wedding February 28, 2026. This was a Glatt Kosher wedding, held at The Sheraton Eatontown, NJ. All our Guests can not stop talking about how delicious everything was. We had an Open Buffet with over 6 Stations and food coming out all night long!!! The Desserts were simply amazing and abundant. We absolutely want everyone to know Les and Marty went far beyond and above for us!!! Rob and Sharon read more

As the father of the bride, I was really glad my wife and I, along with my daughter and fiance, chose Temple Emanu-El for a ceremony catered by NVA in June 2021. Although we had many different venues to choose from, this venue was spectacular looking and several friends had said the food and service could not be outdone anywhere. Marty and Les did not disappoint us. From the planning, to the tasting, to the organizing and the big day, everything was taken care of. We had originally scheduled for Fall 2020 however the pandemic made that date not workable for our celebration. Marty was super-flexible and we were able to easily move the date. Questions were answered quickly. Their experience showed through - every contingency was planned for - and there is nothing that could arise that they could not handle - we all felt confident that we were in good hands. And no 'nickel and diming' either - everything was included - including the liquor. I was at the temple early on the big day to meet our florist. I mentioned to Marty that the lectern needed to be moved to allow for construction of the chupah. I came back to the chapel a few minutes later and it was already done! When a relative asked for a pot of hot water to warm a baby bottle, she did not have to ask twice - the request was handled immediately! Our guests raved about the hors d'oeuvres, the entree, and of course the service. The waitstaff answered questions such as 'what is that?', 'is it gluten free, dairy free?', 'is it spicy?' etc. At end of the day, my daughter was thrilled (and that's what really matters), her friends were thrilled, the groom and his family were thrilled. No mistakes, no mishaps, no issues - from the time we entered the chapel, until we drove away late that evening - the event was flawless. And my wife and truly enjoyed the event, not worrying about anything, because we knew Marty, Les and their staff had it all under control! You couldn't possibly go wrong using Temple Emanu-El and Northern Valley Affairs. Highly recommended!! read more

Simply amazing!!!!! My husband and I got married at Temple Emanu-El in August of 2016. We had an incredibly positive experience working with Les and Marty of Northern Valley Affairs. They were quick to respond to questions, attentive to detail, and truly made our special day beyond incredible. What we specifically loved: 1. The food, the food, the food, ohhh... and THE FOOD : seriously amazing. We loved everything! A couple of my favorites from the cocktail hour were sweet potato latkes, Romanian stake bbq, duck cigars in purple plumb sauce, and lamb chops! My husband's favorites included the brisket sliders, cocktail weenies, dumplings, and sushi bar. 2. The open bar was by far the best open bar I have ever seen! They really mean it when they say premium liquor - blue label, black, label, the most high end tequila bar I have ever seen! Angela (bridal attendant) kept me hydrated, calm, and fed throughout the day and night. She was truly incredible, calm, and knowledgable about how to tackle any potential issue that may arise. I trusted her implicitly and rightfully so, she knows her stuff! 3. Yichud - My husband and I really appreciated a chance to have some alone time after walking down the aisle. We went into the bridal suite where there was an entire spread of all of the food options at the cocktail hour as well as a bottle of champagne. It was amazing that we got a chance to actually eat the food at our wedding! 4. The BRAND NEW courtyard - is BEAUTIFUL and was amazing for our cocktail hour. 5. Les and Marty's pro tips for walking down the aisle and more - Les and Marty coached us on so many details like how to be escorted down the aisle so it looks good in pictures, how to give a dramatic entrance to the synagog room, how to walk slowly, cut the cake picture perfect, etc. They did not leave any stone unturned. They also provided us with lists and diagrams galore! - no need for a wedding planner when you have Les and Marty, they walk you through the entire process, give you checklists, recommended vendors, everything! Our event was the furthest thing from a cookie cutter wedding, it was warm, unique, and completely customized. I can not say enough wonderful things about Northern Valley Affairs, I can't wait to work with them on more events and simchas in the future! :) - Torie and Ben read more

The first thing to say about Temple Emanu-El is how great it was working with Les and Marty. One of them was always available to chat or respond to any questions (even at odd hours) and you can tell they create a dynamic duo. If you couldn't decide between two food options for the cocktail hour, they would tell you to get both! Like any good Jewish parent, they always had food and drinks ready for us when we arrived for a visit and they made the whole process of choosing what we wanted simple. They made things easy, and when you have 1000 things going on for your wedding it was a real breath of fresh air to know there would be no drama with your venue. Les and Marty are incredibly flexible and an absolute pleasure to work with - they made everything easy. Our favorite story about our experience is our friends' reactions to the wedding. We had many non-Jewish guests and when we told them that we would be having a Sunday afternoon wedding at a synagogue they did not have high expectations. They were blown away by the wedding when they arrived and are still talking about it 4 months later. They said that the venue looked like a country club, the food was unbelievable, the décor was tasteful, and they especially couldn't stop talking about the fact that the liquor was of the highest quality (which is included, by the way!). When you see all that and pay 10+% less than a traditional "wedding venue" choosing Temple Emanu-El was the best possible choice we made for our wedding. read more

I normally don't excited about catered events particularly for house parties, but today at a neighbor's home Northern Valley Affairs changed all that. The selection was eclectic and fresh and the food extraordinary. Having the function catered in the home of Lynn & Joe Deutsch honoring Congresswoman Nita Lowey also added to the magic of the day. Great job Les Friedman. read more

We are so happy we had the Wedding at Temple Emanu-El with Northern Valley Affairs for so many reasons. We are so grateful that they were willing to do a vegan wedding, and better than that, the food was outstanding and delicious. We continue to get rave reviews about the food! The facility is breathtakingly gorgeous, and everything was displayed beautifully. The planning of every detail was so organized from the very first meeting -- we never had to worry about a thing. It is clear that Marty and Les know what they are doing, and we felt so confident working with them every step of the way. On the wedding day, you were also on top of all the moving pieces and directed us to the correct location at the correct time. They made everything run seamlessly! We also want to give a shoutout to Angela, who was a godsend in the midst of some chaos. Really recommend using Northern Valley Affairs! read more

Northern Valley Affairs is the best! I am forever indebted to Marty and Les for making our dream wedding a reality. Meeting with them each and every time in the planning process was a pleasure. There was no detail left unturned. Angela, my bridal attendant, was invaluable! She was fun and made the best day even more perfect. There is nothing she won't cover to make the day flow easier. She took such good care of me; I didn't need to think of a thing. Just prior to entering the ballroom for dinner, Marty escorted my husband and me to take a first look at the room. The door opened and we couldn't have been more delighted. It was gorgeous! The cocktail hour and the dinner was superb. The food was amazing! I could go on and on and on.....plain and simple, there is no other place we would have chosen for our wedding! Thank you Marty, Les and the entire staff of Northern Valley Affairs! Our wedding is a treasured memory and we have you to thank for it. Love, Jackie and Paul read more

These guys are simply unbelievable. They just catered our daughter's wedding. The food was not to be believed, people are still calling and telling us it was the most delicious food they've ever had at an affair. The abundence of different dishes at the cocktail was astounding. The Sesame Tuna , the short ribs, Romainaian steak, sliders, caviar station, sushi bar, Chinese food station-each was amazing and delicious. And the Baby lambchops-WOW! The most sumptuous piece of meat I have ever tasted-our guest were in awe. Dealing with Les and Marty is an absolute pleasure, They treat you like family. Their staff is friendly and efficient. They made us so comfortable from the get go-true professionals.They knew what we wanted better than we did. The main course was incredible. Mammoth prime ribs, soft as butter Chilaen Sea Bass, and a Chicken Sparacio that was unique in a sauce that was out of this world. And the presentation was gorgeous. Also, especially for Kosher food, their prices were extremely reasonable. I can't recommend these guys highly enough. I will definitely be using them at my younger daughter's wedding as well. read more

while we cant' argue with many of the rave reviews posted here to the extent of the beautiful venue, terrific staff, excellent bar offerings and for the most part, the quality and tastiness of the culinary offerings, the quantity and portion sizes of the entrees served during our recent reception was totally embarrassing and quite upsetting, given the $120/pp cost of the dairy,vegetarian and fish menu selected - when many of our guests told us that they went home hungry and some even stopped to grab a bite on the way home was horrifying to hear - who ever goes home from a wedding hungry? When you get presented normal sized portions at the pre-wedding tasting and then get served actual portions nowhere near what you expected to get and were led to believe, that's false advertising - if the chef had any pride in his craft he should never have allowed for many of those dishes to come out of the kitchen so sparsely filled - totally unacceptable and it left a very foul taste in our mouth. We don't know if others have had the same experience with their dairy/veggie affairs but we feel ripped off and advise others considering this caterer with hesitation re value for money spent S & F E.Windsor NJ read more

Working with Les and Marty was a wonderful experience. The quality of the food and the atmosphere made a fairytale wedding for our children. The advice they gave us in the subcontractors was impeccable. They made our dreams and wishes come true. Thank you for the great memories! read more