Archive for October, 2008

“M² Caterers served gourmet cuisine at the first wedding reception of the newly renovated Berkeley Carteret Hotel in Asbury, New Jersey.

The grand hotel is one of the newest venues for Merri-Makers catering which is on the preferred and recommended list at many of New Jersey’s premier wedding properties.”

The wedding reception included 200 guests enjoying fine dining in the lavish ballroom which overlooks sandy beaches and the beautiful blue ocean in Asbury.

M², the high-end catering division of Merri-Makers, executed the flawless event.

Merri-Makers began their catering business in 1978 and have facilitated countless weddings and parties, both on-premise and off-premise, over the past 30 years.

Today Merri-Makers Catering is the exclusive caterer on some of New Jersey’s premier wedding properties including: Bonnet Island Estate in Long Beach Island and Neshanic Valley Golf Course in Somerset County.

Merri-Makers Catering is also on the recommended catering list for top wedding destinations that include Grounds for Sculpture, Morris Museum, the Mallard Island Yacht Club properties on Long Beach Island, and most recently, The Berkeley Hotel.

More information on wedding reception catering by Merri-Makers is available at: http://www.merrimakers.com/locations/index.html

Merri-Makers Catering received awards as “Best Caterers” by The Knot magazine, a national bridal magazine, in both 2007 and 2008, and has earned its reputation as one of New Jersey’s most trusted and respected catering enterprises.

With their high-end catering division, M² Caterers, coupled with their Food Solutions division, MM365, this multi-faceted catering and food service organization has established itself as New Jersey’s pre-eminent caterer providing quality food and service for all occasions including weddings, corporate events, social celebrations, and gourmet contract M.A.P. food preparation.

For more information about the company and their services contact:

Mark B. Murphy
VP Business Development and Mktg.
Merri-Makers Caterers
97 Sunfield Avenue, Suite C
Edison, NJ 08837
877-625-3770
732-225-0009
info@merrimakerscatering.com

“M2 Caterers was selected to help Montclair State University celebrate their 100th year anniversary. The gourmet catering company provided a sit down dinner for 400.”

Montclair State University recently celebrated its 100th year anniversary along with 400 guests who came out for the festivities. To honor such a monumental occasion, the University selected M2 Caterers, an off-premise gourmet catering company, to execute a sit down dinner for 400 people.

The celebratory dinner was held in the University’s new, state of the art athletic complex. With the help of some skillful design concepts, the athletic complex was recreated into a beautiful grand ballroom. The 400 attendees were treated to a gourmet selection of some of M2’s most exquisite culinary creations.

M2 carefully executed an elegant sit down dinner where guests dined upon colossal shrimp cocktail, marinated lamb chops and tender filet mignon.

As the exclusive catering company for many venues in New Jersey, M2 offer a broad variety of catering services to meet any client’s needs. M2 is known for infusing an unwavering passion for the culinary arts into every event they host. Their obsession for detail translates into a flawless execution every time. Creative menus, artful presentation and professional staff make M2 corporate events truly exceptional.

About M2 Caterers

Since 1978, Merri-Makers and its new premier off-site division, M2 have been providing quality food and service to functions including weddings, corporate events, and social celebrations. Merri-Makers is the exclusive on-site caterer for many facilities throughout New Jersey and they have been the recipient of many notable awards including ‘Best Caterer’ from national magazine The Knot in 2007 and 2008.

For more information on M2 catering contact:

Laura Daly

VP of Corporate Sales

M2 Caterers

97 Sunfield Avenue, Suite C

Edison, NJ 08837

732-225-0009

info@merrimakerscatering.com

“Top NJ corporate catering company selected for 5th straight year by Future Business Leaders of America to cater conference of 2500 attendees.”

Future Business Leaders of America recently held its annual conference in March of 2008. For the fifth straight year, FBLA has selected Merri-Makers’ corporate catering division to execute the sit down style lunch.

Merri-Makers began their catering business in 1978 and have facilitated countless corporate events, awards ceremonies and holiday parties. Today Merri-Makers is the exclusive corporate caterer on some of New Jersey’s premier properties including: Bonnet Island Estate in Long Beach Island and the Neshanic Valley Golf Course in Somerset County.

The two day event held by Future Business Leaders of America was attended by 2,500 guests. Merri-Makers coordinated a flawless execution of a sit down style lunch for all of the attendees. The guests dined on fresh selections of chicken, fish and vegetable dishes all served in an artful presentation, customary to Merri-Makers unique catering style.

Merri-Makers has catered the past three Governor’s Inaugural Balls, as well as President George W. Bush’s political fundraiser in May 2007. Additionally, Merri-Makers and their premier off-site division, M2, have executed countless corporate events for clients such as L’Oreal, Tiffany, Nordstrom, Commerce Bank and more. Merri-Makers Corporate Catering division is also on the preferred catering list for corporate event destinations that include Grounds for Sculpture, Morris Museum, Mallard Island Yacht Club on Long Beach Island and The Berkeley Hotel.

For more information on the corporate catering services of Merri-Makers, please visit: http://merrimakerscatering.com/corporate/index.html

Laura Daly
VP of Corporate Sales
Merri-Makers Caterers
97 Sunfield Avenue, Suite C
Edison, NJ 08837
732-225-0009
info@merrimakerscatering.com

“The New Jersey coastline is an ideal backdrop for your wedding day- with gorgeous panoramic views and the feeling that you have escaped from the norm- the ambiance created is unbeatable. Long Beach Island is a New Jersey destination wedding location that can provide for you the perfect wedding at two impressive venues.”

The Jersey shore has been a popular wedding location choice for New Jersey brides for years. There is something unique about the natural aura of the waterfront alongside a bride on her wedding day- with the rolling waves and sound of the water, an appeal to crave is created. Outdoor ceremonies and ballrooms with waterfront views have become ever so popular. Long Beach Island is an ideal destination wedding location for a bride and groom to experience all the magical aspects associated with a waterfront wedding experience.

Mallard Island Yacht Club, is one of two impressive locations, in the Long Beach Island area that will be sure to appeal to the bride looking for a waterfront wedding location. Surrounded by the natural brilliance of the Barnegat Bay, this destination wedding location proves to be stately yet intimate.

http://merrimakerscatering.com/locations/mallard-island-yacht-club.html

In itself, the prestigious exterior is enough to move you to a satisfied state of mind, with its dynamic red roofing set atop a crisp white structure. Even more so, the presented interior will be sure to amaze brides with its perfect execution of elegance in both the ballroom and bridal suites.

Lastly, The Boathouse is what will be the dealmaker in booking this location for your special day. The Boathouse is a place where couples will exchange their vows amidst the calming breeze of the bay and magnificent waterfront vistas. Just imagine making a grand entrance on a rented yacht to commence your wedding ceremony at this brand new wedding location. The idea is lavish and so is this venue!

Bonnet Island Estate, the second Long Beach Island wedding location, is truly the essence of classical elegance. Inspired by the great coastal mansions along the east coast from Nantucket to Charleston, the estate proves to have a unique feel of grandeur.

http://merrimakerscatering.com/locations/bonnet-island-estate.html

The ballroom at this location is what will truly amaze you. It is defined by 30-ft high cathedral ceilings and resembles an inverted hull of a classic sailing ship. Even more so, the ballroom encompasses a perfect number of windows to ensure all-around views of the waterfront to satisfy any bride, groom and guest by day or night.

Even more so, The Boathouse Chapel, although similar in name to Mallard Island’s ceremony site, is one-of-a-kind and known as the jewel of the location. It is an original post and beam barn that gained almost an elite status as it was transported from Vermont to Bonnet Island Estate. Located on its own private island, this destination location will be sure to provide a wedding characterized by seclusion and intimacy.

During the recent economic state, one may think that having a destination wedding, and even more so a waterfront wedding, is unrealistic at this time. However, Merri-Makers Caterers has come up with a solution to put brides and grooms at ease when it comes to the tangible price of their wedding in order for them to focus on what their day is really all about.

In order to ensure solidifying a couples’ love and finding a place to do so in a location that is unique and representative of them, Merri-Makers Caterers has established “A Wonderful Wedding” menu package where the food, beverages and service come out to $99.00 per guest (the price does not include 7% New Jersey Sales Tax). This wedding package is available for usage at the destination wedding location of Mallard Island Yacht Club. Spending a little more on that rented Yacht grand entrance just became a little more realistic!

http://www.merrimakerscatering.com/weddings/wonderful-wedding-value-package.html

Merri-Makers Caterers has been providing quality food and expert service for wedding events for over 30 years. They are the exclusive on-site caterer for Bonnet Island Estate and the preferred caterer for Mallard Island Yacht Club, as well as being one of the latter for several other facilities around New Jersey. Also, they have been the recipient of many local, State and National awards, most recently being awarded Best Caterers by readers of “The Knot” magazine for both 2007 and 2008.

Laura Daly
VP of Corporate Sales
Merri-Makers Caterers
97 Sunfield Avenue, Suite C
Edison, NJ 08837
732-225-0009
info@merrimakerscatering.com

“L’Oreal hosted an employee appreciation event for 300 of their New Jersey employees. M2 Caterers was selected to create a gourmet spread of desserts for the event.”

For the past 30 years, Merri-Makers, and their premier off-site catering division, M2, has been catering grand galas, corporate affairs, wedding receptions and fundraisers. When corporate giants like L’Oreal come knocking, M2 is always ready to serve up something unique and distinct in both flavor and presentation.

In January 2008, M2 created a “Winter Wonderland of Desserts” for 300 L’Oreal employees. A L’Oreal warehouse was transformed into a sweet wonderland full of eclectic and awe inspiring desserts. Some L’Oreal employees described the artfully crafted sweets as ‘Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory desserts,” adding that the creations were as delicious to admire as they were to eat!

Time after time, M2 consistently delivers a masterful orchestration of skillfully coordinated catered events. Their obsession for detail translates into a flawless execution every time. Creative menus, artful presentation and professional staff make M2 one of the most sought after catering companies in New Jersey.

M2 has the experience and professionalism corporations are looking for when selecting a catering company for any event, big or small. Merr-Makers and M2 have catered the past three Governor’s Inaugural Balls, as well as President George W. Bush’s political fundraiser in May 2007. Merri-Makers Corporate Catering division is also on the preferred catering list for corporate event destinations that include Grounds for Sculpture, Morris Museum, Mallard Island Yacht Club on Long Beach Island and The Berkeley Hotel.

 
Merri-Makers began their catering business in 1978. With their high-end catering division, M2 Caterers, and their Food Solutions division, MM365, this multi-faceted catering and food service organization has established itself as New Jersey’s pre-eminent caterer and food service company, providing quality food and service for all occasions including weddings, corporate events, meetings, social gatherings and gourmet nutrition fulfillment.

For more information about the corporate catering services of M2 contact:

Laura Daly
VP of Corporate Sales
M2 Caterers
97 Sunfield Avenue, Suite C
Edison, NJ 08837
732-225-0009
info@merrimakerscatering.com