Archive for October, 2008

Update from Merri-Makers at Neshanic Valley Golf Course 

The team at Merri-Makers has recently created a new, budget friendly Wedding Menu.  It is a full and lavish menu featuring a variety of popular menu options.  Merri-Makers will be offering this menu for phenomenal prices at Neshanic Valley Golf Course.

This special menu is available for 2009 Weddings only.  Here is the price breakdown for weddings at NVGC:

Friday Evening: $89.00* per guest

Saturday Afternoon or Sunday: $79.00* per guest

Saturday Evening: $99.00* per guest

Your beautiful, dream wedding is available at budget-friendly prices at Neshanic Valley Golf Course!

Come check out the breathtaking views of the Sourland Mountains and the upcoming renovations for 2009!

 *Above pricing does not include 7% New Jersey State Sales Tax

This package expires 12/31/09

Contact Jillian Hodge for Additional Information:

732-225-0009

The team at Merri-Makers has come up with a new wedding package that will be available at several of their locations.  Their goal behind this new package was to provide an appealing, full menu to those on a budget.  In today’s economy we realize everyone’s hardship.  We want to continue providing beautiful, memorable weddings even in these tough economic times.  If you want to get married in 2009 you should not have to postpone it because it is unaffordable!  Great menu, excellent service, memorable affairs…. Merri-Makers continues to provide all of that for a price tag that is budget friendly.

Take a glance at our newly created $99 “Wonderful Wedding” Menu.  For anyone who is concerned about keeping costs low, this is a perfect menu to check out.

“Wonderful Wedding” Package

Cocktail Hour

One Hour Unlimited Butler Style Hors d’oeuvres
Skewered Creole Gulf Shrimp served with Cilantro Crème Fraiche
*
Meat and Potatoes: Crispy New Potato Slice, Tenderloin of Beef, Horseradish and Chive Remoulade
*
Miniature Homemade Quiche
*
Exotic Mushroom Risotto Cake with White Truffle Oil
*
Hot Dogs Coins Enrobed in Puff Pastry and served with Pommery Mustard
*
Grilled Cuban Triangle: Pulled Pork, Smoked Ham, Garlic Pickle and Swiss Cheese Panini

Pasta Station
Miniature Penne Pasta: Home Style Vodka Coral Sauce With Plum Tomatoes and Fresh Basil
*
Broccoli Florettes with julienne of Sun-Dried Tomato, Roasted Garlic Broth and Finished with Fresh Cracked Pepper & Shaved Parmesan Cheese

Butcher’s Block
Corned Beef Brisket
*
Boiled New Potatoes in Browned Butter & Flat Leaf Parsley
*
Braised Cabbage

Fresh Vegetable Crudités
Crisp Garden Vegetables:
Miniature Carrots, Cucumbers Wheels, Celery Sticks, Red and
Green Pepper Strips, Broccoli Florets
Zucchini Rounds, Radishes and Cherry Tomatoes
served with Chef Selection of Seasonal Dips

Sweet & Savory Fromage
Whole Wheels of French Brie de Meaux
prepared two ways:

Roasted Garlic, Charred Tomatoes & Torn Cilantro with
White and Blue Corn Tortilla Chips
*
Candied Granny Smith Apples, Brown Sugar Butter
Pecan Dust & Carr’s Table Wafers

Tapas Display
Fire Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
*
Country Blend of Olive Tapenade
*
Roasted Eggplant Caponata
*
Fresh Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

Served with Grilled Pita Triangles & Garlic Parmesan Toast Rounds

Preview

Classic Caesar Salad
Hearts of Romaine Lettuce are tossed with Traditional Caesar Dressing
and garnished with shaved Asiago Cheese, Garlic Croutons
and freshly Cracked Black Pepper.

Served with a Parmesan Crusted Artisan Bread Stick

The Main Entrée

A Grand Assiette
Hand-Carved New York Strip Loin
Montreal Seasoned and Slow Roasted
*
Pan Roasted Chicken Fresco
Garnish of Artichoke Hearts, capers, and Sun dried tomato
Complimented by a Lemon and Tarragon Butter Sauce
*
Seasonal Vegetable Du Jour
*
Signature Potato Croquette with Boursin Cheese and Roasted Garlic

Dessert

Custom Wedding Cake
served on a painted plate of Fruit Coulis
*
Freshly Brewed Regular & Decaffeinated Colombian Coffee
*
Herbal & Decaffeinated Tea Selection

Beverages

Champagne Toast

Five-Hour Open Bar

Featuring the Following Selections:
Vodka, Rum, Gin, Tequila, Coconut Rum,
Whiskey, Scotch, Triple Sec, Sweet & Dry Vermouth

Assorted Beers to include Budweiser & Miller Lite
Sonoma & Napa Valley Wine Selections of
Cabernet Sauvignon & Pinot Grigio

Menu, Beverages & Service $99.00 per guest*

*Above pricing does not include 7% New Jersey State Sales Tax

This package expires 12/31/09

This offer is currently valid for the following venues:
Mallard Island Yacht Club * Neshanic Valley Golf Club * The Berkeley Hotel

“Merri-Makers caterers had been selected by Lockheed Martin to cater their family day events in 2003, 2006. The New Jersey based corporate catering company has been in the business for over thirty years.”

Merri-Makers caterers has been facilitating countless corporate events, galas, fundraisers, wedding receptions and banquets in New Jersey for the past thirty years. Merri-Makers successfully coordinated 2 events for Lockheed Martin which drew over 7,000 people.

Merri-Makers had been selected by Lockheed Martin to cater their family day events in 2003 and 2006. This event hosts 7,000 employees of Lockheed Martin and their family members. Complete with clowns, games and activities, the Lockheed Martin event is an enormous planning event. Merri-Makers planned and coordinated the event’s logistics.
More information on Merri-Makers corporate catering in New Jersey is available at: http://merrimakerscatering.com/corporate/index.html

Merri-Makers Catering 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. 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 in Asbury Park.

About M2 Caterers
Merri-Makers began their catering business in 1978. 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, meetings, social gatherings and gourmet nutrition fulfillment.
For more information contact:

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

“NJ catering company known for catering lavish galas and fundraisers was selected by Count Basie Theater to cater a fundraiser in which Bruce Springsteen was the headliner. Proceeds helped the historic Red Bank theater with renovation costs.”

On May 7, 2008, Count Basie Theater in Red Bank, New Jersey successfully hosted their largest fundraiser to date. Proceeds from the event which was entitled, “An Evening with Bruce Springsteen,” benefited the historic Count Basie Theatre and helped to offset the cost of the renovation and restoration of the theatre that began over the summer. The headliner of the event was Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.

The backstage area was turned into an exquisite and exclusive cocktail party which M2 Caterers, the high end off-premises division of Merri-Makers, catered with butler style hors d’ouevres for 250 guests.

Count Basie Theatre Foundation Chairman, Rusty Young, announced the evening to be a resounding success in both talent and support. The Count Basie Theatre Foundation continues their vision of physically and artistically reviving the Count Basie Theatre in raising the necessary capital and support to bring the glory of the theatre back to a much-appreciative arts community.

Recently, an additional fundraising event for the foundation included the Count Basie Theatre Foundation Golf Outing on September 18, 2008 at the Spring Lake Country Club. Merri-Makers sponsored the on-course beverage cart and encouraged all local corporations to consider a sponsorship at any level.

Merri-Makers is New Jersey’s premier gourmet catering business and has catered countless corporate events, galas, fundraisers, wedding receptions and parties. Their list of clients includes some of the most well respected organizations who call upon the high end catering company to add their special touch to galas and events.

More information on Merri-Makers catering for galas and fundraisers is available at : http://www.merrimakerscatering.com/galas

In addition to corporate, fundraiser and gala catering, Merri-Makers is well respected for their lavish wedding receptions which include beach front weddings and receptions. Merri-Makers Catering is the exclusive caterer on some of New Jersey’s premier wedding and banquet properties including: Bonnet Island Estate in Long Beach Island and Neshanic Valley Golf Course in Somerset County. Merri-Makers Catering is also on the preferred catering list for top gala destinations that include Grounds for Sculpture, Morris Museum, the Mallard Island Yacht Club properties on Long Beach Island, and The Berkeley Hotel.

Merri-Makers began their catering business in 1978. 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, meetings, social gatherings and gourmet nutrition fulfillment.

For more information on corporate catering services provided by Merri-Makers Caterers, contact:

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

“New Jersey corporate caterers selected to cater gala celebrating the grand opening of the Tiffany & Co jewelry store in Red Bank, New Jersey.  Merri-Makers corporate catering division had the honor of catering the upscale event.”

When Tiffany & Co. announced plans for a November 2007 opening in Red Bank, NJ, there was one thing on everyone’s mind…Celebrate! Merri-Makers caterers have been in the business of catering such grand galas for the past 30 years. As New Jersey’s premier gourmet catering company, Merri-Makers catering have facilitated countless corporate events, awards ceremonies, wedding receptions and holiday parties. 

For many decades, the Tiffany brand has long been celebrated by men and women alike for their brilliant array of stunning jewelry selections, all of which embody the quintessential sophistication that Tiffany jewelry has become famous for. With the opening of the new store in the heart of Red Bank, New Jersey’s downtown shopping esplanade came the need for an evening of celebration to welcome the Icon’s arrival. The creative and inspiring gourmet selections of Merri-Makers catering were called upon to accommodate such a momentous evening. 

Since their arrival in Red Bank, NJ Tiffany & Co. has had numerous events catered by Merri-Makers Caterers, most notably their upscale Grand Opening. A customer appreciation was also celebrated with a “Breakfast at Tiffany.”

Merri-Makers has the experience and professionalism corporations are looking for when selecting a catering company for any event, big or small. Merri-Makers has 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 providing quality food and service for all occasions including weddings, corporate events, meetings, social gatherings and gourmet nutrition fulfillment.

For more information on Merri-Makers and the catering services they provide, contact:

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