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Planning a “Golf Outing in NJ”?

The usual contenders for golf outings in central NJ are Royce Brook Golf Club in Hillsborough or Trump National in Bedminster but because they are very in demand, they charge accordingly.

If you are thinking about planning a golf outing or just wondering if switching your outing to a new club will be better on your budget, take the time to visit Neshanic Valley Golf Course in Somerset County. Not only is NVGC one of the top five public golf courses in the state of New Jersery but it also has a unique advantage: the food and beverage is handled exclusively by one of the area’s most well-known event catering companies, Merri-Makers Caterers. For over 35 years, Merri-Makers has catered hundreds of weddings, corporate events, political events for presidents and state governors, and private parties so it was a natural fit for golf outings to become part of their repertoire.

Neshanic Valley Golf Course offers outings the option of dining indoors in “A Room with a View” or outside of Mulligan’s Grille and can even handle outing dinners for up to 500 guests under their outdoor tent, “Splendor in the Grass.”

Keep in mind that golfers like a change of course from year-to-year and they won’t be disappointed with the golf course at NVGC.

For more information on holding a golf outing in NJ, email Kristen at kristena@merrimakers.com or call 732-225-0009. Visit http://merrimakerscatering.com.

The Clubhouse at Neshanic Valley Golf Course

When recent storms hit the Tri-State area last month and resulted in subsequent flooding in those areas historically prone to the rivers exceeding their banks, the regional division of the American Red Cross issued a request for emergency food support from the Culinary Response Team (CRT) unit of Merri-Makers Caterers from Edison, New Jersey. Best known for over 35 years of off-premise wedding and event catering, Merri-Makers is putting their experience and resources to good use with this new division.

The CRT was established in 2007 when the last wave of serious flooding hit north and central New Jersey communities leaving thousands of households without electricity and water.  The CRT, managed by long-time Red Cross volunteer and Merri-Makers team member, Jim Corrigan, hit the ground running and prepared tens of thousands of meals for disaster victims. Subsequently, the American Red Cross and CRT entered into a “Memorandum of Understanding” to provide mass care feeding during local, regional or national disasters and to be in a “state of readiness” as the needs of the American Red Cross arise, in most cases urgently. The company has refrigerated semi trucks that can deliver meals to locations thoughout the continental United States and are considered first response for disasters east of the Mississippi.

 This year’s emergency call went out for food to be mobilized in the communities of New Milford, Ridgewood and most of Passaic County, all of which were subjected to the cresting Passaic and Hackensack Rivers in northern New Jersey.  The CRT expedited over 20,000 fresh-made, culturally-sensitive meals to the victims and support service teams in a 72 hour period. Corrigan explains, “Watching the rainfall at our corporate headquarters in Edison and the daily news reports, we knew to stay on our toes in anticipation of the call from The Red Cross. My cell phone never left my side.”

The Culinary Response Team is always looking for other businesses or government agencies in need of nutritional support services. For more information contact Jim Corrigan at 732-225-0009 or jimc@merrimakers.com.

For over 35 years, Merri-Makers Caterers have been committed to providing impeccable service to their clients. Their team of professionally-trained chefs and experienced event planners pride themselves on their attention to detail and fresh ideas to make your event truly memorable. Visit us on the web at http://www.merrimakerscatering.com, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MerriMakersCatering, and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/MerriMakers.

After over 30 successful years of providing the highest quality food in the most unique venues around the tri-state area, Merri-Makers Caterers in New Jersey is pleased to present their newly-formed, high-end off premise catering division: M2 Caterers.

M2 Caterers (M Squared) is led by Chef de Cuisine, Jack McCann, a recipient of the industry-acclaimed “Chef of the Year”, awarded by the International Caterers Association.  The M2 Catering Division continues the Merri-Makers legacy of providing world-class catered events to notable people and organizations including the NJ RNC’s fundraising dinner, featuring President George W. Bush,  the inaugural balls of Governors Corzine and McGreevy,  as well as the various food and entertainment needs of a number of Fortune 500 Companies that reside in New Jersey. 

M2 Caterers can provide all that is needed for a beautiful wedding, glorious party or that essential fundraiser/gala at any location throughout the tri-state area.  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.

Merri-Makers caterers was selected to serve the Society of Cosmetic Chemists during their largest international convention in New Jersey. The convention attracts some 3,300 chemists from all over the country and New Jersey’s most famed corporate caterers were called in to plan and serve lunch to the large group.

The biggest hurdle to scale for the New Jersey corporate caterers was planning the logistics of a gourmet lunch which would feed over 3,000 guests in a timely and organized manner. The convention organizers asked for a delicious but quick lunch to help the convention adhere to pre-set time schedules.

Apart from gourmet catering creations, Merri-Makers is known for their ability to create a flawless execution for every event they preside over. The planning team of Merri-Makers organized a buffet style lunch which broke the group up into 250 guests per buffet station. Plenty of Merri-Makers staff members were on hand during the event with large signs designating available seating throughout the enormous room as well as directing the movement of the large groups in the proper direction of their buffet quad.

Merri-Makers Caterers has been facilitating countless New Jersey corporate events, galas, fundraisers, wedding receptions and banquets in New Jersey for the past thirty years. The depth of their capabilities stretches far beyond excellent food and flawless execution. 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 best corporate catering company.

More information on Merri-Makers and their corporate catering services please contact:

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

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

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 The Berkeley Hotel.

Information on their catering facilities can be found at:
http://merrimakerscatering.com/locations

Brides looking to plan an oceanfront beach wedding can book their exclusive event at Merri-Maker’s “Waters Edge” property in Sea Bright New Jersey. With a number of the Merri-Makers exclusive locations overlooking the water, brides considering a waterfront wedding can indulge in a barefoot tented reception on the beach or a lavish celebration in a ballroom with panoramic water views.

Merri-Makers Catering has become famous for their unwavering passion for the culinary arts and an obsession for detail. A Merri-Makers event is known to have flawless execution made possible by an abundance of professional and attentive staff. New Jersey brides planning the wedding of their dreams find exceptional distinction in their creative menus and artful presentation.

In addition to being awarded as Best Caterers by The Knot magazine in 2007 and 2008, Merri-Makers was also selected by Asbury Park Press as Best Caterer for four solid years. The New Jersey caterers were the exclusive caterer for the President George W. Bush NJ GOP Reception in 2007, NJ Governor Jon Corzine’s inaugural ball for 4,000 people and NJ Governor Jim McGreevey’s inaugural ball for 5,000 people.

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 MAP food preparation.

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