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The Neshanic Valley Golf Course, located in Somerset County, opened it’s doors to the public in 2002.  Six years later, a whole new facility will be emerging.  Merri-Makers Caterers, headquartered in Edison, NJ, will be taking over the food and beverage portion of Neshanic Valley Golf Course.  With them, will come many great changes.

One of the changes to this premier NJ Country Club will include renovations to both the interior and exterior of the Clubhouse.  Renovations are set to begin January 1st when Merri-Makers officially takes over the contract.  Construction is set to be completed in early February so the Clubhouse will be event ready for the 2009 season. 

Merri-Makers plans to give this public golf course a private country club feel.  You will have the convenience of a public course with the amenities of a private NJ country club.  Decisions are being made on the final design choices in the coming weeks.  Once the design choice is finalized, images will be added to the webpage and display boards will be set up in the Neshanic Valley Clubhouse Lobby.

Interior Decorater and Event Specialist, AnnaMaria Mannarino, owner of Mannarino Designs Inc. in Holmdel is heading up the renovations at Neshanic.  AnnaMaria, being a wedding planner herself, knows what a bride and groom are looking for and is sure to create a banquet facility that is appealing to all. 

Plans include, new carpeting, paint, tables, chairs, dance floor and decor in the upstairs banquet room, as well as a new bridal suite, updates to the outdoor veranda (making it more weather resistant) and other great changes.

There will be no detail untouched.  This NJ Country Club will be the premier golf course and wedding venue of Somerset County.

Please check back often to see renovation updates and images added.

“Somerset County Parks Commission contracts NJ catering company for Neshanic Valley Golf Course. The gourmet caterer offers off-premise catering.”

Merri-Makers, New Jersey’s pre-eminent caterer for 30 years, announces that they have entered into an exclusive 5-year partnership with the Somerset County New Jersey Parks Commission to manage the food & beverage operations of the award-winning Neshanic Valley Golf Course, starting in January of 2009. Merri-Makers is a pre-eminent caterer of large upscale banquets, servicing well-known New Jersey clients for thirty years.

Neshanic Valley Golf Course is the gem of the Somerset Park System and has been rated in the top five public golf courses in the State of New Jersey, while garnishing national recognition, as well. Replete with 27 PGA championship holes, Neshanic Valley GC also has, on site, a world-renowned Callaway Learning Center, with its own 9 hole course. The facility is completely open to the public.

The Clubhouse at Neshanic Valley contains a main room available for parties, seminars, benefits , golf outings, weddings and private parties for up to 200 people. Merri-Makers plans on re-decorating this beautiful catering facility and opening the panoramic-beauty of “A Room with a View” in time for the 2009 season. Plans also include the installation of a fully serviced tent on premises, “Splendor in the Grass”, able to accommodate up to 500 people.

For more information you can contact:

Mark B. Murphy
VP Business Development & Marketing
markm@merrimakers.com
732-225-0009, ext. 121
732-225-0009

The mission of the Morris Museum is to elevate the cultural consciousness, excite the mind and enhance the quality of life by advancing the understanding and enjoyment of the visual and performing arts, natural and physical sciences, and humanities through exhibitions, performances and educational programs in a welcoming, inclusive and creative environment that responsibly uses all museum resources, including stewardship of a permanent collection

In their ongoing relationship to provide the region with world-class historical and dining experiences, Merri-Makers, in partnership with the Morris Museum offer a unique venue within the State of New Jersey for people to enjoy the finest food and beverage services among some of the most important articles of history within the United States of America..

Merri-Makers and their newly named off-premise division, M2 Caterers, continue their 30 year tradition of providing the highest quality food in the most unique venues around the state of New Jersey.

Contact Merri-Makers for more information on the M2 Caterers divsion:

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

The Grounds For Sculpture, a 35-acre public sculpture park located in Hamilton, NJ. was founded in 1992 on the site of the former New Jersey State Fairgrounds by J. Seward Johnson to promote an understanding of and appreciation for contemporary sculpture for all people.

Visitors to the park can enjoy the outdoor permanent collection, indoor seasonal exhibitions, and learn about contemporary sculpture through a variety of educational programs including workshops for adults and children, artist residencies and lectures, tours for adults, schoolchildren, toddlers, as well as touch tours for the blind. In addition, the park also offers various events, a 35-acre arboretum, shopping and dining,. In 2007, over 100,000 people visited Grounds For Sculpture.

In their ongoing relationship to provide the region with world-class artistic and dining experiences, Merri-Makers, in conjunction with the Grounds for Sculpture offer and unique venue within the State of New Jersey for people to enjoy the finest food and beverage services among some world-class pieces of contemporary art.

Merri-Makers and their new off-premise division, M2 Caterers, continues their 30 year tradition of providing the highest quality food in the most unique venues around the state of New Jersey.

You can contact M2 Caterers by calling the sales team at:

732-225-0009

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

M2 Caterers 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 McGreevy and Corzine, as well as the various food and entertainment needs of a number of Fortune 500 Companies the reside in New Jersey.

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

You can contact M2 Caterers by calling the sales team at:

732-225-0009