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.

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

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