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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.

“Merri-Makers Caterers, recognized for the past 30 years for distinguished cuisine and artful presentations, can now add a new service to their extensive portfolio: Comedy! The authorities in gourmet and distinctive catering were recently called upon by Bayshore Fitness to host a rather ridiculous event.”

Bayshore Fitness is New Jersey’s largest fitness center. Recently, they brought their employees to the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center to enjoy a Merri-Makers catered event. Rightfully dubbed ‘Evening of the Absurd’, this comical occasion is actually a classic favorite of Merri-Makers. 500 employees of Bayshore Fitness were treated to healthy cuisine with a heaping side of Laugh Out Loud!

This parody of a traditional holiday party featured a dancing Richard Simmons look alike tossing up fresh greens at the salad bar, an actor posing as a Rabbi attending to the pork station, a Santa Claus serving corned beef and a Geisha girl working the wok station. The amusing wait staff took several ‘dance breaks’ to boogie to party favorites like the Chicken Dance and the Macarena. Party guests, of course, were unexpectedly left with trays of food in their hands while their wait staff supplied entertainment. Attendees were handed funny glasses with large red noses to wear during the party which was all about supplying a little bit of nature’s best medicine, laughter.

Merri-Makers Caterers has been facilitating countless 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 pre-eminent caterer

For more information on Merri-Makers and their unique event locations contact:

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

“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

Merri-Makers began their catering business in 1978 and have facilitated countless corporate events, awards ceremonies and holiday parties. Today Merri-Makers Catering is the exclusive corporate caterer on some of New Jersey’s premier properties including: Bonnet Island Estate and the Mallard Island Yacht Club on Long Beach Island, and Neshanic Valley Golf Course in Somerset County. Merri-Makers Corporate Catering division is also on the recommended catering list for corporate event destinations that include Grounds for Sculpture, Morris Museum and The Berkeley Hotel.
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.

More information on Merri-Makers and their locations can be found at: http://merrimakerscatering.com/locations

Merri-Makers have catered the past three Governor’s Inaugural Balls, as well as President George W. Bush’s political fundraiser in May 2007. They most recently catered the Grand Opening for Tiffany’s, Red Bank and on the same night, a fundraiser for Child Advocacy for the Freehold Raceway Mall celebration of their new stores and restaurant expansions.
In 2006, Jack McCann III, Merri-Makers’ Chef de Cuisine, was voted Chef of the Year by the International Caterers Association. The International Caterers Association (ICA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education, mentoring and service for professional caterers and promoting the profession of catering to clients, industry members, vendors and the public.
As the exclusive catering company for many venues in New Jersey, Merri-Makers offer a broad variety of facilities to meet any client’s needs. Merri-Makers 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 Merri-Makers corporate events truly exceptional.

About Merri-Makers
For the past 30 years, Merri-Makers has been providing quality food and service to functions including weddings, corporate events, social celebrations, contract and gourmet nutrition. 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.

Mark Murphy
Merri-Makers Caterers
97 Sunfield Avenue, Suite C
Edison, NJ 08837
877-625-3770
info@merrimakerscatering.com