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

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

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

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

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