Branches Catering truly makes the bride and groom feel at ease throughout the entire planning process; the staff all have a welcoming and warm attitude. The day of the wedding could not have been any more perfect. I always heard of stories of things going wrong on one's wedding day but I can honestly say, there was not a single thing that went wrong. Everyone from the owner John to each server was right on top of every detail of the day. I had so many people at my wedding rave about how they had not been to a better wedding than mine. The food was great... everything was simply wonderful! If you are looking for a place that actually cares and treats you as though you were there only client, then Branches Catering is the place for you!

We had great complements on the food and the staff. The waiters and waitresses were very attentive to the needs of our guests. Lawrence and I had a fabulous time at Branches. Thank you very much! -Lawrence and Nataly Zucconi

Branches did a wonderful job on my wedding!! Alysa was always there to help and answer any question my wife and I had. The food was fantastic, everything from the hor dervs to the main course was perfect. Weeks after my wedding my guest still tell me that was the best wedding they every attended and that they are still full from all the delicious food!!

We would recommend this venue for any event you could think of! They did a FANTASTIC job!!!! We couldn't have been happier!

John and Kate were so easy to work with. Honestly... I planned a wedding from another side of the country! So stress-free. They were flexible, always accomodating to my schedule (as well as to other vendors that I was working with that needed to see the space prior to the wedding) and the entire staff worked tirelessly to ensure that the day was seamless. Branches only has one wedding at a time so we had cocktails by a fireplace, dancing in the ballroom and the waterfall outside for pictures--all to ourselves! It was so magical!

Branches exceeded all expectations we had. I was finding it difficult to find a place that was flexible enough to let me have the wedding with the food options I prefer. Not some pre-packaged service. Their sales staff were polite and accomodating.

Their wait staff was professional and courteous. The food is amazing in not only taste, but also in presentation.

I would reccomend this place without a second thought and would definitely have an event there again.

The site is beautiful and everyone that works there is very helpful and attentive. It has been 4 months and people are still telling us how great the food was at our wedding. We went with the cocktail reception which was about 6 different stations including a mashed potato bar, wok station and pasta station just to name a few. This option allowed our guest to get as much or as little food as they wanted and made for great mingling. No one had to wait for food to be served or on line like with a buffet. Also the rooms are beautiful and neutral so what colors you are using will look great. The staff was awesome too!

Not only did my husband and I have the wedding of our dreams here, but so many guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been too. Any phone call or email was answered quickly. All my requests were fufilled and I had many many things that needed to be customized. They even allowed us to bring to-go dishes for the dessert table!!! We had our ceremony outside, which is gorgeous in October (and many other months). I could go on forever but they are just the best of the best!!!

I cannot say enough good things about Branches and Kate Stevens. I am so thrilled that we picked Branches for our wedding. It was the best wedding I've ever been to (I know, I'm a bit bias). Everything was perfect, the food, the service, the atmosphere. They really know how to do weddings. I wish I knew someone getting married there because I can't wait to go back!

I would recommend this venue to any bride looking to have a stress-free wedding in Monmouth County NJ.....After searching high and low for the "perfect" place to have our wedding, I finally found Branches in West Long Branch, NJ. I could not have been more please with EVERYTHING Branches had to offer. Alissa was AMAZING and was by my side to keep me comfortable and relaxed two weeks prior to my wedding-I cannot thank her enough. I am so pleased with Branches. I am getting so many compliments about Alissa, along with the food and atmosphere that each guest encountered-I could not be happier!

I have been to a lot of weddings in my life and without a doubt this was the best! And I'm not only saying that because I'm the bride. Every guest (family and friends) raved about the food, the service and the atmosphere. The owner was on site for the evening and everything was perfect!

My Husband I were just beginning our search for a Wedding Venue... we happened to visit Branches during the tail end of a Wedding show... the facility was filled with vendors from all over the area... it was PACKED! We walked through... feeling a bit overwhelmed... taking notes & we were finally ready to leave & begin again another day. We stopped to grab a brochure from the representatives of Branches & began talking with Melanie. Things had started wrapping up... the food was put away... the chefs, I could only imagine, were packing up to go home for the night... Before we knew it... we were showered an entire tray of freshly prepared samples from filet mignon... shrimp cocktail shooters.... ratatouille... pesto penne... seafood tempura... countless options I am finding it difficult to remember them all... Melanie sat with us for what seemed like hours discussing the facility & what was offered... different price points... food options.... ceremony & reception details... By the end of the night, we fell in love with Branches & Melanie! We began planning what was to become our DREAM WEDDING!

The Waterfall Garden was just the perfect setting for our ceremony... the cocktail hour followed & was nearby... but did not in any way take away from the beauty & tranquility of the ceremony... our reception was held in doors & was simply breath taking! The entire day was so perfectly orchestrated... Every detail planned by my husband & I was taken care of by Melanie & the staff @ Branches! It was incredibly worry-free... :)

We, like many brides & grooms missed out on eating the delicious array of Hors d'oeuvres during our cocktail hour. Between our photo session with our photographer & visiting with our guests.... we did not eat a thing.... Melanie had arranged the kitchen to prepare our favorite dishes of the hour & gave us time in our private Bridal Suite to relax & enjoy!

From start to finish.... we do not have a single complaint about the service & care taken to help plan our Wedding day! Thank you!

Sincerely,
Jeanette & Craig Harris
Wedding Date:
August 23, 2008

Branches gave my husband and I the perfect day. I don't use the word perfect often but perfect it was. I would relive the day everyday as long as Branches was providing all that they had.

Overall experience at Branches was FANTASTIC. Our families and friends talked about our wedding for months. Everyone raved about how great the food was - and I come from a big Italian family so a review like that can be hard to come by! They also did our beach ceremony for us and it was PERFECT. The whole day was magical and beautiful and exactly what my husband and I envisioned. The whole staff at Branches was professional and helpful. They accomodated our wishes and helped us to make it a warm and intimate day for us. We especially loved working with Melanie who took care of all our needs and was a personable person to have helping you put together one of the most memorable and important days of your life. It was the best wedding either one of us has ever attended, and yes because it was ours, but we weren't the only ones saying it!

Branches was very open to all of my needs. Kate was fantastic, very nice to work with. We were married very close to the time for holiday decorations, yet they did not work with my theme. So, Branches staff was wonderful and removed any decorations no matter the size for our event. The food was out of this world, from the cocktail hour to the four course meal. We continually get complements. Facilities were very clean, bridal suite was great.

It is hard to believe that our wedding day was already one year ago this week...the time flies by! Thinking back on that day, I could not imagine it being more perfect!
My husband and I fell in love with Branches after looking at numerous venues throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties. We loved the Branches' facility and food and had a great experience at one of their Bridal Showcases that we decided to meet with the staff to book our 2007 wedding (we booked two years prior to our date).
The physical building and food was important to us, but so was the service we expected to receive. I personally work in the event industry and have high customer service expectations...my expectations were not only met, but the Branches' staff (especially our banquet manager Kate Stevens) went out of their way to make this day incredible! I was impressed with Kate's organization and attention to every little detail! She eased many of my pre-wedding apprehensions...working with a Branches' banquet manager means that you should have no reason to turn into a "Bridezilla" when it comes to the catering/reception part of your day!
From the moment we arrived on the Branches property that day we were treated like a queen and king...everything that we had discussed had been executed perfectly! The food was delicious and the event was exquisite. It was wonderful to also see one of the partners (Jon Lombardo) on site that day, he too is phenomenal to work with.
If you are a bride and groom to be thinking about Branches for your wedding day...do not think any longer, book this venue, it is AMAZING! If you would like further details, please feel free to ask Branches for my contact information and I will gladly answer any other detailed questions that one may have.
THANK YOU AGAIN BRANCHES for making our wedding day an event of a lifetime!

Sincerely,
Jenn & Tom Harris